A cinnamon bun from Gaston's....
I ordered a cheese Danish
(boring)
I switched the FP to HM instead.
Why?
Why not?
So yeah... she was a good skipper.
And a good skipper totally
makes or breaks this ride.
*translation:
I drive way too fast to worry about cholesterol.
(You did the hands thing right?
Bonus points if you did.)
Steppesister - 135
1. Okay, fine. I'm leaving.
What method of transportation did I use?
Monorail.
2. How long is my wait this time?
6 minutes.
3. I am going to a park... sometime.
Where am I going now?
a. My resort.
b. Springs.
c. Another park.
d. Another resort.
e. Other, because there has to be an other.
Another park
4. Which park do I go to next?
EPCOT
5. Extra security? Yes or no?
No.
6. I stand in line. I know. You're shocked.
How long? (it was long)
20 minutes.
7. You know those jerks
who stand right in front of you
after you've staked out a spot?
Who was it?
a. CM
b. Man (guest)
c. Woman (guest)
d. Me
Woman
8. Long day? Short?
What time do I get to bed?
This is tricky and bordering on too subjective to be fair.
Long? 10:15
Bonus: Just a little thought, did you see it?
Sure you saw it.
You saw it, right?
Well, you are a pretty amazing photographer. And a pretty amazing storyteller. Are you a pretty amazing Skipper too?
That's it for tonight kids.
The DIS is probably going to shut down anyway.
Later!
No one says you HAVE to go to every rope drop. Just sayin.Why does rope drop have to be
so early?
I often wonder if the CMs are a bit nervous
standing in front of a group of anxious
park goers.
"If I just remain calm... they won't trample me."
That's a new, but appropriate name for them.I veered to the right and proceeded
up the lane towards Spew Cups.
Wonder who was crazy enough to do that.Well, almost everyone.
I went with them.
Besides those four CMs,
there was exactly one Disney
guest walking that path that morning.
I told the Mom and son to go ahead.
One person ahead of me wasn't going to
change my day, but it might, theirs
(I sure hope you enjoyed that!
Otherwise my efforts were in vain.)
What a good sport.Afterwards, I was really grateful
for her playing along.
OMG! What is she doing to those little people!
SHE'S EATING THEM!
Won't talk huh?
Did I mention how delicious you'd be
served with drawn butter?
Oh? She's right around the corner? Thanks!
(It's remarkable how easily you can turn
a crustacean, isn't it?)
This guy heard the "butter" comment
and was overcompensating.
Ya know, she's a great kidder, she is.
And I'm positive those hands
aren't raised in a totally defensive posture.
The most chill fish on the reef.
Hey! Dude! This is Florida!
If you wanna smoke that stuff,
you have to move to California!
Is it just me?
Or is having a shadow butterfly
land on your hand's shadow
the best thing ever?
Little Miss loved it! Thank you.
(But I had to.
This is the essence of Disney isn't it?)
You shouldn't leave your treasures out like that. They'll last much better if you had some orginizatiation.
but... "Hi Ho"??? Really?
This is a family park, Disney.
Is Snow White the hi ho????
It would explain so much.
Because that's the first snack I think of when I want something little.I didn't want anything too big
(I had a lunch ADR after all)
and I knew just what I wanted.
A cinnamon bun from Gaston's....
ooo very nice!
THey used to sell "cupcake cups" but I am pretty sure I remember them being discontinued.And just an FYI?
They don't have cupcakes
at the Cheshire Café.
If they ever did,
they disappeared.
Holy tiny pastry batman! That has to be one of the smallest cheese danish I've ever seen!
A cruise with you as skipper would be one not to miss for sure!
The skipper told me I was sitting
on the battery and she got a charge
out of telling us that.
But she did apologize.
Even she knew that joke
was re-volting.
And a good skipper totally
makes or breaks this ride.
Now this is something I'd never noticed before.
So while the lions are completing
the circle of life at the expense
of that poor zebra...
(dark meat, light meat, dark meat, light meat....)
Look off to the right in the distance...
"OMG! Bernice! What have they done to you???
How will I break this news to Harold?
He'll be devastated!... and available."
Five pole dancers
and a horny animal.
You're still reading?????
Good grief!
I did in March.What? You were expecting BOG?
You really thought I could get
a noon... Noon! ADR at BOG???
On short notice?!?!?
(You did the hands thing right?
Bonus points if you did.)
bus1. Okay, fine. I'm leaving.
What method of transportation did I use?
2 minutes2. How long is my wait this time?
another parjk3. I am going to a park... sometime.
Where am I going now?
a. My resort.
b. Springs.
c. Another park.
d. Another resort.
e. Other, because there has to be an other.
AK4. Which park do I go to next?
yes5. Extra security? Yes or no?
20 minutes6. I stand in line. I know. You're shocked.
How long? (it was long)
D7. You know those jerks
who stand right in front of you
after you've staked out a spot?
