"ENCHANTED TALES with ROB" - A Birthday/Christmas DISer Celebration! **NEW TR LINK**

[DisneyKid4Life]

I agree. The wording on that shirt is completely incorrect!

Great pics with Anna, Elsa and the gang!

Right??!! I'm not really sure what they were thinking on that one. Such a weird choice of words.

Haha, Thanks Annie.

Been following along, and caught up : )

YAY, that's so awesome! THANK YOU and WELCOME!!! I'm so delighted to have you following along.

"Slushies next" is about the best message once can receive! Those things are amazing!!

Perfect Epcot day so far! That strawberry shortcake totally counts as breakfast --- fruit!

And your Frozen photos had me laughing out loud! At first glance, I thought it was real, and was super-impressed that you had waited in that line!

Not too shabby indeed Julie. I hope it works out...

Haha, for sure. The Shortcake alone made it a perfect day. And you're totally right, it has fruit so is therefore completely and totally healthy.

Well I am certainly glad for that since I spent so much time in line for them, lol.

Ok, why has Disney not hired you? First, the whole POTC reboot for the holidays "Yo Ho Ho Ho", and now the Anna and Elsa photoshopping! I mean people wait in hourrrrrr long lines for that one photo and they would seriously purchase a "Disney A&E" app for their phones. You could superimposed Anna and Else into any photo.

Loved the update!

Oh I could not agree with a statement more Elena. Of course, I haven't actually applied, but seriously that's pretty minor I think. But honestly as much as I want an Anna/Elsa photo, no way I wait in that line. No way.

THANK YOU!!! Quick question too. I see you have a ticker for September (starts around the 11th I think. Just curious what you're full dates are).

I know I'm late joining in on the party, but I have to say that my perfect Disney day would include "Slushies Next" said over and over and over.....

You are certainly not late Shannon. I'm happy to WELCOME you. Hehe, yes, "SLUSHIES NEXT" was a definitely a welcome sight on my phone.

 

[DisneyKid4Life]

You are really pulling out all the stops on the uses of top secret technology! Genius! And so much more time effective!

Seriously? there is a sign for Maelstrom that says "you may get wet". Really? I am SO looking for that next week!

Way to go with the 8:30 am arrival!

Seeing your FP makes me sad I threw out any paper ones I had left over that I never used. Now they are just a part of history!

Too funny that the fountain took a turn right in your face. So wrong!

That poor, lonely CM. All that excitement. How can he stand the pace?

Oh my goodness, the time saved alone is unbelievable Mary Ellen. Why people wait four and five hours I will never know, lol.

Ha, yup, there is indeed. On my last trip there was actually people (in the pouring rain I might add), who chose not to ride specifically due to this sign. It's kind of become a running joke around here.

I was pretty happy with myself knowing how late this night was going to be. But, there's no sleeping in Disney!!!

I know!!! Who knew they would be a legit collector's item. Thankfully, I do have a few from past trips for souvenirs. Extra glad I did that now.

Oh my lord it was ridiculous. It all happened so fast. At least I provided some entertainment to the CM's. I'm always happy to do that.

I feel so bad for anyone stationed at that attraction. I figure this is where they send CM's who are being punished.

I appreciate your breakfast choice. Real breakfast food is for squares

Poor super lonely CM. I've never actually seen the show. Maybe in September I'll give it ago.

Sad sad about FP-s They shall always hold a place in our heart. I'm actually secretly glad Marie skipped out on Winnie the Pooh on our first trip because I still have that FP- to hold dear.

Yeah, the line for Anna and Elsa seems cray, I wouldn't have waited either. That's why we have FP+s for next weeks trip to see them. I ain't wasting my time in a multiple hour line

Ooh slushies! Those are on the must try list for next week.

I could not agree more Amber.

You know what? Neither have I. I just can't bring myself to go in there. I'm scared there's no way out.

Yeah me too. That's the funny thing too. Those unused FP's from past trips are pretty special now.

OMG, cra-cra to the max. And my line was nothing relative to what it's become. Just no way I would wait in a line that long. I'm sure glad you got a FP for it. Those are literally gold now.

I highly recommend it. YUM!!!

