That's too bad that you had a headache on SM; definitely spoils the fun. 
I loved Tiana and Naveen's back and forth about cheese. So funny! I forgot that one of them mentioned string cheese. But I don't think I remember Naveen saying unstringed. I do, though, remember Tiana mentioning something about some kind of cheese dish that Naveen's mother had made. Naveen replied that he didn't remember that, because it must have been when he was away with Louis. Just another cute little in-character line.
Hopefully Disney keeps them around for a long time.I felt the exact same way on Space Mountain that day. It must have been a combination of the heat and the fact that we hadn't eaten lunch yet, because it was a painful ride.
And then there was the whole part with trying to get her to put her hands up like antennae, which took forever, because she didn't understand what they wanted her to do. 
So yeah, that's what I remember. She was so funny.
Nice updates. Sounds like a fun meet-and-greet with Tiana and Naveen. I think the only things most people down here know about Wisconsin is cheese and the Packers, and since it would be a little out of character for most of the characters to bring up football, I guess they stick with cheese. It does work for Tiana and Naveen though since they're in the restaurant business.
How cool that Emma got picked for Monsters Inc. It's a fun little show, though I'm with you- I'm always afraid that I'll be picked for it.
Great update! I was on a mission a month or two ago to find "Celebrate You" by Corbin Bleu to put on my Ipod and for some reason I couldn't find it! Then you just mentioned it so I looked on Itunes and it's there so I have to download it! I love that song!
The parade looks cute! Tiana and Naveen sound like fun, I think I'm going to try to meet them in November! I really love Tiana's dress!
I'm happy you finally got to ride Space Mountain!And those castle pictures are beautiful!
I guarantee there are not many people who would think that! I guess I have trained you well. 
Or maybe I just mention my school too much. 
Oh great..now I have that Hannah Montana song stuck in my head. "Heyyyyyyyyyy...get uuuuuuuuup.....get llllllllllllllllllloud. We're pumpin' up the party now!"
Oh I love Monster's Inc. Laugh Floor! Fiance is always afraid of getting picked too. We ended up going to the best show ever with Kristen and Chris. We didn't get picked but the guy in front of us did, so Fiance and I were on the screen every time they showed him!
What a fun interaction with Tiana and Naveen! Lol I know someone from Wisconsin, and when I met her she was the one who brought up cheese!
I love Monsters, Inc. I haven't been shown on screen yet, but I know it's comin, especially if I am there with my sis. She always gets picked on for things like that.
Tiana and Naveen sound like so much fun! I'm kinda upset we never stopped to meet them. I can understand why constantly being asked about cheese would get annoying. If it helps, whenever I think of Wisconsin, I think of the That 70's Show theme song, specifically the "HELLO WISCONSIN!!!!" part at the very end.
The Laugh Floor always cracks me up. Every time I see it, they always manage to pick the funniest people to play the different parts. This past trip we had a particularly funny bunch. It was so much fun.
I've only seen the very end of a couple episodes if it's on before something else I'm watching. I was really surprised when I found out it took place in WI!Great updates! I love the pics of the castle that Emma got!
Hi all!! This is Claire, one of Sarah's sisters. I finally decided to come in and post. I have a couple things to add to some of what she has already said.
I loved Tiana and Naveen's back and forth about cheese. So funny! I forgot that one of them mentioned string cheese. But I don't think I remember Naveen saying unstringed. I do, though, remember Tiana mentioning something about some kind of cheese dish that Naveen's mother had made. Naveen replied that he didn't remember that, because it must have been when he was away with Louis. Just another cute little in-character line.
Also, another thing I have to add here. As some of the other readers may know from Sarah talking about it, I was in Disney World in January with my parents. I met Tiana and Naveen then, too. Well, I am almost 100% positive that it was the same Naveen both times. I looked at the two pictures to compare, and he looks way too similar to not be the same one. I'll post the picture from January for you to look at and compare for yourself.
So, anybody else's thoughts? Does it look like the same Naveen to you?
But anyway, overall, I loved the Tiana and Naveen meet and greet. They are definitely my favorite new characters. I love how they take the time to talk to everybody the same way, even if you're not a little kid. And they stay in character so well.
I felt the exact same way on Space Mountain that day. It must have been a combination of the heat and the fact that we hadn't eaten lunch yet, because it was a painful ride.
Okay, let's see what I remember from the Monsters, Inc. show with Donna. I remember them asking her to say her number, which she did. But then after the monster uncovered his eyes (LOL) and asked her if she told the audience, she said the number out loud again.
Great updates.
I can't wait to meet Tiana and Naveen. I sure hope that we are able to.
Happy Friday everyone!
First off, I have some good news. I got a job!!! I interviewed yesterday morning and they called me back in the afternoon to offer me the position!!! Its actually an aide position instead of a regular classroom teacher but WHO CARES! I have spent the last 2 years substitute teaching and lets just say Im pretty sick of it phone calls at 5:30 in the morning are not fun. Im just happy because its at the elementary level which is what I want to teach anyway and its for the WHOLE year.
