firstmickey
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helllloooooooooooooooooooooo?????
anyone home??????????
anyone home??????????
25th Anniversary trip taken at 26.5 years-December to Remember-NEW 6/11 - Pg 19
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Grammyof2
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Im back we took a really long nap and it lasted about 10 days, now where were we- Tuesday afternoon back in December, heading back to the ASSports for a rest.
Actually, I think the 3 musketeers napped. I visited my new best friends at the concierges desk and made 1 or 5 changes to ADRs , filled up the refillable mug with coffee and called home to talk to the kids, my mom, the paperboy and some internet freak I may or may not have met on these boards.
After taking care of business, I rounded up the troops to head back over to Epcot. We had a 7:45 ADR at Rose & Crown so we hit the bus stop at 5:45. Bus pulled right up and we were heading back to the World Showcase by 6:15. We had time to kill, so we stopped for Photopass pics
And wandered around to Canada and stopped to listen to Off Kilter
There was a theme to every dinner ADR. I had overestimated travel time and we were always early. Not that I am complaining, because the transportation and crowds were wonderful but I was always worried about being late. Never happened.
No problem we could go to England and shop and hear all about Santa in Great Britain.
And still it wasnt but 7:15 and the troops were getting restless and hungry. Grampy was chewing on the handle to my purse and R kept saying he might faint. So against my better judgment we walked over to Rose & Crown. Remember I have a plan, to score a seat on the deck and watch Illuminations from our very comfy seats. Whether or not that would all come about was still very much up in the air.
The crowd outside of Rose & Crown was about 10 deep. Oh no, this cant be a good sign. Grampy started yakking in my ear, I told you so. You should have checked in earlier, blah, blah, blah. I sent them all packing across the street to sit their butts down and joined the 15 or so people waiting in line at the podium. When my turn came around, using all my sweetness, which is a stretch by anyones imagination, I requested a seat on the deck, and took our lighty up thingy and headed over to join the crew. Before I even got across the dang street it started lighting up. Crap, it was only 7:22 by my watch, Rose & Crown has a 2 hour time limit and Illuminations doesnt start till 9:30.
I grab everyone up and mutter under my breath and we head to the podium. We are escorted up, around, and down to the most perfect table on the outside of the deck, with a perfect view of where Illuminations will be taking place, and a nice warm heater right over my head. The perfect table, perfect, except how could I drag dinner out for the next 2 ½ hours?
Our waitress, Jenny, was as cute as they come. She came right over and started chit chatting. She and Grampy hit it off right away. She proceeded to tell us all about coming to the states to work, 1st in New England, then to WDW. Yes, she had come alone, met a lot of nice people and was happy, happy to be here. She even introduced us to her roommate, Lisa, who also worked at the Rose and Crown, and told us a story about a Christmas tree catching on fire the night before near their apartment. Well, that killed 10 minutes. She asked all about us and Grampy told her this was a delayed Anniversary trip and the whole story. Another 5 minutes killed before she even took the drink order but that was 3 coffees and a tea. Not a lot of waiting involved in that.
Now I had not shared the info with anyone about watching Illuminations from here because I didnt want them to get their hopes up and have them dashed by an indoor seat. When Jenny came back with the drinks, Grampy asks her if you can see Illuminations from here, because he thinks this is a perfect spot. Jenny whips out a little piece of paper and tells him that since our ADR wasnt till 7:45 and even though they have a 2 hour time limit, she will draw dinner out long enough for us to see Illuminations if we would like. Ok major score, except I know the 3 people I am dining with cant sit still for that long.
Heres Grampy with real food and not chewing the leather from my purse.
We all order and the atmosphere really is nice from where we were sitting. The appetizers come; shrimp cocktails, potato leek soup and salad. It was all good, no complaints from anyone. While we were eating all the waitresses came by and wished us a Happy Anniversary. It really was so unexpected and Jenny had made sure everyone knew we were celebrating a milestone.
Grampy and I had fish & chips and Jkay & R both had the cottage pie. The servings were huge and I thought the food was fine. Ive read some not so pleasant reviews on Rose & Crown so we either hit a good night or I just was plain ole happy to be exactly where I was. I would go back without a worry. The service was outstanding and probably the friendliest staff we met all week.