Fun morning at Epcot so far! That fountain seems to get me every time, too. It's like it knows the exact moment I'm walking by. "Hey, there's Lauren...Ready?! GET HER!"

MMM STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE! AND SCHOOL BREAD! It's not a complete trip to Disney without eating some school bread.

The lines to meet Elsa and Anna amaze me. Mallory wants to meet them SO badly in September, but there's no way we could wait in a line that long. Luckily I saw that they are now offering FP+ for it, so hopefully we can snag one of those! I love your cropped picture. Looks just like you were right there!

PS; Do you like my sig?

Fun fun fun!!! Honestly, I have never gotten hit before. But this time, it was totally out to get me. But providing (albeit unintentional) entertainment to nearby CM's is worth it.

Seriously, is that not a prefect breakfast???

I've not seen anything like it Lauren. Generally, nothing in Disney really surprises me anymore, but this has just gotten unreal. The fact that people are legit waiting 4-5 HOURS boggles my mind. Make sure you get on MDE AS SOON AS YOU CAN to get the FP, because I hear they go quick. Also, there is a slight chance I might be booking a trip for around that time, so hopefully we'd have an opportunity to say hello!!

Oh Lauren, you're killing me, lol!!

Nice Frozen M&G I snapped the same pic as you thru the exit doors. No kids = no 2+ hr waiting for sisters that don't want to build a snowman with me.
I hope you handled your alcohol with the band Brenda and Dis girls. Cheers.

Haha, Thanks Jeremy. Much easier than waiting in that line. I thought it was pretty cool to have the greet open so I could at least see them in person. That was enough for now until the lines shorten or I get a FP.

Hehe, stay tuned.

I am glad you made it back to the World after seeing your mistress... nice breakfast choice

Believe me Rob, as much as I enjoyed my SeaWorld day, I was glad to be back "home".

 

[DisneyKid4Life]

Oh she'd LOVE that!! She went to the coast last week for senior skip day and at a sand bar dolphins swam up to them...well about 20 feet away. They thought they were sharks at first and freaked out...funny hearing her tell the story! But now she is all over swimming with dolphins and it has hit high on her bucket list. I am thinking Discovery Cove or a behind the scenes tour next trip...or on our girls trip to happen one day!!

I can't imagine waiting that long for any character! Your pictures were simply ingenious!! And dessert for breakfast is THE breakfast of champions!!!! (Especially SS strawberry shortcake!) And the poor guy at Circle of Life...that attraction needs a new life!

I would absolutely LOVE to see dolphins in the wild. That would be the ultimate I think. I'm a little jealous here. I've heard the experience at Discovery Cove is simply wonderful. I think that would be perfect for your Mother/Daughter trip.

Me either Tisa. And my line would have been relatively short compared to the chaos it's become. Much easier and quicker to fake it, lol. Oh I agree, SS Shortcake with a dash of School Bread is perfection.
And yeah, that poor CM. Honestly, does anyone go there?

Wow, that is a long day, especially when you start it at Epcot at 8:30!
Sunshine seasons strawberry shortcake is the king of breakfasts. Strawberries are fruit, it has some pastry in there so that's just your wheat, the cream is just like milk, I mean it's basically cereal in a different format.
I always scope out purchases too, but it usually ends with the last day of my trip and what I wanted is sold out.
OMG I saw that t-shirt! I took a picture of it to show you but I took it on the last day of my trip and I'm not there yet in my TR. I definitely like your wording better. Conquered is not something you do on iasw, you white-knuckle it through the cheer and you SURVIVE, darnit!

^^^^ Gorgeous monorail picture! I was shocked last trip, the monorail went by and I stopped in my tracks to get pictures, looked around and no one else was paying it any attention.

That's some tech right there! Poor CM. I really don't like watching that movie though. They preach about how bad giant resorts are... meanwhile we're all sitting in a theatre on the biggest resort of them all! Don't make me feel guilty while I'm at my WDW, and don't be so hypocritical either!

[Steps off soap box sheepishly...]

SOARIN'!!!

Oh man, yeah I would not be up for a line like that to meet Anna and Elsa either, your way is much better! And so much funnier!

Meeting up for slushies sounds fun!!

