A long weekend with the Mouse, Finally the finale 11/25

[DisneyJo]

Now this same CM said it was perfectly all right to get a FP and that it would be honored all day, once the time opened up. You couldn’t use it early, but you could use it late. Just repeating what I was told. .

Yeah confirmation

Yep, it popped again on RNRC.

Eww you poor thing.

Well not today, it was absolutely disgusting.

Oh no really don't like the sound of that curse, I want to revisit several restaurants from last trip

The chocolate tart was absolutely delicious, so I did not waste my time coming here.

That's good then at least you got a nice dessert

Next up: You meet the nicest people on the Internet.

You do don't you and you haven't even met me yet

 

[PrincessV]

As I was waiting to go through the turnstiles they opened up a couple more that had been roped off and I was able to get even closer. (you know it amazes me how many people will just stand there and stare when this happens and get annoyed when others move over to the new lines , amateurs I say)

Welcome to Florida - this happens all the time at the grocery store, Target, the Tampa airport, expressway tolls, beach parking... you get the picture.

I had time to waste before my FP and was not into Star Wars so I decided to do the Backlot Tour. THIS NEEDS SOME SERIOUS UPDATING!!!!

I haven't been on it in a few years - is it really still the same? Ugh.

Those of you familiar with V’s trippies are aware of the Disney Dining Curse. Yep it struck again.

See, when it comes to Sci Fi, I think it carries a curse of its very own. Let's call it the Fuzzy-What-the-Heck-Is-This-Carp-on-a-Plate Curse.

 

[TheDISneyFamily]

I had heard that the WofL pavilion was open for F&W and I just had to check it out and see what had become of the old place. Well, it is just sad.

Yes, I agree. I really hope they put some money into that pavilion. It could be cool again. I never liked Body Wars, though. When we went to check out the F&W stuff in there, I got myself a glass of champagne at the Wonder Bar.

They had a wine store of sorts opened and I asked if they could ship home (I was thinking it would be nice for Mom for taking care of the pugs). Nope, would have to put it in your checked luggage. Well, even if I was checking a bag, I wouldn’t put a bottle of wine in it. I wonder how many sales they lost because of the no liquids (other than the 3-1-1) rule?

Really? That's good to know. Hmmm... I wonder what would happen if we bought some bottles of wine and tried to ship them ourselves from one of the WDW shipping centers, like the one at the Contemporary convention center?

I think it was about 7:45 and at this point I wanted to stay for Illuminations, but am tired as I haven’t had a break all day. I decided I needed a quick nap to re-charge. Since I didn’t have time to go back to POFQ, I did the next best thing, and went over to U of E.

LOL! U of E is ALWAYS good for a nap!

When I leave the ride I figure I will slowly make my way over to WS and find a spot where I can squat down and wait for Illuminations. I end up at the store where you enter WS and go through the doors in the back and sit down in front of the lagoon and wait. It was an uneventful wait and before I knew it Illuminations started. I love this show and glad I made it.

That's a great spot to watch Illuminations!

So I successfully made it park opening to park closing for the first time in years without a rest break at the resort. I can’t believe I did it yet. Yeah 40 is the new 30!

You are awesome!

Getting up the next morning was tough, that opening – closing really wears you out. But I had a Dis meet today so up and at ‘em.

Yay! We were very excited to meet you, too!

Off to MGM for rope drop. As I was waiting to go through the turnstiles they opened up a couple more that had been roped off and I was able to get even closer. (you know it amazes me how many people will just stand there and stare when this happens and get annoyed when others move over to the new lines, amateurs I say)

I totally agree. Most people are like lemmings. I'm always the one to fill in a newly opened spot. You snooze, you lose.

Again at 8:45 the turnstiles opened and I proceed to a spot right in front of the rope and wait for the pre opening show, except they didn’t do it. What happened to the little show they did, it was here in the spring?

That's weird! I wonder what happened?

I hadn’t seen Muppets in the last few trips so I decided to head over there. This show has been around for awhile and it still makes me chuckle, even the way they do the pre-show is entertaining.

I love the Muppets!

I had time to waste before my FP and was not into Star Wars so I decided to do the Backlot Tour. THIS NEEDS SOME SERIOUS UPDATING!!!! Just my 2 cents. But you can sit and get a bit of a breeze at the same time. (but not a good place to grab a nap)

Yep, we don't even bother going on it anymore.

