Eat, Run and Celebrate- Day 7- Last Day and New Orleans [Archive] - The DIS Discussion Forums

Poolrat

10-09-2011, 07:48 PM

Tues Sept 27- Day 1 (Part#1) (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=42927849&postcount=53) (Part #2) (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=42952245&postcount=85) (Part #3) (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=42960147&postcount=111) (Part#4) (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=42975925&postcount=137) (Part #5) (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=43023164&postcount=181://) (Part#6) (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=43040087&postcount=211) (Part#7) (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=43058507&postcount=227) (Part#8) (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=43080660&postcount=245) (Part #9) (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=43147584&postcount=301) (Part#10) (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=43147599&postcount=302)
Wednesday Sept 28 Day 2 - (Part#1) (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=43161490&postcount=318) (Part #2) (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=43188908&postcount=349) (Part #3) (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=43188921&postcount=350) (Part#4) (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=43208670&postcount=378) (Part#5) (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=43226922&postcount=406) (Part#6 ) (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=43233168&postcount=411) (Part #7) (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=43241467&postcount=422) (Part #8) (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=43283585&postcount=445) (Part #9) (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=43283585&postcount=445)
Thursday Sept 28 Day 3- (Part#1) (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=43331937&postcount=502) (Part#2) (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=43373082&postcount=527) (Part#3) (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=43373082&postcount=527) (Part#4) (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=43402790&postcount=546) (Part#5) (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=43431676&postcount=562) (Part#6) (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=43431691&postcount=563) (Part#7) (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=43455610&postcount=583) (Part #8) (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=43464185&postcount=595) (Part# 9) (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=43471575&postcount=607)
Fri Sept 30- Day 4 (Part#1) (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=43478090&postcount=617) (Part#2) (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=43478138&postcount=618) (Part#3) (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=43483730&postcount=627) (Part #4) (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=43487936&postcount=631) (Part #5) (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=43487990&postcount=632) (Part#6) (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=43494069&postcount=636) (Part#7) (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=43500473&postcount=657) (Part#8) (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=43500528&postcount=658) (Part#9) (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=43508970&postcount=672)
Sat Oct 1- Day 5 (Part #1) (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=43517300&postcount=685) (Part #2) (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=43524461&postcount=701) (Part #3) (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=43527456&postcount=706) (Part #4) (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=43527489&postcount=707) (Part#5) (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=43531796&postcount=715) (Part#6) (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=43531818&postcount=716) (Part #7) (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=43536735&postcount=723) (Part #8) (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=43536784&postcount=724) (Part #9) (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=43540010&postcount=727) (Part#10) (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=43543081&postcount=732) (Part #11) (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=43543113&postcount=733) (Part#12) (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=43543136&postcount=734) (Part #13) (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=43543188&postcount=735)
Sun Oct 2- Day 6 (Part#1) (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=43550878&postcount=740) (Part #2) (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=43555288&postcount=747) (Part#3) (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=43555338&postcount=748) (Part #4) (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=43555367&postcount=749) (Part#5) (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=43559809&postcount=755) (Part#6) (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=43559824&postcount=756) (Part#7) (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=43559858&postcount=757) (Part#8) (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=43559888&postcount=758) (Part#9) (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=43559991&postcount=759) (Part#10) (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=43560046&postcount=760) (Part#11) (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=43561687&postcount=761)
Mon Oct 3- Day 7 + New Orleans (Part#1) (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=43626481&postcount=792) (Part #2) (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=43626528&postcount=793)

KatMark

10-09-2011, 08:39 PM

I'm here, and you are off to a great start, Pat (thanks for the heads up).

Poolrat

10-09-2011, 08:40 PM

I'm here, and you are off to a great start, Pat (thanks for the heads up).

:banana::banana::welcome: Glad you are here.

jecskc

10-09-2011, 08:57 PM

We were there for the 40th, too !! I have lurked on your other TR for a while now. I actually reference you in my current trip report. It comes in on day 5 which I have all typed up in Word, but I haven't posted yet. I will PM you when I post it :) I hope you had a good 5K. I have been wanting to try that myself and I need to lose some baby (or two) weight myself. Looking forward to reading more !!!

Poolrat

10-09-2011, 09:06 PM

Charleston Princess

10-09-2011, 09:07 PM

Here for all the running and celebrating!!! :banana: Oh, and the eating! I can't forget the eating. :lmao:

brookelizabeth

10-09-2011, 09:19 PM

Here!

ETA: I read it now! And I will admit...when I first read your title I thought it read, "Eat, Run and CHOCOLATE." LOL! Celebrate is good too though. ;-)

NikkiLovesWDW!

10-09-2011, 09:22 PM

I am joining in!! I was there the same weekend and also did the 5K and the crraaaaaazy day in the MK for the 40th! I'd love to hear how our experiences compare!

Poolrat

10-09-2011, 09:25 PM

Here for all the running and celebrating!!! :banana: Oh, and the eating! I can't forget the eating. :lmao:

The eats were good this year. The Cherry Colada was back and Hawai'i had a popular booth too. Sometimes I felt like I was running and Eating at the same time. :lmao:

party: :welcome: party:

kcandbella

10-09-2011, 09:25 PM

Joining in! We were there that weekend too, though we did not brave MK on the 40th. We were in Epcot and I was preparing to run the half that night. Can't wait to hear all about the 5K!!! :goodvibes

PlutosRHM55

10-09-2011, 09:26 PM

I'm here, can't wait to read all about it! :mickeyjum

Poolrat

10-09-2011, 09:27 PM

Here!

ETA: I read it now! And I will admit...when I first read your title I thought it read, "Eat, Run and CHOCOLATE." LOL! Celebrate is good too though. ;-)
party: :welcome: party: back !!
:rotfl2::rotfl2: Celebrate with Chocolate!!!! :lmao:

Poolrat

10-09-2011, 09:28 PM

I am joining in!! I was there the same weekend and also did the 5K and the crraaaaaazy day in the MK for the 40th! I'd love to hear how our experiences compare!

party: :welcome: party:

Welcome and yes MK right at opening was a bit nuts but I will admit it did settle down as all those runners had to get ready for the half that night. :laughing:

Poolrat

10-09-2011, 09:30 PM

Joining in! We were there that weekend too, though we did not brave MK on the 40th. We were in Epcot and I was preparing to run the half that night. Can't wait to hear all about the 5K!!! :goodvibes

party: welcome: party: I am so glad the weather got cooler. The first few day that week were still hot and I was a bit worried about the run.

You had great weather for the half too!

Poolrat

10-09-2011, 09:34 PM

I'm here, can't wait to read all about it! :mickeyjum
party: :welcome: party:

Welcome to the report!!

swwake

10-09-2011, 09:45 PM

Subscribing for the fun and running!

Poolrat

10-09-2011, 10:20 PM

Subscribing for the fun and running!

party: :welcome: party:

Welcome and thanks for reading.

uncw89

10-09-2011, 10:45 PM

A new Tr, I'm here! I'll try to keep up.:lmao:

chloe770

10-10-2011, 03:25 AM

Here! I'm looking forward to hearing about the 40th since we decided to skip it.

MeMom

10-10-2011, 04:50 AM

marvali

10-10-2011, 05:28 AM

Okay I'm here and subbing in.

Now I have another excuse for not working on my TR!:banana:

(ok TRs....) :rolleyes1 :guilty:

DWGal210

10-10-2011, 05:45 AM

Here! Sounds like a great trip - can't wait to hear all about it!

2xcited2sleep

10-10-2011, 05:49 AM

Can't wait to eat & celebrate! I am going to leave the running to you. ;)

Congrats on your DVC contract!!

glennbo123

10-10-2011, 08:49 AM

Signing up! Thanks for the heads-up Pat.

daisylove

10-10-2011, 09:55 AM

I'm here. I was there too.lol. I looked for dissers at the race and mk later but no luck

FreezinRafiki

10-10-2011, 10:19 AM

I just ran my first 5K (Milwaukee's Susan G Komen Race for the Cure) on September 25th. I can't wait to hear about your experience!

FauntleroyFAN07

10-10-2011, 10:39 AM

wonder what things they have planned for the 40 year celebration, any give aways you have heard of? or were a part of?

englishrose47

10-10-2011, 11:55 AM

I'm in too !!!!

eandesmom

10-10-2011, 12:08 PM

subbing :)

Poolrat

10-10-2011, 12:13 PM

A new Tr, I'm here! I'll try to keep up.:lmao:
party: :welcome: party: Glad you are here.

Here! I'm looking forward to hearing about the 40th since we decided to skip it.

Glad you are here. party: :welcome: party: The 40th was a crazy day, but I was glad I was part of it.

Although I am sorry that we didn't make it to the 40th, I think I am good with the fact that I saw some of it via webcam, heard podcasts about it, and got/get to see it in many trip reports

plus

I still have our trip to look forward to! :dance3:

Yes, You do.
:cool1:
All things being considered I know you had a better view than I did and probably actually saw more than I did. :lmao: The vibe was cool though. People watching was also an interesting activity.

CandleontheWater

10-10-2011, 12:17 PM

I'm here and excited to read about the 40th festivities!

Poolrat

10-10-2011, 12:37 PM

Okay I'm here and subbing in.

Now I have another excuse for not working on my TR!:banana:

(ok TRs....) :rolleyes1 :guilty:

party: :welcome: party: Glad you made it. I know you are busy and for now I will forgive the lack of updates on your TR. You said TRs so Ok mister spill it. You have to fininsh up eventually right? :confused3

Here! Sounds like a great trip - can't wait to hear all about it!

It was a great trip. party: :welcome: party: Welcome to the party.

Can't wait to eat & celebrate! I am going to leave the running to you. ;)

Congrats on your DVC contract!!

party: :welcome: party:

Eating and celebrating was fun and you know what the run was fun too. I can't believe I actually admitted that. :laughing:

I look forward to many years of using my DVC contract. :lovestruc

Poolrat

10-10-2011, 12:44 PM

Signing up! Thanks for the heads-up Pat.
party: :welcome: party: Glad you made it- My bat signal worked!! :banana:

I'm here. I was there too.lol. I looked for dissers at the race and mk later but no luck

party: :welcome: party: I know there was a bunch of us there. Maybe we were all in disguise because the only people I did run randomly into were Allears and Lou Mongello fans but not Disers. :confused3 And I ran into them several times. :laughing:

I just ran my first 5K (Milwaukee's Susan G Komen Race for the Cure) on September 25th. I can't wait to hear about your experience!

party: :welcome: party:
Congrats on your first 5K. For me, I was glad I did it and will probably do another one but will probably only stick to Disney ones onyl because that is one place I didn't feel self conscious about running. :laughing:

Poolrat

10-10-2011, 01:08 PM

wonder what things they have planned for the 40 year celebration, any give aways you have heard of? or were a part of?

party: :welcome: party: On Sat Oct 1 they did have some things planned but I am going to make you wait. :rolleyes1

I'm in too !!!!

party: :welcome: party: Glad you made it. Have fun on your trip.

subbing :)

party: :welcome: party: Glad you made it over.

Poolrat

10-10-2011, 01:09 PM

I'm here and excited to read about the 40th festivities!

party: :welcome: party: Glad you made it over.

MAGICFOR2

10-10-2011, 11:11 PM

Hi Pat! I'm here - I'll be back to catch up later!:wave2:

Millie12591

10-11-2011, 12:07 AM

Yeaaaaa, Pat has a new TR!! :banana:

disneyfan61

10-11-2011, 08:24 AM

Subbing. Now I need to catch up.

Grumpy's Wife

10-11-2011, 08:38 AM

CanadianWDWfan

10-11-2011, 11:17 AM

Wow, congrats on doing the 5k! What an awesome way to start the next chapter! :thumbsup2

I send you hugs cause I know what you have been going through.
Not fun but I am happy to hear you are staying positive. :hug:

I'm looking forward to comparing notes on your TR. The 40th was wonderful and crazy.

I was on the other side of the castle from you. We probably passed by each other sometime and never knew it.

We should have met up for a DISmeet...:upsidedow....I'm sure there will be a next time.

It must be awesome to be in the DVC!

Glad to be here from the start and see how your trip played out. popcorn::

MEK

10-11-2011, 01:27 PM

I'm here!!!!! Sorry I am so slow. I haven't been DIS'ing full time for the past 4 days and I am falling behind!

jordanyosh

10-11-2011, 02:19 PM

peep

nowellsl

10-11-2011, 04:16 PM

peep

Heeeey, It's Jordan!!! :banana:

tinacaplan

10-11-2011, 05:00 PM

Hello! Followed you from the numerous other TRs we both follow! Looking forward to hearing about your trip. :goodvibes:

Poolrat

10-11-2011, 08:18 PM

Hi Pat! I'm here - I'll be back to catch up later!:wave2:

party: :welcome: party:

Not too much to catch up on yet. Hopefully I can start a "real" update this week. :thumbsup2

Yeaaaaa, Pat has a new TR!! :banana:

party: :welcome: party:

:cool1::cool1::cool1: I look forward to taking everyone on the ride.

Subbing. Now I need to catch up.

party: :welcome: party:
I know you will be done quick.:laughing:

Poolrat

10-11-2011, 08:22 PM

I just found the link from your last trip report, so count me in.

I hope your "year of change" turns into many positive things for you. :flower3:

I'm looking forward to hearing all about the "40th" celebrations. Come on Pat, let's get this party started. :laughing:

party: :welcome: party:

I need to get a move on. Bleieve it or not I am caught up at work so I need to find a little time. :rotfl:

Wow, congrats on doing the 5k! What an awesome way to start the next chapter! :thumbsup2

I send you hugs cause I know what you have been going through.
Not fun but I am happy to hear you are staying positive. :hug:

I'm looking forward to comparing notes on your TR. The 40th was wonderful and crazy.

I was on the other side of the castle from you. We probably passed by each other sometime and never knew it.

We should have met up for a DISmeet...:upsidedow....I'm sure there will be a next time.

It must be awesome to be in the DVC!

Glad to be here from the start and see how your trip played out. popcorn::

party: :welcome: party: I bet we did pass each other. Hopefully we will cross paths again. Look for yourself in My pictures. :lmao:

I'm here!!!!! Sorry I am so slow. I haven't been DIS'ing full time for the past 4 days and I am falling behind!

party: :welcome: party: no worries I just got the intro out to help me move it a bit. :lmao:

Poolrat

10-11-2011, 08:27 PM

peep

party: :welcome: party: Peep back at you buddy. I am so Happy to "see" you.

Heeeey, It's Jordan!!! :banana:

party: :welcome: party:

It is and I am glad you are along for the ride.

Hello! Followed you from the numerous other TRs we both follow! Looking forward to hearing about your trip. :goodvibes:

party: :welcome: party:

Glad to have you here. I hope to have a real update soon.

jeremysdisneymom

10-12-2011, 10:06 AM

I'm here!!! :banana: Can't wait to hear about the 40th and your 5K!

jordanyosh

10-12-2011, 02:49 PM

party: :welcome: party: Peep back at you buddy. I am so Happy to "see" you.

Can't wait to hear about the trip....I'm glad I'm here from the beginning. I am only online mon/tues and some wed...so I'll be here occasionally as time permits.:thumbsup2

jordanyosh

10-12-2011, 02:50 PM

Heeeey, It's Jordan!!! :banana:

It's me...I'm baccccck.

Poolrat

10-12-2011, 04:50 PM

I'm here!!! :banana: Can't wait to hear about the 40th and your 5K!

party: :welcome: party: Glad you are here. Despite not being busy .... I am busy :laughing: Trying to carve out some time to at least start.

Can't wait to hear about the trip....I'm glad I'm here from the beginning. I am only online mon/tues and some wed...so I'll be here occasionally as time permits.:thumbsup2

It's me...I'm baccccck.

I will take any time of yours I can get. :worship:

Did a peep say June 2013????

Poolrat

10-12-2011, 06:58 PM

Trip dates Sept 26- Oct 3
Staying at All Star Sports – A first for me.
Leaving from Greenville – Spartanburg SC via Southwest.

