Canadian Buffoon's Solo Disney Vacation - Update 07/08! pp99 - Here today gone tomorrow

[afwdwfan]

Promise I'll be back later to thoroughly harass you, but I desperately need the points, so this is the metal piece you use to break the glass in that there red thingy in the upper left corner to get a fire extinguisher out if there happens to be a fire near where you're standing at ASMu.

 

[pkondz]

Well he could hid in tunnels and caves...or maybe in the new Qatar football stadium...

Indeed he could.
Ya know... It's odd. That stadium.
Looks familiar somehow...
Like something I've seen.... long, long ago.

Well of course he was!

Now you stop that!

Called the cops. Or at least the panda...

I ain't afraid of no cops!


(The panda on the other hand...)

(Would have been better if it had been Donald *grumble grumble*)

Sorry 'bout that.

It's far too 70's....

Again men and their aim

Just because we can write our names is no reason for jealousy.


Yes it is.

Yep. That's about right.

At least I got one thing right!

You did!

And you're not!

Woohoo! Third!!

I was pretty surprised.
And touched.


But I suppose you already knew that.

Oh god....okay I'll say 5:15am because I have no flipping clue!

Well I'm guessing it takes less time then it takes to clear US customs so...five minutes...

Is this something to do with Fire? Like the bit on the wall outside where the fire hose is???

Noted.

 

[pkondz]

I hope they asked nicely

They more or less just showed up.
But they were very polite and not grabby,
so I didn't mind.

Yeah I have that stupid trait too...sigh...

A lot of us do.

That's just weird...maybe he was doing it to be...magical or something?

Maybe it was a language thing?
Dunno.

Not good....I'm not sure what to make of that...just...odd...

Maybe he just woke up and wasn't quite with it yet.
Now there's a glowing recommendation for a bus driver!

Gonna go with...5am?
That depends...do you have Nexus? Gonna go with...20 mins?

Noted. And no. I do not have Nexus.

Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful pictures of Epcot at night!

Thank you!

That last time we pass thru the tapstiles is so sad I was feelin' it...

I most definitely WAS NOT!
If I hadn't been so burned out, I don't think I could've made it!

The good thing about not getting to do things on the bucket list is it gives you something to look forward to next time!

That's the consolation.
But that Grey Goose Slushie especially was one thing I wanted to do.

But, like you said. Next time!

I'm guessing your alarm went off at 5:45 am
Customs.. Have no idea so I'm going to throw 15 min out there

The pic? Yowzers perhaps the defibrillator thing hanging on the outside wall??

Noted.

Promise I'll be back later to thoroughly harass you, but I desperately need the points, so this is the metal piece you use to break the glass in that there red thingy in the upper left corner to get a fire extinguisher out if there happens to be a fire near where you're standing at ASMu.

Noted.

And no worries. I know how busy you've been.

 

[Gracefulskinny]

But where would Willy hide?
Can you flesh out this idea a bit?

Well he could hid in tunnels and caves...or maybe in the new Qatar football stadium...

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Looks like a good place to start looking to me!

First to arrive was this fellow:

YOu know, its a good thing we never ended up eating over there. Little MIss would have freaked being surrounded like that.

I'm not sure why he phrased it as a question.

I've always thought of that as a trying to be polite southern thing. My Grandmother used to do that all the time when I was growing up.

"How would you like to come unload the dishwasher?" (Said with great enthusiasm like this was an exciting game.)

"No Thanks."

(10 minutes later) "I told you to come unload the Dishwasher!"

"No Grandmommy you asked if I would like to. There is a difference."

Sure enough, Mary Poppins quickly overtook the family.
The little boy was walking with his hand held in his father's hand.
Mary reached down and took the boy's other hand.
The boy didn't seem to be surprised by this at all.
Why would he be?
If anyone's going to take your hand, it's Mary Poppins, right?

It was just the perfect little bit of Disney magic
that keeps you wanting to come back for more.
She didn't have to do that,
she could have simply waved as she walked by.
But she stopped, on her way out, to spread just a little bit more pixie dust.

Love Love LOVE this!

And that was it.
My Disney vacation, for all intents and purposes was...



over.