Oh yeah for sure. But I had a good feeling about this day, so I was anxious to get it started.
I like your thinking there Wendy. OMG it was good too.
Haha, yeah, that has happened to me as well. OR I see something I like, but then just can't find it elsewhere, and don't make it back to the place I originally saw it. I hate that!!!
Bahahaha, it's so cute that so many people saw that shirt and thought of me. Like I'm seriously so touched by it. I'll still look forward to seeing it it your TR. And RIGHT??!! That wording is just so very wrong.

Aww thanks Wendy. I stop in my tracks literally EVERY TIME the monorail passes no matter where I am. It's a reflex.

I just want to give him a hug. If any CM needs a hug, it's this one. Incidentally, I don't think I've ever actually seen this attraction. I have heard it's very preachy. I'm all for saving the environment, but I just don't want to think about it while I'm on vacation.

Oh my lovely Soarin'. AND they've started the new filming!!!!! I'm so excited.

This is just one of those things I don't get. I guess when you have kids who's heart is set on meeting them, you stand in that line. And for the record, there is a little one coming up later in the day who I admit, I probably would wait in that line for. So I guess I kinda get it just a little.

SLUSHIES!!!

Looking at your pictures of Epcot I just keep thinking "OMG I will be there in a week!!!" So thank you for adding to my excitement

Idk if you conquered IASM you could have an army of deranged children who smile all the time It might come in handy!

Oh my gosh that poor CM! My family and I have been joking about what attractions I might get and that might top the list of worst ones

I love the picture of you "meeting" Ana and Elsa!

Well Caitlin, it is my absolute pleasure. I can't imagine you being any more excited though. YOU'RE MOVING TO DISNEY!!!!!!

BAHAHAHAHA!!!! Well now you have a point.

Oh my lord I hope you are spared that. I think this is where they send the bad ones or the ones who misbehave, so you should be ok. As bad as that one is, think about the ones who work inside that attraction. They never see people ever!!! Honestly, I can't wait to find out where you're posted. Hopefully it's a good one. Of course you'll probably get Small World forcing me to ride so I can see you in action. I hope I didn't just jinx it.

One way or another I was meeting those two.

If Mr. Lonely gets sick of being a cast member, maybe he can become a Maytag repair man.

I guess that is the natural career path.

LOL these posts really made me laugh..getting wet from the fountain, the IASW shirt, Mr. Lonely!

Dessert for breakfast is totally acceptable!!

Yay Soarin!

Love those Christmas topiaries so much.

Your could definitely pass your picture with Anna & Elsa off as real!

Aw thanks Alexis. It was just one thing after the other that morning, lol.

AGREED!!! Especially SUNSHINE SEASONS' STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE!!!!

YAY for sure, and BIG YAY for new movie!!!

I know, I do too. Disney topiaries honestly are something I remember vividly as a child.

SWEET!!! So much easier that waiting in that line.

 

[DisneyKid4Life]

Yay for Epcot!! ugh, gotta love that disney in the early hours thing! can't wait!!!

RIP OLD FAST PASS I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU!!!

Ahahahah nice work with the anna & elsa pictures! those are great!

slushie tiiiiimmme!

EPCOT!!!! YOUR NEW HOOOOOOOOOOOOME!!

I know *sniff* I'm so glad I kept a few for souvenirs.

Ah yes. I still can't believe you guys got a real one. I knew it'd be busy, but I honestly had no clue it would be THAT busy. Craziness.

I want one NOW!!!!!!

...mmmmm.....slushies......

Mmmmmm indeed!!!

That CM won't stay lonely for too long. My dad loves that movie hehe

Ah see there ya go... the exception to every rule, lol.

There is so much I love about this update!

I will be posting many similar things/ideas in my next update, coming soon...



Reminds me of the advice I gave to a friend who was going to Universal in December and had asked me if you get wet on Jaws. We went in July and really didn't get wet at all, so we assured her no. Well, she and her son got SOAKED on the ride. A team member there said he had never seen anyone get that wet on Jaws before!

They had to go and buy dry clothing.

OOPS!



Maybe he and the Maytag repairman guy can get together for a few beers.

And there is so much I love about that statement

Haha... AWESOME!!

Honestly, best breakfast ever.