Who was it?
a. CM
b. Man (guest)
c. Woman (guest)
d. Me
Long day. You aren't the slow down and enjoy a resort type.8. Long day? Short?
What time do I get to bed?
Yes I saw them both. You should really see to that organization thing before you get to your skippering.Bonus: Just a little thought, did you see it?
Sure you saw it.
You saw it, right?
Hi, I'm back from WDW
was sick for a while
life got busy
and now I'm hopelessly behind in reading the trip report and in the point game. I know I've missed a lot but I'm just jumping in reading your latest update.
1. Okay, fine. I'm leaving.
What method of transportation did I use?
boat
2. How long is my wait this time?
9 minutes
3. I am going to a park... sometime.
Where am I going now?
a. My resort.
b. Springs.
c. Another park.
d. Another resort.
e. Other, because there has to be an other.
e. Other
4. Which park do I go to next?
Epcot
5. Extra security? Yes or no?
no
6. I stand in line. I know. You're shocked.
How long? (it was long)
23 minutes
7. You know those jerks
who stand right in front of you
after you've staked out a spot?
Who was it?
a. CM
b. Man (guest)
c. Woman (guest)
d. Me
CM
8. Long day? Short?
long
What time do I get to bed?
11:30PM
You were featured at the Jungle Cruise that day.
We aren't going anywhere and no one is coming to see us.
I made a pie
and prepped the all to familiar green bean casserole today. I know most people think it's awful, but my mom won't even let me "ruin" vegetables with butter, so soaking them in Cream of Mushroom soup would be unthinkable. My sisters family wouldn't have a problem with it other than they hate all vegetables including mushrooms, so even if they allowed green beans anything to do with mushrooms would make it unthinkable.
They almost didn't let us in their house when we made caprese skewers two years ago.
We haven't been back.
But since its just the two of us, we can have whatever we like which means green bean casserole for veg and berry pie instead of pumpkin.
We always do. We serve buffet style from the counter between the kitchen and dining room.
So every gets up close and personal during the carving time.
And... are you speaking French to me? Nice! I should brush up on mine.
Hi Pkondz
Great update you sure managed to get a lot done.
Good interface with Arial.
Good how you managed to get the pose you wanted.The photo is a classic.
Maybe the bottle at the mermaid section is supposed to represent a measage in a bottle in the water that could be the reson it has not been picked up
1. Bus to springs
2. 10 mins wait time.
3.Springs to replace the lost poker chip
4.Studios to catch the new Star Wars night time show.
5.I am afraid the extra security is here to stay so yes your chosen again.
6.45 mins in line must have been worth the wait.
7. In front of you got to be a Cast Member.
8. Long day In bed for 23:10 hrs
Bonus yes I saw it but had to look again. The lucky travelers on the river cruise were so privlaged to have the great Pkondz as their entertainment for the entire trip. I bet they where in awe of your witty banter as well as the magic tricks.
1. Boat
2. 6 minutes
3. B-Spring
4. AK
5. Yes
6. 14 minutes
7. D-ME
8. Long, 11:15
Bonus: yes, yes, yes! Were you swimming with Starfish cause you needed to find gems for your treasury or were you practicing for your amazing jungle performance?
Thank you so much for helping to make my day a little bit brighter!
You're weird! I get up at Disney because it's Disney and there are rides to ride and stuffs to do!
I wouldn't wait in no 15 minute line to make a 2nd stab at Soarin'.
It's done downhill. As did the Eiffel. And the Taj. And everything that looks like it's going downhill like it's on meth.
Was this with or without the use of elbows?
Well, there is that one guy who really wants to get on Barnstormer.
Oh, wait. Nevermind. There is that one guy who really wants to stalk Ariel.
This could be problematic.
Maybe if you just gave her a Dole Whip....
We did! Thanks for that hilarious narrative!
Or Oregon.
Or Washington.
Or Colorado....
Oddly, that ended up being Michaela's most fond memory of the trip; the one she still keeps talking about. Well worth a cruise through the line.
Then you did 100% better than me. I hate all my dark ride shots.
Nice one! I love this a lot!
I love when this happens!
Very nicely composed. HDR was a good choice!
Probably my favorite too. Love the castle centered like that!
So big! And yummy looking. Didn't try one, but saw several.
Yuck.
There is no plausible or acceptable reason to not.
I think the Skipper is half of what makes it good. The other things that can make or break it are A) Your location on the boat since the sound systems stink and only the front hears most of the spiel and B) The other guests. If only a few laugh, it's a dud; if most laugh, it's just way more fun and funny.
Shouldn't you've said: "I ride a motorcycle, so I don't worry about cholesterol"?
Of course, I'm in the (most likely very short-lived) lead.
I'm starting to really hate my guess.
1. Okay, fine. I'm leaving.
What method of transportation did I use?
Monorail.
2. How long is my wait this time?
6 minutes.
3. I am going to a park... sometime.
Where am I going now?
a. My resort.
b. Springs.
c. Another park.
d. Another resort.
e. Other, because there has to be an other.
