City, Sand, and Savanna - New Fantasyland construction pictures (pg 145)

[glennbo123]

Originally Posted by MEK

0 Judys.

Correct, but not in time for a point.

Originally Posted by MEK

Loved the update. Wanted to read it earlier when I was at work and can't see pictures. Glad I didn't even try.

I had no idea how impressive the Rockefeller building was. What in informative tour.

I learned a lot from her writeup too. I see a lot of art deco in the pictures.

Originally Posted by MEK

Oh - and the Peacock - I totally remember that, and, if I am not mistaken, it used to come home before Disney's Wonderful World of Color because I'm pretty sure NBC was the hosting station.

I believe NBC was also. I remember that peacock as the "old" peacock, the newer one was current when I was watching, but Judy's older than I am so that must be it.

Originally Posted by MEK

Too bad about the Today show and Justin Beiber. I hope you got to go the next morning.

I'll have to leave it like so many Wonderful World of Disney episodes...."To Be Continued"

Originally Posted by MEK

I would say it was a good use of DVC points.

I think so. We were really lucky to get the exact dates we wanted.

[Stringbean&Wingnut]

Ugh that stinks that Justin Bieber messed up your plans! Hopefully you didn't run into too many JB fans along your travels that day!!

[glennbo123]

Originally Posted by PlutosRHM55

Sorry to hear Lauren never got to see the Today Show up close and personal.

Hey Timmy. Her mom said that they could try another day, so you'll have to stay tuned.

Originally Posted by PlutosRHM55

Seriously, most Beliebers (not all, but most) are trouble especially the really dedicated ones (like those you ran into). They really can be over-the-top, rude so I totally feel for Lauren. Good thing none were on her tour. So funny they popped a question about him and they all turned to her

I was surprised to read how she "wanted to punch one of them right in the face", so maybe the anti-Beliebers can be trouble too!

Originally Posted by PlutosRHM55

Love all of Lauren's pictures of Rockefeller center! Joining in on this "Where's Judy" game now and I see none as of yet. But it looks like a cool place. Wish I had the chance to go there when I went. I love all the Greek mythology they have tied in especially the Atlas and Prometheus sculptures, very nice. The old NBC sign looks cool too and the underground tunnels remind me of the little pathways between the Senate housing and the Capitol building. Very cool. Glad to hear Lauren was having a better time than that morning!

Can't wait to hear about the rest of her tour!

She did a good job getting lots of pictures and remembering/sharing what she learned, didn't she?

The tunnels (or at least what I'm picturing, since I wasn't on the tour) remind me of some that exist under several buildings in downtown Wilmington DE. When I worked there, if it was raining I could get from one building to another without getting wet.

[glennbo123]

Originally Posted by Stringbean&Wingnut

Ugh that stinks that Justin Bieber messed up your plans!

Yeah, but as the planner I kind of blew it on that one. Oops.

Originally Posted by Stringbean&Wingnut

Hopefully you didn't run into too many JB fans along your travels that day!!

Hopefully...for their sakes, right?

[Poolrat]

In all my rush to NOT be first I never did comment on the actual update.

Lauren did a great job on her poster.

Don't beat yourself up about not knowing about Bieber.

The tour at Rockerfeller Center looks fabulous. Can't believe I have spent all my youth in NY and never had a chance to do that.


I am sorry she wanted to punch the Bieber lovers.

[BMC423]

Originally Posted by glennbo123

Thank you Bicki! Just curious, have you taken this tour or is it one of those things that living there, you never get around to doing?

I have never taken a tour, although this review is making me want to go sightseeing! I did work at The Metropolitan Museum of Art during college and I read a lot of those city guides that they sell there along with some NYC history books during down time at the shop. Many of these buildings have such history that it is truly amazing to think about.

[CreightonsMomma]

What a great update! Lauren definitely learned a lot on this tour. A great history lesson to us all!

[MAGICFOR2]

Originally Posted by YukiPhnx

Hi everyone! Sorry for hijacking your thread Glenn but I don't have a PTR just yet and thought your TR would be the perfect place to tell everybody.

I'm engaged!!!!! Andrew proposed yesterday at the beach. There were about 10 of us there and everyone had known for about a month! It was a big surprise and so awesome. I just needed to share this with my DIS friends.

Congratulations Yuki! So happy for both of you

[dvc4life]

Wonderful update! So much information and the pictures are great. So glad you had a good tour so far since you missed the Today show. What a bummer.

[MAGICFOR2]

Nice update Lauren! Too bad the Biebs messed up your day. Thanks for sharing so much information. I didn't know about the plates for the trees - that is pretty special for the family who donates the trees. Well, I guess I really didn't know about any of the info you shared!

[englishrose47]

Justin Bieber is 18 !!! Do I get a point !!! When I asked I was given a look like "you don't know "

Great Update Lauren , soory about the Today Show !!!

[Captain_Oblivious]

Originally Posted by glennbo123

Welcome back. I'm sure you wished you could have stayed longer. Tell us, how did you love AKL?

It was beautiful! I think we might have a new favorite resort. Just an amazing place.

Originally Posted by glennbo123

No problem sir! Your photog-wife would love it.

Longwood has a special place in our hearts. That's where I proposed to DW. She was mentally incapacitated enough to say yes.

Originally Posted by glennbo123

From a DVC trade value, it was okay, probably a fair trade but not a “deal”...

I tried to understand all this points stuff, but it started to sound like Charlie Brown's teacher to me.