The bus pulled up, opened its doors and the man turned to me and said.
"Wait."
Uh... sure buddy. Get on the bus. I'm tired.
He started to step onto the bus and I began to follow.
He stopped. Turned around and again said.
"Wait."
Umm... okay? Maybe he wants to ask the driver if
this bus is absolutely going to ASMu?
He walked up to the driver and said a few words.
The driver got out of his seat and exited the bus.
And then he walked away.

The new "passenger" took off his jacket,
revealing a Disney bus driver uniform underneath
and promptly sat down in the driver's seat.
He then motioned me on board.

Well, I figured if he was going to kidnap me,
at least I would have company.

Gracefulskinny - Yorkshire County Fish Shop - Yes - Mary Poppins - 30 minutes - 14 points

The following folks are awarded 2 points each for paying attention in school:
KathyM2, KatMark, Steppesister, BibbitybobityLu, afwdwfan, DonnaBeeGood,
GoofyIsAsGoofyDoes, Sandy Mouse, jandlinz, TheLittleKatie, Gracefulskinny,
orangecats2, Ladyfish77, RGirl, lilpixiebabe101

Gracefulskinny - 1 point for approvals, 2 points for education.

Gracefulskinny 37 points

11th place not bad for joining in late in the game!

Don't the busses usually play upbeat Disney songs
and/or elevator music?
Usually interspersed with safety and other messages?

There is a specific sound track depending on where you are going. POR has its own themed sound track that plays when you are headed back to your resort.

A few minutes later, we were pulling into...
All Star Sports.
The bus driver turned the interior lights on and announced,
"All Star Music!"
I looked at the other passengers.
They looked at me.
One of them said,
"Uh, this is Sports."
I think the oversize letters spelling out
ALL STAR SPORTS might have given it away.
I could be wrong.

"This is it." I thought. "We're off to the Everglades now."

And there was Caitlin.

Yay for bonus DIsmeet!

And Jack Skellington popped out of his socket and disappeared.

So I'll pick... what time does the alarm go off?

6: 14

I have to clear customs upon arrival in Canada.
How long does that take?

An hour

Oh, and the "never before seen" Disney photo du jour of course.

This would of coarse be the little metal wand thingy attached to one of those In Case of Emergency Break Glass fire alarm things.

 

[BibbitybobityLu]

Indeed he could.
Ya know... It's odd. That stadium.
Looks familiar somehow...
Like something I've seen.... long, long ago.

I have no idea what you could possibly be referring too...

Now you stop that!

But I don't wanna!

I ain't afraid of no cops!


(The panda on the other hand...)

Sorry 'bout that.

So you should be! I demand you go back in time and make one of my answers happen so I'm right!!

Maybe that stadium needs some foliage...

Just because we can write our names is no reason for jealousy.


Yes it is.

Yeah you can write your names but you can't aim!

You did!

And you're not!

I was pretty surprised.
And touched.


But I suppose you already knew that.

 

[KathyM2]

Noted. And no. I do not have Nexus.

Have you thought about it? You sound like you do enough travelling to make it worthwhile. We have it and love it.

 

[orangecats2]

What??? I'm not in first anymore? Who's fault is this? Something is wrong in the world!!! I can't have it!

 

[pkondz]

Looks like a good place to start looking to me!

Of course!
But it might be difficult to find if it's as big as a stadium.

Better bring a flashlight.

YOu know, its a good thing we never ended up eating over there. Little MIss would have freaked being surrounded like that.

Oh, they were very polite.
Not annoying at all, actually.

I've always thought of that as a trying to be polite southern thing. My Grandmother used to do that all the time when I was growing up.

"How would you like to come unload the dishwasher?" (Said with great enthusiasm like this was an exciting game.)

"No Thanks."

(10 minutes later) "I told you to come unload the Dishwasher!"

"No Grandmommy you asked if I would like to. There is a difference."

And then Grandmommy whupped your behind.

11th place not bad for joining in late in the game!

There is a specific sound track depending on where you are going. POR has its own themed sound track that plays when you are headed back to your resort.

Didn't know that.
So Queen "We Will Rock You" is a specific sound track for ASMu.
Who knew.

Yay for bonus DIsmeet!

It was a really nice way to finish up the trip.

6: 14
An hour
This would of coarse be the little metal wand thingy attached to one of those In Case of Emergency Break Glass fire alarm things.

Noted.

I have no idea what you could possibly be referring too...

Big stadium.
Haven't seen one in a long time.

What else could I have possibly be referring to?

But I don't wanna!

Oh no!

Not that!