Another park
4. Which park do I go to next?
EPCOT
5. Extra security? Yes or no?
No.
6. I stand in line. I know. You're shocked.
How long? (it was long)
20 minutes.
7. You know those jerks
who stand right in front of you
after you've staked out a spot?
Who was it?
a. CM
b. Man (guest)
c. Woman (guest)
d. Me
Woman
8. Long day? Short?
What time do I get to bed?
This is tricky and bordering on too subjective to be fair.
Long? 10:15
Bonus: Just a little thought, did you see it?
Sure you saw it.
You saw it, right?
Well, you are a pretty amazing photographer. And a pretty amazing storyteller. Are you a pretty amazing Skipper too?
Six a.m.
Time to get up.
Stupid alarm.
There was a CM standing by the entrance
and he informed me
that Ariel hadn't quite arrived yet.
I glanced at the time. 7:55am.
I told the Mom and son to go ahead.
One person ahead of me wasn't going to
change my day, but it might, theirs.
Is it just me?
Or is having a shadow butterfly
land on your hand's shadow
the best thing ever?
Is Snow White the hi ho????
It would explain so much.
You're still reading?????
The French Onion Soup
(OMG. Sooo good!)
and the lemon meringue cupcake.
(Not bad!)
I also appreciate the flatware
instead of plastic.
2. Looks good?
It was better.
Soooo good.
But... did I mention Big?
(You did the hands thing right?
Bonus points if you did.)
Okay, fine. I'm leaving.
What method of transportation did I use?
How long is my wait this time?
3. I am going to a park... sometime.
Where am I going now?
a. My resort.
b. Springs.
c. Another park.
d. Another resort.
e. Other, because there has to be an other.
4. Which park do I go to next?
5. Extra security? Yes or no?
6. I stand in line. I know. You're shocked.
How long? (it was long)
7. You know those jerks
who stand right in front of you
after you've staked out a spot?
Who was it?
a. CM
b. Man (guest)
c. Woman (guest)
d. Me
8. Long day? Short?
What time do I get to bed?
Bonus: Just a little thought, did you see it?
Sure you saw it.
You saw it, right?
You still actually have two more hours,, but that's OK.
Hey, let's enjoy the morning and look at some lovely pics from pkondz!
Ah, such lovely Disney pics, and so well done - but wait! Don't let him lull you into pure enjoyment! Keep sharp, Disney soldier! BOLO!!!
Ariel, Ariel, Ariel, what does Prince Eric have that pkondz doesn't?
I'm not sure, but maybe I'll get a chance to ask her one day.
At least you did get in a bit of bonding time with her.
I stood in line for the cinnamon bun, and it was worth every minute!
(I would estimate that line to be 12 minutes long, based on my previous wait time. Maybe less at that time of the morning.)
I tried to follow the instructions about the ice cream sandwich. Either it was very large, or I am unable to follow simple directions,
and basically with both my hands covering my face it's hard to see how big anything is.
Bus
11 minutes
C
Epcot
Yes
27 minutes
B
Long day - 11:15
I did. Eventually. Sigh. But I might be starting to enjoy photo paranoia...
And? Did you guys see it? How was it?
OMG! You're terrible!
Ooooohhh... I've heard of that.
I'd love to do that some day.
Indeed you are!
Gonna go for two in a row?
Ah! So there's a schedule?
I wasn't sure if it was 3:00am (my time)
or just anytime late at night/early morning.
No one says you HAVE to go to every rope drop. Just sayin.
That's a new, but appropriate name for them.
Wonder who was crazy enough to do that.
What a good sport.
Little Miss loved it! Thank you.
You shouldn't leave your treasures out like that. They'll last much better if you had some orginizatiation.
Because that's the first snack I think of when I want something little.
ooo very nice!
THey used to sell "cupcake cups" but I am pretty sure I remember them being discontinued.
Holy tiny pastry batman! That has to be one of the smallest cheese danish I've ever seen!
A cruise with you as skipper would be one not to miss for sure!
bus
2 minutes
another parjk
AK
yes
20 minutes
D
Long day. You aren't the slow down and enjoy a resort type.
Yes I saw them both. You should really see to that organization thing before you get to your skippering.
I just might be giving a secret away here but pushing Rope Drop as being awesome is a way that us Night Owls get the parks cleared out for us at night. Rope drop involves over an hour and a half of prep time for maybe an hour of reward. Closing out the park with smart touring strategy gives you 2-4 hours of empty park bliss, uncrowded buses too and from the parks and time to sleep in in the mornings.I disagree! Everyone says to go to rope drop!
Hey everyone! What's the first rule of Disney???
Everyone: "Rope drop!"
See?
Sad but true.But.... you mean people aren't trustworthy???
If you call ,bigger than the nearly 3 year old's head, big.
Apparently, it's rather... large?
Eep! Oops. 12:45amNoted. But if you want those points,
you may want to tell me a time
that I went to bed.
But that's my skippering nest-egg!