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heaven2dc · 06-26-2009, 09:58 AM

Wow - all those drinks make me thirsty!

Think I'll follow you guys around WS next trip

That spot at Rose & Crown where you ate looks perferct for viewing Illuminations. We saw it from Germany our last trip sitting right up at the railing and it was awesome but your spot looks even better. I have seen it from Japan up on the deck after eating at Teppan Edo and that was beautiful too.

Sounds like your daughter is enjoying her trip - she looked so cute with her gelato mustache!

karajeboo · 06-26-2009, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by meanmom121

Yay. Good to hear from you. I wondered what happened to you.

However, now I'm sitting at work think how good a margarita would be right now

So explain the Kim possible thing to be. Do I need to reserve a time?

My kids are definitely wanting to do that

You need to go to any KP kiosk and get a "fast pass" - that's what it reminds me of. It tells you what time to come back and which kiosk (there are 3 or 4 in WS) to report to. Once you check in and get your instructions and your "kimmunicator" that tells you what country to go to to begin your mission. SOOOOOO much fun!

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Originally Posted by heaven2dc

Wow - all those drinks make me thirsty!

Think I'll follow you guys around WS next trip

That spot at Rose & Crown where you ate looks perferct for viewing Illuminations. We saw it from Germany our last trip sitting right up at the railing and it was awesome but your spot looks even better. I have seen it from Japan up on the deck after eating at Teppan Edo and that was beautiful too.

Sounds like your daughter is enjoying her trip - she looked so cute with her gelato mustache!

Hey, it's after 12pm where I am!!!!!

I never even thought about up top in Japan. That would not only be a nice view, but no crowds, too!

meanmom121 · 06-26-2009, 12:46 PM

Thanks kara

2xcited2sleep · 06-26-2009, 07:54 PM

Love the update! I am looking forward to playing Kim Possible (and drinking around the world)!

I also love the perfume in Norway! Isn't it amazing? I don't carry it around in my purse but I may have to start. Do they have a travel size? I will have to check.

R&C looks yummy!

MAGICFOR2 · 06-29-2009, 08:43 AM

Oh! How did I miss your update? I love the Kim

Possible adventure you're sharing. I want to do it next time! R&C looks really good. Funny how WS has so many drinking opportunities - Jim would say that's so you don't get so bored over there!

jenjolt · 06-29-2009, 10:13 AM

Just stumbled across you TR and I'm loving it!!! I think the Kim Possible game looks like a lot of fun and your pictures of R & C made me very hungry...I can't wait to get back there and have me some more of those fish and chips LOL!!!!

karajeboo · 07-06-2009, 10:43 AM

So after Jeff finished his frozen pea soup from Mayheeko - it was off to use our oh so coveted FPs in Future World.

Jeff decided on this trip that we needed to do something new - which of course I think any normal person tries to do each trip. But even if it's not new for us, we can at least find something new for Ally. This time?

Yes, Martin Short was calling and we told Ally she would LOVE IT! Round movie theater - screen goes all around you - how fun!!!! Yeah? No. Not for an 8 year old. Not when there are RIDES! And CHARACTERS! We walked out, asked her if she liked it.... her response? "Not so much."

So at that point, we decided we would not be stopping in France or China for a movie...... I guess ducking past the movie in Norway after riding Maelstrom was not the precedent we wanted to set a few years back.....

But it's all good! We're heading back to Future Word now....

Have I mentioned before how much I love Epcot during F&G? I love it any time, but it is so pretty all in bloom!!!

So after torturing Ally with a 20 minute movie in Canada, what better way to make it up to her than letting her sample some coca cola products from around the world!!!!

Wait, Ally - save this one for the last - it's the BEST and it's called ..... BEVERLY!!!!

Oh, yeah, not so much, huh???

There are so many ways that Epcot is trying to improve their kid friendly image, not that they really need to, IMHO, but I guess every little bit helps. So why not stick a CM in the middle of FW and give them hula hoops????