Not... The Pout!!!



Suck it up, princess.

So you should be! I demand you go back in time and make one of my answers happen so I'm right!!

I did! You originally said Mary Poppins and I had met Donald.
Then you demanded I go back in time and change it to Mary Poppins.
So I did!
I get back here and you've changed your answer.

I can only come to the unmistakable conclusion...

There's just no pleasing you, woman!

Maybe that stadium needs some foliage...

Yeah you can write your names but you can't aim!

Aim? We don't need no stinkin' aim!

I knew.... I knew you'd go there!

Have you thought about it? You sound like you do enough travelling to make it worthwhile. We have it and love it.

As a matter of fact, I have.
And I looked at the website after I read your post.
Just out of curiosity, did you enroll online or by mail?

What??? I'm not in first anymore? Who's fault is this? Something is wrong in the world!!! I can't have it!

Better look at those scores again, Carrie.

 

[Gracefulskinny]

Of course!
But it might be difficult to find if it's as big as a stadium.

Better bring a flashlight.

And then Grandmommy whupped your behind.

 

[Sandy Mouse]

Great update! Unfortunately I will not be able to do a breakdown unless I find a good deal on a new computer. My laptop has decided it hates me and won't do Windows updates, get on the Internet or even let me play solitaire. I'm stuck using my phone and iPad and won't even attemp a multi quote.

I loved each and every one of your pictures and intend to steal one to use as the wallpaper on my iPad.

Down to business. This is my last chance for points so I have to make these guesses count:
1. Alarm goes off at 4:45 am;
2. 12 minutes to clear customs;
3. Photo is part of the sign on the wall at ASMu. (I may come back and edit that guess)

 

[pkondz]

Great update! Unfortunately I will not be able to do a breakdown unless I find a good deal on a new computer. My laptop has decided it hates me and won't do Windows updates, get on the Internet or even let me play solitaire. I'm stuck using my phone and iPad and won't even attemp a multi quote.

Ugh. That bites. I hate trying to do any DIS stuff on my iPod.
It's so frustrating.
And yes, multi quoting is a pain in the tuchus.

I loved each and every one of your pictures and intend to steal one to use as the wallpaper on my iPad.

Thanks!

Down to business. This is my last chance for points so I have to make these guesses count:
1. Alarm goes off at 4:45 am;
2. 12 minutes to clear customs;
3. Photo is part of the sign on the wall at ASMu. (I may come back and edit that guess)

Noted.

 

[afwdwfan]

I exited IASMW (It's a Small Mexican World) and wanted two things.

I prefer It's a Small Mexico.

So I made a bee line straight over to Canada.
Then stopped because I came up to a fence.
I turned right and followed the fence around the lagoon.
I arrived at Canada and kept right on going until I reached the UK.


I sashayed up to the Yorkshire County Fish Shop and placed my order.

You're hungry and tired... so you walk hallway around the world for fish & chips? Is this a joke?????

I assume the second arrival called or texted his partner,
in any event, our quartet soon became a quintet.

Wait a minute. You were still in EPCOT, right? It is starting to look a lot more like AK!

Either way, he told me there was no rush, but once I was finished dinner,
would I and my companions mind getting the heck out?

I glanced at the time, 6:20pm.
"How long do I have?" I asked.
"Ten minutes?" He said.

No rush, but you've got 10 minutes to get your butt out of that seat and clear the premises.

Stupid Canadian trait. I just left. And hurried too.

You're too nice...

Sure enough, Mary Poppins quickly overtook the family.
The little boy was walking with his hand held in his father's hand.
Mary reached down and took the boy's other hand.
The boy didn't seem to be surprised by this at all.
Why would he be?
If anyone's going to take your hand, it's Mary Poppins, right?


I don't know if Mary spoke to the family at all
or if the entire exchange was wordless.
After a few seconds... probably less than a minute,
Mary had reached her location and, waving goodbye,
strolled jauntily through a door of a nearby building.

It was just the perfect little bit of Disney magic
that keeps you wanting to come back for more.
She didn't have to do that,
she could have simply waved as she walked by.
But she stopped, on her way out, to spread just a little bit more pixie dust.

And I love that.

Great story! I love moments like that at the parks!

I suppose I shouldn't be surprised since she's practically perfect too.

Indeed she is.

And that was it.
My Disney vacation, for all intents and purposes was...



over.

NOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!

