I parted ways with the pillaging and plundering of Pirates
and headed for Frontierland.
I'd heard some good things about Pecos Bill's...
and gave it a glance as I sashayed on by.
Perhaps later.
Squirrel!Hmmm... Maybe now would be a good time for a few photos.
Yes I was hungry, but... Castle!
I still felt like exploring so I ventured deeper into the area.
I spotted Gaston out and about and snapped a quick pic for the ladies.
The Pork Shank.
Of which many praises have been sung.
Now this... this... was a meal worthy of my hunger.
But it'll have to wait for another time.
Whatevs.
You'll notice that the castle is quite a distance away.
Maybe... oh... one or two hundred yards?
And yet, through the magic of Disney,
if you just walk twenty feet down the bridge,
you'll find yourself inside!
Maybe a minute later, a server rolled a cart up to my table.
"Mr. pkondz? French Onion soup, Braised Pork and Master's cupcake?"
Eventually, I finished my meal, pushed back my lone seat and set out to explore a bit.
I took a quick peek into the West Wing,
but it didn't really strike my fancy, (my fancy's good at dodge ball)
but the Rose Gallery did.
Wow, I figured I was out of the running for sure. Been recovering from my trip, and getting ready for the meet next weekend, so haven't been able to spend too much time on the boards.
Guess for next meal? BLT Waffle Fries at Golden Oak Outpost
Ride? Jungle Cruise (hey, it sounds good)
Oh, and I did get one more pineapple soft serve on my trip.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_RuE6uhgsmONmJHSm9RWGhxWTQ/view?usp=sharing
I know I am probably too late.
I will guess Little Mermaid, which may be a lame FP+ but that ride would not have been there last time you went. You ate a pork shank at Gaston's.
Oh no! Should I have guessed Pecos Bill's? It's also one of our favorites. After all, you did say maybe later.
Squirrel!
I was so disappointed that we didn't get to see him.
Oh no! Should I have guessed Gaston's and the pork shank? (I would love to try this, by the way) You are tricky.
Whatevs?
That bridge is longer than you think. Or it's all smoke and mirrors.
I think I had the roast beef sandwich, which was pretty good. I found it hard to decide so far in advance, but we were given the chance to change our order when we got there. Now I wish I had had the braised pork.
We didn't even peek. Darn! But it was November and a party night. We had just arrived in the park and were anxious to get started.
Under the sea was under refurb?? Didn't they just build that thing?
I will throw in a guess...have to go with Jungle Cruise too...I'm too new at this but it's what I'd pick
Well, me too kind of.
I would've loved to have seen some interactions
with guests who weren't terrified of him.
OMG, we had the best one when we were walking by. A little princess in all her finery (probably about 6 or 7) putting that rogue in his place.
Gaston: "Why I am the handsomest in the land and Belle will have my hand in marriage"
Princess: "No your NOT! She doesn't love YOU! YOU will not marry her!
This went on for several minutes, with the princess near apoplectic. The princess' parents (the king and queen?) were nearly in tears and rolling on the ground. Gaston played his part to a tee. It was a priceless Disney moment, and in hindsight I sure wish I had thought to take some video.
If Belle needs a lady in waiting, that princess merits serious consideration for her defence of her lady's honor.
ETA - you know as a dad of a teenage girl, I kind of wish my daughter had this much spunk. I don't think this girl's dad has anything to worry about the boys taking advantage. She already knows how to put the boys in their place.
I'm waiting!!! I'm ready to go to bed! Come oooooonnnnn already!
Still sick. Went to doctor. Thinks I have ear infections. Have to take a Z pack.
So cruel... posting that.
So... cruel...
(I would make this TR three times as long!)
(No you wouldn't.)
(Yes. Yes he would.)
Bonus points to anyone who can tell me what I just did there.
Because I'm quite proud of myself for doing it.
That's why.
I thought about getting another Dole whip float,
but didn't want to ruin my appetite so I decided to skip it.
Yes, I went to the Hall of Presidents.
What can I say about the Hall of Presidents, as a non US citizen.
Well, obviously I felt no patriotic swelling of emotions.
And I have no idea if my American readers do either.
I was just standing there, minding my own business.
I wasn't humming the song from IASW
or doing anything else that would merit an attack.
I didn't fart in anyone's face, no matter how much fun that would be.
I didn't spit or curse.
What do you think?
Were these photos enough for me to go and file a complaint?
Food solves lots of problems.
Disney food solves more.
Disney does that. Brings out the best in people.
Now it's possible that the two green floating lights you see
are just a reflection from the wall sconces.
But I prefer to think of them as lasers coming from the bison's eyes.
Wouldn't that perk up this show a tad?
"Ladies and gentlemen, I give you... Terminator Country Bears!"