Hey, it keeps em occupied while the parents are shopping the kiosks! And anything that allows me more shopping time is A-OK in my book!

Finally, what is a trip to Epcot with a ride on.....

Now, I do have a confession to make here. While I think Soarin is a great attraction, I really do! And I think it is a must do each trip, I really do! But quite frankly, I am getting bored with it. There! I said it! I got it off my chest! And again, I encourage everyone to ride it, but with the exception of Puddy, who I can watch every time and laugh, I just don't get excited for Soarin anymore. I'm sorry.

After soarin over Cali, we decided to hit The Seas, since we did take Ally out of school on Friday, and since we WAS studying marine life in school, we decided to get her some edjamacation this here trip.

So we hopped on to ride along with Nemo....

AFter the fun ride, it was time for some learnin - we don't just give our youngun a book to write that thar report, we done brung her to the source! She wanted to write a report on manatees, well, then manatees we'll give her!

Done! This is now an edjamacational trip! And now that our youngun done learned all bout dem manatees, time to move on out! After all, we's stayin at that thar resort with all them animals!!!! Yee haw!

Up next, dinner at Boma and the adventures with BSIL!!!!

karajeboo · 07-06-2009, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by 2xcited2sleep

Love the update! I am looking forward to playing Kim Possible (and drinking around the world)!

I also love the perfume in Norway! Isn't it amazing? I don't carry it around in my purse but I may have to start. Do they have a travel size? I will have to check.

R&C looks yummy!

I've never seen a travel size, but I carry a suitcase so it fits like a travel size in there!

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Originally Posted by MAGICFOR2

Oh! How did I miss your update? I love the Kim

Possible adventure you're sharing. I want to do it next time! R&C looks really good. Funny how WS has so many drinking opportunities - Jim would say that's so you don't get so bored over there!

you MUST do KP next time - Jim would love it too! Just remember, a pint o ale, a margarita, a stein in Germany.......

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Originally Posted by jenjolt

Just stumbled across you TR and I'm loving it!!! I think the Kim Possible game looks like a lot of fun and your pictures of R & C made me very hungry...I can't wait to get back there and have me some more of those fish and chips LOL!!!!

Jeff has a killer fish and chips recipe that his parents requested he make this weekend when they come to visit! And the fish is fresh out of the Atlantic!!! So yummy!!!

meanmom121 · 07-06-2009, 11:08 AM

great to here from you - Can't wait to get the world. I'm leaving in 5 days.

jenjolt · 07-06-2009, 11:16 AM

Another great update! I sure do love EPCOT!!! On my last trip we went to The Living Seas and I could just stare at the manatees all day!!! Can't wait to hear about Boma's!!!

CRdisMom · 07-06-2009, 11:43 AM

love it as ususal. I think the southern thing has done gotten to you though.

jmskinner · 07-06-2009, 02:51 PM

Another great update! Love the pictures of Nemo. I haven't been able to get pics on the ride yet, but I think I may have finally figured out the settings on the camera.

I feel the same as you about Soarin'. Movie needs to be changed. It would be nice if they had several different movies and you never knew what you would get.

Are there any Manatee viewing areas around you? In the Winter, they like the area around the electric plant here and there is a viewing center. Maybe you can make a trip next time you are in Orlando in the Winter.

karajeboo · 07-06-2009, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by meanmom121

great to here from you - Can't wait to get the world. I'm leaving in 5 days.

I'm so excited for you!!!! Have a wonderful trip!

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Originally Posted by jenjolt

Another great update! I sure do love EPCOT!!! On my last trip we went to The Living Seas and I could just stare at the manatees all day!!! Can't wait to hear about Boma's!!!

Epcot has been my favorite park from the first time I set foot in there - and it was just a day trip years ago, on a cold, wet, rainy day in February. And I still love it!

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Originally Posted by CRdisMom

love it as ususal. I think the southern thing has done gotten to you though.

Y'all think that's it???

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Originally Posted by jmskinner

Another great update! Love the pictures of Nemo. I haven't been able to get pics on the ride yet, but I think I may have finally figured out the settings on the camera.