Since I have dined with Jkay many times, I know that she reads the dessert menu before even ordering a drink, if possible. My girl loves dessert as much as me. She had her heart set on the bread pudding before she decided on the shrimp cocktail. So with already full bellies, we ordered up desserts around the table, toffee pudding, apple crisp, chocolate torte and the bread pudding. Our plates came out decorated with Happy Anniversary and I forgot to take pictures. Ughhh, what was I thinking? Ill tell you what I was thinking; I wanted to bite into the chocolate piece dropped right on the plate, because I love chocolate.
By the time we finished up all the grub it was only about 9:00. Jenny came over and suggested a round of drinks and assured us it was fine if we stayed to watch the show. We discussed it and decided to give up the perfect spot and let some other lucky group have our table. Unbelievable, I know. But Grampy gets ants in his pants really quickly and so does R. It was for the best. So if some Disser got a great table on Dec 12, around 9 and saw Illuminations under my toasty heater while sipping a cocktail, YOUR WELCOME!
We left the Rose & Crown, with me knowing it was just about perfect. If only I had waited another 20 minutes the plan could have came off without a hitch. Except that no one got seated on the deck but 1 table after us, so the best plans are just that, a plan that may or not work out.
On the way out the door, Jenny came out once again to wish us a Happy Anniversary and told us to have a great time. She even gave Grampy a hug goodbye. I think that might have had something to do with the fact that Grampy told me he gave her an extra $50 for being so nice. Who knew a piece of chocolate on top of your dessert was worth an extra 50 bucks? I have tried it about 30 times since we got home with a Hersheys nugget and he hasnt yet slipped me even a buck.
We quickly walked around to the bridge to check out a spot for Illuminations and although there was a private party below we were able to get front row to watch the show. It was just as impressive watching with the crowd as it would have been snuggled in those seats. At the end when they played Let There be Peace on Earth, Ill admit I shed a tear or 10. This really was the trip I had waited forever for.
We slowly made our way to the front of the park. I had never noticed before that on Spaceship Earth as you are leaving there are lasers flashing goodbye in several languages. I couldnt capture that picture and I tried for about 15 minutes till the point we were all hysterical laughing and just gave up. By the time we hit the front of the park the lines were nil and we hopped right on a bus, even had seats, for the trip back to ASSports. Hugo was our bus driver and he was in a festive mood and started singing Santa Claus is Coming to Town. Well, Grampy and the 2 little girls on the bus were all about that and serenaded us all the way back.
We hit the food court after collecting the mugs, filled em up and I grabbed a bag of Mickey caramels for Grampys pillow. I was seeing if I could get him to come off a $50, but all I got was a Thanks babe, you know I love them
Up next Jkay makes it finally to the Magic Kingdom
Actually, I think the 3 musketeers napped. I visited my new best friends at the concierges desk and made 1 or 5 changes to ADRs , filled up the refillable mug with coffee and called home to talk to the kids, my mom, the paperboy and some internet freak I may or may not have met on these boards.
After taking care of business, I rounded up the troops to head back over to Epcot. We had a 7:45 ADR at Rose & Crown so we hit the bus stop at 5:45. Bus pulled right up and we were heading back to the World Showcase by 6:15. We had time to kill, so we stopped for Photopass pics
And wandered around to Canada and stopped to listen to Off Kilter
There was a theme to every dinner ADR. I had overestimated travel time and we were always early. Not that I am complaining, because the transportation and crowds were wonderful but I was always worried about being late. Never happened.
No problem we could go to England and shop and hear all about Santa in Great Britain.
And still it wasnt but 7:15 and the troops were getting restless and hungry. Grampy was chewing on the handle to my purse and R kept saying he might faint. So against my better judgment we walked over to Rose & Crown. Remember I have a plan, to score a seat on the deck and watch Illuminations from our very comfy seats. Whether or not that would all come about was still very much up in the air.
The crowd outside of Rose & Crown was about 10 deep. Oh no, this cant be a good sign. Grampy started yakking in my ear, I told you so. You should have checked in earlier, blah, blah, blah. I sent them all packing across the street to sit their butts down and joined the 15 or so people waiting in line at the podium. When my turn came around, using all my sweetness, which is a stretch by anyones imagination, I requested a seat on the deck, and took our lighty up thingy and headed over to join the crew. Before I even got across the dang street it started lighting up. Crap, it was only 7:22 by my watch, Rose & Crown has a 2 hour time limit and Illuminations doesnt start till 9:30.
