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[dhorner233]

Wow, I got way behind! You have been busy!!! I can't wait to get a corn dog and watch the light the night parade!!!

I'll be there Sept. 20-25. Will anyone else be around then?

 

[dolphingirl47]

World of Color, probably going to be gone after they do the Winter Dreams version. In fact they may release that one early as "Celebrate!" is getting some really bad reviews.

I know that the original plan was that Winter Dreams would not come back this year. I hated Winter Dreams with a passion last year, but loved Celebrate when I watched the video. I can't wait to see it in person.

When I went to find a replacement, I was dismayed to find out that Lowe’s, Home Depot, and Best Buy could not deliver a dishwasher before the second week of August. Jenny’s daughter would be moving in on the 31st of July!

What a pain.

Luckily we found a perfectly good Dishwasher and we picked it up on our way to band rehearsal Tuesday night (even though the store was about 20 miles out of our way the opposite direction of Los Angeles, where we rehearse).

I am glad that you got it sorted.

Then we went on to Pirates of the Caribbean.

Unfortunately it looks like Pirates will be down while I am at Disneyland. It may reopen just before I leave.

How nice that you got some more Disney time. For the most part, your photos have come out really great. I am sure Jennifer can give you a few pointers as to lenses, etc. if you are interested when we meet up. I am not sure if you know, but she is a professional photographer. This is how we originally met. She was the photographer for my vow renewal and then we became really good friends.

Corinna

 

[PrincessInOz]

Sounds like you're all ready for a dark ride lens.

 

[Leshaface]

Wow what a nightmare with the Dishwasher! Glad that you found one though, even if it was a bit out of the way.

We agreed to meet up at 10:30AM, and I let Fran stay home. If it took her three days to recover from our 60th Anniversary escapades, she didn't want to be out for another few days because she spent more time at Disney.

I was going to say, that's a LOT of time for Fran to be in the parks like that, i'm not surprised it took her that long to recover.

After Pirates (notice, no need to spell out the whole name of ride @Leshaface)

Thanks for this!

 

[rentayenta]

@Pinkocto and @franandaj Our plans have changed somewhat. Because the kids don't want to miss the entire week of school the followingg week and my work demands are high we will be flying out, without Michael, on 10/16- we arrive that evening. We fly home mid afternoon on 10/20. I won't be able to meet up before for lunch but will see you Pam once we arrive. Our passes are good every day and we'd like to squeeze in a beach day if you're feeling like it.

 

[dolphingirl47]

I'll be there Sept. 20-25. Will anyone else be around then?

I overlooked this the other day. Our trips overlap. I will be at Disneyland for a solo trip from September 22nd to October 1st.

Corinna

 

[Pinkocto]

@Pinkocto and @franandaj Our plans have changed somewhat. Because the kids don't want to miss the entire week of school the followingg week and my work demands are high we will be flying out, without Michael, on 10/16- we arrive that evening. We fly home mid afternoon on 10/20. I won't be able to meet up before for lunch but will see you Pam once we arrive. Our passes are good every day and we'd like to squeeze in a beach day if you're feeling like it.

Your kids are better than I was! Give me an opportunity to miss school and I was gone

 

[franandaj]

It must have been cool to be there, even though it was exhausting! I enjoyed hearing all of the news this weekend.

We didn't even do any of the panels. I would have loved to have had the stamina to wait it out for the ones where they released information. Darned Sorcerer passes we didn't get!

99?!

I know normally the ocean keeps it cool here, but not last week!

What a cool idea!

Thank you!

Apparently so.

You know this is just more crap to have to move later on.

Unless it happens to sell on eBay.

Sounds like it's time for some good ol-fashioned hand-washing.

You kidding? I bet they don't even use the kitchen!

Agreed.

Sigh...

You really need a Disneyland redo.

What?! I should have studied!

You can always go back for the answers!

Cool! Did you see anything noteworthy while you were there?

I'll be posting a report of what I saw...I let you determine if it was noteworthy.

Well, I guess if he's gonna stand you up, at least that's a good excuse.

Yeah, we're trying for a redo this next week.

Nice job, but it doesn't look like Mickey!

We're going with the Diamond Anniversary theme colors, my yard isn't big enough for Mickey!

That corn dog looks amazing!

It is! I could go for one now.

All the kids do!

Even the big ones!

This update is killing me. I need a snack.

Me too!

And now ice cream and chocolate!!! Oh man...

Nothing beats a Mickey bar. When am I going to be back?

Those cups look really cool!

I have a display of Disney mugs on a shelf in my kitchen, he stands proudly there next to the Iron Man mug.

It doesn't rain in southern California...

It doesn't!

That was a lucky break! Crazy that it was going to take a couple of weeks to get one delivered from any of the stores. I can't believe that they wouldn't be able to get one to you sooner than that.

