Peeps, restrooms and drunks. A hot, sweaty Asian TR=Feb 08-4/27-Okay folks.....

[k_reile]

Chapter 16. Sunday, February 4th. Day 4. Part 2. An unfortunate encounter with a restroom..

Sorry, it's taken me a few days to update, but I see that the Peeps Patrol has been entertaining the troops. I'll go back and comment later. I also have a few days worth of TR/PTRs to catch up on...that'll take a few days I'm sure.

So when I last left you a CM was laughing her head off at our attempt at making letters with our bodies....(Thanks again SwanLovesDisney for the idea).

Kim and I begin our journey over to Future World. The question is........Should we get a FP for Soarin or for Test Track?

We decide to grab a FP for Soarin' first and head over to Test Track to ride Stand by. It was about 9:45 or 10am. So I didn't know what to expect...

We took the path that takes you by Imagination, you know the one I'm talking about...

We head into the Land...I look down at the Seasons seating area and at the line for Living with the Land. Seating area nearly empty and the line for Living with the Land non-existent. Mojo factor=not too shabby!!!!!

We head down to grab FastPasses. Return time about 1 1/2 later. Not bad....Mojo Factor=High.

Here's some music to get you in the mojo mood....

Austin Powers..baby

We walk over to Test Track...Stand by line 40 minutes...Not awful, not great. We wait and it ends up being about 35 minutes...Not too bad.

We walk into the GM showroom and Kim sits in the Hummer since she has never been in one.

We walk back to the sign to take a pic. I ask Kim what she thought of Test Track since it was her first time. Here's her reaction:

Here's mine:

I only gave it a so-so because of the wait even though it wasn't bad. I don't think I've waited that long for many years because I either FP or do Single Rider. I would've gone SR, but didn't want Kim to have her first time be with a stranger. (Keep it clean folks... )

We walked back over to the Land and had some time to kill. We were both hungry so decided to eat at Seasons. I had the Asian two item combo and Kim had the Kid's Asian meal.

Here they are:

and look at our section:

Mojo still going....cue music again...Yeah baby..

After lunch we both needed to use the facilities. Now if you've read my PTR, I definitely count restrooms as part of my vacation. I love a nice, clean, quiet restroom. Don't know why, but if I can find a great restroom, it makes my day just a bit better.

So we head over to the restrooms by Soarin. Not usually my favorite restrooms. They're usually pretty busy and dirty and smelly....Today not so much.

Kim and I developed a rating system a single flush was the best rating-a Quintuple flush was the worst.

Here are the restrooms in question:

Here's Kim's ratings:

A double flush...not too shabby.

We still had about 15 minutes til our FP for Soarin.

So we went to Living with the Land--one of my favorite attractions;

Here are some random, seldomly seen on the DIS , shots during the ride

After Living with the Land, we used our FP and rode....

I LOVE the music in this ride....so majestic and awe inspiring.

I think at this point, I call Joanne. They are at MK doing Fantasyland. I told them we'd call when we made it to the MK.

We decided to take the monorail over to MK, but before we left Epcot, we took a spin on Spaceship Earth.

There was actually a line for SSE--about 15 minutes. I've NEVER waited for this ride, but it still wasn't a long line...

After SSE, I had to use the restroom again. I had to take a seat....So we head over to the restrooms by Guest Relations on the right before you exit the park...

I was NOT happy with this restroom. I could've done slip n slide on the floor... and not a water ride in sight.... When I got to one stall to use it, the commode was full of TP and toilet seat covers. I did my thing quickly and got out as fast as possible.

This ranked Quadruple flush....it would've been Quint..but it was quiet....

We exited Epcot and walked over to the monorail.....

Next up: Magic Kingdom friend or foe?

The second bathroom you rated...I think it is the one where when I was walking into the bathroom...the floor was wet (it did have a wet floor sign though) because of the rain...that some lady in front of me took a complete dive walking/kinda running into the bathroom. She hit her head really hard and there was blood all over. Those floors are really slick when wet. Disney was really nice about it though...we found the people she was with and they got a cast member to help. I think I left before a paramedic came though. Can't remember.

 

[tmfranlk]

I'm sure that's because it just reopened.

Pick a little
Talk a little
Pick a little
Talk a little
Pick pick pick
Talk a lot
Pick a little more

(quote anyone??)

A song from The Music Man!

 

[wirki]

Pick a little
Talk a little
Pick a little
Talk a little
Pick pick pick
Talk a lot
Pick a little more

(quote anyone??)

MUSIC MAN!! What do I win??