Goodness, way to make you feel bad, lol. I'm actually a little surprised they got wet on Jaws. I know they had the ability to turn up or down the water level depending on the temp. Perhaps they forgot!

I think they might be one and the same. So sad and depressing though. But just think of the poor CM's INSIDE the attraction.

Did you get snow this week like Wendy did? Are you truly really in Frozen???

I think that is the first picture I have seen of the troll where nobody is picking his nose!

Nope, I was actually REALLY surprised to read that. We had a beautiful weekend in the city. Definitely no snow.

Haha, I know right??!! Then again, I was alone at this point so I imagine nobody was particularly interested in providing said picture, lol. But I wasn't alone for long!!!

 

[ElenaJane]

I'll be there Sep 11 - 14. I know, I know, super short trip. But with work, that seemed like all I could do. It is enough time to do a MNSSHP though!! I made the Sep trip because I knew during the May trip (in 11 days ) I would start to get sad even before it was over....but with a future trip planned I am hoping to circumvent that psychopathology.

When is your next trip!? You there in Sept? I don't want your TR to end, so you need to go again soon to start another.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

I agree with you that the "conquered" seems weird. Not just the conquering little kids but like it implies you had to overpower something or really exert energy ... I mean, sitting in a boat that moves at 2 mph (sorry, 3.21869 kph) doesn't really denote "conquering"

nice start to a long day! Starting with the Strawberry Shortcake and ending with the Frozen meet & greet! ... actually you should have just combined them - I mean, if you are going to wait hours you should at least be able to bring food ... Plus Elsa could freeze it - that must be how you get:

 

[IheartDDuck]

Somehow I fell a bunch of pages behind. Man, work is killing me right now! That always seems to happen when I get close to a trip.

Seriously, painful simulators are the worst!

I'm going to call your Polar Express situation a "let's just figure out how to theme this ride for Christmas..." thing.

Santa!!!!!!!!!! I know him, I know him!!!!!

OMG.....baby dolphins!

Okay, I would be furious too if they let people come into the reserved seating section that I paid for. I am completely on board with your irritation.

I'm glad that your bodyguard services seemed to work so well for the chick magnet quartet. You were really keeping the people away.

It definitely does look like the VIP pass you paid for was worth the money!

Ahhh, yes. The Fountain of Nations. The forgotten about water ride.

Your pictures with Anna and Elsa turned out perfect!

 

[geckodani]

I caught up! Yay!

Your Illuminations Cruise looks like it was amazing! And I totally would have snagged the snacks as well!

Looks like Sea World was a ton of fun. I would have been steamed about the VIP seating being opened up too though!!!

Weren't you always a part of the Frozen promotional materials?

 

[Marsheliz]

Now you totally got me with the Anna and Elsa pic!!! Seriously!!! LOL.... I was going to get a fastpass for the boys in June but I am on the fence about it still...... They love Anna and Elsa but I have heard even the FP is a bit of a wait and did you see the video posted at Rope Drop last week? It was a 240 wait at RD. CRAY CRAY!!!!

I opted for Mine Train, Peter Pan and Splash and praying your logic about LM and ETWB works out, if we get there at RD and the good thing about Frozen being so popular- maybe Fantasyland will be a ghost town and we will have good luck with wait times!

Beautiful mono pic and LOVE the small world shirt! You just need to come to terms and admit you really love IASW!

 

[khaleesi]

Just when I finally stopped dreaming about that strawberry shortcake... *sigh* Thanks Rob. Thanks a lot.

OHHHHHHHH... those Mickey and Minnie Christmas topiaries!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Gah! And the lights on Pluto's doghouse??? I can't even stand it!

I love your self-made Frozen pics. Truth be told... if I had been there longer than four days, I probably would have waited in the two-hour line. What's weird though is that all of the meet and greet pics I have seen, something just seems "off" to me. I cannot put my finger on it, but for some reason they just don't look right. I hope that seeing them in person when I go back (do you like how I said that as if it's a definite?? Ha) will change my mind!

 

[lvcourtneyy]

The fountain of nations story literally made me laugh out loud!

You cannot not take monorail pictures, this is true. They are too gorgeous to pass up.

