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Pinkocto · 11-08-2012, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by dgbg100106

Maybe invite them for the last part of the trip...

That way you have your time upfront and then they can join you!

That is an excellent plan, problem is right now I'm only thinking selfishly and don't want to share my time

I know it will all work out whatever happens.

Pinkocto · 11-08-2012, 11:27 AM

As we headed to Tomorrowland R stopped for a smoke break. I continued on and took some photos.

We did Monster’s Inc. Laugh Floor first with a 10 minute wait.

Everyone loved it. I only discovered it a few trips previously and now find it a wonderful way to start the day.

Then we headed over to Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin which was a walk-on. Almost to the end of the ride and it stopped for a good five minutes. I took the opportunity to take some behind the scenes pictures.

Mom took the down time to give our car a much needed cleaning.

After our interesting ride we headed to Space Mountain which was another walk-on.

This was one of R’s favorite rides as a kid and it did not disappoint so many years later.

We then headed to Stitch’s Great Escape! which was a ten minute wait only because we had just missed going inside. It was unbearably hot waiting. I think I was wearing jeans and almost went back home to change several times that day. I never did though.

Usually I absolutely love this attraction but it was a little disappointing this time. I’m not sure if there were some technical difficulties, but it just didn’t feel the same. I really wish they had left the fabulously scary Alien Encounter from years ago, I really loved that one. Anybody here remember it?

Before leaving we stopped for some much needed beverages. From the time we entered and left Tomorrowland it was only 1 hour and 15 minutes. We were making great time. As we left we encountered PUSH and watched him for a few minutes.

Next up, Adventureland!

franandaj · 11-08-2012, 12:47 PM

I think we were staying at AK and went to Flying Fish. It took over an hour and a half to get back to our room. If we decide to do a resort to resort dinner we drive or take a taxi.

franandaj · 11-08-2012, 01:03 PM

Nice updates! You snuck them in while I was replying to your transportation dilemma.

dolphingirl47 · 11-09-2012, 06:00 AM

Wonderful photos again. I really love the parks at Halloween time and I am a little sad that I am missing that this year. Still, I have all the Christmas decorations to look forward to.

Corinna

dgbg100106 · 11-09-2012, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Pinkocto

That is an excellent plan, problem is right now I'm only thinking selfishly and don't want to share my time

I know it will all work out whatever happens.

lol,, this made me laugh, I KNOW exactly how you feel.

David invited his two aunts and one uncle to cruise with us in Feb. You know what this means.... We will all be having dinner every night together and making sure they are where they need to be and the time they need to be there.

dgbg100106 · 11-09-2012, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by franandaj

I think we were staying at AK and went to Flying Fish. It took over an hour and a half to get back to our room. If we decide to do a resort to resort dinner we drive or take a taxi.

We agree, and figured that out the hard way also.

MEK · 11-09-2012, 01:43 PM

Pam - your pictures of an empty MK make me want to be there so bad right now. Don't you just love the Halloween decorations. I can't decide if I like Christmas or Halloween more. I guess Christmas by a nose because its involves all the parks.

Wow - walk on Space mountain during the middle of the day. That is awesome. Gotta love that.

Pinkocto · 11-10-2012, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by franandaj

I think we were staying at AK and went to Flying Fish. It took over an hour and a half to get back to our room. If we decide to do a resort to resort dinner we drive or take a taxi.

That's too much. Knowing me, I'd have forgotten how nice my meal was by the time I got back to the resort. I usually love the bus system but I won't be doing that again.

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Originally Posted by franandaj

Nice updates! You snuck them in while I was replying to your transportation dilemma.

Thanks

The next one is with the big drama...

Pinkocto · 11-10-2012, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by dolphingirl47

Wonderful photos again. I really love the parks at Halloween time and I am a little sad that I am missing that this year. Still, I have all the Christmas decorations to look forward to.

Corinna

Thank you

This was the first time I'd seen the Halloween decorations and just loved them. My Disneyland trip next year will be right in the middle of the season so I'll be able to partake in all the festivities. Looking forward to that. Oh, the Christmas decorations are so beautiful.

Pinkocto · 11-10-2012, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by dgbg100106

lol,, this made me laugh, I KNOW exactly how you feel.

David invited his two aunts and one uncle to cruise with us in Feb. You know what this means.... We will all be having dinner every night together and making sure they are where they need to be and the time they need to be there.

Uh oh, have you traveled with them before? I hope you still have a wonderful trip and are able to make wonderful memories with them.

dgbg100106 · 11-10-2012, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Pinkocto

Uh oh, have you traveled with them before? I hope you still have a wonderful trip and are able to make wonderful memories with them.

I have never traveled with them before!!! I am not holding out much hope!

Pinkocto · 11-10-2012, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by MEK

Pam - your pictures of an empty MK make me want to be there so bad right now. Don't you just love the Halloween decorations. I can't decide if I like Christmas or Halloween more. I guess Christmas by a nose because its involves all the parks.

Everything was so cute, I just couldn't get over it. I agree, I wish they decorated all the parks like Christmas. It just made me realized how many events I still have to experience.

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Originally Posted by MEK

Wow - walk on Space mountain during the middle of the day. That is awesome. Gotta love that.

The lack of crowds was so fantastic. Even though it was scorching most of the time the lack of waits made it worth it. I will definitely be going back in September.

Pinkocto · 11-10-2012, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by dgbg100106

I have never traveled with them before!!! I am not holding out much hope!

Oh my, my fingers are crossed that they are not clingers and can entertain themselves!

dgbg100106 · 11-10-2012, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Pinkocto

Oh my, my fingers are crossed that they are not clingers and can entertain themselves!