Mon Sept 26th – a regular day of work but going in to tie up loose ends.

When I planned the trip I started on Friday Sept 30th and worked backwards. I wanted some time for Food and Wine before the crazy first weekend.

That added Thursday so I would have all day Friday. Then I wanted some time with low crowds so I added Tuesday and Wednesday. With the conference the next week I stopped there. Almost 2 weeks away is enough.

Usually I fly AirTran out of Charlotte but Southwest added Greenville Spartanburg last March. Couple that with a SW anniversary sale that landed me a $40.00 flight to MCO and I was there.:cool1:

My flight to New Orleans was $80 and then home was slightly more do to the indirect route through Baltimore.

Flight time was 10 am . I literally had to drive PAST the Charlotte Airport on the way to Greenville.
I was up early, out the door by 6:23 am and had everything packed.

I left as soon as DS left for school, yes he leaves that early every day!!!

1 suitcase with WDW stuff and Running stuff, 1 smaller suitcase with NOL stuff, including a dress for the session I was speaking in, and instead of a backpack to carry the computer, I just brought the smallest Disney roller suitcase to save my back.

I tell you this only because along the way it becomes a bit significant.

I had no traffic, manage to get cheap gas in SC and breakfast about ½ hour outside the airport. I arrive and park in the economy lot at about 8:30 am. The Long term lot if you will.

The Lot was crowded but thankfully not full.

http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee404/patdaly725/Disney%20Oct%2011/Tuesday%20Sept%2026/P9265775.jpg

The car gets parked and the sunshade gets put up. Now I try and tackle the bags. Hmmmm 3 bags that all roll and 2 hands with which to roll them. This could get interesting. I did not have a free hand to get a picture or I would have. :lmao:

I have 2 royal blue Disney bags with a Mickey head on the front pocket. They were a sale purchase from the Disney Store and the little red bag was the promotional bag I picked up in Sept.

Both my Royal Blue bags have a loop and buckle to attach a smaller bag to so that is what I did. I was able to attach the smallest red bag to the bigger Royal blue bag.

Now I wish I had video of this process and the subsequent attempt to roll the bags. You see, I had to get all three bags out, all which were top heavy and fell forward when I stood them up. I needed to close the back hatch to the van and NOT lock my keys inside and then configure the mess so I could get to the terminal.

Then again if I had video it would mean that I had help doing this which would mean I would not need to do it at all. Obviously I survived the situation, but it also comes up 3 more times before I get to back to this spot and my car at the end of the trip. :laughing:

But alas I am getting ahead of myself.

Ok back to the car. The hatch is shut, keys in my purse – yeah I had that too but it was small park bag not the big mommy purse so that actually worked.

I lean small blue bag against the car take the tiny red bag and attach it to the big blue bag AND have to extend the handle and lean the bag back to balance. Then I get to extend the small blue bag and configure my self and the bags so I am either pushing 1 and pulling one 1 or pulling both without catching my toes or bumping my heels. :headache:

Try it, I dare you. It takes talent.

Now I look around after this magic trick to find a shuttle stop. There is always a shuttle to the main terminal right?

I look left. I look right. I see someone walking. YOU MEAN I HAVE TO WALK TO THE TERMINAL????

Crap. Well on the good side, how was I going to get this mess in the shuttle anyway? :rolleyes:

Being the planner I am, the map of the airport show the Economy lot across from the daily lot and the daily lot is just across a small road. According to the map the terminal is next to the daily lot.

Now in Charlotte the map shows this too but in reality there is even a shuttle from the daily lot to the terminal. I was a bit worried but hoped if anything, the training for the 5K might aid in this epic journey.

I trudge myself and my load of Disney luggage out through the exit lane and cross the small street.

There is no sidewalk so I look around and yep there is a sidewalk on the OTHER side. I am not crossing back.

I walk a short distance to the end of the Daily lot building, about the distance of 1 block in DHS from the Crossroads at the entrance to Sunset Blvd. I get to the corner and look both ways. To my left and towards the Economy lot, I see a path into the parking lot that connects to the sidewalk I should have taken. Next time, right?

To my right I see a sidewalk and another building in the not too far distance.. The terminal!!! YAY I can see it and it does not appear to be THAT far. Again using a reference everyone can probably relate to, The distance from the bus lot to bag check at EPCOT. But You are not staying at POP or All Stars so the walk is a bit shorter, like from POR stop let’s say.
I might be using the pull – push method to get to the terminal over the sidewalk … cracks and unevenness and all. Luckily, it is not cold or raining and I duck in the first door I see and SW is right there. Thanks goodness for small airports.

I get right up to the counter to release my bags and lighten the load. They are both way underweight so I am glad to learn I can bring home plenty of stuff and I leave with my now printed A boarding pass. :cool1:

I am directed up an escalator and this is where I find security. Again no line and I get my items organized and pass through security easily.

Then what do I see? Another escalator up. I finally reach the departure part of the terminal but I find that a bit odd. Not one but two escalators with security in the middle.

I find my gate

http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee404/patdaly725/Disney%20Oct%2011/Tuesday%20Sept%2026/P9265776.jpg
Oddly enough it is the same gate letter andclose to the gate number I mostly flew out of in Charlotte. I am able to get my laptop out and DIS for a bit.

As the time draws near, I visit the restroom and I am officially on vacation. I am in the land of automatics again. Auto Flush, water and towels, and even auto soap but that resulted in some misfires and while staring at the white liquid soap in the sink instead of in my hands just made me giggle. Then shake my head, then giggle again.:sad2: :rotfl:

Probably about 20 minutes before my flight was due to take off, the plane came in, people got off and we got on. We left. I found it incredibly fast and dare I say efficient?

Follow me to Orlando!

englishrose47

10-12-2011, 07:06 PM

Great begining !!!Luggage can be such a pain !!!!:scared1:I will be going down for the night within an hour or so as my alarm is set for 2:45 a.m. !!:scared1:
I will catch up when I get back!!

Poolrat

10-12-2011, 07:15 PM

Great begining !!!Luggage can be such a pain !!!!:scared1:I will be going down for the night within an hour or so as my alarm is set for 2:45 a.m. !!:scared1:
I will catch up when I get back!!

Safe Trip and magical travels.

My poor luggage almost deserves its our TR. :lmao:

chloe770

10-12-2011, 07:16 PM

jecskc

10-12-2011, 07:23 PM

As the time draws near, I visit the restroom and I am officially on vacation. I am in the land of automatics again. Auto Flush, water and towels, and even auto soap but that resulted in some misfires and while staring at the white liquid soap in the sink instead of in my hands just made me giggle.

My facebook status on the day we left was, "I am now leaving the Disney bubble and returning to real life where I have to flush my own toilet and no one will tell me to have a magical day." :rotfl::lmao:

The automatic flush toilets are important, yo.

momof2TNboys

10-12-2011, 07:32 PM

Joining in! can't wait to hear about your adventures! We were there the same time.

Poolrat

10-12-2011, 08:05 PM

Ha! I can so relate to the luggage struggle. I will eventually learn that the kids don't use half of the stuff I pack for them as entertainment on the plane. And, NO, I don't not really need 2 changes of close per day. :rotfl:

I actually used all of my Disney Clothes except for the extra running outfit I packed, just in case. As for my Conference clothes, the pants came back home unused along with a pair of shorts. I bring capri's but prefer shorts unless the conference rooms are freezing, which they were but not enough for pants. We are water people, shorts without holes are business casual.:lmao:

My facebook status on the day we left was, "I am now leaving the Disney bubble and returning to real life where I have to flush my own toilet and no one will tell me to have a magical day." :rotfl::lmao:

The automatic flush toilets are important, yo.

So totally agree. :lmao: I always have those " Dorothy you are NOT in Knas anymore" When no matter where I land after leaving Disney. Sorta slaps you in the face. :lmao: And makes me want to go back. How does Disney do THAT?

Joining in! can't wait to hear about your adventures! We were there the same time.
party: :welcome: party:

Shoot- I was so busy I didn't have time to track down everyone who was going at the same time. NYE? You going?
Look for yourself in the pictures. :lmao:

KatMark

10-12-2011, 08:43 PM

Poolrat

10-12-2011, 10:08 PM

Oh my...you are one talented woman. We had two people with three rolling luggages, a laptop computer in the case, my purse, Mark's carry on and we had difficulty. :lmao::lmao::lmao:

Glad you were able to all work it out.

Now it's time for vacation.

I so did it to myself. :lmao: When I though about packing the backpack just for the conference, I was not thinking about getting it in and out of the airport.

I will share I had it down to a science by the time I landed back in Greenville. :thumbsup2

CanadianWDWfan

10-13-2011, 09:01 AM

Too funny about the luggage trek. :rotfl:

I bet you were glad that Disney puts your suitcases into your room and you didn't have to mess with them again once you hit Orlando.

I too realized on this trip the benifits of packing light...we went with 3 full suitcases & 3 carryons and came home with 3 extra bags.
Yes, I did alot of shopping.
Next time I will not bring so much. :laughing:

FauntleroyFAN07

10-13-2011, 09:21 AM

your luggage struggles remind me of our hawaii trip

http://i1008.photobucket.com/albums/af202/daniksch11/89d3a450.jpg

we had the two large checked bags...three rolling luggage for carry on.

plus three personal large bags.

so it was pretty much parker rolling his one bag

(he would get tired and hand it off to me.)

candi would roll two and carry her personal bag.

that left me with two rollers with one suitcase on top of the roller(parkers once he got tired of it, and my laptop bag over my shoulder, and parkers bookbag on back.

gotta love travel times.
:rotfl:

it was really intersteing when we arrived at the hotel with all of that.

plus we stopped for grocerys, and had about 6 bags of stuff.

the bellman looked at me with sympathy and said ill get the cart.

i was glad to have him take it all up and tip the man...he earned it.

i bet it would be fun to sit outside the airport and take pictures of people struggling to get all there stuff inside with them.
:laughing:

jordanyosh

10-13-2011, 02:14 PM

I'm tired just reading your story...I need to sit down.....okay..much better.

petals

10-13-2011, 04:42 PM

joining in!

Poolrat

10-13-2011, 06:28 PM

Too funny about the luggage trek. :rotfl:

I bet you were glad that Disney puts your suitcases into your room and you didn't have to mess with them again once you hit Orlando.

I muttered those words at least once if not twice. Once as I landed in New Orleans and once schlepping my bags and knocking things down when trying to get my luggage checked in leaving New Orleans and THEN having to schlep it over to the Drop off spot. Another reason I :love: Disney.

I too realized on this trip the benifits of packing light...we went with 3 full suitcases & 3 carryons and came home with 3 extra bags.
Yes, I did alot of shopping.
Next time I will not bring so much. :laughing:

The dual trip is what did it. That and flying Southwest. I feel I must check 2 bags since they are free. :confused3 :laughing:

your luggage struggles remind me of our hawaii trip

http://i1008.photobucket.com/albums/af202/daniksch11/89d3a450.jpg

we had the two large checked bags...three rolling luggage for carry on.

plus three personal large bags.

so it was pretty much parker rolling his one bag

(he would get tired and hand it off to me.)

candi would roll two and carry her personal bag.

that left me with two rollers with one suitcase on top of the roller(parkers once he got tired of it, and my laptop bag over my shoulder, and parkers bookbag on back.

gotta love travel times.
:rotfl:

:rotfl2: I remember that picture. I know you know sort of how I felt. At least you could have Candi watch the bag while you ... lets say go to the bathroom. I have some more adventures with the bags later on and I can luckily I am a planner. :thumbsup2

it was really intersteing when we arrived at the hotel with all of that.

plus we stopped for grocerys, and had about 6 bags of stuff.

the bellman looked at me with sympathy and said ill get the cart.

i was glad to have him take it all up and tip the man...he earned it.

Oh Yes It is great when you can just hand that off. Just think what travel will be now with 2 little ones. :scared1: All the gear that goes along with it is just incredible.

i bet it would be fun to sit outside the airport and take pictures of people struggling to get all there stuff inside with them.
:laughing:

:lmao::idea: This time I was the comic relief at the airport. :lmao:

Poolrat

10-13-2011, 06:30 PM

I'm tired just reading your story...I need to sit down.....okay..much better.

You just rest. :laughing: For my next trick.... Hey It's Thursday!!!! :rolleyes:

joining in!

party: :welcome: party: Glad you are here!

Poolrat

10-13-2011, 07:12 PM

I had a scary but then funny moment in the rain today.

Driving to get lunch and I will admit, going a bit fast and I was distracted by "something " hanging from my antennae- flopping int he breeze and the truck in front of me, without turning on a signal decide to stop and then turn.

Well I slam on the brakes and I mean slam. The ABS kicks in and because I am old and learned to drive without ABS I start to release and then realize I need to step down again. I come to a stop, I skid a tiny bit but never left my lane or hit anything.

My first thought...

Yay the ABS actually worked!!!!

The second thought...

That was just like in Test Track. :eek: :sad2: :lmao:

It's a DISease I tell ya.

momof2TNboys

10-13-2011, 07:58 PM

OK, that is hilarious! I was reading your story and the first thing I thought was Test Track!! It is a disease and I have it too.
Yes, I plan on going NYE. Will you be on the Poly beach too?

Poolrat

10-13-2011, 08:09 PM

OK, that is hilarious! I was reading your story and the first thing I thought was Test Track!! It is a disease and I have it too.
Yes, I plan on going NYE. Will you be on the Poly beach too?

I guess if it was the first thing I thought of it would have been worse. :lmao:

NYE Poly Beach - I am there.:cool1:

KatMark

10-13-2011, 08:34 PM

Poolrat

10-13-2011, 08:38 PM

Scary. But as long as you were okay (and no one else hurt), I'll say this: :lmao::lmao::lmao:

I probably had a moment of :scared1: and then when it all worked out and the ABS did its job. :woohoo: then :rotfl2: when I got Disney ride too.

that's nice

10-13-2011, 09:18 PM

Poolrat

10-13-2011, 09:34 PM

WHEW... I might have to go to bed after reading that update! It sounds how we travel... well, mostly my wife. We usually have 3 suitcases, 3 carry-ons, 2 personal items, a stroller, car seat (now a booster), and a child. Geez, how am I going to manage this with another child? :confused3

Oh, Hello BTW! :wave2:

Glad I didn't miss too much! :lmao::lmao:

party: :welcome: party: I was going to warn you it was not much to catch up on. :lmao:

Oh I have done the plane travel with 2 kids. As soon as they are big enough I put them to work.

One good thing, as they get a little bigger the amount of stuff they need goes down a bit or at least gets smaller.:laughing:

Maybe that is why I was able to pull off ( or push ) the bags. :lmao: I have had plenty of practice of rigging up impossible amount of stuff to haul from one place to another with kids in tow. :lmao:

I will be faster than Marv. I can probably guarantee that. :rotfl2:

MAGICFOR2

10-14-2011, 12:55 AM

I'm tired just reading your story...I need to sit down.....okay..much better.

:rotfl2: I was thinking the same thing!

Pat, I can't wait to see your adventures with your bags along the way.:lmao:

CanadianWDWfan

10-14-2011, 10:58 AM

I can't wait to meet you ladies on the beach for NYE!

I am preparing my DMom that there will be alot of DIS friends this time. :cool1:

Someone will have to get a group shot of us all.

Test Track...That's something I would think too! :rotfl2:

Glad you were safe, could have been aweful. :hug:

Poolrat

10-14-2011, 01:26 PM

:rotfl2: I was thinking the same thing!

Pat, I can't wait to see your adventures with your bags along the way.:lmao:

I glad I got my trek across as the most exhausting thing i did that morning because it was. :lmao: If it wouldn't have been so early, I would have stoipped at the bar to have a drink to relax. Luckily McDonalds coffee was on board and it kicked in. :rotfl:

I can't wait to meet you ladies on the beach for NYE!

I am preparing my DMom that there will be alot of DIS friends this time. :cool1:

Someone will have to get a group shot of us all.