Can you please name the 137 countries the technology is banned in? But yeah I can just picture that CM walking into work in the morning and getting his assignment and being pissed off!

The Anna and Elsa meet times are so intense! I'd love to meet them but I can not wait that long ! Hopefully FP+ is in my future for January!

The photoshopped pictures are totally legit!

 

[DaisyDuck001]

Hi, I recently found this thread and don't know if I'll have a chance to read the past 89 pages, but I do think your trip report title is super!

 

[Tracy161]

I'm with you, Rob... Your "survived" shirt is way more appropriate!!!

Sunshine Seasons breakfast of champions right there! I'd take one of those right about now...

Already a productive day... And it sounds like it's just heating up!

I'm having a serious case of Disney blues... But, as always, your updates help!

 

[courtneybelle]

Oh, the nostalgia I have for those paper FPs.

Please, that's totally a healthy breakfast. There's fruit in the shortcake and everything. That's one great food pic by the way. I don't even really like strawberries and I'm drooling.

I much prefer "survived" to "conquered" as well.

The gingerbread castle!! And Spaceship Earth!! Those are so unbelievably stunning.

What a great pic of the monorail with the Christmas tree in the background!

HAHAHA who needs a meet and greet when you've got Photoshop? Great pics, Rob.

 

[DisneyKid4Life]

I'll be there Sep 11 - 14. I know, I know, super short trip. But with work, that seemed like all I could do. It is enough time to do a MNSSHP though!! I made the Sep trip because I knew during the May trip (in 11 days ) I would start to get sad even before it was over....but with a future trip planned I am hoping to circumvent that psychopathology.

When is your next trip!? You there in Sept? I don't want your TR to end, so you need to go again soon to start another.

Oh wow, really short. But short or nothing, I'll take short. Actually that logic makes perfect sense. Leaving knowing you already have another ready and waiting makes it MUCH easier.

I don't have anything planned or booked yet, but I was thinking September, but it wouldn't be until after you left. Granted it would likely be just after you left, but close only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades. Aww that's sweet of you to say. I need to go again because... I need to go again!!!!

I agree with you that the "conquered" seems weird. Not just the conquering little kids but like it implies you had to overpower something or really exert energy ... I mean, sitting in a boat that moves at 2 mph (sorry, 3.21869 kph) doesn't really denote "conquering"

nice start to a long day! Starting with the Strawberry Shortcake and ending with the Frozen meet & greet! ... actually you should have just combined them - I mean, if you are going to wait hours you should at least be able to bring food ... Plus Elsa could freeze it - that must be how you get:

Yeah, I don't like it Phil. It's a little too harsh to me. And that is also a good point. Slowest conquering in history.

I love having a full day and really packing a lot into that long day. Hmmmm, next time I will bring some SB Shortcake and see if she can pull that off. Can you imagine all the dejected Kids looking on if she can't??? SET UP!!!!

Somehow I fell a bunch of pages behind. Man, work is killing me right now! That always seems to happen when I get close to a trip.

Seriously, painful simulators are the worst!

I'm going to call your Polar Express situation a "let's just figure out how to theme this ride for Christmas..." thing.

Santa!!!!!!!!!! I know him, I know him!!!!!

OMG.....baby dolphins!

Okay, I would be furious too if they let people come into the reserved seating section that I paid for. I am completely on board with your irritation.

I'm glad that your bodyguard services seemed to work so well for the chick magnet quartet. You were really keeping the people away.

It definitely does look like the VIP pass you paid for was worth the money!

Ahhh, yes. The Fountain of Nations. The forgotten about water ride.

Your pictures with Anna and Elsa turned out perfect!

Thankfully I have no life so that generally doesn't happen to me, lol. You are getting so close. Pretty soon, single digits. I am so jealous of the 24 hour party. I'd love to be there for that.

Honestly they are, and this has to be the worst. It genuinely hurts.

That's pretty much it. The theming itself was god, but the execution... not so much.

BEST... MOVIE... EVER!

RIGHT??!!! Awesome and so adorable. And so playful. And so awesome (it bears repeating)!

Thanks Danielle. Thankfully, I was really only angry in the moment, but I was honestly more concerned with how the rest of the night would be. Would I arrive at the next show (knowing I was going to likely be a little late), and have so seat??? Thank goodness that wasn't the case.