I grab everyone up and mutter under my breath and we head to the podium. We are escorted up, around, and down to the most perfect table on the outside of the deck, with a perfect view of where Illuminations will be taking place, and a nice warm heater right over my head. The perfect table, perfect, except how could I drag dinner out for the next 2 ½ hours?
Our waitress, Jenny, was as cute as they come. She came right over and started chit chatting. She and Grampy hit it off right away. She proceeded to tell us all about coming to the states to work, 1st in New England, then to WDW. Yes, she had come alone, met a lot of nice people and was happy, happy to be here. She even introduced us to her roommate, Lisa, who also worked at the Rose and Crown, and told us a story about a Christmas tree catching on fire the night before near their apartment. Well, that killed 10 minutes. She asked all about us and Grampy told her this was a delayed Anniversary trip and the whole story. Another 5 minutes killed before she even took the drink order but that was 3 coffees and a tea. Not a lot of waiting involved in that.
Now I had not shared the info with anyone about watching Illuminations from here because I didnt want them to get their hopes up and have them dashed by an indoor seat. When Jenny came back with the drinks, Grampy asks her if you can see Illuminations from here, because he thinks this is a perfect spot. Jenny whips out a little piece of paper and tells him that since our ADR wasnt till 7:45 and even though they have a 2 hour time limit, she will draw dinner out long enough for us to see Illuminations if we would like. Ok major score, except I know the 3 people I am dining with cant sit still for that long.
Heres Grampy with real food and not chewing the leather from my purse.
We all order and the atmosphere really is nice from where we were sitting. The appetizers come; shrimp cocktails, potato leek soup and salad. It was all good, no complaints from anyone. While we were eating all the waitresses came by and wished us a Happy Anniversary. It really was so unexpected and Jenny had made sure everyone knew we were celebrating a milestone.
Grampy and I had fish & chips and Jkay & R both had the cottage pie. The servings were huge and I thought the food was fine. Ive read some not so pleasant reviews on Rose & Crown so we either hit a good night or I just was plain ole happy to be exactly where I was. I would go back without a worry. The service was outstanding and probably the friendliest staff we met all week.
Since I have dined with Jkay many times, I know that she reads the dessert menu before even ordering a drink, if possible. My girl loves dessert as much as me. She had her heart set on the bread pudding before she decided on the shrimp cocktail. So with already full bellies, we ordered up desserts around the table, toffee pudding, apple crisp, chocolate torte and the bread pudding. Our plates came out decorated with Happy Anniversary and I forgot to take pictures. Ughhh, what was I thinking? Ill tell you what I was thinking; I wanted to bite into the chocolate piece dropped right on the plate, because I love chocolate.
By the time we finished up all the grub it was only about 9:00. Jenny came over and suggested a round of drinks and assured us it was fine if we stayed to watch the show. We discussed it and decided to give up the perfect spot and let some other lucky group have our table. Unbelievable, I know. But Grampy gets ants in his pants really quickly and so does R. It was for the best. So if some Disser got a great table on Dec 12, around 9 and saw Illuminations under my toasty heater while sipping a cocktail, YOUR WELCOME!
We left the Rose & Crown, with me knowing it was just about perfect. If only I had waited another 20 minutes the plan could have came off without a hitch. Except that no one got seated on the deck but 1 table after us, so the best plans are just that, a plan that may or not work out.
On the way out the door, Jenny came out once again to wish us a Happy Anniversary and told us to have a great time. She even gave Grampy a hug goodbye. I think that might have had something to do with the fact that Grampy told me he gave her an extra $50 for being so nice. Who knew a piece of chocolate on top of your dessert was worth an extra 50 bucks? I have tried it about 30 times since we got home with a Hersheys nugget and he hasnt yet slipped me even a buck.
We quickly walked around to the bridge to check out a spot for Illuminations and although there was a private party below we were able to get front row to watch the show. It was just as impressive watching with the crowd as it would have been snuggled in those seats. At the end when they played Let There be Peace on Earth, Ill admit I shed a tear or 10. This really was the trip I had waited forever for.
