The Side effects of the AP-Trip#6 Oct 10 Final thoughts and some TMI

[Poolrat]

Those last two updates took me lots of places I've never been before! Nice guided tour through Pop and Tom Sawyer Island! I guess I have so much more exploring to do, which is great since I plan to return many more times in the future!

I discovered even more "secret places" on my last trip. It amazes me to see how far they went to theme. Anything that is potentially "on stage" is themed. Walt and his crew made sure of that.

 

[jillyb]

Wow! Great shots of Spectromagic! Love all the hidden details!

 

[Millie12591]

Holey cow lady! You've been busy over here!

I'm loving all the pics of the food & drink from F&W, it's something I've recently wanted to try.
I'm wondering of late how I'm ever going to travel to WDW as often as I would like!
It seems here lately there are so many instances where I'm being pulled to be there, Peeps Fest, a possible trip for me and my daughter to see all the new attractions in Fantasyland when it's completed, and of course getting her there within a time frame of her still being a "little kid." I know I'll never get those years back.
My son is now telling me he would like to go back once he's 21 (in three years) so he can have all the yummy drinks I tried when I was there this last time. I have to get him there before he starts a job and can't get away any more.

And now it's the F&W, and wanting to go when it's cooler weather so I can experience being there at a different time of the year.

That's it! I'm going to have to start working just so I can travel and go to WDW.

I'm loving all your pictures! It's good to see new and familiar things there through your eyes.

Keep them coming!

 

[glennbo123]

I was about to apologize for not looking in here often enough, with all of these updates, but then I see that you did all of this since noon today. Wow!

You look like you have Dr. Seuss fingers in this one.

Hey look a garbage can

I guess I've never been in the train station since your pictures don't look familiar at all to me, so I'll have to correct that one of these days.

 

[SoonerGirl]

I'm really thinking I need a solo trip after reading this! How awesome to just go with the flow and do only what you want to do!

 

[Poolrat]

Wow! Great shots of Spectromagic! Love all the hidden details!

Thanks.

Holey cow lady! You've been busy over here!

Just trying to move it a bit while I have the time.

I'm loving all the pics of the food & drink from F&W, it's something I've recently wanted to try.
I'm wondering of late how I'm ever going to travel to WDW as often as I would like!
And now it's the F&W, and wanting to go when it's cooler weather so I can experience being there at a different time of the year.

That's it! I'm going to have to start working just so I can travel and go to WDW.

I'm loving all your pictures! It's good to see new and familiar things there through your eyes.

Keep them coming!

Maybe a girls trip sometime in the future???

I was about to apologize for not looking in here often enough, with all of these updates, but then I see that you did all of this since noon today. Wow!

I have been busy today- Dis busy but busy

You look like you have Dr. Seuss fingers in this one.

It does. I tried on occasion to be out of my own shadow. Apparently that was not not one of the occasions.

I guess I've never been in the train station since your pictures don't look familiar at all to me, so I'll have to correct that one of these days.

You have to get up there when you are really not wanting to get somewhere and it is not too crowded. It was pretty empty when I was up there.

I'm really thinking I need a solo trip after reading this! How awesome to just go with the flow and do only what you want to do!

I have had plenty of solo in the last year. I almost enjoy it too much. The last couple of trips have been a good mix. That is the best.

 

[Poolrat]

I got up early that morning. According to pictures I was up and going to the food court by 7:20 am.
I had to score the POP waffle.

I must have taken my time eating since I was still around to
watch everyone do the 8 am twist.

Spied some hidden Mickeys

Where to this morning?

By 8:20 am I was here. This would be my first chance to ride TSM.

I had a glimpse of the now famous BO. He has become my traditional picture for a time stamp of when I enter DHS.

The crowd for today!

A bit of a chilly morning.

The one reason I love being at rope drop.

Looking behind me.

This is what I mean by rope drop. I was here.

We had about 10 minutes before go time. I got to chat with some CMs.

She was from somewhere close to me in NC.

The TOT CMs were in their heavy coats.

Here come the TSM CMs. They have bad news. TSM is not up and running yet. FP is available. UGH.

The show

Will I get trampled?

 

[Poolrat]

The crowd rush. Remember how I was in front? Not anymore.

More evidence that it does get chilly in FL.

I obtained my FP since TSM was down to start the day. This has since happened to me several times. For some reason I cannot find my pic of my FP but my pictures tell me I do not return until noon. I got that FP at 9:03.

Well FP in hand, and TSM is not open yet. As I walked away the line extended back to past One Man's dream and almost to the Voyage of the Little Mermaid. I backtracked for some thrills.

Made note of this for future reference since until then I had never seen that show.