I feel the same as you about Soarin'. Movie needs to be changed. It would be nice if they had several different movies and you never knew what you would get.

Are there any Manatee viewing areas around you? In the Winter, they like the area around the electric plant here and there is a viewing center. Maybe you can make a trip next time you are in Orlando in the Winter.

I have two cameras and I have not taken the time to play with the settings on either one of them. I really need to read the manual!!!!!

Yes, we have a place nearby to see the manatees, but I have yet to do it....

Oh, I love the idea of multiple movies for Soarin! That would be great!

eandesmom · 07-06-2009, 03:40 PM

I'm in!

A little late to the party but in

Great TR so far!

Impressive on the upgrades and I love your lazy start to the trip. I must do the Kim <insert drinking motion> Possible mission next time. Sounds like a really good way for me to get my not yet fulfilled full WS fix.

I mean the kids must do it.

Me...I'll meet them in Germany, with some Bier.

Looking forward to more.

nat1234 · 07-06-2009, 09:17 PM

I think my daughter and I will have to try that KP game when we go down in November.

I'm loving your TR so far. Can't wait for more.

06-26-2009, 09:58 AM	#136
heaven2dc DIS Veteran Join Date: May 2003 Location: California Posts: 3,230	Wow - all those drinks make me thirsty! Think I'll follow you guys around WS next trip That spot at Rose & Crown where you ate looks perferct for viewing Illuminations. We saw it from Germany our last trip sitting right up at the railing and it was awesome but your spot looks even better. I have seen it from Japan up on the deck after eating at Teppan Edo and that was beautiful too. Sounds like your daughter is enjoying her trip - she looked so cute with her gelato mustache! __________________ The "C" Family DM DS34 DGD2 DD33 DGS5 DGD DS30 DS26 DS19 WDW Trips: March 1997 (BWV), February 2008 (BWV), December 2008 (BWV), Nov/Dec 2010 (BWV) All Our Dreams Come True If We Have the Courage To Pursue Them - Walt Disey

06-26-2009, 12:46 PM	#138
meanmom121 DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: La Vernia Texas Posts: 689	Thanks kara __________________ meanmom121

06-26-2009, 07:54 PM	#139
2xcited2sleep DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 7,089	Love the update! I am looking forward to playing Kim Possible (and drinking around the world)! I also love the perfume in Norway! Isn't it amazing? I don't carry it around in my purse but I may have to start. Do they have a travel size? I will have to check. R&C looks yummy! __________________ Christine

06-29-2009, 08:43 AM	#140
MAGICFOR2 DIS Veteran Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 8,978	Oh! How did I miss your update? I love the Kim Possible adventure you're sharing. I want to do it next time! R&C looks really good. Funny how WS has so many drinking opportunities - Jim would say that's so you don't get so bored over there! __________________ Tammie Wahines on Tour! Hawaii and Peek at Aulani One Way Trip to Canada, Eh? WONDERful Repo On the Disney Cruise - Western RCCL 10/10

06-29-2009, 10:13 AM	#141
jenjolt Loves All Things Disney! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Home in Florida and Texas Posts: 8,157	Just stumbled across you TR and I'm loving it!!! I think the Kim Possible game looks like a lot of fun and your pictures of R & C made me very hungry...I can't wait to get back there and have me some more of those fish and chips LOL!!!! __________________ *My Magical Trips to Disney:*6/2012,1/2012,10/2011, 6/2011, 5/2011, 1/2011, 5/2010, 1/2010, 10/2009, 5/2009, 1/2009, 3/2007, 5/2005 , 10/1992: First Trip to Disney (Thanks Dad!)