We slowly made our way to the front of the park. I had never noticed before that on Spaceship Earth as you are leaving there are lasers flashing goodbye in several languages. I couldnt capture that picture and I tried for about 15 minutes till the point we were all hysterical laughing and just gave up. By the time we hit the front of the park the lines were nil and we hopped right on a bus, even had seats, for the trip back to ASSports. Hugo was our bus driver and he was in a festive mood and started singing Santa Claus is Coming to Town. Well, Grampy and the 2 little girls on the bus were all about that and serenaded us all the way back.
We hit the food court after collecting the mugs, filled em up and I grabbed a bag of Mickey caramels for Grampys pillow. I was seeing if I could get him to come off a $50, but all I got was a Thanks babe, you know I love them
Up next Jkay makes it finally to the Magic Kingdom
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Thanks for the Jamie and Mark (Off Kilter) eye candy, Grammy Cheryl!!!
Thanks for the new installment. I was wondering where you got off to.
Thanks for the new installment. I was wondering where you got off to.
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I want to be there right now!! How can Christmas magic seem so long ago already??? I tell ya, you and Grampy should be Photopass models. Every pic is terrific!
Thanks for making me hungry:
I LOVE bread pudding. It is always my dessert of choice at a buffet. Hmm...I wonder if she was able to sample it at Crystal Palace. I am re-thinking Rose and Crown after this review. Maybe we need to try it?
We're glad you are back!! Missed you!
Thanks for making me hungry:
I LOVE bread pudding. It is always my dessert of choice at a buffet. Hmm...I wonder if she was able to sample it at Crystal Palace. I am re-thinking Rose and Crown after this review. Maybe we need to try it?
We're glad you are back!! Missed you!
firstmickey
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Cheryl.......sounds like the perfect evening. Happy to hear you had a great experience at the Rose & Crown. After many years of waiting tables as a college girl....I have to say it's the customers like Grampy that kept me going. Sweet, friendly and a great tipper! And the front row view of Illuminations....wow.
Your photopass pics of this trip have been nothing short of spectacular and more and more I would like to plan a Christmas trip for our family. Thanks for a great installment!
Your photopass pics of this trip have been nothing short of spectacular and more and more I would like to plan a Christmas trip for our family. Thanks for a great installment!
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You should have used this picture for your Christmas cards....its fabulous!
How thoughtful of you guys to give up your perfect table for someone else. I hope they appreciated it
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It does seem like forever since Christmas, then I find some Christmas decoration that I missed and realize it wasn't so long ago. Soon as I get the tinsel all cleaned up the Easter grass will appear
Classic!
Ain't it the truth
Go and have fun, you won't be sorry
We just booked another trip for Christmas 
How thoughtful of you guys to give up your perfect table for someone else. I hope they appreciated it
Me too. I am sure the view was spectacular
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Just checking in.....loved this installment. I can see Grampy chatting up the waitress, and your pixie-dust move of giving up the clutch table is as classic Grammy as the Hershey's nugget line!!!
One of these days, probably when the kiddos are out of school (so....a while from now....), we will do a Christmastime trip. I can't wait!!!
Happy to hear that Rose & Crud wasn't that for you. Another "one of these days" things to add to the list!!
Love ya!!
One of these days, probably when the kiddos are out of school (so....a while from now....), we will do a Christmastime trip. I can't wait!!!
Happy to hear that Rose & Crud wasn't that for you. Another "one of these days" things to add to the list!!
Love ya!!
Grammyof2
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Well, I now know that Hersey's Nuggets & Kisses (all flavors) don't even get a buck.
Nor does Skittles, Resses Pieces or Three Musketeers snack size.
I am moving on to Bon Bons. I will let you know how that works
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Grammy said:
I still don't know how to quote a pic - but that one was great!! How did we miss that photo op? I hope you used that for Christmas cards.
Again with the pics, but is that real food? Cause it looks a little less appetizing than leather to me.
I LOVE me some bread pudding.
Now this was hilarious!! Grampy the BIG TIPPER!!! But come on, throw a little of that love to your bride!!
Great installment Grammy! I'm glad I've had the time this morning to get caught up.
NM
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I woke up super early and headed to the food court to fill the mugs. They werent even opened yet, but my two new best friends at concierge were just coming to work so I skedaddled over to visit and to change some ADRs. I wanted some sit down breakfast in the worst way and Kona was calling my name. I wanted, needed, and craved the fruit platter and some real coffee.