By the time I got off it was time for my FP, so I hoofed it back over to ToT and used my FP. This is such a great ride! I also noticed that RNRC was opened, so I hopped on the single rider line. Met the nicest family who decided a short line was better than riding together. And I agree.

Back to back ToT & RNRC! Awesome!

Now remember my ear on Montu. Yep, it popped again on RNRC. Not as bad, but I am done with going upside down on this trip. Weird that MS at Epcot didn’t make it pop?

Sorry about your ear. I have a hard time on some rides, too. I think the weather has something to do with it - it was pretty bad that day with the humidity and rain.

Those of you familiar with V’s trippies are aware of the Disney Dining Curse. Yep it struck again. I have had the rueban sammie here at least 3 times before and always enjoyed it. Well not today, it was absolutely disgusting. I picked at the meat which wasn’t bad, but the rest of it was so greasy and the cheese was like a hard piece of plastic. I picked at the fries which weren’t that bad, but decided I would just have the chocolate tart for dessert. I didn’t want to leave hungry after all. The chocolate tart was absolutely delicious, so I did not waste my time coming here.

Yuck! Note to self: DO NOT have the rueban at Sci-Fi! Glad you at least enjoyed the chocolate tart.

The only timeline I was on was that I had a Dis meet at 2pm. Finally my check came with my DDE discount and I was outta there.

Next up: You meet the nicest people on the Internet.

We were coming all the way from Epcot! I kept asking, what time is it?! What time is it!? LOL! I'm so glad we got to meet.

Waiting for the good part! (just try and make me look good, OK? Everyone doesn't need to see how weird I really am! )
-Michelle

 

[puggymom]

The skies didn’t look good so I decided to check out the animation show. After a short wait we were shown in and we were told to sit in the middle, (unlike the usual “proceed to the end of the row” spiel). I stopped about 3 or 4 seats from the end and the woman behind starts to mouth off to me. Well, her DH tries to tell her that they said to sit in the middle. Well she didn’t want to hear any of that, she insisted on climbing over me and sitting on the end. OK wacko lady, I would have moved if you had asked… nicely. Why can’t people just be happy that they are in WDW? The show was ok and I saw the line to do the animation afterwards was sort of long and I really didn’t feel like waiting. I think I am putting this on the to do list for Mom and me in February. I headed out and browsed in the shop (just browsing…). I still had some time before my meet, but the skies did still didn’t look good. I headed over to the main shops and figure I would keep dry there until my Dis meet. Outside of one of the shops was a cute little street show, but then the skies opened up and they stopped in the middle of it. I waited out the storm in the doorway of the store (didn’t even browse, though I did notice those darn white V neck shirts from the other night ). When the rain let up I went back over to Animation Courtyard since that was where my meet was. I decided to stand right under the arch as that would keep me dry in case it started to rain again.

A short time later some crazy woman grabbed me from behind, except it wasn’t a crazy woman it was Michelle, from theDISfamily! Her and her peeps were there to meet me. They even had presents for me.

The bracelet her daughter Brenna made and they bought me the lime green Mickey key chain! I can’t tell you how nice they all were and her DH even had the TFW lanyard on, I have proof…

I know it’s been said before, but it really is nice when you get to meet the folks here on the board in person. I have enjoyed each meeting and this certainly was no exception! We chatted about everything from DVC to ABD tours and even Fuzzy Disney Math!

Next Up: Can puggymom do 3 parks in one day?

 

[puggymom]

My original plan did not include AK, but I wanted to try and find one of those lime green Mickey head pins (I was trying to score some Focker points ) and from what I am told it is only sold at AK. So I decided to head over there and see what I could find and you know since I was heading over there, might as well see what the Yeti is doing these days right? I ended up with a carpy parking space, you know the opposite end of the row from where the tram picks you up. I make my way to the front entrance and start my search for the lime green Mickey Head pin. Well, my search was futile as I came up empty , but since I am here let me go over and check on the Yeti. On my way I spotted these.

OK, now we all know how much hotter AK is than the other parks and did I mention how hot it was this weekend? Why would you wear boots in this heat?