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07-06-2009, 10:43 AM	#142
karajeboo DISmom by land and by sea! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 6,577	An edjamacational trip! So after Jeff finished his frozen pea soup from Mayheeko - it was off to use our oh so coveted FPs in Future World. Jeff decided on this trip that we needed to do something new - which of course I think any normal person tries to do each trip. But even if it's not new for us, we can at least find something new for Ally. This time? Yes, Martin Short was calling and we told Ally she would LOVE IT! Round movie theater - screen goes all around you - how fun!!!! Yeah? No. Not for an 8 year old. Not when there are RIDES! And CHARACTERS! We walked out, asked her if she liked it.... her response? "Not so much." So at that point, we decided we would not be stopping in France or China for a movie...... I guess ducking past the movie in Norway after riding Maelstrom was not the precedent we wanted to set a few years back..... But it's all good! We're heading back to Future Word now.... Have I mentioned before how much I love Epcot during F&G? I love it any time, but it is so pretty all in bloom!!! So after torturing Ally with a 20 minute movie in Canada, what better way to make it up to her than letting her sample some coca cola products from around the world!!!! Wait, Ally - save this one for the last - it's the BEST and it's called ..... BEVERLY!!!! Oh, yeah, not so much, huh??? There are so many ways that Epcot is trying to improve their kid friendly image, not that they really need to, IMHO, but I guess every little bit helps. So why not stick a CM in the middle of FW and give them hula hoops???? Hey, it keeps em occupied while the parents are shopping the kiosks! And anything that allows me more shopping time is A-OK in my book! Finally, what is a trip to Epcot with a ride on..... Now, I do have a confession to make here. While I think Soarin is a great attraction, I really do! And I think it is a must do each trip, I really do! But quite frankly, I am getting bored with it. There! I said it! I got it off my chest! And again, I encourage everyone to ride it, but with the exception of Puddy, who I can watch every time and laugh, I just don't get excited for Soarin anymore. I'm sorry. After soarin over Cali, we decided to hit The Seas, since we did take Ally out of school on Friday, and since we WAS studying marine life in school, we decided to get her some edjamacation this here trip. So we hopped on to ride along with Nemo.... AFter the fun ride, it was time for some learnin - we don't just give our youngun a book to write that thar report, we done brung her to the source! She wanted to write a report on manatees, well, then manatees we'll give her! Done! This is now an edjamacational trip! And now that our youngun done learned all bout dem manatees, time to move on out! After all, we's stayin at that thar resort with all them animals!!!! Yee haw! Up next, dinner at Boma and the adventures with BSIL!!!! __________________ Read along with my most recent TRs...The McSparklesons Sail the Magic.... Again!, April, 2012 Magic, Memories and.... MCSPARKLESONS! A Christmas Grand Gathering December, 2011 Check out my TRs: DISmoms 3! If the Tiara Fits..... May, 2011 The McSparklesons are BACK! And they are CRUISIN! March, 2011 DISmoms Round Two: Don't Axe, Don't Tell May 2010 - A joint TR with my fellow DISmoms! On the 1st Day of Christmas, Walt Disney Gave to Me...... December 2009; Belly Up at the Dolphin September, 2009 , Yes, I AM the Upgrade Queen May, 2009, DISmoms Gone WILD!!!! , May, 2009 A Joint TR with "podsnel" and "Camster0307" Upgrades, Underwear, and Upside Down Fun - a TR full of "new" adventures! , March, 2009 5/2012 DCL Dream (DISmoms 4) 3/2012 DCL Magic Western Caribbean 12/2011 BWV (Mom/Dad's 50th Anniversary) 5/2011 BWV (DISmoms Gone Wild III) DCL Magic Eastern Caribbean (First family cruise!) 5/2010 BCV (DISmoms Gone Wild Part II) 4/2010 CSR (Mother/Daughter Trip12/2009 VWL (Family Christmas Trip) 9/2009 Dolphin (Mother/Daughter Trip) 8/2009 ASSP (Mothers/Daughters Trip with Neighbors) 5/2009 AKL (DISmoms Gone Wild Trip), 5/2009 AKL (Family Trip), 3/2009 CSR (Mother/Daughter Weekend), 11/2008 CSR (Mother/Daugter Trip), 9/2008 Yacht Club (Anniversary Trip), 5/2008 POP (Grand Gathering),3/2008 POR (P&PP), 5/2006 POP (Family Trip), 5/2000 CSR (Business), 5/1998 BWI (Honeymoon), Multiple offsite adventures!