Hang with me for a minute while I explain breakfast. I usually dont even eat breakfast but during a vacation I enjoy it. Kona is probably my number one breakfast destination in WDW. I love the fruit platter and every now and then I want to be served, waited on, all my needs met. I am low, low maintenance. I dont ask for much, really. I had given into a BIG change in plans when we moved from Beach Club to ASSports to accommodate my beloved traveling companions. I wanted the dang breakfast. It wasnt that much to ask. Anyhoo
I filled the mugs, all four of them, headed back to the room, dropped off Jkays and Rs, delivered Grampys crossword puzzle, jumped in the shower, and was ready to roll at 8. Guess what? R wanted to eat at the food court. Let me have this moment
Okay, I am over it. We ate at the food court. Well, R and Jkay had breakfast, Grampy had a muffin, and I stewed for awhile. Just a short while and I did it quietly and kept it mainly to myself and the girls at the concierge desk. Plus, we were headed to the Magic Kingdom and that is always a good thing.
We scored a bus almost immediately. It was drizzling a little so maybe the masses were waiting for it to clear up. Who knows? Main Street was beautiful and my mood lifted the instant I heard the music and saw the tree.
We took about 3 steps out toward the tree when 3 members of the Dream Team stopped us to chit chat. Idle chit chat, no big YOU WON!!!! They reached into the magic bag and handed Jkay a 1st visit pin since she hadnt been there in mucho years. You would have thought she won a night in the castle suite. She was jumping around like a kangaroo and pinned it on her sweater like a Nobel Peace prize medal. Now my mood was good, really good, because I love for my friends to be happy, and she was beaming. I told yall she is ditzy and that is why I love her. I wished I had video of that moment. She could have been a commercial for a Year of a Million Dreams. When she was all properly pinned we stopped for Photopass pics.
Slowly we started towards the castle stopping to sing and dance with the street performers and to take pictures of the window displays. I loved these at the emporium.
The show was just getting ready to start on the castle stage so we stopped to watch. I was taking in all the poinsettias that were everywhere. They were gorgeous. Kudos to the CMs that work so hard to make it so breathtaking.
And one more of Me and Grampy
The plan included 2 full days at the Magic Kingdom so we were in no real hurry to run with the wind. Straight over to Tomorrowland and a visit with Stitch. I have done this lots of times but when the harness came down I got really nervous. Flashback to Mission Space and a small amount of hyperventilating occurred. Grampy found that pretty funny since we both knew nothing happens here. Still I was glad when it was over. I repeat to anyone that will listen, STAY AWAY FROM MISSION SPACE.
Next up, Buzz. Grampy was doing all the spinning and laughing. My score 7,200, his 79,400. Even though he beat me by a huge margin it was by far not his best score. He should have been shooting more and laughing at me less. Why do we get all competitive on this? Every couple makes it into an Olympic event and bragging rights for the whole trip.
Walked right on to Space Mountain, laughed like hyenas, walked out and right back on. No line whatsoever, standby was 5 minutes. Woo Hoo!!!
Jkays list included every single attraction in the Magic Kingdom and she had it in her hand crossing off as we went. That entailed even the Astro Orbiter, which I had never been on. Yep we did them all including 2 tours of the Indy speedway, cause we could, and because Jkay couldnt have been happier. As we finished up tour #2 of the speedway we ran into the Talking Trash Can. Jkay was fascinated. She watched for about 10 minutes without blinking. Grampy and I were rolling from laughing and she kept saying Is someone in there? It takes so little to impress her, and impressed she was. She is still talking about it.
I convinced Jkay that there was no person in the trash can and that maybe we should continue to tour. Directly to Fantasyland, where we did everything, and I mean everything. Grampy and R pulled up a bench and watched the Grammy and Jkay show as we jumped back and forth till we had experienced it all. I will spare you those pictures. But here is Jkay playing in Poohs playful spot. Told you she had it all on the list.
Finally it was time for lunch. This girl was starving. It isnt easy running past all the toddlers to get on Dumbo and The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh. Just kidding, would I do that? Liberty Tree tavern, here I come. Grammyof2 and party from New Jersey please be seated. Thank you very much.