I couldn't believe it either! Not that there weren't other stores I could have checked, but we didn't want to pay an arm and leg, the Contractor had already taken one of each of those!

You're lucky. Just a normal day. You know. Run a few errands. Swing by Disneyland for a few hours.

Yup! Wouldn't have it any other way! I love living this close!

They either inhale it or waste it.

Yes, I'm getting there Wednesday and Jenny on Thursday. Unless she changed but the last thing I knew was Thursday.

It has changed, as you know now. We might want to revisit our plans...I'll email you.

How fun that you got to D23!!! Maybe I can plan on next year's. If I get the job I want in Alaska I'll be working one week on and one week off. That will be convenient to pop down to CA and not take any vacation time.

Next one is in 2017. That sounds like an interesting job. I'll look forward to hearing about it when you visit.

Your garden looks great!

Fun times at DL all around

Thanks! I've had quite a few in the past weeks. Taking a break right now for a while.

 

[franandaj]

Wow, I got way behind! You have been busy!!! I can't wait to get a corn dog and watch the light the night parade!!!

I'll be there Sept. 20-25. Will anyone else be around then?

I think we're pretty much set now! We'll all be around!

I know that the original plan was that Winter Dreams would not come back this year. I hated Winter Dreams with a passion last year, but loved Celebrate when I watched the video. I can't wait to see it in person.

I think the word is that Celebrate is being received with such poor reviews that they are bringing back Winter Dreams so that they can phase out Celebrate and bring back the regular World of Color.

What a pain.

I am glad that you got it sorted.

It just took a little bit of finagling and creativity.

Unfortunately it looks like Pirates will be down while I am at Disneyland. It may reopen just before I leave.

That's too bad. I was looking forward to going on it again.

How nice that you got some more Disney time. For the most part, your photos have come out really great. I am sure Jennifer can give you a few pointers as to lenses, etc. if you are interested when we meet up. I am not sure if you know, but she is a professional photographer. This is how we originally met. She was the photographer for my vow renewal and then we became really good friends.

I got quite a bit of Disney time in the last couple weeks. I'll be posting about it until you arrive! I know WHAT lens I want, I just have to go out and look what is available and in my price range. I remember she had quite a nice camera last year. I was too exhausted to deal with pictures on your last visit with all the stuff going on with Fran and her meds, plus flying out to Seattle the next day. This year I should be a lot more rested when you arrive.

Sounds like you're all ready for a dark ride lens.

I'm pretty sure that I want a 35mm F1.4. Bret recommended a Sigma lens. In a few posts, I'll have an update on my test rental and how I felt about that one.

Wow what a nightmare with the Dishwasher! Glad that you found one though, even if it was a bit out of the way.

It was in Santa Ana. Not that far, but not right around the corner either.

I was going to say, that's a LOT of time for Fran to be in the parks like that, i'm not surprised it took her that long to recover.

Yeah, we need to get to the gym so we have more stamina for more Disney time!

Thanks for this!

You're welcome!

@Pinkocto and @franandaj Our plans have changed somewhat. Because the kids don't want to miss the entire week of school the followingg week and my work demands are high we will be flying out, without Michael, on 10/16- we arrive that evening. We fly home mid afternoon on 10/20. I won't be able to meet up before for lunch but will see you Pam once we arrive. Our passes are good every day and we'd like to squeeze in a beach day if you're feeling like it.

Well bummer that I'm going to miss you this trip. We will have already boarded the ship by the time that you arrive, so we'll definitely miss you.
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I overlooked this the other day. Our trips overlap. I will be at Disneyland for a solo trip from September 22nd to October 1st.

Corinna

I think we're all set!

 

[franandaj]

So we last left off with riding Buzz, I didn’t do so good on the scoring, but I think I did OK on the “shooting” at least for the lens that I was working with.

Photobabble ahead: This was the trip that realized I’ll need to get a “dark ride’ lens if I want to get any decent pictures on Disney dark rides. I think that I go often enough that I can invest in a lens that is specific for Disney Dark Rides. I’ve been experimenting and you’ll see the results in a few posts. I think I’ve made some decisions, but I have to stew on it.

Back to the TR. I believe that next we went on the Matterhorn. I didn’t take any pictures because it was too jarring. In fact it was so jarring that I decided that I didn’t need to go on it again for quite some time. This is terrible because I used to love the Matterhorn, but since they replaced the cars it became so much more jarring that I can’t stand it. This is a sign that I’m getting old BTMRR in MK is too jarring for me and Matterhorn is like 20 times worse. It will be a while before I ride this again. So sad.

Then we decided to go on It’s a Small World. I’m not sure who made this decision, but when I go with friends, I’m OK with all their decision.

I’m not sure I have been on this ride in the MK, I love that our ride loads outside and that there are all these topiaries around.







Here we go!





Sing with me!