Oh without a doubt I found a new career. For the entire time I was there, absolutely no one got anywhere close to them. I considered it a job well done.

Oh yeah, absolutely. Knowing it exists, I would never be without it. It just made the night so much smoother, and thus much more enjoyable.

Ridiculous. If I didn't know better I'd think those nearby CM's had a button of some sort to make the water soar out over passer-by's. Of course, that would be silly...

Oh they sure did. Well worth the time invested.

I caught up! Yay!

Your Illuminations Cruise looks like it was amazing! And I totally would have snagged the snacks as well!

Looks like Sea World was a ton of fun. I would have been steamed about the VIP seating being opened up too though!!!

Weren't you always a part of the Frozen promotional materials?

YAY indeed Dani!!!

Oh my goodness Dani, it was fabulous. A great evening all around... and free snacks!!

I thoroughly enjoyed it. I am so very glad everyone understood my displeasure with that particular situation. I certainly don't want to come across elitist, but it just bugged me.

Why yes indeed I was!!!

Now you totally got me with the Anna and Elsa pic!!! Seriously!!! LOL.... I was going to get a fastpass for the boys in June but I am on the fence about it still...... They love Anna and Elsa but I have heard even the FP is a bit of a wait and did you see the video posted at Rope Drop last week? It was a 240 wait at RD. CRAY CRAY!!!!

I opted for Mine Train, Peter Pan and Splash and praying your logic about LM and ETWB works out, if we get there at RD and the good thing about Frozen being so popular- maybe Fantasyland will be a ghost town and we will have good luck with wait times!

Beautiful mono pic and LOVE the small world shirt! You just need to come to terms and admit you really love IASW!

Haha really Marcie?? OK that's good then. Oh yeah, honestly, if meeting them is at all a priority, I would go for it. They're wait time is insane!!!! At least with FP, the wait will be minimal. I imagine they do take a good amount of time with each party, but I don't think the wait will be too bad with FP.

Gahhh, I hope it does. I hate being wrong. I really do think you'll be ok if you RUSH to Enchanted Tales (remember no stopping for pictures). This is even more true now with everyone racing to Anna/Elsa I think. PLUS, when you use your third FP, you should be able to get another.

Thanks Marcie. And... no. I will never ever admit that!!

 

[DisneyKid4Life]

Just when I finally stopped dreaming about that strawberry shortcake... *sigh* Thanks Rob. Thanks a lot.

OHHHHHHHH... those Mickey and Minnie Christmas topiaries!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Gah! And the lights on Pluto's doghouse??? I can't even stand it!

I love your self-made Frozen pics. Truth be told... if I had been there longer than four days, I probably would have waited in the two-hour line. What's weird though is that all of the meet and greet pics I have seen, something just seems "off" to me. I cannot put my finger on it, but for some reason they just don't look right. I hope that seeing them in person when I go back (do you like how I said that as if it's a definite?? Ha) will change my mind!

Haha, well I figured if I have to suffer, everyone else should too Sue.

Aren't they absolutely perfect???? What a wonderful Christmas it must be in the Mickey household.

Thank you!! For me this was the best that was going to happen. There was no way I was standing in a two+ hour line (let alone the 4-5 hours now). I know I have an outside shot now with FP+, and the lines have to die down at some point, so I'm just waiting it out.

The fountain of nations story literally made me laugh out loud!

You cannot not take monorail pictures, this is true. They are too gorgeous to pass up.

Can you please name the 137 countries the technology is banned in? But yeah I can just picture that CM walking into work in the morning and getting his assignment and being pissed off!

The Anna and Elsa meet times are so intense! I'd love to meet them but I can not wait that long ! Hopefully FP+ is in my future for January!

The photoshopped pictures are totally legit!

Haha, well I'm glad to hear that Courtney... me... not so much, lol. Actually it wasn't so bad, and any time I can spread a little joy to CM's, I'm happy to do so. They deserve it!!

RIGHT??!! Seriously, it's a total reflex. Half the time I don't even notice I'm doing it. Monorail... CLICK!