Originally Posted by glennbo123

Oops. Epic Fail on the part of your Trip Planner.

That's ok. It happens.

Originally Posted by glennbo123

As we walked there, we didn’t see any Beliebers which was lucky for them. I really wanted to punch one of them right in the face.

We would definitely need video.

Originally Posted by glennbo123

And then someone asked how old Justin Beiber was and everyone looked at me, since I was the youngest person there. I kinda stood there for a second while everyone’s eyes were on me, trying to think if I had recently heard any news about him. It made me pretty nervous. Finally, I said that I thought he was 19 or 20 because I knew he was older than me (I’m 18).

He's actually 43. I know, right?

Originally Posted by glennbo123

This next photo pays homage to the Prometheus sculpture, Lego style.

I know, the other art is pretty amazing, but I do like this a lot.

Originally Posted by glennbo123

They have these metal decorations that they put around every tree. Every once in a while, someone has to come out and scrub it down with a toothbrush and cleaner. I don’t envy that person.

That has to be some sort of punishment detail.

[PlutosRHM55]

Originally Posted by glennbo123

I was surprised to read how she "wanted to punch one of them right in the face", so maybe the anti-Beliebers can be trouble too!

Well, that's what the Beliebers do to you Beware.

Originally Posted by glennbo123

She did a good job getting lots of pictures and remembering/sharing what she learned, didn't she?

The tunnels (or at least what I'm picturing, since I wasn't on the tour) remind me of some that exist under several buildings in downtown Wilmington DE. When I worked there, if it was raining I could get from one building to another without getting wet.

She definitely did.

I guess it is a very common thing. I actually connected them to the Utilidors in Disney World too, can't believe I didn't think of those first. Such a bad DISer.

[glennbo123]

Originally Posted by Poolrat

In all my rush to NOT be first I never did comment on the actual update.

Exactly...let's not forget what's really important here. Wait, what is really important??

Originally Posted by Poolrat

Lauren did a great job on her poster.

Thanks. She came up with it on her own. She came to me for an idea on what she could put that would spell "NBC" down the side and I was like

Originally Posted by Poolrat

Don't beat yourself up about not knowing about Bieber.

Good point....it'd be worse if I actually knew his schedule.

Originally Posted by Poolrat

The tour at Rockerfeller Center looks fabulous. Can't believe I have spent all my youth in NY and never had a chance to do that.

That's happens so often -- you never visit the tourist-y places near where you live.

Originally Posted by Poolrat

I am sorry she wanted to punch the Bieber lovers.

I'm looking into Anger Management classes for her.

Originally Posted by BMC423

I have never taken a tour, although this review is making me want to go sightseeing! I did work at The Metropolitan Museum of Art during college and I read a lot of those city guides that they sell there along with some NYC history books during down time at the shop. Many of these buildings have such history that it is truly amazing to think about.

It sounded like a good tour to me. That's neat that you got to spend some working time doing "research" in the gift shop. That must have been a nice place to work.

Originally Posted by CreightonsMomma

What a great update! Lauren definitely learned a lot on this tour. A great history lesson to us all!

Thanks Jen. Glad you liked it.

Originally Posted by dvc4life

Wonderful update! So much information and the pictures are great. So glad you had a good tour so far since you missed the Today show. What a bummer.

Thank you! At least they got to go back and get some more sleep.

Originally Posted by MAGICFOR2

Nice update Lauren! Too bad the Biebs messed up your day. Thanks for sharing so much information. I didn't know about the plates for the trees - that is pretty special for the family who donates the trees. Well, I guess I really didn't know about any of the info you shared!

Glad you liked it, and learned a thing or two Tammie!

[glennbo123]

Originally Posted by englishrose47

Justin Bieber is 18 !!! Do I get a point !!! When I asked I was given a look like "you don't know "

No, since he messed up her day that should be minus a point!

Originally Posted by englishrose47

Great Update Lauren , soory about the Today Show !!!

Thanks Rosie.

Originally Posted by Captain_Oblivious

It was beautiful! I think we might have a new favorite resort. Just an amazing place.

Awesome! Will you be doing a TR?

Originally Posted by Captain_Oblivious

Longwood has a special place in our hearts. That's where I proposed to DW. She was mentally incapacitated enough to say yes.

Ahhhhh, I had no idea. Good plan -- get her woozie from all of the beautiful flowers and intoxicating smells, then pop the question.

Originally Posted by Captain_Oblivious

I tried to understand all this points stuff, but it started to sound like Charlie Brown's teacher to me.

Wah wah, wah wah wah wah.

Originally Posted by Captain_Oblivious

That's ok. It happens.

Originally Posted by Captain_Oblivious

We would definitely need video.

It'd be even better if it was Justin himself taking the brunt of her wrath.

Originally Posted by Captain_Oblivious

He's actually 43. I know, right?

That explains a lot.

Originally Posted by Captain_Oblivious

I know, the other art is pretty amazing, but I do like this a lot.

If it can't be duplicated in legos, is it really art?

Originally Posted by Captain_Oblivious

That has to be some sort of punishment detail.

NBC page program.

Originally Posted by PlutosRHM55

Well, that's what the Beliebers do to you Beware.

There oughtta be a law. There are none in my household, but I'll be on the lookout.

Originally Posted by PlutosRHM55

I guess it is a very common thing. I actually connected them to the Utilidors in Disney World too, can't believe I didn't think of those first. Such a bad DISer.

Oh, good thinking. I didn't make that connection either!