The food was good and it was needed nourishment for me since I was stubborn and had a private hissy fit in the AM and didnt eat anything. I had the Sandwich Heard Round the World, and Grampy commented as fast as I devoured it, most of the world didnt even get a glimpse.
We hoofed on over to Big Thunder Mountain and grabbed the 1st Fastpass of the day and then proceeded to the Haunted Mansion, Hall of Presidents, Country Bear Jamboree and to use the Fastpasses at Big Thunder. Jkay saw this and we had to stop and play.
Cross one more thing of the list, if you are counting.
Jkay had spotted a smoking spot down by Big Thunder so we headed over to take a little break. We had just sat down when two ladies joined us. Grampy immediately started talking and we found out they were from Canada. Hey, I have friends in Canada. Do you know Yak? (Yzma and Kronk) from the DIS boards. I swear I said it, out loud even.
Uhh, no we dont. Geez, I thought everyone in Canada knew everyone else. The very nice lady, whose name was Sharon, Hi Sharon, said they all dont look alike either.
We had a lovely visit with our new Canadian friends, who didnt know YAK or 1000thHappyhaunt either, and Sharon offered Grampy $20 for a pack of matches he had, proving that all Canadians are also rich. Grampy passed on the $20 but did give her the matches. It was all for the good of international diplomacy. When Sharon left she promised to look for Yak when she got home and to tell her we said hi.
Jkay commented that I had indeed lost my mind, talking to strangers about even stranger peeps I had met on the internet. She also said something about what kind of name is Yak. Isnt that the name you were calling on every corner in Canada this summer. Yep, it was.
Up next Got to get a Dole Whip
Hang with me for a minute while I explain breakfast. I usually dont even eat breakfast but during a vacation I enjoy it. Kona is probably my number one breakfast destination in WDW. I love the fruit platter and every now and then I want to be served, waited on, all my needs met. I am low, low maintenance. I dont ask for much, really. I had given into a BIG change in plans when we moved from Beach Club to ASSports to accommodate my beloved traveling companions. I wanted the dang breakfast. It wasnt that much to ask. Anyhoo
I filled the mugs, all four of them, headed back to the room, dropped off Jkays and Rs, delivered Grampys crossword puzzle, jumped in the shower, and was ready to roll at 8. Guess what? R wanted to eat at the food court. Let me have this moment
Okay, I am over it. We ate at the food court. Well, R and Jkay had breakfast, Grampy had a muffin, and I stewed for awhile. Just a short while and I did it quietly and kept it mainly to myself and the girls at the concierge desk. Plus, we were headed to the Magic Kingdom and that is always a good thing.
We scored a bus almost immediately. It was drizzling a little so maybe the masses were waiting for it to clear up. Who knows? Main Street was beautiful and my mood lifted the instant I heard the music and saw the tree.
We took about 3 steps out toward the tree when 3 members of the Dream Team stopped us to chit chat. Idle chit chat, no big YOU WON!!!! They reached into the magic bag and handed Jkay a 1st visit pin since she hadnt been there in mucho years. You would have thought she won a night in the castle suite. She was jumping around like a kangaroo and pinned it on her sweater like a Nobel Peace prize medal. Now my mood was good, really good, because I love for my friends to be happy, and she was beaming. I told yall she is ditzy and that is why I love her. I wished I had video of that moment. She could have been a commercial for a Year of a Million Dreams. When she was all properly pinned we stopped for Photopass pics.
Slowly we started towards the castle stopping to sing and dance with the street performers and to take pictures of the window displays. I loved these at the emporium.
The show was just getting ready to start on the castle stage so we stopped to watch. I was taking in all the poinsettias that were everywhere. They were gorgeous. Kudos to the CMs that work so hard to make it so breathtaking.
And one more of Me and Grampy
The plan included 2 full days at the Magic Kingdom so we were in no real hurry to run with the wind. Straight over to Tomorrowland and a visit with Stitch. I have done this lots of times but when the harness came down I got really nervous. Flashback to Mission Space and a small amount of hyperventilating occurred. Grampy found that pretty funny since we both knew nothing happens here. Still I was glad when it was over. I repeat to anyone that will listen, STAY AWAY FROM MISSION SPACE.