Test Track...That's something I would think too! :rotfl2:

Glad you were safe, could have been aweful. :hug:

It was almost exactly like TT. I pitched forward and it even went side to side a bit. Luckily another truck did not pull out in front of me right after that like in TT. :lmao:

I think NYE will be a blast. :yay:

disneyfan61

10-14-2011, 01:45 PM

Poolrat

10-14-2011, 02:10 PM

Oh my gosh-you describe the whole luggage thing so well!!:lmao:

Jeesh I thought my son leaves early for school. He leaves around 7:10 but your son leaves crazy early!! What time does he start??

Gotta love those auto flushes:). We will be doing that in less than 2 weeks!!:cool1:

I really had to give some thought to my plan of attack witht he luggage.:rotfl:

School starts at 7:15am. Chris could get away with probably leaving at 6:40 or so but then everyone else is leaving and he sits in traffic. He opts to leave about the same time the bus would pick up and then he can park and take his time getting inthe building. I find him alseep onthe couch most days when I come home. He takes a little nap when gets home to offset the early wake up time.

The auto soap in the airport is what made me giggle a bit. Not exactly accurate.

MEK

10-15-2011, 06:56 AM

jenseib

10-15-2011, 08:20 AM

I'm late to the party, but joining in now!

Poolrat

10-15-2011, 09:13 AM

Wow! Score on the $40 flight to MCO! That's awesome. Sounds like I am NOT the only one who has the sherpa disease when it comes to packing for Disney! Love you ABS brake story. I hear ya on being pre- ABS old. :rotfl:

I was so excited when I saw that price I cold hardly complete the transaction. :lmao:

Yes I do have the sherpa disease. :lmao: I am getting better and not bringing home mountains of clothes for those " just in case" times anymore.
Next up is to trim the toiletry bag. I think I can, I think I can.

I was in absolute shock that it actually worked as designed and I avoided a bad situation. Then I realized I stayed calm and that was probably due to TT. I have done that sequence so many time I just expected it to turn out OK. :rotfl2:

I'm late to the party, but joining in now!

party: :welcome: party: You are not late- I am just getting on ME.

jenseib

10-15-2011, 09:28 AM

I also had a good chuckle about you crrying your bags. I have had the same problem too. We always have more thn the amount of hands we have. I really need to work on my packing skills.

Poolrat

10-15-2011, 09:49 AM

I also had a good chuckle about you crrying your bags. I have had the same problem too. We always have more thn the amount of hands we have. I really need to work on my packing skills.

Being a mom trains you for those moments. You use hands, elbows, toe and you hip to get everything where you need it to be.

I usually politelyy decline help because by the time they ask, I have it positioned so that undoing it will upset the the house of cards I have built.

I guess bringing less might be an option. :lmao:

Poolrat

10-15-2011, 10:06 AM

Ok I realize I did not quite get you to ME yet. I left you standing in Greenville on the tarmac.
Sorry for the delay folks we will be underway shortly.

Wheels up right on time. One thing about SW I love is the lack of the aisle blocking drink cart. They come around take your order and then come back with your drink and rarely spill it on you.

Now I did mention it was 10:15 AM right? 2 guys in front of me order drinks with drink tickets. One of them orders Wild Turkey. When our attendant comes back I can smell the liquor and it is burning my nose hairs. Or is the woman 1 row up and across the aisle who is sanitizing everything? The tray, the edges, the seatback , the latch her seatmate- no not really but you get the idea right?

The sanitizer lady has the book "The Help" out so the Flight Attendant and her talk about the book for a while and then the FA talks to the drinking men. She made the comment about the Wild Turkey burning her nose hairs so I wasn’t dreaming. Then they get talking on how she is learning to drink scotch. Mainly because it has less calories than wine.

I do laugh out loud and get in on that conversation.

Wheels touch at 11:22. I actually attempted to write it down as the wheels touched because I can barley read it.

Off the plane from row 5 and my 1 small bag.

http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee404/patdaly725/Disney%20Oct%2011/Tuesday%20Sept%2026/P9265777.jpg

A beautiful day

http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee404/patdaly725/Disney%20Oct%2011/Tuesday%20Sept%2026/P9265778.jpg

Past the fountain

http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee404/patdaly725/Disney%20Oct%2011/Tuesday%20Sept%2026/P9265779.jpg

Past the teaser

http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee404/patdaly725/Disney%20Oct%2011/Tuesday%20Sept%2026/P9265780.jpg

Down the escalator

http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee404/patdaly725/Disney%20Oct%2011/Tuesday%20Sept%2026/P9265781.jpg

Right to ME

http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee404/patdaly725/Disney%20Oct%2011/Tuesday%20Sept%2026/P9265782.jpg

A quick stop to check documents and I am directed to the line.

http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee404/patdaly725/Disney%20Oct%2011/Tuesday%20Sept%2026/P9265783.jpg

A few short minutes later

http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee404/patdaly725/Disney%20Oct%2011/Tuesday%20Sept%2026/P9265784.jpg

My driver

http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee404/patdaly725/Disney%20Oct%2011/Tuesday%20Sept%2026/P9265785.jpg

Maybe another DISer’s luggage?

http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee404/patdaly725/Disney%20Oct%2011/Tuesday%20Sept%2026/P9265787.jpg

Kenneth ( Double check name in picture :lmao: ) was another amazing driver. He had the “Extreme Makeover “ Vibe going on. He did his spiel and then told us to yell “Move that bus” Right when the movie was going to start he raised his hand and did a little motion of throwing pixie dust.
I actually get teary thinking back to that moment.

In the world outside Disney – those moments are rare. Once you land at MCO and get near the ME they start happening one after the other and I guess it gets a little overwhelming at first.

He shouted for the guy in the first row and me in the second to make sure we got the arch shot. He told us “ Upload it to your Facebook and tell everyone you arrived safe and sound".

http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee404/patdaly725/Disney%20Oct%2011/Tuesday%20Sept%2026/P9275789.jpg

The Coronado was first and then All Star Sports.

http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee404/patdaly725/Disney%20Oct%2011/Tuesday%20Sept%2026/P9275790.jpg

I was second off and since I just had my roller bag and it has my computer I keep it on the bus with me. I made my way to an empty online check in queue.

My CM was older and a little unsure of what she was doing. So I thought. She was searching for my reservation and since this one was under Pat not Patricia it threw her. :confused:

Shorty, but not quickly, I am on my way to my room. When I booked I made no requests. I usually request top floor so I reduce the amount of noise from showers, toilets and other people. I have never stayed at ASSp so I hadn’t really thought of buildings. Surf’s Up was preferred and I booked Standard so it was the actual Sports.

No swimming building other than Surf’s Up so I figured Other than football I really didn’t care. I don’t hate football but for some reason it was in my head. No football.

So where is my room ?

I walked out of the main building and hang a left.
I pass this?

http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee404/patdaly725/Disney%20Oct%2011/Tuesday%20Sept%2026/P9275791.jpg

I took this with a thought of changing my avatar.:rolleyes:

I walk and guess what.

http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee404/patdaly725/Disney%20Oct%2011/Tuesday%20Sept%2026/P9275792.jpg

Yup Football building.:headache: And First floor to boot. I did not ask her to change my room. I really didn’t care. Let’s go with and see how I like it.

Down the right side of the football, and make a right towards the parking lot. About halfway down…

http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee404/patdaly725/Disney%20Oct%2011/Tuesday%20Sept%2026/P9275794.jpg

My card works and I am in and greeted with

http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee404/patdaly725/Disney%20Oct%2011/Tuesday%20Sept%2026/IMG_0405.jpg

http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee404/patdaly725/Disney%20Oct%2011/Tuesday%20Sept%2026/IMG_0406.jpg

http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee404/patdaly725/Disney%20Oct%2011/Tuesday%20Sept%2026/IMG_0407.jpg

http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee404/patdaly725/Disney%20Oct%2011/Tuesday%20Sept%2026/IMG_0408.jpg

http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee404/patdaly725/Disney%20Oct%2011/Tuesday%20Sept%2026/IMG_0409.jpg

http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee404/patdaly725/Disney%20Oct%2011/Tuesday%20Sept%2026/IMG_0411.jpg

It was about noon. I grabbed the bigger new camera while on the bus. I rearranged things, grabbed my ticket, made sure I had my key and walked out.

Where do I head??

disneyfan61

10-15-2011, 10:12 AM

jenseib

10-15-2011, 10:26 AM

I hadn't realized the Sports rooms were refrubed that recently. they look very similar to Pop and Movies. Very nice.

jordanyosh

10-15-2011, 12:16 PM

The new updated rooms look nice. I've not stayed at any of the All Star Resorts myself. I am interested to see how you liked it.

Oh...and it's Saturday......

Poolrat

10-15-2011, 12:48 PM

Wow some people can drink that early huh?? Not me. That is funny how the nose hairs were burning. Must be some strong stuff!!

Sounds like the bus driver was a hoot!! I love it when they get into the act like that.:thumbsup2

I guess I heard the initial order but paid no attention. Then I smelled it and WOW. I am not a 10 AM drinker even if it is 5o'clock somewhere.:rolleyes:

I hadn't realized the Sports rooms were refrubed that recently. they look very similar to Pop and Movies. Very nice.

The new updated rooms look nice. I've not stayed at any of the All Star Resorts myself. I am interested to see how you liked it.

It was similar to POP and it was nice.
It really served its purpose and the water noise issue was not really significant.

On the negative side, everytime I turned on the bathroom light it let out this hideous buzzing noise. Between that and the bathroom fan rattling shower time was noisy. :laughing:
It was fine for just me, but I am looking forward to DVC. :love: I think the deluxe studio wil spoil me for sure since the only other times we stayed deluxe we as a family.

Oh...and it's Saturday......

So much for being on Monday - Tuesday and Wednesday huh?

I heard your plea for Target purchases but I really have several close by so I don't do Target.com often. Maybe I will start. Just to help you out. :rolleyes1

jordanyosh

10-15-2011, 12:53 PM

Poolrat

10-15-2011, 01:09 PM

The deluxe studios ARE nice. After spending years in Deluxe or DVC accommodations, I thought the values would be a disappointment. Wrong.
It's more about being on-property than anything else. That being said, I :love::love::love: any DVC room so if anyone's willing to have a sweaty Asian campout on their floor.....just sayin.

I agree completely. I have stayed at everything but DVC until now. I am missing a few deluxe resorts like the Poly, GF, YC ( done BC). At least for now I am only doing a studio. I hear a one-bedroom really spoils you.

As for Values I really like POP best. Centrally located and for the time being no bus sharing. The building configuartion is a bit better and there is just a different vibe there.

Sports was chosen 1) because if a never done and 2) I got a tip the Sports was the better of the 3 since it was first on and first off in regards to busses. Frequently we had our own bus so it did not matter but the first on and first off made a difference.

Hey I would let you sleep onthe floor but isn't there always at least a pull out? You can have that. :lmao:

Yeah, my roommate and I carpool to work and he usually works much later than I do. I'm "forced" to head to the nearest place that has free wi-fi (Remke in this case) and hangout for an hour or two or four........so the upside of having to wait is a bit of extra time on the DIS.

What a way to burn extra time. :rolleyes: :laughing: That is also a way to force some down time. Glad you are around to hang out. :yay:

PlutosRHM55

10-15-2011, 01:34 PM

jordanyosh

10-15-2011, 01:57 PM

Pull out couch...hmmmmmmmmm;)

Pop is my favorite value as well...oh wait, it's the only one I've stayed at.

I can't wait to check out the Art of Animation Resort.....:thumbsup2

The 1-bedrooms are NICE.

Poolrat

10-15-2011, 03:33 PM

Great start!

I totally understand your situation with the bags. I've had to carry around just as many bags, maybe bigger and it is truly a balancing act. I don't know how it's even humanly possible to maneuver those many bags along trying to do a bunch of other things like you did. That's insane! And when you had to walk to the terminal, yikes, but it did give you a nice workout for your race haha

Can't wait to read more! :mickeyjum

The walk to the terminal as a surprise, first that there was no shuttle and then that it was not too too far. :goodvibes

All was thinking about while schelpping was how this was going to work when I landed back here and had to be tired and schelp back to the car. :lmao:

Pull out couch...hmmmmmmmmm;)

Pop is my favorite value as well...oh wait, it's the only one I've stayed at.

I can't wait to check out the Art of Animation Resort.....:thumbsup2

The 1-bedrooms are NICE.

Pop is still your favorite. Trust me. :lmao:
The AoA will be nice but the powers that be at Disney have caught on and Pop as well as AoA are now higher than All Stars.

I will have to stay there someday , if only for a weekend night or two.

Pull out couch has to be more comfortable than say - the floor in EE. :lmao:

jillyb

10-15-2011, 04:37 PM

http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee404/patdaly725/IMAG0082.jpg

Hey! That picture looks familiar! Looking forward to hearing all about your most recent trip!

Poolrat

10-15-2011, 05:36 PM

Hey! That picture looks familiar! Looking forward to hearing all about your most recent trip!

;) :goodvibes

KatMark

10-15-2011, 05:50 PM

Great update, Pat. We've never experienced ME since we always rent a car. :sad2:

Isn't it funny that hte ONE section you really didn't want, you end up getting?

Those rooms look a whole lot different than from when we were there in 2000.

Poolrat

10-15-2011, 06:05 PM

Great update, Pat. We've never experienced ME since we always rent a car. :sad2:
I like to go immersive when I am Disney. The one time we drove I parked the car until we left. :lmao: I think when I get a new car ( Hopefully a hybrid ) driving will be a better option so I will have the car and maybe, just maybe I will drive around more.

Isn't it funny that the ONE section you really didn't want, you end up getting?

I thought it was funny. But somehow that seems to happen to me. :laughing:

Those rooms look a whole lot different than from when we were there in 2000.

The only time we stayed in All star was back in 1998 so I figured it was rehabed due to the flat screen and dresser/ TV stand combo.

Poolrat

10-15-2011, 07:06 PM

MEK

10-15-2011, 07:23 PM

At first I thought you were at the Poly, but then I noticed the bridge and the buildings in the background, so me thinks MK. do I need to be more specific than that? Great picture!

KatMark

10-15-2011, 07:31 PM

I am guessing Adventureland in the Magic Kingdom...perhaps somewhere near the Swiss Family Treehouse.

tinacaplan

10-15-2011, 07:48 PM

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then the FA talks to the drinking men. She made the comment about the Wild Turkey burning her nose hairs so I wasn’t dreaming. Then they get talking on how she is learning to drink scotch. Mainly because it has less calories than wine.

SERIOUSLY? :lmao: Sound like you had quite a magical DME driver. In some ways, that bus ride is the best part of the trip. You've arrived in the sense that you're in the magic already, but the whole thing is still in front of you.

jecskc

10-15-2011, 07:52 PM

I keep looking for myself in your crowd photos, but I got nothin'. So you need to post some more :lmao: JK. Looking forward to reading more :)

Poolrat

10-15-2011, 08:20 PM

At first I thought you were at the Poly, but then I noticed the bridge and the buildings in the background, so me thinks MK. do I need to be more specific than that? Great picture!

I am guessing Adventureland in the Magic Kingdom...perhaps somewhere near the Swiss Family Treehouse.

YOu are both very close.

MEK - if can be more specific go ahead. I think you can nail it.
KatMark- Close but not where you are thingking.

Poolrat

10-15-2011, 08:23 PM

SERIOUSLY? :lmao:
Tha's why it got my attention. :lmao:

Sound like you had quite a magical DME driver. In some ways, that bus ride is the best part of the trip. You've arrived in the sense that you're in the magic already, but the whole thing is still in front of you.

I totally agree. And the service Disney provides just puts you in the tear zone. :laughing:

I keep looking for myself in your crowd photos, but I got nothin'. So you need to post some more :lmao: JK. Looking forward to reading more :)

More coming up. Probably some tomorrow.

Millie12591

10-16-2011, 05:38 AM

It's me...I'm baccccck.