Great night time pictures, by the way.

There was no one else there.
Why would there be? Anyone with any common sense
would be getting ready to watch Illuminations, right?

Another man approached the bus stop.
Oh, good. So I won't be standing here by myself.


I'm usually pretty happy when I'm alone,
heck sometimes I crave being alone.
But tonight, feeling a little down,
I didn't mind having some company.

Well, you don't feel quite as bad if you're the only idiot leaving before Illuminations.

Umm... okay? Maybe he wants to ask the driver if
this bus is absolutely going to ASMu?
He walked up to the driver and said a few words.
The driver got out of his seat and exited the bus.
And then he walked away.


Um...

Okay?

It is one of them new fangled self driving buses.

The new "passenger" took off his jacket,
revealing a Disney bus driver uniform underneath
and promptly sat down in the driver's seat.
He then motioned me on board.

Ok, this all just seems really weird to me. I've seen a bus driver shift change take place, and when I've seen it the new driver has to do a full visual inspection of the bus. You know check the lights, tires all that stuff. The basic DOT requirements for a CDL driver.

I won't lie when I tell you that I seriously considered
waiting for the next bus.
But just before I could make up my mind,
a family of four came running up.
"Is this the bus to ASMu?"
I told them yes.
Then got on the bus.

Well, I figured if he was going to kidnap me,
at least I would have company.

It would be hard to live with yourself if you bailed on them and left them on their own knowing what you knew.

afwdwfan 71 points
orangecats2 71 points

I suddenly realised that I had forgotten to have my Margarita.

And the reason I remembered that I had forgotten the Margarita,
was because I just remembered that I forgot to get a Grey Goose slush!

Brother. My alcohol intake was supposed to be higher than....
one small sake.
Not exactly drinking around the World!

Well, I guess if you're going to get kidnapped by some crazy bus driver, you probably don't want to be too inebriated. So I guess it worked out for the best.

Well, this bus was playing Queen.
"We Will Rock You" to be precise.
Odd, I thought... But.... yes!

I can live with that soundtrack.

A few minutes later, we were pulling into...
All Star Sports.
The bus driver turned the interior lights on and announced,
"All Star Music!"

Just shut up and get off the bus before something bad happens.

Thankfully, in just a minute or two, we were pulling up to ASMu.
The driver did not announce the resort.
Either because he was embarrassed,
or he really didn't know for sure which resort it was.

If at first you don't succeed, keep driving until the suckers get off.

And that folks is how you go about stealing a Disney Transportation bus!

But one more mini-DISmeet, no matter how brief,
was a nice way to end my trip.

Indeed it is!

And Jack Skellington popped out of his socket and disappeared.
I wasn't worried.
I mean it's one room.
I'll easily be able to find him.

Let me tell you...
I turned that room upside down.
I climbed on chairs.
I lay prone on the carpet.

Nope.
Gone.

Seriously. Those things are made to get lost!!! Talk about a cash grab on Disney's part.

what time does the alarm go off?

5:20 am

I have to clear customs upon arrival in Canada.
How long does that take?

6 minutes.

Indeed he could.
Ya know... It's odd. That stadium.
Looks familiar somehow...
Like something I've seen.... long, long ago.

What??? I'm not in first anymore? Who's fault is this? Something is wrong in the world!!! I can't have it!

Um... technically, it is still a tie.

For now...

 

[pkondz]

I prefer It's a Small Mexico.

I do too... but...
I prefer IASMW to IASM.
So that's what happened.

You're hungry and tired... so you walk hallway around the world for fish & chips? Is this a joke?????

A man's craving for fish can not be denied.

Wait a minute. You were still in EPCOT, right? It is starting to look a lot more like AK!

Hadn't thought about that, but you're right.

Maybe I took the nonorail over to AK.





No. It's not a typo.

No rush, but you've got 10 minutes to get your butt out of that seat and clear the premises.

Disney politeness. World's oddest way of being polite.

You're too nice...

Like I said...
Stupid Canadian trait.

Great story! I love moments like that at the parks!

It was just so unexpected.
And those are the best ones.

NOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!

Great night time pictures, by the way.

Yup. All done... Which sucked.

Thanks for the picture comment!

Well, you don't feel quite as bad if you're the only idiot leaving before Illuminations.

Yeah, that was it.
Of course then it turned out he wasn't not seeing Illuminations.
He was working!