Congratulations on the job!
August 8, 2010 cont'd (part 2) Southwest has a funny way of boarding. They dont give you assigned seats like most airlines. Instead they give you a boarding position and you have to line up by these poles according to your position. It doesnt really matter for us since were older but it can be kind of a hassle for families with small kids.
We got lucky with our A boarding positions. I told my mom that if we got separated it wouldn't be an issue because we're both adults, but she wasn't having that!
This is where our flight gets interesting. I keep talking about how we had the best flight attendant ever.
We love Southwest. We've never had a problem with the flight itself and we have had very good luck with the flight attendants.
But seriously who wears their name on their t-shirt?! LOL.
*Raises hand* I do.
We FINALLY made our way to the Disney Welcome Center to get the Magical Express. Always one of the best parts of the trip. We were able to get right in line and it was only a matter of minutes before we were on one of these:
Sunday, August 8, 2010 cont'd (part 3)
I was really hoping wed get on one of the real ME buses this trip since in April we got one of the cruise buses. I know it doesnt really matter but I like the official ME buses better. I guess it makes it more official.
Yes, I agree that the "real" ME buses make it more official, and I was upset that we were on a cruise bus. However, I have seen TRs where people have been on plain old Mears buses, so even a cruise bus trumps that!
Its just not quite the same driving under the archway when its raining.
Agreed. Though in '07 when we went it was too dark to see the archway. In fact, I probably didn't even know there was an archway.
Before long I could see the best sight out in the distance. Yes, the archway! It was pretty funny because as we were approaching the sun did start to peek out a little bit (and there wasnt any rain either). Not the greatest picture but at least I tried.
Yep, looks very similar to the picture in my TR.
As we continued down DVC Way the ME video was over but they showed a Donald Duck cartoon. Does anybody know when they started doing this? It is either within the last couple of months or I just have terrible memory because I dont remember them doing that in April.
I believe we saw a cartoon like this in late May.
Finally we arrived at our building and found our room (6512!!).
OLD KEY WEST!!!
Whoo hoo! That was one of our choices for next year's trip, as it's tied with BWV for cheapest. But I've heard that they offer limited bus service during certain hours of the day, and we really want to stay at an Epcot resort, so BCV it will be!
Monday, August 9, 2010
We woke up around 7:30ish to get to the park for opening at 9. When I got out of bed I had to look out the window. Nothing like seeing the resort first thing in the morning, especially on the first full day.
That was one of my favorite things to do at Kidani-open the curtains and see the fog, the buses picking people up, and watch the resort come alive.
We quickly ate our breakfast before heading out to our bus stop. Such a great location having it right across the street.
I loved the location of the Kidani stop. Down the hall, down the elevator, back down the hall, then outside! Such an improvement from our stay at All Star Music!
All trip long I couldnt help but think that must be a pain in the you-know-what if you are staying at the Treehouse Villas. Having to go ALL the way through SSR and then transferring?!
One of my deterrents from staying at the Treehouses (aside from the facts that a)they are expensive and b)I don't think I'd ever find nine people to stay with!)
Before long they started making the announcements to move to the center of the Mickey floral because the Welcome Show would be beginning soon. It is so cheerful, so peppy, and so Disney. GREAT way to start off the morning! And come on, how can you not help but get a little choked up when the man says, Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, WELCOME to the Magic Kingdom!
The Welcome Show is so fun and makes me so excited to be there! I'm so glad I got to see it this trip!
I pretty much rocked on Buzz. The score to prove it I believe that gave me the rank of Planetary Pilot.
OK maybe not as good as some people but good by my standards.
You should know that Emma usually doesnt do all that well on Buzz Lightyear. Well, she mustve hit one of the big targets because she ended up with over 100,000! Guess she had to take a picture to document that.
Both of you did excellent compared to me and my mom.
Long story short, we did get the FPs but the cast member had to press that same button on the back of the machine to do it. So strange. Our morning sure was off to an interesting start.
Monday, August 9, 2010 cont'd (part 3)
Claires other reason for wanting to see it was that she said she likes hearing the Celebrate You song in the parks because she said it just makes you happy and want to dance.
I love that song, too! The day after I found out we were going to be able to make it to Disney, I downloaded a bunch of songs and made a mix titled "We're Going to Disney!" and that was definitely on there!
Naveen asked us if we had ever heard of Maldonia, which is where he is from. Since Ive seen the movie I said yes. He asked if I knew where it was, which I didnt
After our lovely conversation we posed for our picture. I think it turned out pretty cute!
We said good-bye and thank you before continuing on our way. Such a fun meet and I am so glad we waited. I especially enjoyed Naveen because he talked exactly like he does in the movie (kind of self-absorbed at times) and he had his mannerisms downhe would change his pose/facial expression for every single picture which was hilarious. That was definitely one of my favorite parts of our trip!
Plus it's air conditioned and sometimes that is enough! Hope you get to see the MSEP.