:banana: :woohoo: :yay:

My facebook status on the day we left was, "I am now leaving the Disney bubble and returning to real life where I have to flush my own toilet and no one will tell me to have a magical day." :rotfl::lmao:

The automatic flush toilets are important, yo.

:rotfl2: I am sooo gonna use that!

your luggage struggles remind me of our hawaii trip

http://i1008.photobucket.com/albums/af202/daniksch11/89d3a450.jpg

we had the two large checked bags...three rolling luggage for carry on.

plus three personal large bags.

so it was pretty much parker rolling his one bag

(he would get tired and hand it off to me.)

candi would roll two and carry her personal bag.

that left me with two rollers with one suitcase on top of the roller(parkers once he got tired of it, and my laptop bag over my shoulder, and parkers bookbag on back.

gotta love travel times.
:rotfl:

it was really intersteing when we arrived at the hotel with all of that.

plus we stopped for grocerys, and had about 6 bags of stuff.

the bellman looked at me with sympathy and said ill get the cart.

i was glad to have him take it all up and tip the man...he earned it.

i bet it would be fun to sit outside the airport and take pictures of people struggling to get all there stuff inside with them.

:lmao: I remember seeing that and thinking how in the world did they take all that with them?!? And they're going to have a baby! Imagine what that's going to look like! :scared1: :laughing: I'm with Pat, once the kiddos are old enough to schlep their own stuff around that's what they did. Mackenzie had her own little tiny backpack that had her sippy cup, diapers or pulls-ups when the time came, wipies, and anything else she might have needed or wanted. She carried it around so I didn't have to carry a diaper bag any longer than I had to. Dan, did y'all really end up using all that stuff or need it in the end? No, really? I'm not trying to be a smart butt.

I'm tired just reading your story...I need to sit down.....okay..much better.

I know, right?!? :laughing: So glad your around, Jordy. :hug:

I had a scary but then funny moment in the rain today.

Driving to get lunch and I will admit, going a bit fast and I was distracted by "something " hanging from my antennae- flopping int he breeze and the truck in front of me, without turning on a signal decide to stop and then turn.

Well I slam on the brakes and I mean slam. The ABS kicks in and because I am old and learned to drive without ABS I start to release and then realize I need to step down again. I come to a stop, I skid a tiny bit but never left my lane or hit anything.

My first thought...

Yay the ABS actually worked!!!!

The second thought...

That was just like in Test Track. :eek: :sad2: :lmao:

It's a DISease I tell ya.

Just love this!! :rotfl: And yes your are a diseased woman.....wait, that didn't sound right! :lmao: Your a Disney-diseased, minded woman, and I'm okay with that, cause I think most of us around here are.....well, except the guys....cause they're guys. :rotfl: :thumbsup2

Scary. But as long as you were okay (and no one else hurt), I'll say this: :lmao:

:rotfl: I'm right there with ya Ms. Kat. :laughing:

Pat, I love that this trip has been good for you so far. I've been wondering....why haven't you been staying in the DVC places? Good TR, by the way. :thumbsup2

jenseib

10-16-2011, 06:28 AM

Just to spice things up

Who can tell me where in world you might find this?

http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee404/patdaly725/Disney%20Oct%2011/Tuesday%20Sept%2026/IMG_0455.jpg

You can just shout out- no super secret white needed. :)

I am thinking Adventureland too, but where, I'm not exactly sure. Is it going/looking towards Aloha Isle?

Charleston Princess

10-16-2011, 07:55 AM

Okay, I have never wanted to ride ME, but reading about your magical bus driver, Kenneth, and how he threw pixie dust makes me want to! :laughing:

Poolrat

10-16-2011, 09:43 AM

Pat, I love that this trip has been good for you so far. I've been wondering....why haven't you been staying in the DVC places? Good TR, by the way. :thumbsup2

This trip was already booked before I bought DVC. My use year is Oct and the contract I bought actually had 2010 point with it. As I was scrambling to close in early Sept. I kept thinking the points would have to be used. I called before I had my member number I was calling MS and with F&W and the Half and 5K and the 40th.... there were no DVC rooms to be had. :lmao: For what I had heard, the rules were I HAD to use the point before they expired since the banking window had passed BUT depending on who I got and when I actually closed I could beg for a late banking and MAYBE get it.

Luckily once a MS-CM could see my contract she immediately offered to bank my point and even without thinking I said YES.

Reality was that I had such a killer pin code that I was reluctant to give it up . :lmao:
That coupled with needing transportation to the 5K, I was limited on DVC to BC, BW ( not going to happen with F&W) and OKW.
My room ended up being anywhere from $55 to $68 depending on the day of the week (Tu,W, Th being the cheapest F, SA the most expensive and SU being on Oct a different "season")

Since I was able to bank, I had points to burn for the NYE trip so the first 3 days use up the banked points and I still have 47 left in the current year.

Now do I bank or take a F&G trip? :lmao:

Poolrat

10-16-2011, 09:53 AM

I am thinking Adventureland too, but where, I'm not exactly sure. Is it going/looking towards Aloha Isle?

You are close but I actually think you went too far. :laughing:

Okay, I have never wanted to ride ME, but reading about your magical bus driver, Kenneth, and how he threw pixie dust makes me want to! :laughing:

I have had some great ME drivers. The excitement level of everyone arriving is so high they drivers taking you on property really have to go over the top.

They can do the same schtick every ride and for those on the bus it is the first time they hear it. :lmao: ( unless we frequent flyers get repeat driver)

They all know when the video starts and proabably to amuse themselves more they play with that.

That is the key to good customer service. The employee HAS to genuinely enjoy themselves too. Then providing good service is easy.

Truthfully that is one of the reasons I opt to fly instead of drive. Leaving my bags at the airport and not having to lug them again until I get home and getting a fun ride from the airport. :love:

Poolrat

10-16-2011, 10:04 AM

It was about noon. I grabbed the bigger new camera while on the bus. I rearranged things, grabbed my ticket, made sure I had my key and walked out.

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The other side of the Surfs Up building and through he Food Court to get a mug.

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Destination??

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While I wait.

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After a ten minute wait a bus arrives. A few people get on, including a mother and son who sit in the back. Once the bus gets moving they break out lunch. Sushi I think. The bus driver says something but they keep eating.

Getting closer.

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Once we get off the bus, Mom at least throws away the trash but then lights up a cigarette after stopping right in the main path. Lady you are NOT the only in the World. Look around.

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Through bag check and

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Finally! At 12:37 I am staring at the entrance to MK.

Now about that ticket I grabbed. During the Side Effect year, I had a free dining trip. You had to buy a 2 day ticket. I bought one for Chris and myself and upgraded his to 8days with hopping. We also have some 10 day WPM no expiration passes which for that trip held his DQ passes. I held onto my 2 day basic ticket for this moment.

I did what all good DISers do and used the ticket to activate it for the current price and then went to guest services to upgrade. I got a young CM who was a bit confused as to what to do.

He had to take my pass and upgrade it to an annual pass with the DVC discount. This apparently was not as easy as it seemed. The new rule about upgrading it within 14 days was an issue but it was unused until today. He got some help and we got it done. Then the experienced CM realized something as it was printing.
The expiration date would be 1 year from the original date of the original ticket. Sept 11 2010. Yup already expired.
Luckily he thought of it and looked for it. So another transaction to fix that ticket and finally at 1pm I am stepping out of Guest Services.

Not upset at all and like I commented to the young CM, I was glad I gave him the opportunity to learn something new. ;)

This year it would be Pluto.

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The Firehouse all closed up.

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Roy and Minnie have a new temporary home.

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I get as far as the Emporium and see these guys.

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I watch a special moment

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PP swarm up and start clicking away. I stick around. I walk to the other side.

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Here they are doing their IASW impression as they play the song.

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I finally look up and catch a glimpse of…

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The Crane is back!!!! Maybe for the holidays and maybe something special for the 40th?

I walk a little further and the castle show is starting. Do I stay or do I keep walking??

NikkiLovesWDW!

10-16-2011, 10:54 AM

He had to take my pass and upgrade it to an annual pass with the DVC discount. This apparently was not as easy as it seemed. The new rule about upgrading it within 14 days was an issue but it was unused until today. He got some help and we got it done. Then the experienced CM realized something as it was printing.
The expiration date would be 1 year from the original date of the original ticket. Sept 11 2010. Yup already expired.
Luckily he thought of it and looked for it. So another transaction to fix that ticket and finally at 1pm I am stepping out of Guest Services.

This is SO funny because I JUST wrote in my TR this morning about upgrading our 1-day passes to APs and the same thing happened!!! She was actually ready to hand them to us so thank god she noticed the date before we walked out!

Poolrat

10-16-2011, 11:05 AM

This is SO funny because I JUST wrote in my TR this morning about upgrading our 1-day passes to APs and the same thing happened!!! She was actually ready to hand them to us so thank god she noticed the date before we walked out!

It seemed rather complicated and I know they had to go to muliple screens to accomplish this.
Apparently what we had were not "regular" transactions. :lmao: Adding in the DVC discount was also interesting since it was somewhere deep in the program. :laughing:

My guy at Mk realized as soon as they pushed the button. Once it came out he checked. He was really good about making the newbie do the transaction and watching him along the way to help if needed. He could have easily just told him to step away and do it himself but he provided some training during a "teachable moment". :goodvibes

kcandbella

10-16-2011, 11:21 AM

Gotta love that first walk down Main Street! Your room does look very nice, similar to Pop. Looking forward to finding out what happens next!

CanadianWDWfan

10-16-2011, 11:56 AM

I fell in love with ME on our trip. :lovestruc

I got lost finding it...:laughing: but the whole process was awesome!

Our driver was funny, it will be interesting to see how the different drivers change the experience.

I already told my family that we will never drive again. :thumbsup2

Maybe you can answer a question about upgrading?

I currently have AP's for all of us that expire next Sept.
I will have 2 sets of 2day tickets for each of us by next August.
Can you add the two together to go towards another AP?
Equals out to 4days each. :confused3

I'll check back with you later...going to find my DD a Halloween costume. Wish me luck. :rotfl:
Worst comes to worse she can wear her Pumpkin Mickey ears and tee she got at MNSSHP. ;)

Poolrat

10-16-2011, 12:55 PM

Gotta love that first walk down Main Street! Your room does look very nice, similar to Pop. Looking forward to finding out what happens next!

My room was comfy- no complaints there.

That first walk down Main street took a loooong time. Much longer that normal. :lmao: I was distracted anything and everything. :laughing:

I fell in love with ME on our trip. :lovestruc

I got lost finding it...:laughing: but the whole process was awesome!

Our driver was funny, it will be interesting to see how the different drivers change the experience.

I already told my family that we will never drive again. :thumbsup2

It is a bit hard to find the first couple of times and now I just walk- I don't even think about where I am going. :laughing:

I have had some drivers happier than other but so far no really memorable bad experiences. Flying for me is part of the pampering. Plus it buys me the whole travel day to play. :goodvibes

Maybe you can answer a question about upgrading?

I currently have AP's for all of us that expire next Sept.
I will have 2 sets of 2day tickets for each of us by next August.
Can you add the two together to go towards another AP?
Equals out to 4days each. :confused3

I'll check back with you later...going to find my DD a Halloween costume. Wish me luck. :rotfl:
Worst comes to worse she can wear her Pumpkin Mickey ears and tee she got at MNSSHP. ;)

Good luck shopping!
As for the upgrade - I am positive you can take 1 set and use it towards the upgrade. The experienced CM asked my specifically if it was a renewal or a new AP. If you are within 30 days of renewal you can renew instead of buy new for a lower rate.
I am not sure if you can take both sets of tickets and apply them to the AP. I say bring them and try it. Worst case they say only 1 set and then you have another unsused set to upgrade later.

KatMark

10-16-2011, 01:35 PM

Poolrat

10-16-2011, 01:57 PM

That darn crane is ALWAYS up at this time of year (part of the reason I want to go earlier next year). :headache:

I had wondered where Roy & Minnie were and we found them on our last day. Any idea why the Firehouse is closed up?

Glad you got the ticket situation taken care of and gave a less to the young CM in the process.

I must have missed it previous years since I always went a little later.

I basically tripped over Roy and Minnie since I was walking towards the Firehouse. :laughing:

I read they were closing it but hopefully they are just renovating the space. Maybe they consolidated the items with the Emporium to save staff time.

I always love it when I "stump" the staff. It seems like I always have that unusual problem that tales a special person to figure out. I am glad about the way it was handled and being on the other side of those issues sometimes, I realize it is a learning experience for the staff.

Now I had an experience in Michael's yesterday that was equally as special and it took some time to work out but in the end it was worked out. I will admit it wasn't as easy and I wasn't really sure if it would get worked out. My problem was simple but because of the computer POS system they use, it became difficult.

The difference was while standing in GS I knew it would get worked out, it was just a matter of finding someone to push the right buttons. :goodvibes

momof2TNboys

10-16-2011, 03:07 PM

Great updates. I have the Pluto AP too! I love the first walk down main street. It is the best!
Yay for NYE!!

Poolrat

10-16-2011, 06:46 PM

Great updates. I have the Pluto AP too! I love the first walk down main street. It is the best!
Yay for NYE!!

My Pluto ended up being a baaad doooog. :lmao:

I was really taking my sweet time getting up Main street wasn't I? :laughing:

disneyfan61

10-16-2011, 07:08 PM

I hope you kept walking.

Nice pictures of Main St.:lovestruc

jenseib

10-16-2011, 07:46 PM

That darn crane!

burly

10-16-2011, 11:49 PM

Hi Pat, I am back on the boards, and back on board to another TR.
Great start!

KIM

DWGal210

10-17-2011, 10:54 AM

I'm glad you got the AP stuff sorted out. Sounds complicated but I'm glad they got it taken care of!

What a nice castle shot! I just love that castle against the blue sky!!

nowellsl

10-17-2011, 11:05 AM

Maybe you can answer a question about upgrading?

I currently have AP's for all of us that expire next Sept.
I will have 2 sets of 2day tickets for each of us by next August.
Can you add the two together to go towards another AP?
Equals out to 4days each. :confused3

They'll only let you use one ticket towards the renewal or purchase of a pass. Been there, done that ;)

jordanyosh

10-17-2011, 01:09 PM

Pop is still your favorite. Trust me. :lmao:
The AoA will be nice but the powers that be at Disney have caught on and Pop as well as AoA are now higher than All Stars.

I will have to stay there someday , if only for a weekend night or two.

Pull out couch has to be more comfortable than say - the floor in EE. :lmao:

Hmmm...Pop more expensive....I'm becoming quite the master of creative budgeting so All Stars might get a visit from the Sweaty Asian...;)

I can sleep ANYWHERE and sadly, I probably have slept pretty much every and anywhere...:)

jordanyosh

10-17-2011, 01:15 PM

Now about that ticket I grabbed. During the Side Effect year, I had a free dining trip. You had to buy a 2 day ticket. I bought one for Chris and myself and upgraded his to 8days with hopping. We also have some 10 day WPM no expiration passes which for that trip held his DQ passes. I held onto my 2 day basic ticket for this moment.

I did what all good DISers do and used the ticket to activate it for the current price and then went to guest services to upgrade. I got a young CM who was a bit confused as to what to do.

He had to take my pass and upgrade it to an annual pass with the DVC discount. This apparently was not as easy as it seemed. The new rule about upgrading it within 14 days was an issue but it was unused until today. He got some help and we got it done. Then the experienced CM realized something as it was printing.
The expiration date would be 1 year from the original date of the original ticket. Sept 11 2010. Yup already expired.
Luckily he thought of it and looked for it. So another transaction to fix that ticket and finally at 1pm I am stepping out of Guest Services.

Not upset at all and like I commented to the young CM, I was glad I gave him the opportunity to learn something new. ;)

Did you hear that noise?

It was the sound of my brain exploding.