It’s a world of laughter,



A world of tears.



It’s a world of hope



And a world of fears.



There’s so much that we share



That it’s time we’re aware



It’s a small world after all.

It’s a small world after all.

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And one golden sun

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And a smile means friendship

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To everyone

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Though the mountains divide

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And the oceans are wide

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[franandaj]

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It’s a small small world



And we’re almost done!





Whew! Bet you’re glad that’s over!


We decided to take the train back to New Orleans square to see if the Haunted Mansion was back up and running. I tried yet again to capture pictures of the Grand Canyon and Primeval World, but definitely need that dark ride lens. But first one last glimpse of IASW.



Now onto the Grand Canyon.

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[kaoden39]

Hi, it never fails I fall behind, way behind, way way behind. I was singing along with you. For better or worse it's running through my head now.

We will be in Disneyland 9/14-9/18 if you're going to be around. We're flying for the first time and we are flying into Long Beach airport. This should be fun, I'm used to driving.

 

[franandaj]

Hi, it never fails I fall behind, way behind, way way behind. I was singing along with you. For better or worse it's running through my head now.

We will be in Disneyland 9/14-9/18 if you're going to be around. We're flying for the first time and we are flying into Long Beach airport. This should be fun, I'm used to driving.

We are actually in your neck of the woods (kind of) until the 14th. We are driving back on the 13th or the 14th. I'm not sure what will be up with that week, but we should keep in touch to see if I can make it out there that week.

 

[kaoden39]

We are actually in your neck of the woods (kind of) until the 14th. We are driving back on the 13th or the 14th. I'm not sure what will be up with that week, but we should keep in touch to see if I can make it out there that week.

How fun! I hope our nice weather from this week holds for you! Sounds great! I'd love it if the girls and I got a chance to visit with you!

 

[ACDSNY]

Now I have that song stuck in my head. I use to drive my family nuts with a watch I had that played the music from IASW.

Flowers at home look fabulous.

I can't sit back it the seat anymore on the Matterhorn or my back is shot. I guess I'm getting old.

 

[mvf-m11c]

When we were walking at the D23 Expo last week, I remember you talking about getting a prime lens for the dark rides at the park. I know what you meant about improving on the images of your pictures. I have said that you should look at the Sigma prime lenses like the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC Art Lens for Canon. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/918894-REG/sigma_30mm_f_1_4_dc_hsm.html I have read Tom Bricker website and he likes the old Sigma 30mm f/1.4 lens http://www.disneytouristblog.com/sigma-30mm-f1-4-lens-review/. I have been looking at a f/1.4 prime lens after I get the telephoto lens. The Canon 50mm is nice but it doesn't have the wide angle like the 35mm or 30mm which is the ideal length for using on the dark rides at the parks.

I haven't rode the updated Matterhorn with the new Abominable Snowman but just as you said that I am also not a fan of the new bobsleds.

 

[dolphingirl47]

I'm pretty sure that I want a 35mm F1.4

That is the kind of lens I am in the market for next.

I was too exhausted to deal with pictures on your last visit with all the stuff going on with Fran and her meds, plus flying out to Seattle the next day. This year I should be a lot more rested when you arrive.

That was a crazy day.

I think we're all set!

In fact it was so jarring that I decided that I didn’t need to go on it again for quite some time.

I was hoping that they may have tweaked it a little. I ended up with a few price bruises in November. There is nothing for it though. I need to do this at least once to see the new special effects.

Corinna

 

[afwdwfan]

This is a sign that I’m getting old BTMRR in MK is too jarring for me and Matterhorn is like 20 times worse. It will be a while before I ride this again. So sad.

Wow! If you think BTMRR in MK is too jarring, what do you think about that version of SM?

Then we decided to go on It’s a Small World. I’m not sure who made this decision, but when I go with friends, I’m OK with all their decision.

Well, I guess you might as well ride it! You get plenty of opportunities to try everything once in a while.

Sing with me!

NO!

Now onto the Grand Canyon.

Those dioramas really are interesting. Such a cool and unexpected touch.

 

[Captain_Oblivious]

In fact it was so jarring that I decided that I didn’t need to go on it again for quite some time. This is terrible because I used to love the Matterhorn, but since they replaced the cars it became so much more jarring that I can’t stand it.

Well, that stinks. Maybe they'll have a refurb sometime that will make it smoother.

Here we go!

Say what??

Sing with me!

NOOOOOOOO!!!!!!

It’s a small world afterall

You're really testing your readers' patience here.

Sing it again! It’s a small world afterall

Seriously? I'm thisclose to skipping the chapter.

Now onto the Grand Canyon.

Aaaaahhhh...I barely hung on there!

And I don't think these photos turned out too badly.

 

[Pinkocto]

That was just plain cruelty!!!

Looking forward to your email. I'm up for anything, but I definitely want to get together