ABCs of Trip Reporting, Pt. 2-Life Can Be Crappy and Then You Move On (3/7)

[All7OfUs]

I'll have to get to replies from a few pages back tomorrow. I am feeling woefully behind on everyone else's threads. I see several updates that went up today!!

 

[jedijill]

Not to shamelessly plug my own review, but I just finished up my dining review from last week's trip.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2712422

Jill in Co

 

[All7OfUs]

Not to shamelessly plug my own review, but I just finished up my dining review from last week's trip.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2712422

Jill in Co

Oh gosh, I"m all over it! going there now...

 

[maroo]

Hello peeps!!!!!


TOMORROW! I PROMISE! I will have an update on here!!

Can these tide you guys over?!?!




Lauren has FINISHED with High School!

Here are some senior pics of her...

Our favorite and the main one she sent with her graduation invitations.

Sweet one of Lauren and William.

Fun one of Lauren and William!

I just LOVE this one of Lauren!

Lauren and her Daddy!

One of the full shots of her.

Her Mom was at work when these were taken. A good friend from Church did these for her as a graduation present - it was a GREAT gift!!

I promise a real Disney update tomorrow evening!

 

[All7OfUs]

WOW!, those are absolutely amazing!!

 

[jedijill]

She is so beautiful!

Jill in CO

 

[Millie12591]

You're doing VERY well, Rosie!! Keep that good work up!

Way to go Rosie!!

That was VERY impressive about Imogene Coca. I'd never even heard of her before, and now that I've seen pix, I'm CERTAIN that Edna Mode was characterized after her!

Makes you wonder, huh? Brad Bird who created The Incredibles did Edna Mode's voice for the movie, which I think is hilarious.

I really thought everyone would come up with the Incredibles no problem, and if no that, Idol. But that one would have been on shaky ground since it technically starts with A. But since everyone was having such a hard time, my heart became soft and buttery.

This was fun! Tough, but fun! Well, since you dropped the hint a few times I almost picked The Incredibles at the Dinsey Animation Building...however, it wasn't a two minutes walk so I thought that would be a no go. Being married to a engineer....I'm going to take you at your very word.

Wow, I was thinking of the Incredibles, but I never thought that they were "close" to the Indiana Jones Stunt Show. So everything in the same park counts as close to? Or were the rules specifically relaxed this time?? I am not complaining since I managed to get two right answers thanks to your explanation about proper nouns...

See! Liesa. I wasn't the only one who took you at your word of being within a two mins. walk.

I think Rosie thought she won the "Loser Award" a few games back, but it too was all in good fun. But she's smoking hot this time around!

I KNOW! I'm so proud of Rosie!!

I know, I'm right there with ya on this one.

I got home last night at 10pm and am at work today. I did get to ride Star Tours twice yesterday morning as they were having a soft opening and it ROCKED!!!!

Jill in CO

I'm happy to hear you liked it, I'm concerned it will give me the urp's if I go on it. The last one I loved up until I didn't anymore. One day, out of the blue, I started getting motion sickness on that ride and it was no longer to be. Do you think the same will happen on this version? I hear it's all the same motions, lots of rocking and quick jerky moves. I'd rather hear the review from you though.

Not to shamelessly plug my own review, but I just finished up my dining review from last week's trip.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2712422

Jill in Co

I'm there!

Hello peeps!!!!!


TOMORROW! I PROMISE! I will have an update on here!!

Can these tide you guys over?!?!




Lauren has FINISHED with High School!

Here are some senior pics of her...

Our favorite and the main one she sent with her graduation invitations.

One of the full shots of her.

I promise a real Disney update tomorrow evening!

These will do.....for now. J/K! You know I love you Mary.

She is so beautiful!

Jill in CO

Sooooo beautiful.

 

[Flossbolna]

It might have except it's Aunt Gertie's Ice Cream of Extinction - too many non-I words before it. One might work, but not 2. I know, now it seems sort of random. Gosh- what to do, what to do?? A vote?? Except I did say no ice cream though...

Well, you could ask Glenn wether he lends you his rules committee...

And just a general comment: I must say that Allears is a wonderful website...

 

[lovealldisney]

Well shoot I was thinking Indiana Jones, but I kept looking in the wrong park! Next time go with the gut feeling! Bummer.......

 

[glennbo123]

Lauren has FINISHED with High School!

Here are some senior pics of her...

Our favorite and the main one she sent with her graduation invitations.

Lauren is beautiful! These turned out great Maroo!

Well, you could ask Glenn wether he lends you his rules committee...

Sure, I can ask 'em. They'd be happy to, but would want to be compensated for their time, of course. They think that 5 extra points to Glennbo would be fair.

And just a general comment: I must say that Allears is a wonderful website...

I completely agree.

 

[marvali]

Very impressive research! That basement of yours convenient for viewing busts?

Don't have a basement, but if I did it would certainly be on the extensive list of possible locations......

You mean you're not really a whiner?

Not normally, but I do like Rum drinks.........and cheese!

Yeah, I only threw that word in there about a dozen times.

Believe it or not, that one word isn't what finally triggered it for me. That late night post was because I woke up with acid reflux and couldn't go back to sleep. I figured while I was up I would check out the DIS and read one of your responses and I think you had the word "character" in there and the light bulb finally came on! Now if I can just figure out a way to have acid reflux hit immediately after each new installment of your contest, I can figure out the answers a whole lot quicker!

If you think that will hurry ANY of us up- try again.

No way! I'm a realist!!!

It was kinda far, but hey, how many things start with I any closer?? (2)

I gave you quite a few......