FauntleroyFAN07

10-17-2011, 02:33 PM

:lmao: I remember seeing that and thinking how in the world did they take all that with them?!? And they're going to have a baby! Imagine what that's going to look like! :scared1: :laughing: I'm with Pat, once the kiddos are old enough to schlep their own stuff around that's what they did. Mackenzie had her own little tiny backpack that had her sippy cup, diapers or pulls-ups when the time came, wipies, and anything else she might have needed or wanted. She carried it around so I didn't have to carry a diaper bag any longer than I had to. Dan, did y'all really end up using all that stuff or need it in the end? No, really? I'm not trying to be a smart butt.

:rotfl2: I remember that picture. I know you know sort of how I felt. At least you could have Candi watch the bag while you ... lets say go to the bathroom. I have some more adventures with the bags later on and I can luckily I am a planner. :thumbsup2

well the two big bags had most of our clothes with a few of parkers then you have parkers book bag for stuff to do and keep him busy while at the hotel room or on the airplane for the 9 hours each way. candis bag with stuff for us to do on the plan, the one red bag on the seat was all of my electronics. but we pretty much needed everything (it was 17 days total we were gone) :laughing: and we did laundry at my sister in laws place as well to not bring as many clothes.

FauntleroyFAN07

10-17-2011, 02:33 PM

glad the ticket exchange worked out.

and tha tis the second time i have seen the drink cups for this year, they look really cool, i love them.

Captain_Oblivious

10-17-2011, 02:47 PM

Did I know you had started this TR? Somehow I totally missed that. Sorry I'm late to the party!

CanadianWDWfan

10-17-2011, 03:36 PM

Thanks Poolrat and Nowells for answering my question.
I guess I'll have to be happy with using one set and the other won't go to waste....it may make more sense for me to not get the AP again then.
I will probably be back on the "once a year trip" come 2013.
We are looking at adding a trip to Aulani or a cruise though.

I am enjoying the perks of an AP....I saved quite a bit on all my shopping. :rotfl:

Poolrat

10-17-2011, 05:58 PM

I hope you kept walking.

Nice pictures of Main St.:lovestruc

I did keep walking but everything was distracting me! :laughing:

That darn crane!

That is exactly what I thought when I saw it. :lmao:

Hi Pat, I am back on the boards, and back on board to another TR.
Great start!

KIM

party: :welcome: party: Back to the boards. Glad you stopeed by.

Poolrat

10-17-2011, 06:00 PM

I'm glad you got the AP stuff sorted out. Sounds complicated but I'm glad they got it taken care of!

What a nice castle shot! I just love that castle against the blue sky!!

I just wish that crane was not in the way. :laughing:

They'll only let you use one ticket towards the renewal or purchase of a pass. Been there, done that ;)

What she said. Thanks for being there and doing that.

Poolrat

10-17-2011, 06:13 PM

Hmmm...Pop more expensive....I'm becoming quite the master of creative budgeting so All Stars might get a visit from the Sweaty Asian...;)

I can sleep ANYWHERE and sadly, I probably have slept pretty much every and anywhere...:)

Since you have a new address I would sign up the disney DVD and then "price" a trip and save it. Pin codes have been known to come of that.

I had a great pin code for this trip.

Did you hear that noise?

It was the sound of my brain exploding.

:lmao::lmao::lmao: I am glad I could just sit back and enjoy the ride. I I was on the other side of the counter I probably would have been pulling my hair out .... kindsa like the lady in Michael's lady was doing.:lmao:

Poolrat

10-17-2011, 06:17 PM

well the two big bags had most of our clothes with a few of parkers then you have parkers book bag for stuff to do and keep him busy while at the hotel room or on the airplane for the 9 hours each way. candis bag with stuff for us to do on the plan, the one red bag on the seat was all of my electronics. but we pretty much needed everything (it was 17 days total we were gone) :laughing: and we did laundry at my sister in laws place as well to not bring as many clothes.

Now my head exploded! :lmao: I remember those days. We always had the stuff we HAD to bring- speical friends and special sleeping buddies and then we had the stuff that just made our life easier. But of course when mine were little security was a breeze and everyone could check 2 bags for free. :laughing:

glad the ticket exchange worked out.

and tha tis the second time i have seen the drink cups for this year, they look really cool, i love them.

The drink cups were cool however I had a Liesa moment with mine. :headache:

Poolrat

10-17-2011, 06:21 PM

Did I know you had started this TR? Somehow I totally missed that. Sorry I'm late to the party!

I think I have been trying to post it around without being too obnoxious about it. :)
party: :welcome: party: Glad you made it over.

Thanks Poolrat and Nowells for answering my question.
I guess I'll have to be happy with using one set and the other won't go to waste....it may make more sense for me to not get the AP again then.
I will probably be back on the "once a year trip" come 2013.
We are looking at adding a trip to Aulani or a cruise though.

I am enjoying the perks of an AP....I saved quite a bit on all my shopping. :rotfl:

Leave yourself some time to get that transaction done. ;) I saved a bunch and I saved even more when the CM gave me the Premium discount instead of the regular one. :ssst:

Poolrat

10-17-2011, 06:30 PM

I walk a little further and the castle show is starting. I don’t I have ever stayed and watched the whole thing. Now is a good time as any. So I kept walking.... closer to the castle.

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I have a great zoom on this camera.

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Al l together ….. Dreams Come true.

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After the castle show, I head to

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For the couple that were guessing the "Where in the world?" picture, right before you cross the bridge , to the right are the tikis.

I walk by the veranda and see Ariel and Eric.

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I peek in to the Fairy meet and greet.

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Across the Treehouse is being refreshed.

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I get as far as the Abrabah Bazaar and stop to shop.

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I glance at more sundresses and find they are FREE today ;)

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For Jackie

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Now I made a rule for myself. When I saw something I liked, I would buy it right away, because I have waited and lost.

I wanted that sundress and the mug. Did I follow my rule?

jecskc

10-17-2011, 08:08 PM

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Wait .... there I am !!! Oh wait, that's not me, durn it !!

disneyfan61

10-17-2011, 08:11 PM

Did you buy the sundress & mug?? Both are very cute!!

Poolrat

10-17-2011, 08:18 PM

Wait .... there I am !!! Oh wait, that's not me, durn it !!

:rotfl2::rotfl2:

Did you buy the sundress & mug?? Both are very cute!!

I will give this cryptic answer. I do learn from my mistakes but I do take some chances when the odds are good. ;)

tinacaplan

10-17-2011, 08:36 PM

PlutosRHM55

10-17-2011, 09:05 PM

YEAH, off on the ME! Though I can't believe on the flight they were drinking that early in the morning, even I know that's a bit strange. Thank goodness someone brought it up. I also gotta give a big :thumbsup2 to the Flight Attendant reading "The Help" :D

Oh that's so funny how the bus driver went all Extreme Makeover on you guys. It's so great when you find drivers who don't just give the whole shpeel about where you are going. It's been just my luck I haven't had one of those drivers, but I'm glad to hear you really enjoyed the ride and I love how he did the whole pixie dust thing before your bus went under the magical gates so sweet.

Ugghhhh.... I'm sorry you didn't get in the Surf's Up section. I would've preferred to say there too, since I love swimming and the water too, but still the room looked nice at least :thumbsup2

YAY MK! I can't believe the lady on the bus after she got off. Some people can just be so arrogant :sad2: Glad to hear you gave the young CM a lesson and you upgraded your ticket! (: A big :thumbsup2 to the Pluto ticket! :teeth:

Oh, the Dapper Dans! I can't believe I never manage to catch those guys. That was so sweet watching one of them go up to that girl, one of those "Awww..." moments. That's so funny how they do an IASW impression when singing the song :laughing:

Darn crane! Why must it always show up at the worse of times, ruin pretty pictures of the pretty castle urrrrggghhh.. >:( At least you got to watch the castle show for the first time. "Dreams Come True!" :love:

So excited to hear the Tree House is getting some attention. It really hasn't been getting that needed attention.

Can't wait to read more! :mickeyjum

KatMark

10-17-2011, 09:40 PM

I haven't seen the castle show in ages...I have to take time for that next trip.

Ahhhh...so that's where those tikis are?

Love the sundress in your pic. I almost bought it, but I had gotten two of them on sale for $14.95 each at the Disney outlet store and decided I didn't need anymore. I hope you bought it. :goodvibes

Poolrat

10-17-2011, 10:17 PM

What was wrong with that woman coming off the bus? I just love the people at Disney who stop right in front of you and the ones who ignore basic rules like no eating on the buses and no smoking even more. Sheesh.

Nice Main Street shots and you do have a great zoom on your camera! :thumbsup2

Cute dress...can't wait to find out if you got it or not!

The bus was pretty empty and they did sit in back but they were in their own little world. Then getting off and standing there ti light up just had me a bit nuts. The ONLY reason I didn't get annoyed was that I just got on property and was still riding that high. :laughing:

YEAH, off on the ME! Though I can't believe on the flight they were drinking that early in the morning, even I know that's a bit strange. Thank goodness someone brought it up. I also gotta give a big :thumbsup2 to the Flight Attendant reading "The Help" :D

Oh that's so funny how the bus driver went all Extreme Makeover on you guys. It's so great when you find drivers who don't just give the whole shpeel about where you are going. It's been just my luck I haven't had one of those drivers, but I'm glad to hear you really enjoyed the ride and I love how he did the whole pixie dust thing before your bus went under the magical gates so sweet.

I have had some nice and some great but none horrible.... so far.

Ugghhhh.... I'm sorry you didn't get in the Surf's Up section. I would've preferred to say there too, since I love swimming and the water too, but still the room looked nice at least :thumbsup2

I pretty much knew the Surf's up was out but somehow the Football area stuck in my head and even though I really didn't want to stay in teh Foot ball are it was fine. It was so close too.

YAY MK! I can't believe the lady on the bus after she got off. Some people can just be so arrogant :sad2: Glad to hear you gave the young CM a lesson and you upgraded your ticket! (: A big :thumbsup2 to the Pluto ticket! :teeth:
Lady :sad2: CM :teacher:

Oh, the Dapper Dans! I can't believe I never manage to catch those guys. That was so sweet watching one of them go up to that girl, one of those "Awww..." moments. That's so funny how they do an IASW impression when singing the song :laughing:

I was running into all kinds of things I had not seen yet on Main street.

Darn crane! Why must it always show up at the worse of times, ruin pretty pictures of the pretty castle urrrrggghhh.. >:( At least you got to watch the castle show for the first time. "Dreams Come True!" :love:

So excited to hear the Tree House is getting some attention. It really hasn't been getting that needed attention.

Can't wait to read more! :mickeyjum

I know they need to work on the castle but I can only imagine if it is there the whole time you are visiting and don't get to go often ... :sad2:

I haven't seen the castle show in ages...I have to take time for that next trip.

Ahhhh...so that's where those tikis are?

Love the sundress in your pic. I almost bought it, but I had gotten two of them on sale for $14.95 each at the Disney outlet store and decided I didn't need anymore. I hope you bought it. :goodvibes

There is always next time for the castle show right? I didn't realize it was quite long. I kept walking away and more would happen so I would get closer again. :laughing:

I was looking at the new bridge and I saw the tikis. I had noticed them there before either. :confused3

You did get a good deal at the outlets. That may be just the reason I need for a car on property. :idea:

Millie12591

10-18-2011, 02:13 AM

double post

Millie12591

10-18-2011, 02:29 AM

This trip was already booked before I bought DVC. My use year is Oct and the contract I bought actually had 2010 point with it. As I was scrambling to close in early Sept. I kept thinking the points would have to be used. I called before I had my member number I was calling MS and with F&W and the Half and 5K and the 40th.... there were no DVC rooms to be had. :lmao: For what I had heard, the rules were I HAD to use the point before they expired since the banking window had passed BUT depending on who I got and when I actually closed I could beg for a late banking and MAYBE get it.

Luckily once a MS-CM could see my contract she immediately offered to bank my point and even without thinking I said YES.

Reality was that I had such a killer pin code that I was reluctant to give it up . :lmao:
That coupled with needing transportation to the 5K, I was limited on DVC to BC, BW ( not going to happen with F&W) and OKW.
My room ended up being anywhere from $55 to $68 depending on the day of the week (Tu,W, Th being the cheapest F, SA the most expensive and SU being on Oct a different "season")

Since I was able to bank, I had points to burn for the NYE trip so the first 3 days use up the banked points and I still have 47 left in the current year.

Now do I bank or take a F&G trip? :lmao:

:faint: I dont' think I'm understanding the words that are coming out of your mouth, I'm pretty sure you were talking english. As it turns out....it's all Greek to me! :laughing:

I'm pretty sure I've watched most of the show in front of the Castle but I'm not sure I've ever seen those tiki's before, must be new. :confused3 Looooove the sundress, I like the black one Ms. Kat wears with the white Mickey heads too, so cute! You better have gotten it, girl! :goodvibes
Who knows! I might actually be small enough to wear and buy something like that when I go next time!! :woohoo:

By the way.....where do you meet with the fairies now?

jenseib

10-18-2011, 07:37 AM

cute sundresses. I always look, but they are either too short or strapless...both of which I can't do.

DWGal210

10-18-2011, 08:35 AM

You did get some great castle shots!! Awesome!!

The sundress is very cute - I hope you did buy it!! :)

jeremysdisneymom

10-18-2011, 12:14 PM

jeremysdisneymom

10-18-2011, 12:18 PM

Oh, I haven't seen the castle show in years. Maybe Jeremy and I will do that in November.

:banana:Pluto is my Annual Pass as well!!!

Okay, don't keep me hanging. Did you get the dress?

Poolrat

10-18-2011, 06:36 PM

:faint: I dont' think I'm understanding the words that are coming out of your mouth, I'm pretty sure you were talking english. As it turns out....it's all Greek to me! :laughing:

:lmao::lmao: Apparently I have picked up DVC easier that I can remember high school Spanish. :lmao:

I will try to be simple.

ASSp reservation - made early with pin code for a killer discount

DVC- contract closed in Sept. Had extra points - saved them for Oct 11-Sept 12

All good. :lmao:

:faint:
I'm pretty sure I've watched most of the show in front of the Castle but I'm not sure I've ever seen those tiki's before, must be new. :confused3 Looooove the sundress, I like the black one Ms. Kat wears with the white Mickey heads too, so cute! You better have gotten it, girl! :goodvibes
Who knows! I might actually be small enough to wear and buy something like that when I go next time!! :woohoo:

By the way.....where do you meet with the fairies now?

The castle was longer that I was expecting but cute. The area is off to the right before the bridge to Adventureland. I think it probably has always been there but so easy to walk by.
I like Kathy's sundress too.
Yes you will be small enough to wear one next time. :goodvibes

The fairies are just over the bridge in Adventureland to the right before the Dole whip stand. It looked like a building facade but perhaps even used to a reatuarant back in the day.

Poolrat

10-18-2011, 06:41 PM

cute sundresses. I always look, but they are either too short or strapless...both of which I can't do.

Sine I am so short, my worry was it might be an awkward length. As for strapless, that was a concern too. It does have a tie to keep from flashing people but I was still worried. ;)

You did get some great castle shots!! Awesome!!

The sundress is very cute - I hope you did buy it!! :)

Thanks and stay tuned.

I vote for Flower and Garden--Easter weekend!!! :)

Hmmmmmm. - off to check Easter weekend points.

Oh, I haven't seen the castle show in years. Maybe Jeremy and I will do that in November.

:banana:Pluto is my Annual Pass as well!!!

Okay, don't keep me hanging. Did you get the dress?

Pluto was a baaad dddoooog. AT least watch it once - it is worth that.

Stay tuned about the dress.

Poolrat

10-18-2011, 06:58 PM

Here I am with 2 items I really wanted my first day in MK. The sundress and the mug.
I could get them and send them to the resort.
I could wait and look in AK.

What if it ended up nowhere else?
I would be back.

I had it in my hand.
I put it back.

I took my credit card out.
I picked them back up again.

I put them back.
I did not get them ...... this time.;)

Did I follow my rule?

Nope. I have been in the world 2 hours and already broke the rule.
Would that be a mistake? :confused3

I continue through Adventureland and make sure to stop here.