I don't know what those other people's excuse was.

It is one of them new fangled self driving buses.

So I got curious and Googled Google Self Driving Car accident.
Turns out there were two in June.
Both times the cars were rear-ended while stopped at a light.

Further Googling reveals that the cars have been in 14 accidents to date.
Most involve the car being rear-ended.
One was hit when a driver rolled through a stop sign and hit it.
One was side swiped when another car veered into its lane.

Only once was the Google car at fault. It rear-ended another vehicle.
At the time, it was in manual mode and being driven on a quick errand.

Pretty impressive for 6 years on the road and never being responsible for an accident.

Ok, this all just seems really weird to me. I've seen a bus driver shift change take place, and when I've seen it the new driver has to do a full visual inspection of the bus. You know check the lights, tires all that stuff. The basic DOT requirements for a CDL driver.

He most definitely did not do a walk around.
Wait... maybe he did.

It's possible, since I was so tired,
that after the other family and I boarded that he got off the bus and did it.

I don't remember it, but it was a while ago and I wasn't watching for it.
Plus I was pretty beat by then.

It would be hard to live with yourself if you bailed on them and left them on their own knowing what you knew.

Nah. Survival of the fittest.
Circle of life and all that.

Well, I guess if you're going to get kidnapped by some crazy bus driver, you probably don't want to be too inebriated. So I guess it worked out for the best.

Or maybe you do...
"I dunno... dun... no... whas... go...goin' on."

I can live with that soundtrack.

Just shut up and get off the bus before something bad happens.

Nope. I was too tired.
I figured if he was taking me to the Everglades, he'd tie me up in a sitting or lying down position.

If at first you don't succeed, keep driving until the suckers get off.

And that folks is how you go about stealing a Disney Transportation bus!

Seriously. Those things are made to get lost!!! Talk about a cash grab on Disney's part.

Yup. Wish I'd thought of it.

5:20 am
6 minutes.

Noted.

Um... technically, it is still a tie.

For now...

Coming right down to the wire.

 

[orangecats2]

Better look at those scores again, Carrie.

Being in a tie means I'm not the only one in first. That's what I meant! I want to be in first place by myself!

 

[pkondz]

Being in a tie means I'm not the only one in first. That's what I meant! I want to be in first place by myself!

Nope. I'm not buying it.
I think you saw Andy's name at the top of the list
and you missed that the scores were the same.


You really, really want that win, don't you!

Won't be long now.
Make those guesses count, people!

 

[Terra Nova guy]

I just wanted to say that I've enjoyed reading your report. I stumbled on it about half way through, so I did not get involved in the "points" (great idea, by the way), but I've been quietly lurking ever since. Thanks for posting it!

 

[Sandy Mouse]

It's strange that while I immediately thought of going here,
indeed I remembered it from others TRs,
it wasn't even on my radar during any of my pre-planning.
Heck, it wasn't even on my radar that day!

But nevertheless, when my stomach mentioned that it was getting annoyed,
this was the place that I knew I wanted to go.

Mmmm. Heading toward Germany now. I can taste that sausage now.

I arrived at Canada and kept right on going until I reached the UK.

You over shot your mark.... Noooo! Go back, go back! I need the points!

I sashayed up to the Yorkshire County Fish Shop and placed my order.


Just to the south of the Fish Shop is a little area with tables and chairs.
I found an empty table and settled in.

I've done this quick service and really liked it, but I'm a big fish and chips fan.

One nice thing about Disney, is that you're never really alone.
When I sat down at my table, I was by myself.
But soon, others noticed that I was dining alone and asked to join me.

First to arrive was this fellow:

I hope you reminded him to wash up for dinner. You don't know where those wings have been.

He just kept cocking his head back and forth and saying "Mine!"
To be honest, it got down right dull after a while.

"Mine!"

Yeah, yeah.... No.

Such a charming dining companion.

He was pleasant enough, but a bit of a nervous pacer.
Back and forth, back and forth.
It was almost like he was looking for something and not finding it.

"Mine!"

Was it a nervous disorder? Did he need to be medicated?

I was enjoying my dinner and dinner companion's conversations...

"Mine!"

And he's a good conversationalist, too. Hey, wait - he didn't being his own meal to the table? "Mine, mine." He's talking about yours? Back off, Bub!

Either way, he told me there was no rush, but once I was finished dinner,
would I and my companions mind getting the heck out?