Anywho, I have a Yeti to see. I hop on the single rider line and after a fairly short wait I am off. And my ear felt great, go figure. At this point the park is too hot and fairly crowded so I head back out to the parking lot and decide to go back to POFQ. I stop at the gift shop to get my darn white V – neck shirt that I had delivered the other night. I was exhausted and really wanted to go to Wishes as this is the only night I will be able to on this trip. After a nap and some freshening up, I head out to MK. For whatever reason I drove and didn’t take the bus which I would regret later.

I got a decent parking place and hop on the waiting tram to the TTC. After a quick ride on the express monorail I am at the park and I was hungry. I walked past Casey’s and boy did they smell good, as I don’t usually care for Hot Dogs. But I was off to my fav counter service CHH and their tuna sammie. Now, when I first walked into CHH there was one cashier with a really long line on the right and no one on the left. Now remember I am a professional, so I walked right up to the left hand side, that’s right I walked right past those amateurs. Bwahahahahaha. Oh I could feel the stares behind me. The cashier finishes the order he was taking and turns and asks what he can get me, with what I think is a bit of a grin as he just saw what I did. I ordered my usual tuna sammie and a side of slaw. I handed my KTTW card to him and he goes OH, you are a member. A member of what? I didn’t notice this but when you stay on DVC points the KTTW says Member on it. He knew then that that he was dealing with a professional. While those amateurs waited, I quickly got my food. I went upstairs to my favorite spot overlooking the HM entrance and the Disney Dining Curse struck again. The bread was so stale! UGH! What a disappointment.

After dinner I wanted to try out the new HM, but the line was pretty long and I was tired so I thought a ride on the TTA would be perfect. I walked over to Tomorrowland and TTA is not working. Bummer. Buzz didn’t have a long line so I figure it was time to kill some aliens. I got the best score ever (which ain’t saying much), I got a 290,000 baby. First time I broke the 6 figure mark. This was a big deal for me as I stink at these type of things, my nephews always want to play video games with me as they know they will crush me. It is almost time for Wishes and I am regretting taking the car as I don’t want to fight to get out of the park and over to TTC. I decide to stand at the end of Main Street and just book it out of there when Wishes is over. But first I have to stop and get an ice cream cone at the Plaza to enjoy while watching Wishes. And I still notice those delicious smelling hot dogs. Of course Wishes was as wonderful as ever and I decide it’s better to take the ferry, I was going to try the Poly boat and walk over to TTC, but I just missed it. I was one of the first on the ferry and grabbed a seat and then proceeded to have my bad foot rolled over by a stroller. Oh how I was wishing I took the bus. Luckily there was an empty tram waiting when we got to TTC and I was quickly to the car and back to POFQ in no time.

Next up: SEGWAY tour and I am so sorry, it was an accident.

 

[cmp1111]

Well, her DH tries to tell her that they said to sit in the middle. Well she didn’t want to hear any of that, she insisted on climbing over me and sitting on the end. OK wacko lady, I would have moved if you had asked… nicely. Why can’t people just be happy that they are in WDW?

I really don't know.

A short time later some crazy woman grabbed me from behind, except it wasn’t a crazy woman it was Michelle, from theDISfamily! Her and her peeps were there to meet me. They even had presents for me.

The bracelet her daughter Brenna made and they bought me the lime green Mickey key chain! I can’t tell you how nice they all were and her DH even had the TFW lanyard on, I have proof…

I know it’s been said before, but it really is nice when you get to meet the folks here on the board in person. I have enjoyed each meeting and this certainly was no exception! We chatted about everything from DVC to ABD tours and even Fuzzy Disney Math!

Next Up: Can puggymom do 3 parks in one day?

Aww, fun!

OK, now we all know how much hotter AK is than the other parks and did I mention how hot it was this weekend? Why would you wear boots in this heat?

It is better to look good than to feel good, I aways say. (Remember that?) Maybe she just misunderstood that LOOKING hot and BEING hot are not the same?

the Disney Dining Curse struck again. The bread was so stale! UGH! What a disappointment.

Oh, no! I keep hearing raves about that sandwich, what a bummer.

I got the best score ever (which ain’t saying much), I got a 290,000 baby.

Woohoo!