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I must see the new old show. But I just missed one. Let me circle around and try to time it better.

I must have checked Jungle cruise and found a line longer than I wanted to wait or something because I went here instead.

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I mentioned I had a new camera. Armed with that and a tip from MEK, I attempted some dark shot in PoC.

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My favorite of the bunch.

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I exit the boat and go up the ramp. I find this in the gift shop.

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I thought it was funny.

I also looked for the secret bathroom I thought I found on one of the last trips.

In daylight.

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Looking towards the gift shop- notice the sign?

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Looking down towards the CM ride entrance.

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Looking up towards the main path in Adventureland.

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Funny there are signs everywhere for this bathroom and yet I had no idea it was there until my last trip :lmao:

I got back on the path and then realized that this was open

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I had to get a peek of the menu.

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I think it only serves until 2 because it looked like they had just gotten done with lunch. No one at the registers and the fixings bar was bare.

I did want to mention that I did have a mission in mind as it seemed like I wandered aimlessly through MK.

Where to and what was my mission?

KatMark

10-18-2011, 07:27 PM

I cannot believe you did not get the dress or the mug. I had no idea that bathroom was there. :confused3

We saw the Enchanted Tiki Room...I'll be curious to your thoughts.

Nice POTC pictures.

Poolrat

10-18-2011, 07:57 PM

I cannot believe you did not get the dress or the mug. I had no idea that bathroom was there. :confused3

We saw the Enchanted Tiki Room...I'll be curious to your thoughts.

Nice POTC pictures.

I just did not get them yet. ;) Now hopefully a later installment will not be me running from store to store stressed out because I can't find them anywhere. :rotfl2:

I did get to the Tiki room eventually.:rolleyes: For me it is more nostalgic from my trips as a kid. I did have a thought about the show and luckily I was able to bounce that off someone to verify. :)

MAGICFOR2

10-18-2011, 08:56 PM

MAGICFOR2

10-18-2011, 09:21 PM

Pat, great updates! Your resort looks fun - I don't think I've seen pics from *** before.

I can't believe how some people are so inconsiderate of others. She probably does it everywhere she goes.

Nice start to your day - good pics in the dark on POC!:thumbsup2 It's good to have such a great camera. I just don't want to carry one!:goodvibes

Hmmm I didn't know about that bathroom, either. The things you learn on the DIS :rolleyes1

I would have thought the Tortuga Tavern was a bar- Oh! Blonde moment - no alcohol in MK! :lmao: Looking forward to your mission :surfweb:

glennbo123

10-19-2011, 11:32 AM

I can't bear the suspense! http://i717.photobucket.com/albums/ww173/prestonjjrtr/Smileys/1sm056pullhair.gif Did you buy the mug and sundress before the conclusion of the trip?! C'mon, all of us guys wanna know. ;)

Nice pictures on POTC. Since our last trip, I bought a new lens which is supposed to help with those low-light situations. But it doesn't zoom, so that's a big trade-off. Some day I'll see how it works on POTC.

jeremysdisneymom

10-19-2011, 11:47 AM

Oh, you had better get that dress and mug. I hate it when I do that and then can't find it later.

Great pictures of pirates!

Oh, you are being so suspenseful! Hope you got to the Tiki Room. I want to give it a try at Thanksgiving. The only time we went there was Jeremy's first trip and those birds like to scared him to death!

jeremysdisneymom

10-19-2011, 11:48 AM

Hmmmmmm. - off to check Easter weekend points.

Be careful!! They are extremely high!

Captain_Oblivious

10-19-2011, 12:32 PM

Here I am with 2 items I really wanted my first day in MK. The sundress and the mug.
I could get them and send them to the resort.
I could wait and look in AK.

My wife has that same mug! It's her absolute favorite coffee mug in the whole world. Just sayin'. ;)

I mentioned I had a new camera. Armed with that and a tip from MEK, I attempted some dark shot in PoC.

I think they turned out really well! :thumbsup2

http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee404/patdaly725/Disney%20Oct%2011/Tuesday%20Sept%2026/IMG_0495.jpg

Wow! You just found the state DOT motto! :thumbsup2:rotfl2:

BrooklynnsMommy

10-19-2011, 02:27 PM

I am here and along for the ride finally!

disneyfan61

10-19-2011, 02:35 PM

I know what you mean about the length of sundresses Pat. I am only 5 feet so I have to be careful also.

Great pics of PoT. I did not know about that bathroom either!! I have never eaten at the taco place either but I LOVE me some tacos so I think we will try it next week.

Tiki Room has a special place in my heart as that was the very first attraction we did on our very first trip back in 1999. It will always hold a special place in my heart for that reason.:goodvibes

jenseib

10-19-2011, 02:51 PM

I love that T-shirt...too funny

Poolrat

10-19-2011, 06:27 PM

We've all seen proof of that! :rotfl2: How many Disney resorts have you stayed at?

:rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:

Pat, great updates! Your resort looks fun - I don't think I've seen pics from *** before.

Gotta watch that abbreviation for ASSp. :lmao:

I can't believe how some people are so inconsiderate of others. She probably does it everywhere she goes.

You are probably right.

Nice start to your day - good pics in the dark on POC!:thumbsup2 It's good to have such a great camera. I just don't want to carry one!:goodvibes

I will admit the camera got a little heavy sometimes but overall I didn't feel like I was banging it around like I was the older and smaller camera.

Hmmm I didn't know about that bathroom, either. The things you learn on the DIS :rolleyes1

I could also swear I was looking for a bathroom in that area and went all the way back to the one that is by the flying blankies.

I would have thought the Tortuga Tavern was a bar- Oh! Blonde moment - no alcohol in MK! :lmao: Looking forward to your mission :surfweb:

I think MK has more bar sounding places than any other park. :lmao:

I wonder if they will ever change that? Probably not but sometimes you just need a drink to get through IASW. :laughing:

Poolrat

10-19-2011, 06:39 PM

I can't bear the suspense! http://i717.photobucket.com/albums/ww173/prestonjjrtr/Smileys/1sm056pullhair.gif Did you buy the mug and sundress before the conclusion of the trip?! C'mon, all of us guys wanna know. ;)

:rotfl2::rotfl2: I know you guys are all dying to know. But you will have to wait. I promise I won't take as long as Marv. :laughing:

Nice pictures on POTC. Since our last trip, I bought a new lens which is supposed to help with those low-light situations. But it doesn't zoom, so that's a big trade-off. Some day I'll see how it works on POTC.

Mine is a actually a P&S but it is pretty big. It is a Canon Powershot SX30 IS with a 35X zoom. The zoom is what sold me. Playing around with the some of the manual type settings as I learn is helping. Not being able to zoom is a big trade off. At least for me.

Oh, you had better get that dress and mug. I hate it when I do that and then can't find it later.

Oh girl that has happened to me already with the wallet I found last July. Actually that saga continues too. :rolleyes:

Great pictures of pirates!
Thanks I still had way more misses than keepers but the ones that were keepers were not too bad.

Oh, you are being so suspenseful! Hope you got to the Tiki Room. I want to give it a try at Thanksgiving. The only time we went there was Jeremy's first trip and those birds like to scared him to death!
Well screamming IAGO is gone so maybe they won't frighten him any more.
With a 12 minute wait I knew I could circle back but that too had some drama. :laughing:

Poolrat

10-19-2011, 06:50 PM

Be careful!! They are extremely high!

Yikes as bad as Christmas and New years and for both weeks.

My wife has that same mug! It's her absolute favorite coffee mug in the whole world. Just sayin'. ;)

It is a favorite of many DISers. ;)

I think they turned out really well! :thumbsup2
Thanks

Wow! You just found the state DOT motto! :thumbsup2:rotfl2:

Also works for County government.:)

Poolrat

10-19-2011, 07:00 PM

I am here and along for the ride finally!
party: :welcome: party: Glad you made it over. Hopefully your mom will make it over once she catches up.

I know what you mean about the length of sundresses Pat. I am only 5 feet so I have to be careful also.
::yes::

Great pics of PoT. I did not know about that bathroom either!! I have never eaten at the taco place either but I LOVE me some tacos so I think we will try it next week.

Well now I feel I have shared a great secret to many. I wonder if anyone actually knows that bathroom is there. I mean some people do because obviously they were using it but so far it seems more didn't than did.

Tiki Room has a special place in my heart as that was the very first attraction we did on our very first trip back in 1999. It will always hold a special place in my heart for that reason.:goodvibes

I don't know if it was my first attraction but it holds some great childhood memories for me too.

I love that T-shirt...too funny

It was funny I saw it another place too. A place very different from Disney. :eek:

MEK

10-19-2011, 08:17 PM

MEK

10-19-2011, 08:20 PM

Great pictures of the castle show - seriously bright and beautiful.

PLEASE tell me you bought the mug?????? That is the new mug of DISers everywhere!!!!!

Poolrat

10-19-2011, 08:29 PM

:cool1: Woo Hoo!!!! Your pictures on pirates turned out pretty darn good! I obviously need to use my own tip so I can get some pictures of my own. :rotfl:

I know I must be another update behind, so let me go so if I can catch up!

Thanks for the tip, even though I think another DISer was lamentling about not knowing how to use her camera ( cdotla maybe) and you gave her that tip. Still moving objects in a moving rocking boat in the dark are just .....hard.

Great pictures of the castle show - seriously bright and beautiful.

PLEASE tell me you bought the mug?????? That is the new mug of DISers everywhere!!!!!

14 megapixel of fun. I really noticed when I used my small waterproof Olympus camera versus the bigger Canon.

As for the mug...... :surfweb: you will have to wait.

kcandbella

10-19-2011, 08:32 PM

Love your pirates pictures! Hope you make it to the Tiki room...we never did on our last trip. Tortuga Tavern sounds yummy!

punkin413

10-19-2011, 09:19 PM

I'm late to the party but I'm here! Can't wait to read about your adventures. And so glad we're "real life" friends now. :)

Poolrat

10-20-2011, 06:53 PM

Love your pirates pictures! Hope you make it to the Tiki room...we never did on our last trip. Tortuga Tavern sounds yummy!

I will share I did finally make it to the Tiki room but of course I had some adventures along the way.:rolleyes:

I'm late to the party but I'm here! Can't wait to read about your adventures. And so glad we're "real life" friends now. :)

Not late at all. party: :welcome: party:
I am glad we are "real life" friends too. Next time we spend more time together.:goodvibes

punkin413

10-20-2011, 08:33 PM

A few people get on, including a mother and son who sit in the back. Once the bus gets moving they break out lunch. Sushi I think. The bus driver says something but they keep eating.

Once we get off the bus, Mom at least throws away the trash but then lights up a cigarette after stopping right in the main path. Lady you are NOT the only in the World. Look around.

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Is that her there? Is that room key stuck in her bra? Um....okay. Who eats a full meal on a Disney bus? Weird. And the smoking....:crazy2: If you're gonna do it, do it where you're not poisoning everyone else around you, thanks.

By the way, I love your ME bus driver....so great! :goodvibes

punkin413

10-20-2011, 08:38 PM

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My girl!

I glance at more sundresses and find they are FREE today ;)

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I don't think that word exists at Disney World! :rotfl:

jenseib

10-21-2011, 05:39 PM

Is that her there? Is that room key stuck in her bra? Um....okay. Who eats a full meal on a Disney bus? Weird. And the smoking....:crazy2: If you're gonna do it, do it where you're not poisoning everyone else around you, thanks.

By the way, I love your ME bus driver....so great! :goodvibes

I am no longer bringing my lanyard...I have a new spot for my KTTW! :rotfl: Maybe a few credit cards, some tissues, a poncho..hey it will all fit....no problem!

Poolrat

10-21-2011, 05:46 PM

Is that her there? Is that room key stuck in her bra? Um....okay. Who eats a full meal on a Disney bus? Weird. And the smoking....:crazy2: If you're gonna do it, do it where you're not poisoning everyone else around you, thanks.
:rotfl2::rotfl2: I did not even see that. Yup thats her. See the girl behind them giving a look as she try to get around them !!!

By the way, I love your ME bus driver....so great! :goodvibes

He was one of the good ones. I had one that just about stopped at the arch adn told people to stand in the aisle to get heh picture.

My girl!
I thought of you when I took it.

I don't think that word exists at Disney World! :rotfl:

I have gotten free water but that it. :lmao:

I am no longer bringing my lanyard...I have a new spot for my KTTW! :rotfl: Maybe a few credit cards, some tissues, a poncho..hey it will all fit....no problem!

:rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2: and some monkey chow and your angry eyes....:lmao:

I have watched women who visit the waterpark use the bra purse. One weekend it was so many it actually made my weekend report. :lmao::eek::sad2:

Charleston Princess

10-22-2011, 07:36 AM

Hope that mug comes home with you before the end of the trip.

I actually have one of those giraffes -- it sits on my dresser in the bedroom. :thumbsup2

tinacaplan

10-22-2011, 08:18 AM

I am no longer bringing my lanyard...I have a new spot for my KTTW! :rotfl: Maybe a few credit cards, some tissues, a poncho..hey it will all fit....no problem!

:lmao::lmao: I didn't notice that the first time around. Too funny. Classy...really.

Poolrat

10-22-2011, 08:48 AM

I left you after I passed on a purchase, partied with some pirates, and took a look at Tortuga Tavern which sells no alcohol.

I would have to make it to Frontierland to accomplish my mission so back out into the sunlight I went.

I round the corner and walk past the entrance to SM and BTMRR. A little further and I strike gold.

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A Mickey pretzel. Did it taste different? No But it was special just the same.

As I move forward I see more and more people. Ahhhh the 3 pm parade is coming through.

I decide to wait and watch. I don’t think I have seen this one all the way through either.

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As I was watching I noticed after a while that all girls had the same hair style. Then it dawned on me that they are all wearing wigs. :laughing:

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These guys were HOT and sweaty

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I can only imagine how hot this guy was.

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At the end of every parade at MK at least, I always watch them break it down. One person unhooks the rope. The second person pulls the stanchion pole. The third person replaces the little round thing in the hole and the last person is winding up all the rope. It is a fascinating process and very efficient.

I need to get video of it. Still pictures never work and don’t do the process justice.

So now the parade is out of the way where should I head?

Poolrat

10-22-2011, 08:53 AM

Hope that mug comes home with you before the end of the trip.

May all your hopes and dreams come true. ;)

I actually have one of those giraffes -- it sits on my dresser in the bedroom. :thumbsup2

I am glad he has a good home. :goodvibes

:lmao::lmao: I didn't notice that the first time around. Too funny. Classy...really.

Leave it to Dawn to notice that.:lmao: Really puts the cherry on the whole encounter. :lmao:

tinacaplan

10-22-2011, 09:19 AM

Great parade pictures. I cannot even imagine how hot they all must be...wigs and all!

Poolrat

10-22-2011, 10:14 AM

Great parade pictures. I cannot even imagine how hot they all must be...wigs and all!

It may be hard to believe but they actually looked hotter and sweatier than how they appeared inthe pictures. Everytime they would sweep their arms, they would wipe their brow. I felt bad for them and it was hot but I know it has been hotter so I can only imagine how they feel on the really hot days at 3pm. :scared1: or like this :faint:

MeMom

10-22-2011, 01:51 PM

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I completely forgot about getting one of these for Brooklynn this past week!!!
With all the chaos that our traveling companions caused, we wasted a lot of time and got off track a lot. I should have written a check-off list. :sad2:

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Not my Naveen.

At the end of every parade at MK at least, I always watch them break it down. One person unhooks the rope. The second person pulls the stanchion pole. The third person replaces the little round thing in the hole and the last person is winding up all the rope. It is a fascinating process and very efficient.

I, too, have watched the undoing of the parade route. They definitely have it down to a science. ::yes::

KatMark

10-22-2011, 02:33 PM

Great update, Pat. That pretzel is HUGE...but Mark loves those pretzels. I hope they still have the Mickey ones next September.

We caught the parade my mistake in September and I'm glad we did as wse had not seen it the last couple of years. You got some great pictures.

