I spoke with TE and told her to meet us at Maharajah Trek in a few minutes. We made our way over and V called LL to let her know where we were and that wed meet in the bat room. We were literally 100 feet from the entrance, when we spied Waldo and TE. BUT they headed in and didnt wait for us. DOh!
We made our way down the trek looking at all the animals and the nasty bats.
Dude, those things are waaay CREEPY! Blech!
No sign of LL, so we continued on and look who we found:
Just as we were about to come to the end, the rains started. And OH BOY, it was coming down. We took shelter among the tall bamboo and just watched as it came down in sheets. We were ready to get out of there at that point. It slowed down just enough to be manageable and we all headed for the exit. V& Leo stopped for some popcorn and then Waldo mentioned Camp Minnie Mickey. I told V wed see her later as we were going to head to CMM.
As we made the turn to CMM, Waldo asked where we were going. I told him Uhh, didnt you just say you wanted to go to CMM?? to which he replied No, I was just reading the sign. Grrrrr!! We turned around and headed for the exit before the rain started again. Just as we approached the bus station, SSR bus pulled away. Naturally. We sat and waited and waited for the next one and in a few minutes, here come V and Leo and a box of popcorn.
Within a few minutes another bus showed up and we climbed on. V and Leo sat near us and Maddie and Evan eyed Leo and his popcorn. They were like little fiends. Hover over Leo and he graciously offered them some. I allowed them to have some, I didnt want them to over take poor Leos box of goodness.
I promised the kids I would go down to the Sundries shop and get them some microwave popcorn, just so theyd back off. We said our good-byes to V and jumped off the bus. As soon as the bus pulled away, Maddie let out a blood curdling scream! She had left her doll on the bus!
First let me say this: I had told this child every day that she needed to leave that doll in the room so she wouldnt get lost. Maddie fussed every morning about taking the doll and I made it clear that if the doll got lost, I would not buy another one.
Thankfully V was still on the bus, so I called her and asked if she could grab the doll and hold on to her until later. I knew wed see her and Leo at Narcoossees later that night and I would get the doll then. V offered to drive the doll over, but I didnt want to trouble her. Which in hind sight, would have been a good idea, since I later realized V would have to carry the darn doll to the restaurant. DOh! Sorry, V!
I told Maddie that Miss V had her doll and we would get her later. She still was in tears, but knew he doll was not lost.
Back in the room everyone rested for a spell, whilst Andy and I headed to the AP for the popcorn and to refill our mugs. Let me just say AP does have microwave popcorn, but the CMs dont know that. Its kind of hidden on a snack tower and its sold in individual packs. Popcorn and drinks in hand, we walked back to our room, enjoying the scenery and chatting about DVC.
We all got ready for our ADR at Narcoossees and headed down to take the bus to the MK and transfer onto the Monorail to the GF. We ended up running into Lauralee at the bus stop. They were on their way to the Poly for an ADR at OHanas. The bus made its way round the other SSR bus stops and at one point, a family climbed on with their double stroller and a 12 pack of Bud. OMG! I was classic. They were straight outta Married to the Mob. The wife was like a cartoon character, she had a bad case of mono-brow and wore these 4 inch cork wedges. They were a riot to watch and listen to.
As we got off the bus at MK, they fumbled trying to hide their 12 pack in the stroller. I laughed because I knew theyd never get through security with that.
The GF boat was just pulling in, so we decided that would be faster as the boat dock is just a few steps from Narcoossees. We said See ya in little while! to the Lauralee Family and jumped on our boat. The ride was nice and peaceful with no rain and just partial sun. Just as we pulled up to the dock, a sprinkle started.
We quickly walked over to Narcoosees and were seated in minutes.
As we headed to our table, I spied V & Leo sitting at a table near the window. I went over and said Hi! and V handed me the doll. She said shed had a few stares as she was an adult woman carrying a doll with a little boy.
I thanked her a promised Id come back to get a photo of them later.
When I got to our table, Maddie was completely surprised that I had her doll with me. She looked around asking how Id gotten the doll back. I guess she forgot V had it.
Our server was wonderful! He was an older gentlemen, but very helpful and very attentive. He went over the menu, made his recommendations and then took drink orders. I decided to forgo the appetizer and just have the Surf & Turf, Andy started with the Crab Cakes and had the Filet for his entrée. Waldo and TE shared the Tomato Salad and they both had fish of some kind.
The appetizers came and Andy loved the Crab Cakes! Claimed they were the best hes ever had and insisted I tasted them. Oh my! They were lovely! So full of sweet, meaty crab. I was in heaven! I refused to give up the cake and made Andy order another. We split the 2nd plate as well.
Yup, they were that good. I tried TE & Waldos salad, and it too was fantastic. The mozzarella foam was to DIE for!
Our entrées came next and wholly cow! My Surf and Turf was huge! The Filet was the size of my fist and the lobster tail was twice that size! Everything tasted so wonderful we were all impressed with our meals. Sadly, we were all too full to even attempt dessert.
At one point during the meal, I did walk over with Maddie to see V & Leo and to get a photo of them dining together. Theyre so perfect together.
V returned the favor and took our photo as well before she headed over to the Poly for our Focker Reunion Tour 08 DIS-Meet.
We settled our bill and were fixin to leave when we noticed the torrential rain outside! We had to get to the lobby to catch the monorail to the Poly. We waited just outside the restaurant for it to slow down and when I realized it wasnt going to, we threw on our ponchos and made a run for it.
Now, Ive never stayed at the GF, but I have seen a map or 2 of the grounds, so I had an idea of where the lobby was. Waldo, on the other had, has never seen a map of the GF and yet he took off to lead us there. Are you kidding me? We all took off running toward the lobby, and Waldo in perfect Waldo fashion, over shot the lobby by a building or 2. We stepped inside the lobby to find a basket of nice warm towels of which to dry off with. Nice touch, eh?
Waldo joined us and we made our way over to the Monorail and waited. And waited. And waited. I think I texted V or LL to let them know I was enroute or stuck on a monorail or something. We finally made it to the Poly and as I walked in, I stopped for just a second, took a deep breath and soaked it all in.
Ahhhhh!!
The Poly. Have I told you how much I love the Poly? The Poly was my first WDW Resort and you see I was spoiled from the starting gate. Ahh, the Poly. Aint nobody baaaaybeh!
Sorry.
Ok, so I head over to the Tambu to find my Focker friends! And thats when I see them ALL!
UP NEXT:
Fockerfest Part Deux
Have fun, Rachel! 
He calls my Focker friends his "Focker Girls" - you know like the Laker Girls. 
Naturally, he shrugged “Um… OK.” 
I seriously had no idea!
Another young Disney wedding already in the works. 
We finally made it down, and as we entered AP, I heard V yell out HEY, T! I did my infamous stroller run/walk and gave her a BIG old hug and then it was LLs turn! Boy, I missed them!
Heh heh...
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