I glanced at the time, 6:20pm.
"How long do I have?" I asked.
"Ten minutes?" He said.

Not that I want to cause him problems, but I would not have hurried my meal.

I saw a family with a young boy not too far ahead of her,
proceeding at a much slower pace.
I just had a feeling, so I grabbed my camera and waited.

Sure enough, Mary Poppins quickly overtook the family.
The little boy was walking with his hand held in his father's hand.
Mary reached down and took the boy's other hand.
The boy didn't seem to be surprised by this at all.
Why would he be?
If anyone's going to take your hand, it's Mary Poppins, right?

That is a sweet scene! This probably MADE this family's trip.

It was perfect.
I suppose I shouldn't be surprised since she's practically perfect too.

Some of us are. Oh, you're talking about Mary Poppins. Sorry.

I did say that this chapter would be short on prose...
WOULD YOU PLEASE STOP THAT CHEERING!!!

That wasn't me! It was Andy and Carrie! You should deduct points from both.

I spent the next little while just sashaying

No place better to just wander and take it all in. This is what I love about the World Showcase.

Hope you enjoy the pics.

Every. Single. One.

And that was it.
My Disney vacation, for all intents and purposes was...



over.

Nooooooo. Go back and get that last little experience. IllumiNations! (It was my last chance for points this update.)

Two minutes after I got to the stop, 8:17pm, the bus arrived.

You had the best luck with buses this trip. I'm guessing your guardian angel used to be a Disney bus driver.

Sandy Mouse - 2 points for calling my dad handsome, 1 point for being precious.

Aww, thanks.

Sandy Mouse - 1 point for cheap drunkenness.

Hey!

(And the usual disclaimer, if you notice an error, tell me!)

There must be some mistake. You have me in 6th place!

Well, this bus was playing Queen.
"We Will Rock You" to be precise.
Odd, I thought... But.... yes!

I can roll with this. I listen to Queen in the car

And there was Caitlin.
I was a little hesitant about talking to her,
I didn't want to disturb her if she was busy ...

I didn't want to take any more time away from her duties,
I felt guilty about appropriating the time I took already!

You're such a Canadian.

This is why we have never invaded Canada. "Come on in, won't you join us for supper" simply does not offer a challenge.

And at some point...
I caught my magic band on something.
I don't even remember what...

And Jack Skellington popped out of his socket and disappeared.
I wasn't worried.
I mean it's one room.
I'll easily be able to find him.

Let me tell you...
I turned that room upside down.
I climbed on chairs.
I lay prone on the carpet.

Nope.
Gone.

You lost it earlier when you were making nervous jerky movements and dithering about getting on the bus.

I'm going to refine my guess on the never before seen picture.. It is on the outside wall on the 1st floor of a Jazz Inn building.

 

[Sandy Mouse]

There is a specific sound track depending on where you are going. POR has its own themed sound track that plays when you are headed back to your resort.

I did not know that! Leave it to Disney to add every possible magical touch.

Ugh. That bites. I hate trying to do any DIS stuff on my iPod.
It's so frustrating.
And yes, multi quoting is a pain in the tuchus.

I found a good deal! (And I'm playing on it now)

 

[Gracefulskinny]

I did not know that! Leave it to Disney to add every possible magical touch.

Maybe its just more obvious with the POR soundtrack. I've always been impressed by it as well.

 

[GoofyIsAsGoofyDoes]

I exited IASMW (It's a Small Mexican World) and wanted two things.
To sit down for a minute or two
and to eat something while sitting.

Good priorities…
Small Mexicos can be quite tiring.

So I made a bee line straight over to Canada.

Wrong direction…
This does not bode well for my efforts at bonus question prognostication.

Then stopped because I came up to a fence.

Obviously exhaustion and a lack of sustenance was having adverse effects on your navigational skills.

I sashayed up to the Yorkshire County Fish Shop and placed my order.

Yep… missed that one.

But soon, others noticed that I was dining alone and asked to join me.

"Mine!"

Yeah, yeah.... No.

At least you didn’t leave you table unattended. Critters adapt quickly.
I say this in action once at Castaway Cay. A group of folks all plopped their lunch trays down on a table and then collectively all left to go retrieve drinks and desert. The gulls descended on the impromptu feast with a ferocity that would sham a school of piranhas, and with the same visually appalling result.