You get so much done on your own, huh?

Did you do something to someone, or was the accident happening to you instead???

 

[Disneyland_Mama]

I stopped about 3 or 4 seats from the end and the woman behind starts to mouth off to me. Well, her DH tries to tell her that they said to sit in the middle. Well she didn’t want to hear any of that, she insisted on climbing over me and sitting on the end. OK wacko lady, I would have moved if you had asked… nicely.

Mo - I'm surprised you didn't get all Jersey on her!

A short time later some crazy woman grabbed me from behind, except it wasn’t a crazy woman it was Michelle, from theDISfamily! Her and her peeps were there to meet me. They even had presents for me.

Yay! Michelle is on my "must meet someday" DISer list!

You guys look like true Fockers!

My original plan did not include AK, but I wanted to try and find one of those lime green Mickey head pins (I was trying to score some Focker points ) and from what I am told it is only sold at AK. Well, my search was futile as I came up empty , but since I am here let me go over and check on the Yeti.

Oh bummer! They had them when I was there - you know at the souvie shop just beyond the ToL.

On my way I spotted these.

Bwhahahaha!!! I thought you were talking about the guy in the Addias slides with black socks!!
Oh Mo, you are getting good at "WTH were you thinking" paparazzi shots!

I went upstairs to my favorite spot overlooking the HM entrance and the Disney Dining Curse struck again. The bread was so stale! UGH! What a disappointment.

Oh carp! I haven't even had one of those famed sammies, yet!

Next up: SEGWAY tour and I am so sorry, it was an accident.

OMG! I KNOW that's gonna be good!

 

[scottny]

boots at AK = eeww and wth?

I love that keychain.

 

[boysmom5150]

Why would you wear boots in this heat?

You dont like

I walked past Casey’s and boy did they smell good, as I don’t usually care for Hot Dogs.

I would NEVER eat a hot dog but it always smells soooo good passing by.

the Disney Dining Curse struck again. The bread was so stale! UGH! What a disappointment.

AGAIN!!!OMG this is crazy

. But first I have to stop and get an ice cream cone at the Plaza to enjoy while watching Wishes.

Was this Sunday Night???We got ice cream just before Wishes. I had my stalker glasses on but didnt see ANYONE

Next up: SEGWAY tour and I am so sorry, it was an accident.

Oooooh this sound really good

 

[TEminnie]

Well, 10 Focker points for trying for the pin!
(BTW--I got mine at the Splash Mountain gift shop!)

50 Focker points to the Great Focker Meet--complete with lanyards!

 

[PrincessV]

A short time later some crazy woman grabbed me from behind, except it wasn’t a crazy woman it was Michelle, from theDISfamily!

YAAAY!!! I'm so excited for you guys meeting

I ended up with a carpy parking space, you know the opposite end of the row from where the tram picks you up.

HEY - that's my parking space! Fuzzy Disney Parking, my friend.

OMG, you saw Britney??!!

I handed my KTTW card to him and he goes OH, you are a member.

I LOVE that he pointe dhtis out after you passed by all the losers in line!

the Disney Dining Curse struck again. The bread was so stale! UGH! What a disappointment.

NO! Not the Magic Tuna??

Next up: SEGWAY tour and I am so sorry, it was an accident.

Could this be payback for having your foot rolled over?

Oh carp! I haven't even had one of those famed sammies, yet!

I know, I know - let's all eat there after LOEMH the morning after Focker Fest 2008!

 

[jcc0621]

I stopped about 3 or 4 seats from the end and the woman behind starts to mouth off to me. Well, her DH tries to tell her that they said to sit in the middle. Well she didn’t want to hear any of that, she insisted on climbing over me and sitting on the end. OK wacko lady, I would have moved if you had asked… nicely. Why can’t people just be happy that they are in WDW?

Some people just like to complain I guess

Another meet You are quite the Dis Celebrity

I know it’s been said before, but it really is nice when you get to meet the folks here on the board in person.

Can't wait for August

All I can say here is

For whatever reason I drove and didn’t take the bus which I would regret later.

MK is the only park I hate driving too. Getting out seems to take forever, even when it is not crowded..

I went upstairs to my favorite spot overlooking the HM entrance and the Disney Dining Curse struck again. The bread was so stale! UGH! What a disappointment.