 

[snowbell]

your trip report is hilarious. I love the bathroom reviews. And - I am completely agreeing with you. The one by guest relations is the pits. lol
I read about 50 pages of your pre-trip report. I am so sorry with all the loss you have had...

The peeps are so funny... keepem' coming!!!

 

[Blueyed Girl]

SCORE!!! on the fast passes and your mojo coming back for the land ride and the lunch seating.


35 minutes for TT isn't too bad I guess. I know what you mean about not waiting that long. After doing Feb twice in a row, I'm thinking we may be in a bit of a shock in May. Hope not, though. We still do single rider and fast pass most of the time so hopefully it won't be too bad.

I would've gone SR, but didn't want Kim to have her first time be with a stranger. (Keep it clean folks... )

When I went into that very same restroom by the entrance, almost ALL of the toilets were clogged up.....and it was only 11 am!!

You guys are cracking me up with the flush rating!

I LOVED Soarin'!!! I just realized, I forgot to write about it in my TR!

Spaceship Earth was closed when we were there!!

Next up: Magic Kingdom friend or foe?

Hmmmmm, guess it depends on the day of the week. Let's see, this is a Sunday, middle of the day by this point.........I'm going to say "FOE"

As usual, can't wait for the next installment!

 

[2ScottishPrincesses]

After SSE, I had to use the restroom again. I had to take a seat....So we head over to the restrooms by Guest Relations on the right before you exit the park...

I was NOT happy with this restroom. I could've done slip n slide on the floor... and not a water ride in sight.... When I got to one stall to use it, the commode was full of TP and toilet seat covers. I did my thing quickly and got out as fast as possible.

This ranked Quadruple flush....it would've been Quint..but it was quiet....

VILE!! I totally boaked when I read this OOPS, sorry I don't know if you will understand the term to boak it means to gagg...apologies again for the slang

 

[Disneyolic]

VILE!! I totally boaked when I read this OOPS, sorry I don't know if you will understand the term to boak it means to gagg...apologies again for the slang

I love the Scottish brogue. I wish I could hear you. Or better yet, a male ....

 

[Underdog369]

Pick a little
Talk a little
Pick a little
Talk a little
Pick pick pick
Talk a lot
Pick a little more

(quote anyone??)

From the gossip ladies in The Music Man!!!!

 

[Underdog369]

SCORE!!! on the fast passes and your mojo coming back for the land ride and the lunch seating.


35 minutes for TT isn't too bad I guess. I know what you mean about not waiting that long. After doing Feb twice in a row, I'm thinking we may be in a bit of a shock in May. Hope not, though. We still do single rider and fast pass most of the time so hopefully it won't be too bad.




When I went into that very same restroom by the entrance, almost ALL of the toilets were clogged up.....and it was only 11 am!!

You guys are cracking me up with the flush rating!

I LOVED Soarin'!!! I just realized, I forgot to write about it in my TR!

Spaceship Earth was closed when we were there!!




Hmmmmm, guess it depends on the day of the week. Let's see, this is a Sunday, middle of the day by this point.........I'm going to say "FOE"

As usual, can't wait for the next installment!

When we went last year, we managed to ride the day before SSE was shut down for refurb. Really kinda stinks that they are taking down the mickey wand off SSE. I liked it.

 

[DisneyJo]

OMG I love the flush ratings and your face in the last picture, it says it all

 

[PrincessV]

Whew! I'm finally caught-up and ready to get with the program...

We head into the Land...I look down at the Seasons seating area and at the line for Living with the Land. Seating area nearly empty and the line for Living with the Land non-existent. Mojo factor=not too shabby!!!!!

Sweet!

We walked back over to the Land and had some time to kill. We were both hungry so decided to eat at Seasons. I had the Asian two item combo and Kim had the Kid's Asian meal.

How were they? This is one of the few food items I haven't tried at EP. Looks good, but looks can be deceiving, no?

Now if you've read my PTR, I definitely count restrooms as part of my vacation. I love a nice, clean, quiet restroom. Don't know why, but if I can find a great restroom, it makes my day just a bit better.

I've found a fellow restroom-ranker! A bad restroom can completely kill a good WDW moment, I tell ya.

Here's Kim's ratings:

I'm impressed! That location is usually an "avoid at all costs" for me.

Next up: Magic Kingdom friend or foe?

I'm so glad I hopped on this TR - love your style!

