FreezinRafiki
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- Apr 16, 2009
I've been a slacker, but I'm all caught up now! Good to see Andy carrying on the family legacy with the Silly Hat Photos. Mark must be so proud.
Ahhh, looks so peaceful at CSR...that is one thing we liked about the resort in 2009.
I love the shirt Des is wearing, did she buy it at Disney?
I had to laugh when you said that Andy took his "shower" in the pool. The resort looks so nice and quiet in the morning which I know was a relief to your ears.
I remember Nicki's Facebook posting that she didn't like the new Test Track. I'm not a big fan of the "design your own" kinda stuff but, then again, I'm not a techie type of gal so that may have something to do with it.
I like Andy's method of showering. I guess that's one way to get everyone out the door quicker when you have so many people sharing a single bathroom I hope he didn't step on any broken beer bottles or cigarette butts trying to get there though.
I really did like the new Test Track, but I agree that they really didn't do anything to improve it aside from the new queue elements and post show area. I'm kind of a nerd for that kind of stuff though and I loved the design part. I felt like the ride part itself was a bit of a letdown though, because there really wasn't any improvement over the old version.
Mom and I missed Test Track by one day! Sounds like we didn't miss too much though and I'll catch it in October. I'm not a fan of designing techy stuff although I do like to design my future on SE!
Love the Seas, I could spend hours in there just watching the fish and manatees. Turtle Talk is one of my must dos after trying it for the first time this last trip. Such a cute little show!
I'm looking forward to trying the new Test Track next year
Just came across your TR and it looks like fun, so hopefully it is okay to join in...... What a great idea surprising your hubby this way!!!
Looks like I have a lot of catching up to do though........
I too think Turtle Talk is a very cute show. I forgot about Crush telling us to say Dude all day. My step-daughter is going to looooooove that. She already calles her dad "dude" all the time.
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!
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.
Don't call them neon lights... some people might take offense. And that's why I typically stay away from the Theme Park Strategies board.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.
love your christmas photos!
so did you make all sorts of noise the next morning when you left your room
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!
It if weren't for the PW people, I would have LOVED our location. We literally walked out our door, went down two steps and we were at the pool.
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 remember the rope drop from a few years ago; it's a shame Disney did away with it at all the parks except for the MK.
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's not something that I'll wait in line for or get a fastpass for in the future, that's for sure.
It was so humid that morning! Ugh, at least it wasnt raining
Thankfully, we had no rain. It really was perfect weather.
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
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!
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!
The quiet pools at the CSR are one of my favorite things there. It was so peaceful in the morning. Too bad it wasn't at night...at least the first couple of nights anyway.
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? Or maybe I wasn't paying attention because I was so anxious to get in...
It was cute with the confetti; knowing you, you were just so anxious to get into your favorite park.
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.
What they do is they call in so many people (2 per computer) and while you are doing that, the line for the actual ride is moving along and then after you are done building your cars...there's a time frame for it, you move into the line. Nope...wasn't impressed and may even skip it in August.
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!
I love Turtle Talk and told Mark I don't want to miss it again.
Yay, Soarin! My favorite!
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 !!!
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
Looks like y'all were off to a great start that day!
It really was and the sun was shining and the weather perfect.
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.
Yep...that about describes it. It's a shame...I think they could have done more.
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.
I saw you did an update last night, I need to get over there today.
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. I was afraid that it wasn't going to be a flop... sounds like it was.
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!!
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 .
Love all the Christmas decorations.
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.
Great Christmas pics too!
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.
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.
J/K... In truth, I would not have returned the favor. Two wrongs don't make right... But I sure would have been tempted.
I've been a slacker, but I'm all caught up now! Good to see Andy carrying on the family legacy with the Silly Hat Photos. Mark must be so proud.
Don't call them neon lights... some people might take offense. And that's why I typically stay away from the Theme Park Strategies board.
I agree with you and Kathy for the most part, although I do love the queue and the design part. I actually think it will make me tend to want to ride it more often just to play with the computer screens, but I was definitely disappointed by what they did with the ride itself.
Some people just want to argue for the sake of argument, apparently.I don't think I want to know WHY we should NOT call them neon lights.
I just thought the whole ride part would be a new experience. Again
Hollywood Studios... maybe you should have edited the film off of the bottom of the tree...Can you guess where here is? Well, you all think about that until the next update.
That is totally Mark!Oh and what I wanted to ask you...Have you heard of the Year of the Ear at Disney Parks?
I don't know if "enjoying" is the right word. It looks like he's about to spit out a tooth.Andy seemed to be enjoying something too:
There was music playing and all of a sudden Des grabbed my husband. I have to say this warmed my heart:
My favorite was one time on the WDW RailRoad, the conductor told us not to stand up until the train and the station were going the exact same speed.We reached our destination and exited the boat after it came to a complete stop and we were told it was safe to do so.