Oh NO!

I was one of the first on the ferry and grabbed a seat and then proceeded to have my bad foot rolled over by a stroller.

HOW RUDE

Next up: SEGWAY tour and I am so sorry, it was an accident.

Bwhahahaha!!! I thought you were talking about the guy in the Addias slides with black socks!!
Oh Mo, you are getting good at "WTH were you thinking" paparazzi shots!

You must be so proud Yoda. Teach us well

Well, 10 Focker points for trying for the pin!
(BTW--I got mine at the Splash Mountain gift shop!)

Thanks for the info TE

 

[TheDISneyFamily]

The skies didn’t look good so I decided to check out the animation show. After a short wait we were shown in and we were told to sit in the middle, (unlike the usual “proceed to the end of the row” spiel). I stopped about 3 or 4 seats from the end and the woman behind starts to mouth off to me. Well, her DH tries to tell her that they said to sit in the middle. Well she didn’t want to hear any of that, she insisted on climbing over me and sitting on the end. OK wacko lady, I would have moved if you had asked… nicely. Why can’t people just be happy that they are in WDW? The show was ok and I saw the line to do the animation afterwards was sort of long and I really didn’t feel like waiting. I think I am putting this on the to do list for Mom and me in February. I headed out and browsed in the shop (just browsing…). I still had some time before my meet, but the skies did still didn’t look good. I headed over to the main shops and figure I would keep dry there until my Dis meet. Outside of one of the shops was a cute little street show, but then the skies opened up and they stopped in the middle of it. I waited out the storm in the doorway of the store (didn’t even browse, though I did notice those darn white V neck shirts from the other night ). When the rain let up I went back over to Animation Courtyard since that was where my meet was. I decided to stand right under the arch as that would keep me dry in case it started to rain again.

A short time later some crazy woman grabbed me from behind, except it wasn’t a crazy woman it was Michelle, from theDISfamily! Her and her peeps were there to meet me. They even had presents for me.

The bracelet her daughter Brenna made and they bought me the lime green Mickey key chain! I can’t tell you how nice they all were and her DH even had the TFW lanyard on, I have proof…

I know it’s been said before, but it really is nice when you get to meet the folks here on the board in person. I have enjoyed each meeting and this certainly was no exception! We chatted about everything from DVC to ABD tours and even Fuzzy Disney Math!

Next Up: Can puggymom do 3 parks in one day?

Ack! I DO look like a crazy lady! I blame it on the rain! We were running from the front of MGM to make the meet in time during that big downpour! LOL! We actually got there about 10 minutes early and wandered around in the middle of the courtyard. We must have passed right by each other! When it got to be 2pm, and I didn't see you yet, I told everyone to wait in the middle and I would walk up to the arch. There you were, all along! So, yes - the crazy lady did grab you from behind! LOL! It was really nice meeting you, Mo. You are such a wonderful person. I hope our Disney trips overlap in the future so we can meet again. Next time, we'll have to plan a dinner - your choice!

Here is the picture we took...

I wish the weather had been better, but at least the rain stopped for a little while!

Take care,
Michelle

 

[DisneyJo]

I headed out and browsed in the shop (just browsing…).

You're doing well with all the browsing

A short time later some crazy woman grabbed me from behind, except it wasn’t a crazy woman it was Michelle, from theDISfamily!

I'm really hoping Michelle will make it down in August

but I wanted to try and find one of those lime green Mickey head pins (I was trying to score some Focker points )

Shhhh I saw one in MK but didn't buy it, I did get cross with the girls when they saw it on a CM and didn't tell me so I could have traded!

OK, now we all know how much hotter AK is than the other parks and did I mention how hot it was this weekend? Why would you wear boots in this heat?.

I was more concerned with the socks and flipflops

Now remember I am a professional, so I walked right up to the left hand side, that’s right I walked right past those amateurs. Bwahahahahaha. .

I did that too

the Disney Dining Curse struck again. The bread was so stale! UGH! .

Oh no!!!!

I got a 290,000 baby. .

Wooohoooo

Next up: SEGWAY tour and I am so sorry, it was an accident.

Uh oh, can't wait!

