ddstratton
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I am loving your report! Yay! for making rope drop, too!
Yay for making it to rope drop!!!!!!!! That always makes the plans run smoother, I agree!
Love It!!!
for making rope drop at HS!
I am so proud of your SIL for doing a great job getting FP for the family for an excellent time. What did that group do while you guys were getting your thrill on? I'm thinking, maybe Pirates again?
Wow, on your local "amusement" park story- I can see why you swore off thrill rides for awhile. That is horrible. Is the salt and pepper shaker that ride that has a cage on each end of the arm?
I can't believe the line for RnR! Sounds like it went pretty quickly once the ride started loading though. I'm not sure that I have ever been in the stand-by for this attraction- either FP or SRL, so I loved seeing the pictures of the equipment.
Love the borrowed pictures of the RnR alley- going over to sub now!
I am at your pictures in the ToT queue. Really crisp and beautiful! I think this is the best themed line in Disney (sorry TSM).
I love your redneck ride photo. Every group is amusing. Too bad you don't know who the woman in green is so you could give her a copy of your picture. Hilarious!
Holy cannoli, Day 5 already?
Glad to hear everyone was up early, and without a fuss!
Great idea, you guys going to RnR and getting someone else to get the TSM fps! I wonder if I could con my cousin (eeyore04) into doing that on our DHS day...
Great pics of the RnR line!! I was definitely getting in the mood. I want to ride this right now! Sept. 16 can not come fast enough!
I always put my camera away too early too. I sort of panic I think, and need to get it away and secure right away, even though I have plenty of time. I'd like to try to get some alley pics next trip. I'll make that a goal!
I think my jaw dropped while reading your amusement park story. I would have screamed and cried and when I got off, punched someone. I don't blame you for having an aversion to thrill rides!
LOVE your pictures inside ToT! I was too nervous last time I rode to really appreciate the scenery.
Woo hoo for rope drop! We do love our days at DHS! Your pictures, as always, are fabulous.
Someone may have gotten over their fear of thrill rides on the summer trip this year as well.
Yeah! They made rope drop and your SIL knew how to use the FP machine! I have to psych myself to go on Roller coasters too and I do love them! Unfortunately, I have a slight case of motion sickness but a pretty brave 7 year old that needs an adult companion for them. So I take a half of Dramamine and go. I can only go once every so many hours. We haven't been on RnR because she is not tall enough... I think next time.
I just love your pictures! I really need to make a mental note to take pics of everything next month.....food, rides, trees, characters.....I want to document everything !!!!
Oh I LOVE your pictures of the Tower of Terror! I think it has the greatest theming. When I've been in December the lines have been so short I haven't gotten as good of a look as I'd like (not that I'm complaining, really), so I love pictures of the old hotel. And yours are great. Thanks so much!
Did you buy a lottery ticket that morning?
Always nice to have someone do that run for you.
Hmm...wonder why?
I totally get that feeling. Good job overcoming your fear!
The others have already commented on the lady in front, so I'll just add a
Hadn't seen those figures in the windows. Cool!
ow, you must have been really bored.
I am loving your report! Yay! for making rope drop, too!
Whoo hoo for making it to rope drop! I know that it's important to make it to opening in all the parks, but I feel like the one place you REALLY NEED TO is Hollywood Studios. Between everyone running to TSMM and trying to hit up the two mega coasters in WDW, it's easy to fall behind if you arrive late.
Your pirctures did make me feel like I was at RNRC! It's my favorite ride, and just seeing the alley made me all excited. I love that thrill you get from watching other cars take off as you wait in line. But, I'm like you, I'm not a huge fan of roller coasters. RNRC is the only upside down ride I've ever done. And I refuse to do ToT anymore. One time was enough for me!
It's great that you all were able to go on both rides and not have to worry about TSMM FPs. A nice little reprieve from the usual madness that is a DHS morning.
Between hitting up RNRC, getting 10:30 TSMM FPs, and taking a spin on the Great Movie Ride....you just described my ideal morning at that park!
for making rope drop. I am surprised more people DON'T do it...it is amazing what you can get done at rope drop (or EMH's in the a.m.).
Sounds like it was the start of a great day and that you hit up some big attractions wtih not too long of a wait.
I think RnR is always busier because it breaks down so much more than TOT.
Love the photo of you guys on TOT!
Finally caught up with all the updates!
Great pictures as always. They really transport me to WDW and the parks.
Seems like you are all having a great time at HS - no drama!
Looking forward to reading more.
Finally I am caught up!
First i feel bad for your SIL. While i have maaaged to not toss my cookies i have come close a few times. Last year we rode everest then Khalie three times in a row...no line....Omg my world was spinning and my stomach doing flips. So bravo to Sil for not letting it end her day!
I was glad to Nick was finaly well enough to go the next day. Poor kid! The good side to his not feeling well was your solo time with a book and a solo cup!
Wow thet SIL did the FP run and you did Rr and ToT. Never did RR (see tossing cookies above) but i love Tower. The theming is awesome. The first time i rode it i held Katie across the lap. I was so not prepared to leave my seat!
Cant wait to see if the rest of the day is as good!
Finally Joe has suggested that since he is a runner that he should run ahead for FPs on our next tril. Yay! It only took four trips for him to get there LOL
Sounds like an excellent start to your day at DHS!! Yay for your SiL getting the FP for everyone!! I fell in love with RnR on my last trip. I'm glad you're able to enjoy some thrill rides now. How horrible to be left hanging on that ride. I would be scarred, too. Ahhh!!!! I LOVE ToT!! Favorite ride ever! So glad you got to enjoy it! Yay for the basic walk-on!! Can't wait to hear more!
Great start to the DHS day! I am hoping to get through the queue at TOT and then bail. It just looks cool.
You got a lot done in the morning - YAY for making rope drop and your SIL for managing to get all the FPS (I'm assuming that she didn't lose any tickets, since you haven't mentioned that)!
I'm a little late joining in, but I'm all caught up and loving your TR!
So glad your bro's family is finally starting to cooperate-- they had me worried there. I've traveled with extended family many times and there is always some sort of drama.
Can't wait to read more! Ohh the suspense!
You got some fabulous shots inside the queue of ToT. Did you use a flash? I am amazed. I can never get anything good in there..
I am so glad this day is going smoother.
Lovin' your trip report!
Sounds like a great start to your HS day. I think my girls are going to go on RnR when we go this month. It will be their first roller coaster that goes upside down.
I just hope my contacts do better this time than the last time I rode it. I had a trip with horrible contact luck. I was wearing the weekly ones at the time. Only brought one extra pair and no glasses. First day of the trip at MK, rode space mountain and lost a contact. Next day rode RnR lost both contacts. Now I only had one contact for a week look trip. Luckily we had a car, drove to Costco to get a new box of contacts. It was the CM at guest services idea, and she gave us the directions to get there since this was probably at least 12 years ago so pre GPS, pre smart phones.
Great update! Love the ToT and RnR pics, I just can't do ToT again, but one day if I am feeling brave I haven't ruled out trying RnR, but that's as far as I'll go for now. I am sooo much a ride chicken! BTM is more my speed and I still scream my head off through the whole thing! LOL