Poolrat

10-22-2011, 03:07 PM

I completely forgot about getting one of these for Brooklynn this past week!!!
With all the chaos that our traveling companions caused, we wasted a lot of time and got off track a lot. I should have written a check-off list. :sad2:

party: :welcome: party: Glad you made it over. I knew you would catch up eventually. :cool1:

I had a couple of things I forgot too. There is always NYE right? I just got distracted by other things. :rolleyes:

Not my Naveen.
I didn't think he was your Naveen. I did look around for him during the opening show too. :guilty:

I, too, have watched the undoing of the parade route. They definitely have it down to a science. ::yes::

I think I need to take video next time. I need to be close enough to a pole with an unobstructed view and do it during a daytime parade. I never seem to get all of the requirements met though. :rolleyes1

Great update, Pat. That pretzel is HUGE...but Mark loves those pretzels. I hope they still have the Mickey ones next September.
I looked at the receipt and it was $4.50 so I think it was more that a reg pretzel.

We caught the parade my mistake in September and I'm glad we did as wse had not seen it the last couple of years. You got some great pictures.

Thanks. By mistake huh? I have " walked in" on a parade many times. Me Dec Trip withthe girls we seemed to do that a lot. Either great luck or horrible luck depending on how you look at it. :laughing:

dvc4life

10-22-2011, 03:20 PM

Love your pictures. And that Pricess Tiana is very pretty.

Poolrat

10-22-2011, 05:58 PM

Love your pictures. And that Pricess Tiana is very pretty.

party: :welcome: party: Glad you are here.
Thanks for the compliment and yes that princess is stunning. How she pulls off looking "cool" I have no idea. Of couse she is riding and and not dancing down the street but still she looks great despite the heat.

disneyfan61

10-22-2011, 06:37 PM

Love the pretzel. DH & I usually get the cream cheese filled ones at the Lunching Pad.

Great pictures of the parade!!:thumbsup2 What camera do you use??

Poolrat

10-22-2011, 06:43 PM

Love the pretzel. DH & I usually get the cream cheese filled ones at the Lunching Pad.

Great pictures of the parade!!:thumbsup2 What camera do you use??

I saw someone around here post that pretzel so I had to hunt one down. :lmao:

My camera is a canon power shot SX30 IS, 14 Mp and a 35X zoom. I got it for the zoom and good reviews. The mage stab. and the extra weight of the camera actually makes it easier to hole it steady.
MEK put a tip on her TR about playing around with the TV setting and it has helped me take better shots in the dark.

MEK

10-22-2011, 07:40 PM

That is the first mickey pretzel I have ever seen! Is that possible? It's so cute, even if it doesn't taste any different.

This is also the first time I have seen the Grand Marshall's car. Cool. I want to ride in that!!!!!

Wonderful parade pictures. They are so clear and so close. Love them!

punkin413

10-22-2011, 08:18 PM

As I was watching I noticed after a while that all girls had the same hair style. Then it dawned on me that they are all wearing wigs. :laughing:

I noticed that too, and thought their hair was super cute!

These guys were HOT and sweaty

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I can only imagine how hot this guy was.

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Ugh....I can't even begin to think how hot! I always feel bad for the performers, the extras who dance and whatnot. But then I see Beast and I have to wonder if there's some sort of air conditioning contraption in there?

At the end of every parade at MK at least, I always watch them break it down. One person unhooks the rope. The second person pulls the stanchion pole. The third person replaces the little round thing in the hole and the last person is winding up all the rope. It is a fascinating process and very efficient.

I need to get video of it. Still pictures never work and don’t do the process justice.

This is something I find really cool too. I think it satisfies my OCD! :rotfl:

Poolrat

10-22-2011, 08:47 PM

That is the first mickey pretzel I have ever seen! Is that possible? It's so cute, even if it doesn't taste any different.

I think they are new and are only at the cart in Frontierland. Brook may have posted it. I think it was on the blog too.

This is also the first time I have seen the Grand Marshall's car. Cool. I want to ride in that!!!!!

I have never seen it since I never seemed to catch the beginning of the parade. I don't know if it is new or not.:confused3

Wonderful parade pictures. They are so clear and so close. Love them!

I :love: my new camera.

I noticed that too, and thought their hair was super cute!
That is what caught my eye- that I liked the style and I guess I wondered how it held up in that heat. Then I realized that all the girls had nice hair and then it dawned on me.... They all have the same hair and it is a wig. :upsidedow

Ugh....I can't even begin to think how hot! I always feel bad for the performers, the extras who dance and whatnot. But then I see Beast and I have to wonder if there's some sort of air conditioning contraption in there?
I have heard like the racecar drivers they have a "cool "suit. A suit with tubing and cold water running through it.

This is something I find really cool too. I think it satisfies my OCD! :rotfl:

I bet there are so many people who don't even notice that once the end of the parade goes by all the stanchions and ropes that took hours to set up are just .... gone.

disneyfan61

10-22-2011, 08:48 PM

englishrose47

10-22-2011, 08:57 PM

Poolrat

10-22-2011, 09:05 PM

OK Pat. I have been reading reviews of the Cannon Power Shot SX30. Some say the moving or night shots are not good. Can you show me pics proving otherwise?? I may be buying a new camera when I go shopping Monday..:rolleyes1

All the pic in low light and the safari were taken with that camera. Compared to the old canon I had, a smaller sure shot, along with playing with some of the settings, blows my old one away.

If you look at the pictures in the Side effect report all those were with the old camera or the waterproof Olympus which actually did better in low light but most of the pictures are grainy or noisy in camera speak.

I saw reviews too that the regular auto mode produced some blurrier shots so they recommend using the portrait mode to help with that.

I am such a crappy photographer. I had a really hard time holding the camera steady while I took the picture. My friends on the NYE trip kept making fun of me since most of pictures were blurry. I think some of that was due to the size. The lighter the camera, the harder it for me to hold it still.

I really like this camera. I stalked it online until I found a great sale. :thumbsup2

Poolrat

10-22-2011, 09:11 PM

Great Parade update Pat !!Like you I haven'y seen a whole day time parade in awhile .Usually catchpart of all of them at least once a trip!!!I don;t like DHS new one !! AK is prolly my favorite !!!
Just a shameless plug I started the joint TR of our Free Trip !!!!

Thanks Rosie. I usually don't catch the daytime one either but I was sort of trapped. :laughing: So I made the best of it.

I did catch the new DHS one. That will be another day. ;)
Ak is prbably my favorite too. SPOILER; I also picked up Magic in the Streets and have been playing it continuously since I got home. It made me love the AK parade even more. :love:

I found you and check in at the TR earlier today. I am working this weekend but since I go to another facility to work the weekend now this weekend is super slow so I was able to catch up a bunch today. ;)

disneyfan61

10-22-2011, 09:23 PM

All the pic in low light and the safari were taken with that camera. Compared to the old canon I had, a smaller sure shot, along with playing with some of the settings, blows my old one away.

If you look at the pictures in the Side effect report all those were with the old camera or the waterproof Olympus which actually did better in low light but most of the pictures are grainy or noisy in camera speak.

I saw reviews too that the regular auto mode produced some blurrier shots so they recommend using the portrait mode to help with that.

I am such a crappy photographer. I had a really hard time holding the camera steady while I took the picture. My friends on the NYE trip kept making fun of me since most of pictures were blurry. I think some of that was due to the size. The lighter the camera, the harder it for me to hold it still.

I really like this camera. I stalked it online until I found a great sale. :thumbsup2

Thanks Pat. Off to Best Buy on Monday..

jenseib

10-23-2011, 09:03 AM

:lmao::lmao: I didn't notice that the first time around. Too funny. Classy...really.

:lmao:

Great parade pictures! :thumbsup2

englishrose47

10-23-2011, 09:06 AM

Just another shameless PLUG I have started our Joint TR !!!!!

Poolrat

10-23-2011, 09:32 AM

Thanks Pat. Off to Best Buy on Monday..

:lmao::lmao: I think they have the SX40 on sale. :rolleyes:

:lmao:

Great parade pictures! :thumbsup2

That Lady ( using term loosely) was ... um.... unique. SHe was , however, far from the worst I have ever seen.

Just another shameless PLUG I have started our Joint TR !!!!!

Plug away!!!!

MeMom

10-23-2011, 05:19 PM

Although I am sorry that we didn't make it to the 40th, I think I am good with the fact that I saw some of it via webcam, heard podcasts about it, and got/get to see it in many trip reports

plus

I still have our trip to look forward to! :dance3:

party: :welcome: party: Glad you made it over. I knew you would catch up eventually. :cool1:

I had a couple of things I forgot too. There is always NYE right? I just got distracted by other things. :rolleyes:

My first post (#21) wasn't very memorable, huh? :laughing:

Yeah, that Naveen wasn't as cute as mine. ;)

I am going to make a list for Christmas and get right on it. That pretzel will be somewhere up fairly high. I wanted to get on for Brooklynn, because I knew she would think it was cute, so I hope they hang around for another ten weeks.

marvali

10-23-2011, 05:30 PM

I will be faster than Marv. I can probably guarantee that. :rotfl2:
:rotfl2::rotfl2: I know you guys are all dying to know. But you will have to wait. I promise I won't take as long as Marv. :laughing:EXCUUUUSSSSEEEE MEEEEE Missy!!! :mad: Didn't you just finish up a TR that spanned a year's worth of AP trips??? :confused3 I was just doing the same thing in your honor with my TR! :goodvibes Three trips so far, and still time to work in another before the end of the year......... :rolleyes1

All caught up again! That saying about the beatings is one we use at work all the time!!! I need to find that shirt the next time I go! Everyone at work will love it! :rotfl2:

Poolrat

10-23-2011, 05:53 PM

My first post (#21) wasn't very memorable, huh? :laughing:

:rotfl2::rotfl2: I just may need some "memory " pills. :rotfl2::rotfl2: Usually I check if I am not sure but I just assumed you were gone when I started.

Yeah, that Naveen wasn't as cute as mine. ;)

Your Naveen is as cut as my monkey. ::yes::

I am going to make a list for Christmas and get right on it. That pretzel will be somewhere up fairly high. I wanted to get on for Brooklynn, because I knew she would think it was cute, so I hope they hang around for another ten weeks.

I am going to make a list too since I really had 2 things I really wanted to get and I came home with neither. One was for fun and one was useful but everytime I remembered I was not near a shop that carried them and the one time I remembered to seek it out, the store longer had the display.

EXCUUUUSSSSEEEE MEEEEE Missy!!! :mad: Didn't you just finish up a TR that spanned a year's worth of AP trips??? :confused3 I was just doing the same thing in your honor with my TR! :goodvibes Three trips so far, and still time to work in another before the end of the year......... :rolleyes1

Yup the TR I started AFTER the second to last TR? I was done around the year mark so I guess you still have a few months. Just pickin on you cause I can. :lmao:

All caught up again! That saying about the beatings is one we use at work all the time!!! I need to find that shirt the next time I go! Everyone at work will love it! :rotfl2:

I saw that shirt again in a most unusual place. :rolleyes:

marvali

10-23-2011, 06:08 PM

BTW, looks like we will be coming to Charlotte for a soccer tournament the weekend before Thanksgiving. Maybe we will get another chance at that Meet! :banana:

Poolrat

10-23-2011, 06:16 PM

BTW, looks like we will be coming to Charlotte for a soccer tournament the weekend before Thanksgiving. Maybe we will get another chance at that Meet! :banana:

:cool1::cool1: We will have to get together. :cool1::cool1:

CandleontheWater

10-23-2011, 07:33 PM

I never seem to catch the parade either! Great pics!

jecskc

10-23-2011, 07:55 PM

I definitely need one of those Mickey pretzels. We looked for them when we were there, but for some reason I thought they were in Liberty Square. Are they to the left of Splash Mountain on the way to Adventureland ?? I couldn't place exactly where they were. But I NEED one ..definitely.

I have never taken the time to see the 3 PM parade. That Wendy in that parade was soooo thin. I have some fat she can borrow. And she won't have to give it back either. :rotfl:

Poolrat

10-24-2011, 12:01 AM

I never seem to catch the parade either! Great pics!

i have probably caught the middle and the end but I don't think I ever caught the whole thing.

I definitely need one of those Mickey pretzels. We looked for them when we were there, but for some reason I thought they were in Liberty Square. Are they to the left of Splash Mountain on the way to Adventureland ?? I couldn't place exactly where they were. But I NEED one ..definitely.
They were at the cart near where Frontier Donald meets and greets. It is probably really close to Liberty Square since one area blends into another over therre.

I have never taken the time to see the 3 PM parade. That Wendy in that parade was soooo thin. I have some fat she can borrow. And she won't have to give it back either. :rotfl:

She probably weighed 10lbs more on Main Street.:lmao:

Poolrat

10-24-2011, 08:25 AM

I continue through Liberty square to hit another new area.

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The twins

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Once again, I attempted pictures.

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I tried to get the ghosts at the end but everything was just moving too fast to get a clear shot.

I finally knocked out some of the things on my list ... so where to?

Captain_Oblivious

10-24-2011, 11:13 AM

glennbo123

10-24-2011, 12:14 PM

I agree with the Captain -- I've gotta check out that new HM queue next time I'm there....thanks for posting pictures, especially of the wording on those gravestones and busts. :thumbsup2

KatMark

10-24-2011, 12:42 PM

Pat, great job on the photos at the Haunted Mansion. I love the new queue there. I couldn't get Andy and Mark away from it! :lmao::lmao:

I tried taking pictures of the ghosts at the end and had no luck either.

Poolrat

10-24-2011, 01:29 PM

Nice job with the parade! I've never watched it, because I'm too busy trying to get on rides while everyone is distracted. :rotfl2:

Really looking forward to seeing that Haunted Mansion queue since they've re-done it. Thanks for the pictures!
I never catch the 3pm parade either. This one happened to "hold me hostage" Since I was still in my first few hours on property.... I let it. :lmao:

I agree with the Captain -- I've gotta check out that new HM queue next time I'm there....thanks for posting pictures, especially of the wording on those gravestones and busts. :thumbsup2

The new area is nice but you still can't help "rush" to get to the ride. I will admit, I did crouch down to get the words, but I swiveled instead of scooting over to line each one up. :laughing: I heard there was some murder mystery type thing with the busts but never heard anything more or saw anything to make me look further.

I do know the symbols on the bookcase is some code.

Pat, great job on the photos at the Haunted Mansion. I love the new queue there. I couldn't get Andy and Mark away from it! :lmao::lmao:

I tried taking pictures of the ghosts at the end and had no luck either.

I did try and hang back and let people pass so I could could see a bit more but I hate to say I felt rushed. I thought the ghost at the end were neat but not jaw-dropping, how in the world neat.
I can't wait to make DS wait so we can do it together and I can see what he thinks.

FauntleroyFAN07

10-24-2011, 01:41 PM

i did not know there were two lines, is this something new? i new they redid it, but didnt know you could take another route.

Three trips so far, and still time to work in another before the end of the year......... :rolleyes1

do you want to sleep on the couch the rest of the year.
:laughing:

better make sure ali gets to go with this time.

KatMark

10-24-2011, 01:42 PM

i did not know there were two lines, is this something new? i new they redid it, but didnt know you could take another route.

do you want to sleep on the couch the rest of the year.
:laughing:

better make sure ali gets to go with this time.

Dan, I don' tthink it would be the couch...I think it would be the backyard! :laughing:

Poolrat

10-24-2011, 01:50 PM

i did not know there were two lines, is this something new? i new they redid it, but didnt know you could take another route.

I thought it was more like Pooh but they actually split it. The area is what used to be the cemetery to the left of the HM.

Three trips so far, and still time to work in another before the end of the year......... :rolleyes1

Hmmmm does this mean NYE is a possibility?????

do you want to sleep on the couch the rest of the year.
:laughing:

better make sure ali gets to go with this time.

I want to hear the plans for the next trip.