No?
Guess it's just me, then.
So the correct answer to the bonus questions would be:
Jungle Cruise, Pecos Bill's and a burger.
Captain_Oblivious 8 points
@Steppesister 5 points
I decided to take the opportunity to take some night pics.
"Would you be able to take our picture in front of the pagoda?" They asked.
They were friendly and polite, so I said I would, and I would email them
the resulting picture.
The story doesn't have a happy ending since I somehow misplaced their
email address and had no way of contacting them.
So if that was you! Sorry!
But mostly... mostly it was the demanding tone.
"Take our photo in front of the castle."
No "please", no "Could you", just "do it."
And not in a Nike or nice way.
No, I wasn't picked to be "that guy",
but I did get singled out with the caption:
"Just needs a hug."
I did notice that a few minutes before the show started,
a very tall man stood in front of them.
The touchy-feely couple shook their heads and went away.
Yay!
Karma.
In retrospect, what I should have done was looked around
for some myopic, skinny armed kid and offered to go on Buzz with him.
And then when I utterly destroyed him,
mock him with an "I owned you kid! Ha!"
Of course what would have happened is that he would've
sat still in the car, pushed his thick glasses up on his runny nose,
taken one shot and scored 999,999 points.
"I owned you grandpa!"
I hate that imaginary kid.
THE CONTEST.
At the end of each Disney day, I will reveal a previously
never before seen Disney photo!
First person to guess it gets the points.
In some people... or it brings out the worst.Disney does that. Brings out the best in people.
Rookie mistake. I knew where this one was heading.So I grabbed some of those... and put them on the bun
I refer you back to my first comment.They were going to get that perfect view even if it meant
shoving other people out of the way in a passive aggressive manner.
The first time my family went to Disney we were singing that song for weeks after returning.(That new song's kinda catchy, ya know.)
Well, it looks like Mark has it covered.(I would make this TR three times as long!)
(No you wouldn't.)
(Yes. Yes he would.)
Bonus points to anyone who can tell me what I just did there.
Because I'm quite proud of myself for doing it.
That's why.
Bummer. The skipper makes it or breaks it. I know what you mean though. An average skipper is still an ok ride. You get all the jokes and the experience, but it is that skipper that is just above and beyond that really makes for a memorable ride.The skipper was... okay.
Not fabulous, not bad.
He told the same litany of corny jokes
(Don't get me wrong, I like 'em.)
and he tried to be engaging and funny.
Just.... I can't really put my finger on it.
(Which would've gotten me arrested... or a date.)
Oh, well.
Let's just say the cruise was "fine" and move on.
We all have our moments.I know.
Sometimes I do stupid things.
Well, because I'm sure the theater was filled to about 20% capacity if it is a normal day.There weren't too many people so I picked a row where
some folks had stopped in the middle of the aisle.
This way, I could stop near the middle too...
And not feel guilty.
Not as much as the American Adventure at EPCOT.Well, obviously I felt no patriotic swelling of emotions.
And I have no idea if my American readers do either.
And a fair assessment that I think most Americans would give.I did think that it was very well done
and the animatronics were probably amongst the most realistic I'd seen.
I certainly enjoyed it.
Would I rush to see it again?
Well, no.
But I would see it again, given enough time.
Um... good luck with that one. I'm impressed that you went through with it and met Tink!What do you think?
Were these photos enough for me to go and file a complaint?
It brings out the best in some people. The worst in others. As you would clearly experience...And it certainly didn't diminish her act of kindness.
Disney does that. Brings out the best in people.
Yeah, right.Sometime after this... and I don't recall where...
I snagged another FP+. This time for Splash.
"Great!" I thought. "They've finally got it up and running!"
There was blooooood on the saddle.Why not?
Why not indeed.
It's a classic after all, right?
You might be on to something. If only they could get the rights to the Terminator attraction from Universal.Now it's possible that the two green floating lights you see
are just a reflection from the wall sconces.
But I prefer to think of them as lasers coming from the bison's eyes.
Wouldn't that perk up this show a tad?
"Ladies and gentlemen, I give you... Terminator Country Bears!"
Yeah. No. Probably not.
You'll still harangue me.
If you don't make a mess, you aren't doing it right.Yeah.
Mushrooms and onions all over the tray.
Woohooo!!! Moral of the story: Keep guessing the same thing and you'll get it eventually!afwdwfan - Jungle Cruise - Pecos Bill's - burger - 7 points
I headed out and... noticed almost immediately that it still wasn't running.
And it didn't show any signs of recent activity.
And an excellent choice! Awesome pictures!With Splash closed, I didn't really have any pressing business anywhere.
I decided to take the opportunity to take some night pics.