 

[jordanyosh]

OMG - - - I know how you feel - - I have a thing about bathrooms also - my problem is how dirty they are. My DH can rank them by how long I stay in there - my obsession is to clean them all up!! I mark our trips by bathrooms - i have used them over the Grand Canyon - under the Golden Gate Bridge, etc. etc. etc. - - and I've had to clean most of them!

I too feel the urge to clean....can you say OCD w/ me....

 

[jordanyosh]

FIRST! Okay, I know it's unfair that I'm in the West

I'm glad Kim had fun at Epcot, and your MOJO is intact! What is the yellow fruit in the Land pic? Mangoes? (just wondering if you paid attention)

Love your BR rating system - Slip-n-Slide? EWWWWW! Hope you find better facilites at MK.

Papaya..I think.

I had to walk around the wet.....

I don't think I used a restroom at MK...We weren't there long enough.....

your face when rating the last toilet is hysterical.

great update and pics.

SSE the first day we went to Epcot was a 30 minute wait. when we finally rode there was no wait.

I love Soarin'. just a great ride.

I hope they update Soarin to be more suited to WDW.

Love your restroom rating system. I think you should publish it and sell it

I'm not a huge Test Track fan. It's an ok ride, but definitely not worth a long wait. Soarin is terrific. I'm glad Disney brought it to the east coast!

The peeps pics are great! One of my students made a 100th day of school poster out of purple peeps (100 of them) and brought it in last week. I need to take a picture of it.

You do need to take a pic of it....

I'm ticked! I just spent over a half hour multi quoting and inserting my own amazingly witty comments..............and I lost it! Poof...........into the black void!
So here's my reader's digest version.

Bummer.....something's better than nothing

I love your bathroom rating system!
I have a similar one but it's for rest stops in different states. I rate the state by the condition of it's potties!

CA rest stops suck. I'll try and go to a restaurant restroom which really aren't much better.

I can't believe how empty sunshine seasons was! The 2 times we ate there I was afraid we'd end up eating standing up.

I think we ate around 11:15. So the rush hadn't started yet. I should've remembered that the rest of the trip.

Your MoJo was definatley going strong!

the pic is great.

This Picture says it all!!

I must admit, I chuckle myself.

 

[jordanyosh]

Good morning Peeps!! Love the latest Peep pix and the toilet rating. For us ladies a factor is how long is the line . ery important when you are hopping from one leg to another if you know what I mean!! I so hope you go in May 09 Jordan . For me it will be trip #3 for the FAM #2 & #1 for 2. DSIL is getting told things already like you have to pay 18% tip on a party of 6. Is that a law ? he asks I know what to prepare him for to avoid shock and embaressment next May!!

Why are there always lines?

Love the update

Glad your Mojo was going good that morning...except for the bathroom Wet floors...yuck!

Glad Kim got to ride 3 of the big fun attractions at Epcot. You didn't say what she thought of SSE?

Looking forward to the rest of your day at MK

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Update coming tonight...the pix are already uploaded.

Yeah, an update! Love, love, love Soarin'! One of my top 10. I've also loved Living with the Land since I was a kid. Why is it that I still have to take produce pictures every single time? The bathroom rating face is priceless. I didn't even need to see the finger count to know how that experience went.

Glad to hear that the mojo is still in tact. Why do I suspect that it came to a screeching halt in MK? Do you arrive and find the 3 Js still in line at Dumbo? Do you spend 45 minutes stuck in Small World? Ahhh, the suspense!

Between the report and the newest Peep pics, thanks for starting my morning out with a smile.

I know it's fun to wake up and see what people have written...

First of all, you're welcome again for the letter idea!

Next, it stinks that one of your favorite bathrooms was so gross. Ick! I am going to have to pay extra attention to Kim's bathroom ratings cuz a grody bathroom can put me in a bad mood too!

Nice Soarin pic!

Your meals looked great. I love that place.

I agree about Test Track...not nearly as great when you have a long wait.

Great installment, Josh!

Joanne, you're going to a traveling fool this year.....maybe we can sneak in a mini-meet when you're here in April....

I love the restroom rating system! As the mother of a 5 year old I have had to familiarize myself with every restroom in WDW.
For future reference there is a 1 flush rated restroom up by the Garden Grill restaurant. I know this because we had to visit it 3 times during 1 meal.
Great update!

I pass that restroom all the time. It doesn't look that big. Not busy?

Sorry about the questions. Some part of me needs to know...

Which potty did flat winkers use? What was her rating?

Flat Winkers stays dormant for a few more days. Explanation coming....