Dan, I don' tthink it would be the couch...I think it would be the backyard! :laughing:

::yes::

disneyfan61

10-24-2011, 10:27 PM

Charleston Princess

10-25-2011, 04:49 AM

Love the photos of the new HM queue!!!

DWGal210

10-25-2011, 08:42 AM

HM is my favorite Magic Kingdom attraction, I've decided - love that place!! Great pictures!

jeremysdisneymom

10-25-2011, 09:23 AM

Great updates! We missed the queue as it was Jeremy and my first time riding HM this trip. I didn't want him to freak out on me before we even got started. He and I will definitely have to check it this trip. :thumbsup2

Love your parade pics! I love a Disney parade.

DisneyBoundinDec

10-25-2011, 12:56 PM

I'm in! popcorn::

Hopefully I can keep up with this one.. I had to abandon your other TR I got WAY behind!! :thumbsup2

FauntleroyFAN07

10-25-2011, 03:30 PM

Dan, I don' tthink it would be the couch...I think it would be the backyard! :laughing:
::yes::
I thought it was more like Pooh but they actually split it. The area is what used to be the cemetery to the left of the HM.

huh, i will to check that out for next time.

Poolrat

10-25-2011, 07:23 PM

Well went to Best Buy yesterday & got the SX40. I played with it when I got home & so far I LOVE it. Very easy to use. (I can get easily confused). I cannot wait to try it out in Disney on Wed. How long does your battery last?? Does it go the whole day?

:rotfl2::rotfl2: I think I just got an A in enabling.

I hope you enjoy it. I enjoy mine. Since it is a bit bigger - camera strap big it did get heavy but I just adjusted the strap further back to distribute the weight better. I never brought the case. It was easier to leave it hanging than my small one that only had a wrist strap. Unless my head falls off I am not dropping the camera. :lmao:

I did get an extra battery at Batteries plus ( Much cheaper ) The battery will last most of the day but you know how long I go. I made it easy on 2 batteries and that was going rope drop to park close.

Enjoy and I hope to see some of those pictures. :thumbsup2

Poolrat

10-25-2011, 07:41 PM

Love the photos of the new HM queue!!!

You need to go check it out. hint hint :rolleyes:

HM is my favorite Magic Kingdom attraction, I've decided - love that place!! Great pictures!

I wanted to linger longer but felt a bit self conscious doing it. I could have played for much longer.

Great updates! We missed the queue as it was Jeremy and my first time riding HM this trip. I didn't want him to freak out on me before we even got started. He and I will definitely have to check it this trip. :thumbsup2

Love your parade pics! I love a Disney parade.

Make sure you head left through the cemetery. It is more tongue in cheek creepy than outright scary. I think Jeremy would think it was hilarious.

Disney parades are great. I like the short lines during the parade but I am stopping for parades more and more. I like watching the CM in the parade enjoy it and interact with the crowd.

I'm in! popcorn::

Hopefully I can keep up with this one.. I had to abandon your other TR I got WAY behind!! :thumbsup2

party: :welcome: party: over here. The other one is now completed so I posted links so if you are ever in the mood you can finish up.

::yes::

You need to stay out of the doghouse Dan.

huh, i will to check that out for next time.

When will that be?

Poolrat

10-25-2011, 07:56 PM

After my haunted ride, I decided to at least walk through Fantasyland.

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Where the old skyway used to be.

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The bathroom that I heard will someday go away.

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Back at the skyway stroller parking area.

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Down where the skyway meets IASW.

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Now it was a MNSSHP night. It was about 4pm when I saw this. The first of partygoers must be arriving.

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I am not sure how or why but I had to document it.

With no line I opted for a happy cruise.

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The CM up in the control tower.

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The CM apparently caught someone else trying to take his picture. Perhaps a couple of cute girls.

I tried to capture this but I failed. Hopefully you get the idea.

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By the time I could get the camera setting right and focus again I got this.

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AS I try out the indoor dark settings.

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Look at all the change in the water.

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So now when I get off the CM in the tower has changed. Now this CM is in control.

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How much can I hit before 7pm?

disneyfan61

10-25-2011, 08:30 PM

:rotfl2::rotfl2: I think I just got an A in enabling.

I hope you enjoy it. I enjoy mine. Since it is a bit bigger - camera strap big it did get heavy but I just adjusted the strap further back to distribute the weight better. I never brought the case. It was easier to leave it hanging than my small one that only had a wrist strap. Unless my head falls off I am not dropping the camera. :lmao:

I did get an extra battery at Batteries plus ( Much cheaper ) The battery will last most of the day but you know how long I go. I made it easy on 2 batteries and that was going rope drop to park close.

Enjoy and I hope to see some of those pictures. :thumbsup2

:lmao: Yes you get an A in enabling. Yes it is a little bulky but I love that 35X zoom!!

I hope the battery lasts me. I will charge it up while at the pool in the afternoon.

You can sub to my TR when we get back!!:)

glennbo123

10-25-2011, 08:59 PM

Hmmm, maybe I need to install a waterway in my yard and start collecting change!

Good luck with ROFR. I'm sure it'll go through. ;)

punkin413

10-25-2011, 08:59 PM

I'm impressed that you rode IASW of your own volition. I've ridden it 3 times as an adult: once with my friend Erin who had never been to Disney before, once with my friend Erica after about 3 sangrias at Hoop Dee Doo Revue and splitting a Lapu Lapu at the Poly lounge (on which occasion I dozed off during the ride), and once with Seth for obvious reasons. That ride is what my nightmares are made of. Luckily this last trip I was so distracted by watching Seth enjoy it that I was able to tune out the repetitive music and creepy dolls! :lmao:

Poolrat

10-25-2011, 09:01 PM

:lmao: Yes you get an A in enabling. Yes it is a little bulky but I love that 35X zoom!!

I hope the battery lasts me. I will charge it up while at the pool in the afternoon.

You can sub to my TR when we get back!!:)

i will. Have a great time. :thumbsup2

Poolrat

10-25-2011, 09:14 PM

Hmmm, maybe I need to install a waterway in my yard and start collecting change!

Well I am surprised I don't fish more change out of our pools. :lmao:
I find much more interesting things. :rolleyes:

Good luck with ROFR. I'm sure it'll go through. ;)

I see you have been on the ROFR thread. Yes I has addonitis already. For about the last 2 weeks I have had that sense to check the resales and one came up in the same use year, for the right amount. I just signed and sent everything back so I am less anxious than last time since I have plenty of time to use the points.

I'm impressed that you rode IASW of your own volition. I've ridden it 3 times as an adult: once with my friend Erin who had never been to Disney before, once with my friend Erica after about 3 sangrias at Hoop Dee Doo Revue and splitting a Lapu Lapu at the Poly lounge (on which occasion I dozed off during the ride), and once with Seth for obvious reasons. That ride is what my nightmares are made of. Luckily this last trip I was so distracted by watching Seth enjoy it that I was able to tune out the repetitive music and creepy dolls! :lmao:

:lmao::lmao: I wanted to see how the "backwards queue" was working and once a trip I can take. Now if I was stuck or had to go around again.... I might just swim for it. :rotfl: This time I was focused on trying to take pictures that were not a big blur so I guess I tuned out the repetitive music. The creepy dolls on most occassions don't bother me... now watcch me have nightmares tonight.

Now about your second trip through the canal with Erica, good thing you just dozed off and didn't lose it overboard. :lmao:

glennbo123

10-25-2011, 09:23 PM

I see you have been on the ROFR thread. Yes I has addonitis already. For about the last 2 weeks I have had that sense to check the resales and one came up in the same use year, for the right amount. I just signed and sent everything back so I am less anxious than last time since I have plenty of time to use the points.

After I saw yours on that thread I looked at a couple of sites and there is an AKL one up for sale with our use year for a bargain basement price. They must really want to sell. Unfortunately, it's a few more points than I'd want to add-on, aaaand we're looking at starting 10 years of college tuition next fall. :headache: Otherwise, it'd be verrrry tempting.

Poolrat

10-25-2011, 09:29 PM

After I saw yours on that thread I looked at a couple of sites and there is an AKL one up for sale with our use year for a bargain basement price. They must really want to sell. Unfortunately, it's a few more points than I'd want to add-on, aaaand we're looking at starting 10 years of college tuition next fall. :headache: Otherwise, it'd be verrrry tempting.

I have been blessed with a few extra pennies and thankfully the college fund is holding steady. Some of those contracts are really a bargain and it seems like most things ( BCV and OKW are the exceptions) are going right through. I offered a bunch lower than asking but I didn't bottom it out because of ROFR. I offered in the middle of what was passing.

punkin413

10-25-2011, 09:30 PM

Now about your second trip through the canal with Erica, good thing you just dozed off and didn't lose it overboard. :lmao:

Oh, no...it was just a nice little nap. See???

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And in my defense, it was pretty late during EMH. That plus hot temps and alcohol will put one right to sleep on IASW!

Poolrat

10-25-2011, 09:36 PM

Oh, no...it was just a nice little nap. See???

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And in my defense, it was pretty late during EMH. That plus hot temps and alcohol will put one right to sleep on IASW!

:rotfl2: I remember that. A slow moving rocking boat will lull you to sleep too if it weren't for those dolls. :lmao: You must have been pretty zapped to take your eyes off thse dolls.

Cute tatoo! :lmao: We had an airbrush tatoo guy as a vendor at out conference and during the reception ( with drinks ) I ended up with a dolphin. :rotfl2: And no there are not pictures, that I know of. :lmao:

Charleston Princess

10-26-2011, 07:15 AM

You need to go check it out. hint hint :rolleyes:

::yes::

I do have a soft spot for IASW -- Charles does not, though. LOL!

FauntleroyFAN07

10-26-2011, 09:46 AM

You need to stay out of the doghouse Dan.

im not in the dog house, i was talking about marv LIVING in the dog house.

:lmao:
We had an airbrush tatoo guy as a vendor at out conference and during the reception ( with drinks ) I ended up with a dolphin. :rotfl2: And no there are not pictures, that I know of. :lmao:
i remember seeing a youtube compilation of that. the title said pool woman has dolphin tatoo airbrushed on forehead.

wonder why you didnt share the picture with us.
:rolleyes1

jenseib

10-26-2011, 10:24 AM

HM was my last Mk attraction in Aug. But it was late. we were the last let in and I never even glanced at the new stuff. Someday I will, but we tend to ride it at night

KatMark

10-26-2011, 10:29 AM

Captain_Oblivious

10-26-2011, 10:30 AM

Gah! Not this ride! The horror!

I'll wait out here by the old Skyway station till you're done, ok? ;)

punkin413

10-26-2011, 12:37 PM

Cute tatoo! :lmao: We had an airbrush tatoo guy as a vendor at out conference and during the reception ( with drinks ) I ended up with a dolphin. :rotfl2: And no there are not pictures, that I know of. :lmao:

Yeah, that one is a fake too, in case you didn't realize that. I'm too much of a wuss to do unnecessary needles. I believe the Titans were playing that night and Erica had some fake tattoos for us. If any pictures surface of the dolphin you must share them! ;)

Poolrat

10-26-2011, 02:47 PM

::yes::

I do have a soft spot for IASW -- Charles does not, though. LOL!

My DS Chris made a great suggestion. Everyone should have Buzz Lightyear guns and score points by hitting the dolls. :idea:

im not in the dog house, i was talking about marv LIVING in the dog house.

:lmao:

Oh yes we were ganging up on Marv. :rolleyes1 I hear he may have been impersonating a security guard? :rolleyes:

i remember seeing a youtube compilation of that. the title said pool woman has dolphin tatoo airbrushed on forehead.

wonder why you didnt share the picture with us.
:rolleyes1

forehead ... nope not me. :rolleyes1

HM was my last Mk attraction in Aug. But it was late. we were the last let in and I never even glanced at the new stuff. Someday I will, but we tend to ride it at night

It is pretty fun stuff, especially if you had time to really stop and look instead of walk by.

Poolrat

10-26-2011, 03:04 PM

I was SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO glad that we only did IASW once this trip. :lmao::lmao::lmao:

That is too funny about the CM and the picture taking my guests and himself and then you trying to capture it all.

Once is about all I can do. I now watch the CM in the tower because most time thye think no one is looking.

Gah! Not this ride! The horror!

I'll wait out here by the old Skyway station till you're done, ok? ;)

Wait by the stroller parking and we will get you on the way out, K ? I will even let you move the strollers around.

Yeah, that one is a fake too, in case you didn't realize that. I'm too much of a wuss to do unnecessary needles. I believe the Titans were playing that night and Erica had some fake tattoos for us. If any pictures surface of the dolphin you must share them! ;)

I remember that one too. Hopefully NO pictures of the dolphin are around. :lmao:

Poolrat

10-27-2011, 09:31 PM

It must have still been crowded in Fantasyland because I went here next.

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I walked around and caught the Riverboat on a voyage.

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I opted for the train at first totally forgetting it would take me to Main street. I was hoping the path to Tomorrowland was still open but no such luck.

Since Of course I just missed a train, I looked around as I waited.

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My train arrived and as we chugged through Frontierland, we still made a stop by the Toontown station. No doubt to preserve the timing of the other trains.

It did give me time to look around.

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The logo on the train.

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My luck was that I just missed the previous train by mere seconds. My luck was also that when I walked out on Main street I found some strange formation going on.

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I looked at my watch and realized it was 5:00pm. It was time for the Flag ceremony. Score I walked right into this one.

Of course still pictures don’t do it justice but imagine the band playing God Bless America, and the slow drum roll as the flag is being lowered.

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Since I was at the front of the park, I decided to peek in on the princesses.

KatMark

10-27-2011, 10:25 PM

We did the train and we stopped in Toontown as well (they said it was for water for the engine).

We have never seen the Flag Ceremony and I truly appreciate you sharing those photos, Pat. :)

MeMom

10-28-2011, 03:44 AM

We did the train and we stopped in Toontown as well (they said it was for water for the engine).

That's what we've been told on several occasions.

I always like to watch the people around me as they watch the very moving flag ceremony. The ones who have done service or have someone in the service seem to be easy to spot. They have a certain extra aura of reverence about them.

I wish the Tiana 'showboat show' was still going on. It was so fun and colorful and lively. The music was awesome, too!

Big Thunder Mount-in, as Brooklynn says, was one of our last rides of the October trip. She loves the ride but hates the noise.

Won't it be great when the new part of Fantasyland opens and we have thousands of new photo ops??? :woohoo:

Grumpy's Wife

10-28-2011, 08:16 AM

On our last trip we stumbled upon the Flag Ceremony. Very touching! I'm so glad I got to see that.

Poolrat

10-28-2011, 11:01 AM

We did the train and we stopped in Toontown as well (they said it was for water for the engine).

That's what we've been told on several occasions.

Yup I heard that we needed water, and may have, but felt kind of odd just sitting there.

We have never seen the Flag Ceremony and I truly appreciate you sharing those photos, Pat. :)

I always like to watch the people around me as they watch the very moving flag ceremony. The ones who have done service or have someone in the service seem to be easy to spot. They have a certain extra aura of reverence about them.

On our last trip we stumbled upon the Flag Ceremony. Very touching! I'm so glad I got to see that.

The Verizon Mobile magic app actually had it listed in the events or show section so I got a heads up when I entered the park earlier that day. Totally slipped my mind, as even the time of day does, so when I stepped off the train came down the stairs and saw the unusual formation I had to think a minute.

I am very glad I stumbled on it and the crowd that gathered were all taken wth the ceremony and so quiet the only sound you heard was the music and the commands of the ceremony itself. :goodvibes

I wish the Tiana 'showboat show' was still going on. It was so fun and colorful and lively. The music was awesome, too!

Big Thunder Mount-in, as Brooklynn says, was one of our last rides of the October trip. She loves the ride but hates the noise.

Won't it be great when the new part of Fantasyland opens and we have thousands of new photo ops??? :woohoo:

I am kind of sad the Showboat is no more. All the clacking on BTMRR is noisy. I am not real fond of it either.

The New Fantasyland will bring new sights, new HM, and new out of the way details to find and share. :goodvibes