I feel like they want us to show them the way... Since we have been there before

11-08-2012, 11:27 AM	#452
Pinkocto In love with all things Disney. Happily joined DVC 01/11. Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: MD Posts: 4,184	As we headed to Tomorrowland R stopped for a smoke break. I continued on and took some photos. We did Monster’s Inc. Laugh Floor first with a 10 minute wait. Everyone loved it. I only discovered it a few trips previously and now find it a wonderful way to start the day. Then we headed over to Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin which was a walk-on. Almost to the end of the ride and it stopped for a good five minutes. I took the opportunity to take some behind the scenes pictures. Mom took the down time to give our car a much needed cleaning. After our interesting ride we headed to Space Mountain which was another walk-on. This was one of R’s favorite rides as a kid and it did not disappoint so many years later. We then headed to Stitch’s Great Escape! which was a ten minute wait only because we had just missed going inside. It was unbearably hot waiting. I think I was wearing jeans and almost went back home to change several times that day. I never did though. Usually I absolutely love this attraction but it was a little disappointing this time. I’m not sure if there were some technical difficulties, but it just didn’t feel the same. I really wish they had left the fabulously scary Alien Encounter from years ago, I really loved that one. Anybody here remember it? Before leaving we stopped for some much needed beverages. From the time we entered and left Tomorrowland it was only 1 hour and 15 minutes. We were making great time. As we left we encountered PUSH and watched him for a few minutes. Next up, Adventureland! __________________ -Pam First Trip - BC '89, CSR '98, Pop '07, Music '08, AKL CL 1/11, SSR 12/11, 5N Dream Cruise & AKV 3/12, AKV CL 9/12 , OKW 12/12, 4N Wonder Cruise 1/13, 7N Fantasy Cruise & AKV CL 3/13

11-08-2012, 12:47 PM	#453
franandaj Saxy Boo Boo Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Long Beach, CA, VWL, BCV, SSR & VGC Posts: 18,031	I think we were staying at AK and went to Flying Fish. It took over an hour and a half to get back to our room. If we decide to do a resort to resort dinner we drive or take a taxi. __________________ Alison ~~~~ We need a little Magic... \| TR - Pinch me... \| Destination D-75 TR \|It'll be a WONDER ... \| Cheating on Mickey w/ Harry, PTR \| D23 D40 WDW in Detail \| DCA F&W Review \| Jan 2010 DR Visits 2013: VWL, BCV, DCL, AKL, BLT, VGC, 2012: VGC, DCL, 2011: VGC, BLT, OKW 2010: THV, AKV, VGC, 2009: BWV 2008: SSR, 2007: AKL & GF, 2001: AKL, BC & DCL 1997: DXL & WL 1993: GF, DL Too many to count since 1973!

11-08-2012, 01:03 PM	#454
franandaj Saxy Boo Boo Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Long Beach, CA, VWL, BCV, SSR & VGC Posts: 18,031	Nice updates! You snuck them in while I was replying to your transportation dilemma. __________________ Alison ~~~~ We need a little Magic... \| TR - Pinch me... \| Destination D-75 TR \|It'll be a WONDER ... \| Cheating on Mickey w/ Harry, PTR \| D23 D40 WDW in Detail \| DCA F&W Review \| Jan 2010 DR Visits 2013: VWL, BCV, DCL, AKL, BLT, VGC, 2012: VGC, DCL, 2011: VGC, BLT, OKW 2010: THV, AKV, VGC, 2009: BWV 2008: SSR, 2007: AKL & GF, 2001: AKL, BC & DCL 1997: DXL & WL 1993: GF, DL Too many to count since 1973!

11-09-2012, 06:00 AM	#455
dolphingirl47 I will post my goodies once I am back I have always been too worried to use the pillowcase Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 24,417	Wonderful photos again. I really love the parks at Halloween time and I am a little sad that I am missing that this year. Still, I have all the Christmas decorations to look forward to. Corinna __________________ Two Trips to Paradise Staying at Mouse House Central Cheating on the Mouse Boats Of Mice, Dolphins and Other Wildlife Sun, Sea, Sand and Camels Magical Mystery Tour Transatlantic Adventures East Meets West Pirates, Princesses and Pumpkins Taking Stitch to Hawaii and NOT Leaving Him There Christmas Has Come Early

11-09-2012, 01:43 PM	#458
MEK DIS Veteran Join Date: May 2005 Location: Middletown, DE Posts: 14,786	Pam - your pictures of an empty MK make me want to be there so bad right now. Don't you just love the Halloween decorations. I can't decide if I like Christmas or Halloween more. I guess Christmas by a nose because its involves all the parks. Wow - walk on Space mountain during the middle of the day. That is awesome. Gotta love that. __________________ Sorry Gaston, They are MUCH More Interesting than You! Will You Chill Out if I Sprinkle You With Pixie Dust? Remembering 9/11:MEK Original Why Not Just Queue Up Another Disney Trip? How Do You Think We Stay So Happy? Inching My Way Closer to the Castle Sept 10 TR Wheeling & Dealing at the WL May '10 TR Play'in It at Pop Sept 09 Anniversary Trip JUNE 09 TR...KICK'N IT AT KIDANI DH & I do Disney Solo! DEC 2008 June 2008 tripreport My Trips 2002-Offsite 2003-POR 2004-Royal Pacific/Daytona Bch 2005-CBR 2006-Pop, SSR 2007-ASM 2008-Pop, Vero Bch/SSR, POFQ/SSR 2009-Kidani/CSR, Pop 2010- VWL, BLT 2011-POR/BCV, Disney's HHI Resort, OKW2012-Treehouse villa/BWV, VWL/BWV

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