Very nice of you to take the picture... you know aside from losing the email.A few years ago, I was in Indianapolis for the 500.
I was walking around, taking pics, when two young ladies stopped me.
"Would you be able to take our picture in front of the pagoda?" They asked.
They were friendly and polite, so I said I would, and I would email them
the resulting picture.
Bad enough that he "asked" you in that manner. Not that it is necessarily acceptable to speak to a PP photographer in that same manner.Second, to take their picture "in front of" the castle,
I would have to follow them over to Main St.
But mostly... mostly it was the demanding tone.
"Take our photo in front of the castle."
No "please", no "Could you", just "do it."
And not in a Nike or nice way.
Awww...No, I wasn't picked to be "that guy",
but I did get singled out with the caption:
"Just needs a hug."
That's how I feel about it too.I watched the show and enjoyed it.
I'd do it again, but doubt it would become a "must do".
More of a "should do", I guess.
There always seems to be so much to see and do,
no matter how much you've seen and done!
I decided to take the passive out of the aggressive.
I took a step forward, back to my original location.
They had no choice but to stumble forward
as I pushed them out of the way.
They both glanced over their shoulders at me.
I looked at them both steadily, as if to say
"You want to play that game? I can play too... and better than you."
I know @Captain_Oblivious already posted this one, but it is just too appropriate...I did notice that a few minutes before the show started,
a very tall man stood in front of them.
The touchy-feely couple shook their heads and went away.
Yay!
Karma.
No. I didn't take a single picture.
I just stood there.... and.... breathed.
Disney sure knows how to get you right in the feels.
Regardless of what is or isn't young, excellent choice!The night is young!
And so am I!
Neither one of those two statements are truthful.
But I'm still not heading back to the hotel just yet!
No, he'd have owned you. Skinny kids are good at games like that.In retrospect, what I should have done was looked around
for some myopic, skinny armed kid and offered to go on Buzz with him.
And then when I utterly destroyed him,
mock him with an "I owned you kid! Ha!"
See what I mean?Of course what would have happened is that he would've
sat still in the car, pushed his thick glasses up on his runny nose,
taken one shot and scored 999,999 points.
"I owned you grandpa!"
So that leaves Carousel of Progress (COP) or WEDWay Peoplemover.
What? Do I mean the Tomorrowland Transit Authority?
No. I certainly do not.
I simply cannot understand why they would change the name.
When something has Disney's own freaking name on it
(WED = Walter Elias Disney), YOU DON'T MESS WITH IT!!!
Yes. But I think you've figured that out.After WEDWay, I did go to COP.
I hadn't seen it in ages.
Minimum twenty + years ago.
So.... did they change the song in there?
It really is! One of my favorite Disney theme park songs.I exited COP thoroughly confused, but with a smile on my lips
and a song in my heart.
(That new song's kinda catchy, ya know.)
True. 20 minutes is a long time when you're tired and just want to get back to the room. But it could be much worse.Twenty minutes seems to be the standard wait time at the end of my day.
Still, much better than an hour and a half!
Why not? I'm sure you wouldn't be the first. Nor the last.Can you call Guest Services to report a lost dog if it's
a) a ghost and;
b) a plastic MagicBandit?
Probably not.
Then get on with it!!! Tell us!!!!!Coming up... You are not. freaking. going to believe...
What I do tomorrow!
I'm so excited to tell you all about it that I can hardly sit still!
(You have no idea how hard it's been not to spill the beans about this!)
And what's killing me is.... it probably won't even happen in the next chapter!
(I would make this TR three times as long!)
(No you wouldn't.)
(Yes. Yes he would.)
Bonus points to anyone who can tell me what I just did there.
Because I'm quite proud of myself for doing it.
That's why.
The skipper was... okay.
Not fabulous, not bad.
He told the same litany of corny jokes
(Don't get me wrong, I like 'em.)
and he tried to be engaging and funny.
Just.... I can't really put my finger on it.
(Which would've gotten me arrested... or a date.)
I thought about getting another Dole whip float,
but didn't want to ruin my appetite so I decided to skip it.
I always do the same thing when I go to condimentize a burger.
What? It's a good word.
I just stood there.... and.... breathed.
Disney sure knows how to get you right in the feels.
I do remember having one thought...
When you hear "When you wish upon a star..."
I wondered how many people knew where that song came from?
I would think that the majority of the people there would think
"Oh it's the Disney theme song!" and not even know
that it's originally from Pinocchio.
The night is young!
And so am I!
And I was right!
I'm not crazy!
Well, okay...
I'm not crazy about this one particular thing!
THE CONTEST.
At the end of each Disney day, I will reveal a previously
never before seen Disney photo!
First person to guess it gets the points.
Here ya go. Have at it.