The CM declined the invitation to sit down.
I suspect it's because when I motioned to a chair,
the gull called out "Mine!"
and he didn't want to take someone else's spot.

Ahhhh CMs…
Always considering others before themselves.

I'm not sure why he phrased it as a question.

“Up-speak” makes me nuts.

Perhaps I should have responded with:
"What is 'Things I really don't want to do'."

And you should have made it a true daily double while you were at it.

I told the CM I'd be done in less than ten minutes and he seemed relieved.
Hmmm.... Maybe I should've stuck around and negotiated for something.
"You want me to leave now? How odd!
I was just thinking that if I had an immediate Test Track FP+,
I'd probably use it."

Disney Haggling?
I can see the entire marketing department breaking into uncontrollable seizures at the very thought.

Stupid Canadian trait.

I must be an honorary Canadian…
I’d have done the same. The number of times when being polite and doing what one ought to do has cost me dearly is nearly as unfathomable as the size of the national debt.

Sure enough, Mary Poppins quickly overtook the family.
The little boy was walking with his hand held in his father's hand.

Actually I’m glad I missed that one.
Mary is so much better a character that that anime teddy bear with a mickey branded on his butt.

This chapter is short on prose.

Then it may also be short of snide commentary.

and whenever something caught my fancy
I'd wrestle it until it let go!

Don’t you be touching my fancy, now… ya’ hear?

Did I mention it was my favourite?

Yes…
And I mistakenly gave that fact more relevance than it deserved.

Swolphin

Never heard it put that way.
I rather like it.


Very nice collection of pictures by the way.
What are you favorite setting for those conditions?

Time to head out.

Buzzzzzzzz…
Two more points out the window.

And that was it.
My Disney vacation, for all intents and purposes was...

over.

Anyone with any common sense
would be getting ready to watch Illuminations, right?

I’ve skipped it before…
But usually to try and catch just one more ride on Sorin’

The new "passenger" took off his jacket,
revealing a Disney bus driver uniform underneath

Well, it couldn’t have been Superman…
Disney doesn’t currently own the rights to him.

The Contest

I do believe I’ll have to be relying on the Fickle Finger of Fate… I mean…
fickle kindness of extra bonus points this time around.

And if that hasn't done it. This one almost certainly will.
"Radar, what happened to you?"
"I don't know. I think I've been slaked."

Radar? Don’t tell me…
You mean I was all around the actual answer for unrelated reasons and yet didn’t pick up on it?

those are quotes from an episode (Springtime) of the TV show MASH.

“I asked you not to tell me that!”

The following folks are awarded 2 points each for paying attention in school:
KathyM2, KatMark, Steppesister, BibbitybobityLu, afwdwfan, DonnaBeeGood,
GoofyIsAsGoofyDoes, Sandy Mouse, jandlinz, TheLittleKatie, Gracefulskinny,
orangecats2, Ladyfish77, RGirl, lilpixiebabe101

At least I paid attention to something.

Bonus points!
GoofyIsAsGoofyDoes - 2 points for quoting MASH, shoulda done that for something else. 1 point for missing monorails, 1 point for playing dirty, 2 points for Upper Class.

Yes I sould’a
But I’ll happily take what’s offered.

Short of a perfect final round and something ridiculous enough to be worth a 20 point bonus, I won’t be winning the illegal candy bar, but I’ve enjoyed playing along.

Well, this bus was playing Queen.
"We Will Rock You" to be precise.
Odd, I thought... But.... yes!

Interesting…
Can’t say as I’ve encountered such a sound track on an evening Dis Bus either.
What other tunes showed up on that play list?

I stumbled and bumbled

“…and threw incomplete passes.”


now there’s a really obscure refferance…

And Jack Skellington popped out of his socket and disappeared.

Have you considered super glue?

So I'll pick... what time does the alarm go off?

6:30

I have to clear customs upon arrival in Canada.
How long does that take?

5 min

And that's all I got.
I can't think of any other bonus questions
that you could plausibly guess.

Oh, go on ahead…
I don’t seem to be guessing the ones that I supposedly could plausibly guess.

Oh, and the "never before seen" Disney photo du jour of course.

Looks like some sort’a “Break Glass in Case of Emergency” type of contraption.
Like this one…

Unfortunately I doubt it was housing Mickey Bars.
More likely a fire extinguisher and probably located at the resort.