07-06-2009, 11:08 AM	#144
meanmom121 DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: La Vernia Texas Posts: 689	great to here from you - Can't wait to get the world. I'm leaving in 5 days. __________________ meanmom121

07-06-2009, 11:16 AM	#145
jenjolt Loves All Things Disney! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Home in Florida and Texas Posts: 8,157	Another great update! I sure do love EPCOT!!! On my last trip we went to The Living Seas and I could just stare at the manatees all day!!! Can't wait to hear about Boma's!!! __________________ *My Magical Trips to Disney:*6/2012,1/2012,10/2011, 6/2011, 5/2011, 1/2011, 5/2010, 1/2010, 10/2009, 5/2009, 1/2009, 3/2007, 5/2005 , 10/1992: First Trip to Disney (Thanks Dad!)

07-06-2009, 11:43 AM	#146
CRdisMom DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 1,977	love it as ususal. I think the southern thing has done gotten to you though. __________________ Laura

07-06-2009, 02:51 PM	#147
jmskinner DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: No longer an hour away. Posts: 4,137	Another great update! Love the pictures of Nemo. I haven't been able to get pics on the ride yet, but I think I may have finally figured out the settings on the camera. I feel the same as you about Soarin'. Movie needs to be changed. It would be nice if they had several different movies and you never knew what you would get. Are there any Manatee viewing areas around you? In the Winter, they like the area around the electric plant here and there is a viewing center. Maybe you can make a trip next time you are in Orlando in the Winter. __________________ POR July 2006;POR June 13-21 2008;ASM Sept 26-28 2008;RPR July 14-16, 2009;POR July 16-21 2009;CBR Sept 4-7, 2009, POFQ Thanksgiving 2009, AKKV June 5-6, 2010, POFQ July 2010, AS Sports Sept 2010, POFQ Jan 2011, BLT Feb 2011, POP Apr 2011, SoG May 2011, POR July 2011, POR and POP Aug 2012, CSR Oct 2012 900 Miles, 5 Parks, 2 Resorts, 6 ADR's, and 3 days of Celebration!!! August 2012 TR I love SWW and SW Celebrations...does that mean I am a geek? A PTR of a SW family August 2012. Adventures of a DisneyWORLDholic! That's it...we moved to Florida to be close to Mickey TR with daily TR's and other Florida Fun! My DSD came to visit and didn't want to go to WDW with us??? My July 14-21st TR with Busch Gardens, Universal, and of course, WDW.

07-06-2009, 03:40 PM	#149
eandesmom I'm with Beast Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 11,259	I'm in! A little late to the party but in Great TR so far! Impressive on the upgrades and I love your lazy start to the trip. I must do the Kim <insert drinking motion> Possible mission next time. Sounds like a really good way for me to get my not yet fulfilled full WS fix. I mean the kids must do it. Me...I'll meet them in Germany, with some Bier. Looking forward to more. __________________ Cynthia, Jeff, DSS20, DSD16, DS13, DS12 Coffee on the Verandah - A Trip Report \| Sorry Gaston, They are MUCH More Interesting Than You! - An MEK/eandesmom TR Book it. Buy it. BELIEVE it! - A PTR\|You'll never get me on a cruise. Unless it's to ALASKA!- A TR \| The Adventures of Dr. Jones and the Spitting Camel - A Trip Report How Do You Think We Stay So Happy? A TR \| Life is too short...to never sleep in a treehouse. A Grand Gathering PTR So many flowers, So little time - an east/west PTR \| How EMH Saved our Trip! A Trip Report

07-06-2009, 09:17 PM	#150
nat1234 Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada Posts: 378	I think my daughter and I will have to try that KP game when we go down in November. I'm loving your TR so far. Can't wait for more. __________________ Natalie

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