This was fun! Tough, but fun! Well, since you dropped the hint a few times I almost picked The Incredibles at the Dinsey Animation Building...however, it wasn't a two minutes walk so I thought that would be a no go. Being married to a engineer....I'm going to take you at your very word.

See! Liesa. I wasn't the only one who took you at your word of being within a two mins. walk.

Yeah, being an Engineer myself, I guess I was trying for strict adherence to the rules also. Made me rule out Idol since it is American Idol Experience. I don't think I was originally even considering the Animation
Academy section of the park since it wasn't (relatively) nearby.

 

[lovealldisney]

Ok look what I found on another TR I'm following!!! I do believe that is the coke/telescopic picture you posted!!! It figures I would find this AFTER you revealed the answer!!! And where were they?? At DHS!!! Grrr.......

 

[glennbo123]

You have six points too Glenn! How long did you spend searching??

About 5 minutes. I knew where the picture was right away, but then couldn't think of (or find) any rides, attractions, or dining nearby that started with "I". Then shopping came to mind.

 

[marvali]

The 2nd part is what surprised me. At first I really had to think a bit on what could possibly start with “I” nearby, but after a bit of poking around, I found several. Only 1 each of you guessed the harder ones such as: It’s a Wonderful Shop (the Christmas shop with the snowman) (GREAT job, Glenn!) and Imogene Coca, an American comedy star who “was best known to play opposite Sid Ceasar”- whose handprints are in front of GMR). If you google her, you may find that the character Edna Mose resembles her. (GREAT job, Jenb1023- you had one up on me there!!!) But my first thought when putting the Letter up was the Incredibles who you can meet over in Animation. Yes, I know that American Idol doesn’t start with “I”, but I went ahead and accepted that one too, as many of you chose that for your answer. I also gave points for anyone who used Itzakadoozie, which is a popsicle like thingy sold all over the parks. (There were several of those too). No one guessed “In Character” – the shop inside the Animation Pavilion.

I shoulda given you and Glenn a bonus point for having a unique answer!!! Hmmm.... maybe next Game Pt. I can add that dimension.

I actually found the picture of It's a Wonderful Shop also, but since the "I" word in the title most assuredly isn't a Proper Noun, I didn't mention that one. Now that I know when you stress a rule additional times and violators still get a shout out and potentially bonus points in the future, from henceforth I shall make sure I include even the rules violations in my myriad answers......

Woo-hoo! 6 points!

Thanks for the shout-out on Imogene Coca! I was trying to stick really close to Indy which is why I did American Idol first. Then I was convinced it was one of the bronze busts but do you think I could find a list of who was on those anywhere on the web. So, since it was a proper noun, I thought of famous people with "I" names that might be featured at Disney and came up with her and sure enough her handprints are there. So, if anyone has or can find a list of who has a bronze bust there I would love to know.

Looking forward to J!

Imogene Coca was a great catch, and during some of my research I thought about the hand/footprints near the GMR, but never really pursued those as I found other answers first. I was actually searching for a potential bronze bust of Ingrid Bergman, but didn't find any evidence of such.

If you remember where I would love to see them! I found a few partials but could't find all of the photos or a list in one place.

The most extensive collection I found was actually a YouTube video, which is a lot of still photos from all over DHS. Do a google search on "Disney Hollywood Studios Academy of Television Arts bronze busts" and you should find it. The video is posted by BriansDisneyGal and has a lot of great photos. She has a number of related videos posted, so look for the one that is exactly 10:00 minutes long. The pictures of the bronze busts are 6:40 into the video.

 

[jenb1023]

YOU DIDN"T GOOGLE BUSTS DID YOU!!???!!!

No - LOL! Could you imagine what that google search would turn up?!?!?

The most extensive collection I found was actually a YouTube video, which is a lot of still photos from all over DHS. Do a google search on "Disney Hollywood Studios Academy of Television Arts bronze busts" and you should find it. The video is posted by BriansDisneyGal and has a lot of great photos. She has a number of related videos posted, so look for the one that is exactly 10:00 minutes long. The pictures of the bronze busts are 6:40 into the video.

Thanks! I did see that when I searched but I can't watch YouTube videos at work so I skipped it. I will have to look at home.

 

[that's nice]

I'm still here.... lurking!

I had no idea where that picture was taken... we have never seen Indiana Jones- which is on my mental list for next time BTW.

Life has gotten hectic the last few weeks, only to be totally crazy by next week.


Mary- What beautiful pictures of Lauren! I like the B&W picture too as well as the one with her dad.

 

[Sandy321]

I'm baaack!

I know, no one remembers me - but I've got a lot of catching up to do! Life keeps getting in the way - not in a happy way unfortunately -

so DH decided we need to go to Disney- but the catch? Have to run 13.1 miles since thats NO FUN!

I'm going to sit back and do some catching up on old friends I've not met (except for Maroo! LOVE love the pictures!! Lauren looks so relaxed, and joyful!)

 

[glennbo123]

I actually found the picture of It's a Wonderful Shop also, but since the "I" word in the title most assuredly isn't a Proper Noun, I didn't mention that one. Now that I know when you stress a rule additional times and violators still get a shout out and potentially bonus points in the future, from henceforth I shall make sure I include even the rules violations in my myriad answers......

Usually "It's" isn't a proper noun....but it is when it's the name of the store.

 

[Captain_Oblivious]

I think I missed an update somewhere in there while I was away...Looks like it had a lot of great pictures of castle colors!

 

[marvali]

Usually "It's" isn't a proper noun....but it is when it's the name of the store.

Store? I thought that was a facade........