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I thought the "new" opening of Epcot where you got shot with streamers was cool, though the woman behind me nearly had a heartattack at the sound of the "cannon" going off! :rotfl2:

Doesn't sound like I missed much by missing out on TT, since almost every review I've seen is bad. I'll try it myself next time I go, but I'm not sad I missed it now.
 
Thanks for sharing your thoughts on the "new" TT. I liked the ride originally, but it wasn't something that I'd care about if I didn't get to ride it. So it doesn't sound like the new one will be a whole lot different for me. I love your "mine" shirt - I have the same one! I'm sorry that the PW kids kept you up we were lucky when we stayed at CSR - it was really quiet for us.
 
Pool. December morning. BRRR! Not my idea of a way to start the day!

Bummer that TT wasn't cooler. It seemed to be closed for a VERY long time for what doesn't really seem to be all that much. Bummed about that. Can't go wrong with a little Soarin'!
 
Too bad the 'new' Test Track wasn't too improved. I did like it as it was though, and as the parent of a small child I'm all for anything that distracts them while we wait. ;)

Love Des's shirt!
 


wow that really stinks about the pool situation, but at least you got a little bit of credit from disney for it.

the rest of the updates were good and looks like you had a great christmas.
:)
 
love your christmas photos!
so did you make all sorts of noise the next morning when you left your room :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:
bummer about TT not being to different, we really like the ride and sure the new queue will help with keeping kids more occupied.
 
I know all the problems you had the with PW kids at the pool but I have to tell you I love the idea of your room being right by the pool, that looks so convenient!

Normally Epcot has a great rope drop but I think they scrapped it because of the Test Track thing...we were let in the park from the back part earlier than normal and by 8:45 we are at Test Track and normally they will not let you in until 9am

I am not a fan of the new changes to TT, the ride is basically the same with more neon lights and less talk about how to build a car but honestly all that techy stuff and computer building cars is just not my cup of tea.

It was so humid that morning! Ugh, at least it wasnt raining

No wonder why my neck is always killing me, I am constantly looking up to talk to everyone...well except my Romeo, we are eye level :rotfl:
 


I was just telling my Marc about your experience with the Pop Warner crowd and he said that they are known to be a rough group and that CSR is their stomping grounds. Isn't that too bad that they have to come down here and ruin the fun of perfectly nice people? He also said that the coaches have been known to get into fist fights at the resorts! It seems to me that Disney puts up with them because they bring in a good amount of money to the parks and resorts each year. UGH!

Anyway, I just caught up on 12 pages of your report and enjoyed every bit of it.
Heading over to R&C for dinner and Illuminations through the backdoor!:goodvibes
 
Great update! I love the pool pics at CSR, looks so nice in the morning! I'm sure that area was loud though, filled with Pop Warner kids! Ugh!

Yay Epcot rope drop! We were there one morning for rope drop and I don't remember any confetti or streamers...maybe that's new? :confused3 Or maybe I wasn't paying attention because I was so anxious to get in...:hyper:

I'm sad to hear you didn't like the new Test Track. I'm excited for it, but I'm not really thrilled about the design your own car part, doesn't that make the line SO much longer? I wish you could skip that part.

I haven't done Turtle Talk with Crush since my first trip with Brandon! It's adorable, I'd love to see it again someday!

Yay, Soarin! My favorite! :banana:
 
What a bummer about Test Track! I'm still looking forward to seeing the changes but, as I was afraid of, it doesn't sound like there will be too many changes to see!
 
So test track was a bust? Hmmmmm.....what am I not surprised. I mean, there was probably only so much they could do with it. But why did it take so long? Go figure.

Great day so far in Epcot!
 
All caught up !!!Loved the picture frame !!! Really fun Christmas with Family pix !! I am not a huge fan of Test Track, but the rest are and I have a feeling the others will enjoy designing a car !! I LOVE Crush too !! Carol and I had a really great time looking at the "Fishies " in October !! Our guys were really into them too !!!
 
I know all the problems you had the with PW kids at the pool but I have to tell you I love the idea of your room being right by the pool, that looks so convenient!

Normally Epcot has a great rope drop but I think they scrapped it because of the Test Track thing...we were let in the park from the back part earlier than normal and by 8:45 we are at Test Track and normally they will not let you in until 9am

I am not a fan of the new changes to TT, the ride is basically the same with more neon lights and less talk about how to build a car but honestly all that techy stuff and computer building cars is just not my cup of tea.

It was so humid that morning! Ugh, at least it wasnt raining

No wonder why my neck is always killing me, I am constantly looking up to talk to everyone...well except my Romeo, we are eye level :rotfl:

Actually they got rid of the Opening Ceremony from every park except MK for good (at least for now). I got the same "opening" of shooting streamers a week earlier than you guys, and TT wasn't even in soft opening yet then.
 
Actually they got rid of the Opening Ceremony from every park except MK for good (at least for now). I got the same "opening" of shooting streamers a week earlier than you guys, and TT wasn't even in soft opening yet then.

Now that you mention it I never remember a RD skit for HS or AK...just MK and the one at Epcot where they have the characters come out and drive around in a Test Track car. Actually prefer not having any kind of skit, just get me in the park already :rotfl:
 
Looks like y'all were off to a great start that day!

I have been very skeptical about this "new" Test Track. And your review pretty much confirmed what I thought it would be. Not that different. And I don't think I'd like the whole "design" element either. I watched a video of the ride on YouTube. Seemed like pretty much the same ride with some "TRON" type lighting added.

Glad y'all got over to Nemo & Crush! We did Crush for the 1st time in October. Eventually, I'll get to that story in my TR. :rotfl2:

Can't wait to hear about the next ADR!
 
I love the pictures of that pool. That is a quiet pool? Seems HUGE! I keep thinking I need to rethink my reservation for next month and then you show me something like that.

I was super excited about TT reopening. :confused3 I was afraid that it wasn't going to be a flop... sounds like it was. :sad2:
 
Great update as usual Kat!! LOVE the Mine Mine shirts, I have the green one, and the yellow one. Haven't seen the grey one, is that new? Love it!!!! Must have it before 2014!! LOL

The birthday trip is getting way too outta hand!! LOTS of friends and family, the ones I'm paying for room and food for equals to 14 people, and the total number is close to 30!! 2 2br rooms at BCV!! I can't wait!! I'll let you know when I start the PTR for it. gotta have one of my besties come over and help get things organized LOL

Love the pool shower....sounds like something Tyler would do!! :lmao:

I miss TT, can't wait to see the new additions!! Turtle Talk is awesome. My hubby got called out once, can't remember what for tho. Was cute!!!
 
So how was dinner at B&C since you didn't tell us…. :confused3

Love all the Christmas decorations. :goodvibes

Oh boy.. kiddies acting up in the quiet pool? Sometimes it is good to have the parking lot view. ;)

Nice to see the kids weren't around while Andy was bathing in the pool. LOLOL

We love Turtle Talk but we skipped it in Nov. I'm kinda sad about it. :guilty:

Great Christmas pics too! :goodvibes:goodvibes
 
Great new updates, Kathy.
Your morning looks real nice. Sorry about TT. Once I read your review of it, I googled it and watched it on youtube and I have to say that I am not impressed either.
But it looks like you had some other fun things to ride. :thumbsup2
 
Love the update Kathy. I have to admit, I think you all are better than I would have been in the morning after dealing with the Pop Warner in the evening. I would have been making a whole lot of noise down the corridors and having my own little party poolside while they were trying to sleep in the morning. :rotfl2:

J/K... In truth, I would not have returned the favor. Two wrongs don't make right... But I sure would have been tempted. :lmao:
 
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