Creepy

With maybe only a 10 minute wait, my room was ready

Have you ever taken some time to look around after you get off the ride?

Off to the other thrill ride down this block.

I the single riders line.

By 10:21 I had a FP for TSM, 1 ride on TOT and 3 count 'em 3 rides done on RnR. With my thrill side satisfied what shall I do now?

 

[Charleston Princess]

So many great pictures in these updates, but you know my favorite one has to be Bo!

 

[MeMom]

Where to this morning?

Here come the TSM CMs. They have bad news. TSM is not up and running yet. FP is available. UGH.

A POP waffle is a nice way to start the day.

Does it mean I am warped if a Pop bus stop sign makes me smile?

Don't you know those CM's make so much fun of us as they face the crowds each morning?

There's the newest herd of cows for this morning.

The running of the bulls will begin soon!

Why aren't these people still in bed where normal people belong?

 

[MagicShell]

I LOVE DHS. I have never made it there for rope drop though. I am a little nervous about trying to get to TSM with all the other people. I may try it on my next trip. It seems like it would be nice to walk around alone some at WDW. Do you get lonely? I think I would after a while.

 

[brookelizabeth]

I love those train station pics! We have walked through a few times, but I've never seen most of those details. I guess I'll have to take a closer look next time!

What a bummer about TSM, but at least you scored a FP!

You are so New York. Correct use of schlepping made me . I can hear that with the Midwest accent.

What Midwest accent?



I once had a friend from the south tell me it sounds like I'm singing all the time.

 

[FauntleroyFAN07]

wow what a run on the morning rides, very impressive to knock of RNRC 3 times.

 

[All7OfUs]

What a morning!! GREAT job!! I think I'd throw up riding RnRC more than once; and if not that, my neck would be spanking me for the rest of the week!

 

[Millie12591]

Just trying to move it a bit while I have the time.
Maybe a girls trip sometime in the future???

Sounds good to me!! Can't say when it will happen, but we can figure those details out on a later date.

 

[liuyun]

In addition to the Campfire movies at Fort Wilderness, Disney movies are also featured in the beach or pool areas on select nights at the Yacht and Beach Club Resorts, the Contemporary Resort, Wilderness Lodge, the Grand Floridian Resort and Spa, Saratoga Springs Resort, Old Key West and All Star Music. Some also include campfires. S'mores kits are available for about $5 at nearby refreshment stands, at resorts that feature a campfire. The front desk at individual resorts can provide a list of movies, dates and times.

 

[Poolrat]

Another update inthe blog. HMMMMM I am starting to see a short trip to reopen this baby with my DS. ( wheels turning)
Star Tours Update- New Pilot

 

[Poolrat]

So many great pictures in these updates, but you know my favorite one has to be Bo!

I made my DS take a picture of me and Bo. He did it but thought I was nuts.

A POP waffle is a nice way to start the day.

Does it mean I am warped if a Pop bus stop sign makes me smile?

It makes me smile too! Did you notice that all the signs have not only the 50'-90's at the top but the '00-'40's too. I wondered what would become of those signs?

 

[Poolrat]

I LOVE DHS. I have never made it there for rope drop though. I am a little nervous about trying to get to TSM with all the other people. I may try it on my next trip. It seems like it would be nice to walk around alone some at WDW. Do you get lonely? I think I would after a while.

It can get crowded and some people clearly are on a mission but the CM's walk you there and do not walk really fast. They always start out ahead of the crowd and that initial rush is when I get behind. I consider myself a pretty fast walker but somehow people always get in front of me. I just let them go since I know I will get there.

As for being lonely, not really. I will talk to people in line and such but the absolute freedom to come and go as I please is priceless. I do think the CM's are trained to say "awesome" when you say party of 1 though. I heard that more thatn once and had to giggle at it.

I love those train station pics! We have walked through a few times, but I've never seen most of those details. I guess I'll have to take a closer look next time!

The train station was a pleasant diversion and a step back in time.

What a bummer about TSM, but at least you scored a FP!

It happened my first couple of times riding TSM. I was beginning to think it was a regular thing. I am glad that was not the case.

What Midwest accent?



I once had a friend from the south tell me it sounds like I'm singing all the time.

 

[Poolrat]

wow what a run on the morning rides, very impressive to knock of RNRC 3 times.

What a morning!! GREAT job!! I think I'd throw up riding RnRC more than once; and if not that, my neck would be spanking me for the rest of the week!

I pretty much ran through the single riders line and was lucky. Sometimes that line can take as long as the standby line and then you are pretty much stuck waiting. I have had some similar runs on EE, ToT, and BMTRR.