Next up, Buzz. Grampy was doing all the spinning and laughing. My score 7,200, his 79,400. Even though he beat me by a huge margin it was by far not his best score. He should have been shooting more and laughing at me less. Why do we get all competitive on this? Every couple makes it into an Olympic event and bragging rights for the whole trip.
Walked right on to Space Mountain, laughed like hyenas, walked out and right back on. No line whatsoever, standby was 5 minutes. Woo Hoo!!!
Jkays list included every single attraction in the Magic Kingdom and she had it in her hand crossing off as we went. That entailed even the Astro Orbiter, which I had never been on. Yep we did them all including 2 tours of the Indy speedway, cause we could, and because Jkay couldnt have been happier. As we finished up tour #2 of the speedway we ran into the Talking Trash Can. Jkay was fascinated. She watched for about 10 minutes without blinking. Grampy and I were rolling from laughing and she kept saying Is someone in there? It takes so little to impress her, and impressed she was. She is still talking about it.
I convinced Jkay that there was no person in the trash can and that maybe we should continue to tour. Directly to Fantasyland, where we did everything, and I mean everything. Grampy and R pulled up a bench and watched the Grammy and Jkay show as we jumped back and forth till we had experienced it all. I will spare you those pictures. But here is Jkay playing in Poohs playful spot. Told you she had it all on the list.
Finally it was time for lunch. This girl was starving. It isnt easy running past all the toddlers to get on Dumbo and The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh. Just kidding, would I do that? Liberty Tree tavern, here I come. Grammyof2 and party from New Jersey please be seated. Thank you very much.
The food was good and it was needed nourishment for me since I was stubborn and had a private hissy fit in the AM and didnt eat anything. I had the Sandwich Heard Round the World, and Grampy commented as fast as I devoured it, most of the world didnt even get a glimpse.
We hoofed on over to Big Thunder Mountain and grabbed the 1st Fastpass of the day and then proceeded to the Haunted Mansion, Hall of Presidents, Country Bear Jamboree and to use the Fastpasses at Big Thunder. Jkay saw this and we had to stop and play.
Cross one more thing of the list, if you are counting.
Jkay had spotted a smoking spot down by Big Thunder so we headed over to take a little break. We had just sat down when two ladies joined us. Grampy immediately started talking and we found out they were from Canada. Hey, I have friends in Canada. Do you know Yak? (Yzma and Kronk) from the DIS boards. I swear I said it, out loud even.
Uhh, no we dont. Geez, I thought everyone in Canada knew everyone else. The very nice lady, whose name was Sharon, Hi Sharon, said they all dont look alike either.
We had a lovely visit with our new Canadian friends, who didnt know YAK or 1000thHappyhaunt either, and Sharon offered Grampy $20 for a pack of matches he had, proving that all Canadians are also rich. Grampy passed on the $20 but did give her the matches. It was all for the good of international diplomacy. When Sharon left she promised to look for Yak when she got home and to tell her we said hi.
Jkay commented that I had indeed lost my mind, talking to strangers about even stranger peeps I had met on the internet. She also said something about what kind of name is Yak. Isnt that the name you were calling on every corner in Canada this summer. Yep, it was.
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firstmickey
Riddle Goddess of Chaos
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Fun Cheryl! Love the pics!
Please tell me you got your breakfast eventually?
Love the pics! Please tell me you got your breakfast eventually?
Kay7979
FANTASY NOVEL AUTHOR
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It looks like a fun day, but I'm sorry you were deprived of your "real breakfast" at the Kona Cafe. I love it there, too. I hope you get a chnace to have breakfast there later in your trip. Looking forward to your Dole Whip episode. Believe it or not, I've never had one!
Backstage_Gal
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Great day, Grammy. Your friend sounds like a hoot.
And what, not everybody knows Yak and Happyhaunt? That's just wrong!
And what, not everybody knows Yak and Happyhaunt? That's just wrong!
bunnysmum
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Me too, me too! Gotta get a Dole Whip next time. I just treated myself to some FRESH pineapple (a tropical delight in the middle of snowy icy winter) and it was wonderful.
My goal next trip is to also score breakfast at the Kona (oops, sorry it didn't happen for you this time, Grammy!
Great pictures!
My goal next trip is to also score breakfast at the Kona (oops, sorry it didn't happen for you this time, Grammy!
Great pictures!
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