 

[Disneyolic]

What a busy body you were! Hopping here, hopping there! How in heck did you do it on stale bread? I will never reveal my scores in Buzz LY. Not that I can remember them anyway but I totally suck at that. I think I shoot everything but the targets!

I see that you were eyeing my most slender legs and cowboy boots. Ride 'em cowboy, eeeee haw!

 

[Computer Magic]

including the Wyoming trip (though according to this Marketing rubbish, there is bike riding in Wyoming and I can tell you there definitely was not bike riding). Anywho, as I am watching it one my tour guides from Wyoming appears on screen. Her name is Christy and if you see this next time you are in Disney, she is one fantastic tour guide :thumbsup. ...

Did the video show us hiking..cuz we were the group

 

[kaysmommie]

Just finished your last 2 installments. Sorry about the crazy lady at Disney Animation , On your next trip the drawing class is a must. I could not get my daughter out of there, we did the class 3 times. Your DIS meet sounds great. I guess I need to join Focker watch because I was in Disney at the same time as all you and didn't get to meet any of you . My DH doesn't get my Disney obsession.

I have seen that Lime green mickey pin before, just trying to think of where , my DD had me in just about every store this trip. Waiting for more .

 

[puggymom]

Mo - I'm surprised you didn't get all Jersey on her!

her Dh was sorta taking care of that for me.

Yay! Michelle is on my "must meet someday" DISer list!

As she should be, she is one sweet lady!

Bwhahahaha!!! I thought you were talking about the guy in the Addias slides with black socks!!

OMG, I totally didn't notice them, I stopped at the boots!

I love that keychain.

Me too!!!

AGAIN!!!OMG this is crazy

I was sooooo disappointed!

Was this Sunday Night???We got ice cream just before Wishes. I had my stalker glasses on but didnt see ANYONE

Yes, it was SUnday, I had your # but had left it in the room, didn't realize until I got to MK.

Well, 10 Focker points for trying for the pin!
(BTW--I got mine at the Splash Mountain gift shop!)

50 Focker points to the Great Focker Meet--complete with lanyards!

Yeah 60 Focker points for me!

HEY - that's my parking space! Fuzzy Disney Parking, my friend.

Maybe it's a Focker thing

OMG, you saw Britney??!!

NO! Not the Magic Tuna??

Unfortunately it wasn't so magic this time

I know, I know - let's all eat there after LOEMH the morning after Focker Fest 2008!

 

[puggymom]

Can't wait for August

Me too!

MK is the only park I hate driving too. Getting out seems to take forever, even when it is not crowded..

If you are going to be at MK at closing, it is better to take the bus, this is why I love the CR and am really hoping for DVC there!!!!

Ack! I DO look like a crazy lady!

Oh heavens no! You just startled me (in a good way)

It was really nice meeting you, Mo. You are such a wonderful person. I hope our Disney trips overlap in the future so we can meet again. Next time, we'll have to plan a dinner - your choice!

I really enojoyed meeting you and your family, it was highlight of me trip. You truly do have a wonderful bundh there! I love the idea of dinner next time.

You're doing well with all the browsing

I'm really hoping Michelle will make it down in August

Me too!!!

Shhhh I saw one in MK but didn't buy it, I did get cross with the girls when they saw it on a CM and didn't tell me so I could have traded!

Shame on them

I was more concerned with the socks and flipflops

And I totally missed that, need to practice my WTH were they thiking stalking!

, On your next trip the drawing class is a must. I could not get my daughter out of there, we did the class 3 times.

That's good to know, with my niece next year too. I have always skipped it

Your DIS meet sounds great. I guess I need to join Focker watch because I was in Disney at the same time as all you and didn't get to meet any of you . My DH doesn't get my Disney obsession.

A relatively harmless group Stop by the Focker chat thread on the CB!

 

[puggymom]

What a busy body you were! Hopping here, hopping there! How in heck did you do it on stale bread? I will never reveal my scores in Buzz LY. Not that I can remember them anyway but I totally suck at that. I think I shoot everything but the targets!

I see that you were eyeing my most slender legs and cowboy boots. Ride 'em cowboy, eeeee haw!

Somehow I missed multi quoting you DM, sorry!

THis is actually the first time I posted my score.

Was that you!!! Why didn't you give me the Focker!