I am so glad that Mojo was there for you at Epcot!! I love Soarin'. Went on it for the first time in Feb. and it is now a must do!! I hate the bathrooms by it, so I am amazed that Kim gave it a 2 flush. They are always crowded and loud when I am there. Ahhhhh your mojo working

I am glad you got on SSE. I tried when we were there and it was closed.

Your face said it all about the bathroom by Guest Relations.

I usually avoid the Soarin restrooms, but nature called..... I was pleasantly surprised. Again, I think it was time of day. It was still before the lunch crowd got going.

Thanks for the music. It really was delightful listening to it whilst reading your update. Perfect timing too!

That music always brings a smile to my face.

Good update per usual. Love your bathroom ratings. Still waiting for Flat Winkers!

Flat Winkers pix were few at the beginning until I figured out how to transport her around.

 

[jordanyosh]

never been on either. Why, you ask?

and

sorry you haven't been yet.....

Picky picky.

Must not get points.....must not get points......

I had to think the same thing in my head....

Those meals look yummy. Kim's is abot the right size for me.

"oh BEHAVE"

She didn't even finish her meal. I had some of her broccoli.

Pick a little
Talk a little
Pick a little
Talk a little
Pick pick pick
Talk a lot
Pick a little more

(quote anyone??)

I know now, but had no idea.

Mojo....oh Mojo....Where are thou, Mojo??? YOu sure as heck ain't at the Magic Kingdom on a Sunday afternoon....



(had to change the line, as wherefore art thou, means "why are you")

 

[jordanyosh]

The second bathroom you rated...I think it is the one where when I was walking into the bathroom...the floor was wet (it did have a wet floor sign though) because of the rain...that some lady in front of me took a complete dive walking/kinda running into the bathroom. She hit her head really hard and there was blood all over. Those floors are really slick when wet. Disney was really nice about it though...we found the people she was with and they got a cast member to help. I think I left before a paramedic came though. Can't remember.

I was very careful when I saw the water.

your trip report is hilarious. I love the bathroom reviews. And - I am completely agreeing with you. The one by guest relations is the pits. lol
I read about 50 pages of your pre-trip report. I am so sorry with all the loss you have had...

The peeps are so funny... keepem' coming!!!

Thanks for the kind words. Last year was a hard year and I'm still feeling the effects of it in different ways, but overall doing much better.

SCORE!!! on the fast passes and your mojo coming back for the land ride and the lunch seating.

I know.....

35 minutes for TT isn't too bad I guess. I know what you mean about not waiting that long. After doing Feb twice in a row, I'm thinking we may be in a bit of a shock in May. Hope not, though. We still do single rider and fast pass most of the time so hopefully it won't be too bad.

I think beginning of May won't be horrible.

When I went into that very same restroom by the entrance, almost ALL of the toilets were clogged up.....and it was only 11 am!!

Avoid that bathroom at all costs....I'll check it out again though.

Hmmmmm, guess it depends on the day of the week. Let's see, this is a Sunday, middle of the day by this point.........I'm going to say "FOE"

As usual, can't wait for the next installment!

You choose wisely.

 

[jordanyosh]

VILE!! I totally boaked when I read this OOPS, sorry I don't know if you will understand the term to boak it means to gagg...apologies again for the slang

Boak....I'll have to remember that.

When we went last year, we managed to ride the day before SSE was shut down for refurb. Really kinda stinks that they are taking down the mickey wand off SSE. I liked it.

You are in the minority.

OMG I love the flush ratings and your face in the last picture, it says it all

I almost boaked....

Whew! I'm finally caught-up and ready to get with the program...

How were they? This is one of the few food items I haven't tried at EP. Looks good, but looks can be deceiving, no?

It was good. Loved the sweet and sour chicken.

I've found a fellow restroom-ranker! A bad restroom can completely kill a good WDW moment, I tell ya.

Buzzkill for sure.

I'm so glad I hopped on this TR - love your style!

Thanks so much!!!!!!

 

[winkers]

I love the Scottish brogue. I wish I could hear you. Or better yet, a male ....

That's why I watch Craig Ferguson that and he's cute. Ok, he's really funny too!

 

[2ScottishPrincesses]

Boak....I'll have to remember that.


I almost boaked....

...that's so cool you're speaking Glasweigan, all you need to do now is watch "So I Married an Axe Murderer" a few times to perfect the accent and you'll be able to give Disneyolic a thrill

 

[winkers]

...that's so cool you're speaking Glasweigan, all you need to do now is watch "So I Married an Axe Murderer" a few times to perfect the accent and you'll be able to give Disneyolic a thrill

I'd be carefull about giving Dawn a thrill, she has quite a reputation...................