BAHAHAHA, well, I actually had to double check to make sure there were even 137 countries in existence. Depending on the source there's about 189-196 official countries. So I figured 137 would be the proper number to ban. The good news is all the World Showcase countries are ok. Ugh, I know most attraction CM's are trained at a few, I guess so they can switch it up. I can't imagine being assigned to that all day. Honestly, I do think it's the punishment attraction. "Will you ever be late for work again?" "NOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!"

OH MY LORD it's insane!! And this was nothing compared to what came later. It amazes me even more considering the movie was still pretty new. Honestly, I've never seen anything like that. FP+ is gong to be mandatory if you want to meet them.

Ahh THANK YOU!!! Much easier than waiting in a hot line for hours for sure.

Hi, I recently found this thread and don't know if I'll have a chance to read the past 89 pages, but I do think your trip report title is super!

Hello and WELCOME!!!! I'm so glad you're here. Feel no obligation to read all that; some of the best moments are still to come! Haha, and thank you. That title really does feel appropriate for all the enchanted moments I was fortunate to have. And the many more still to come.

I'm with you, Rob... Your "survived" shirt is way more appropriate!!!

Sunshine Seasons breakfast of champions right there! I'd take one of those right about now...

Already a productive day... And it sounds like it's just heating up!

I'm having a serious case of Disney blues... But, as always, your updates help!

Absolutely Tracy. Plus, mine's funnier... )

Oh my God, me too. I think I might even be able to subsist on it alone.

Not too shabby at all. But you are right. Definitely an upward trend throughout the day.

Awww thanks Tracy. I'm so glad.

Oh, the nostalgia I have for those paper FPs.

Please, that's totally a healthy breakfast. There's fruit in the shortcake and everything. That's one great food pic by the way. I don't even really like strawberries and I'm drooling.

I much prefer "survived" to "conquered" as well.

The gingerbread castle!! And Spaceship Earth!! Those are so unbelievably stunning.

What a great pic of the monorail with the Christmas tree in the background!

HAHAHA who needs a meet and greet when you've got Photoshop? Great pics, Rob.

Oh I know. I'm so glad I have a few for souvenirs.

I agree!!! Strawberries are fruit, and fruit is healthy. The end!

YES!!!! Conquered is just a little too harsh for my liking.

They were SO COOL!!!! Plus... YETI!!!!

Haha, I almost didn't even notice the tree. All I see is the monorail.

Exactly Courtney. The amount of time saved was unreal. And ultimately, I DID have somewhere I needed to be.

 

[Carable]

I'm so excited to hear about this giant day of yours. The FP picture is extra sad now that they are so long gone. I love that you took a picture of the lonely CM, although I was wondering what he was thinking of you taking said picture of the Circle of Life marquee? I'm planning on exploring more of the lesser attractions at Epcot with the kiddos this summer, so maybe I, too, will see the loneliest cast member. Can't wait to hear more.

 

[scottny]

Love the fireworks pics.
I drank 3 times when we were there at Starbucks. LOL.
My favorite fountain.
LOVE that shirt. Wish I saw it I would have bought it.
We might have learned about recycling on this trip.
LOL. Love the photo with Elsa and Anna.
The group photo is even better.
All caught up again.

 

[DisneyFreak06]

I hope my notes are in order, because I grabbed some paper partway through reading today!

YUM on that Strawberry Shortcake! It looks so, so, so good! (And I've had it before, so I know how good it is!)

The poor, sad, lonely CM.

About getting wet watching the fountain. Just the way you explain it.

LOVE, love, love your frozen pictures! I need to show those to my nieces!

I will never touch Schoolbread. I will leave that for all the people that love it. Coconut and I do not get along very well.

 

[DaveinFallsChurch]

Great work on the Frozen photos! I especially like the one where you're Kristoff!

Considering that standby wait times at MK for Anna and Elsa are now 4 to 5 hours, 2 hours seems like a piece of cake. I'm really bracing for it for our trip in October. Sounds like FP+ are very difficult to get as well. And DD has her heart really set on meeting them this time.

Seeing your pictures of Patrick in the Soarin intro video reminds me - with all of the rumors/news that they are updating the ride film (which I totally welcome) I'm afraid Puddy's intro video may become a casualty.