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

[reelmom]

I have a good reason for missing the L question...........I was at DISNEY WORLD for 11 days! But we got back last night and so I am trying to get causght back up. We had a fabulous trip. We took my neice (10) and my nephew(8) for their first trip. They had a blast and already asking when we are going back.

 

[All7OfUs]

I think she was hoping you would give her tips on how to earn points in MY contest.......since you are so good at it.

OH! My bad. But how can you say I"m good at it, if I"ve not scored any bonus points in like 4 rounds??? I've had the same couple for almost the whole game.

Marv you can give me TIPS for your contests !!By the way I have strated a Pole Dancing Frenzy!!!!Lake George mya never recover !!!!

OY VEY! Watch out! Elvis and Rosie would be quite the dynamic duo!

Thanks for taking the time to keep track of all those answers!



Those FPs would have been sweet. You will have a great time wherever you are.



Let your fingers do the walking

Does take a fair bit of time, but oh so worth it!!

Yeah, I know... but realistically, with the GAC card (I'm assuming they have those) we they might not have been so much help, unless I split off from the others and do my own thing once or twice.

Yep! Found the rental car... ANYONE HEARD OF APlus Rentals before?? I've not and am sorta nervous about it all! But the price was pretty good.

That's exactly how I'm feeling. The joke right now is we aren't allowed to go to Disneyland at Christmas anymore cuz in both Dec 2007 and Dec 2009 we came home pregnant. We have 2 Disney souveniers!! lol I wouldn't give my kids up for anything. They may drive me crazy at times but I wouldn't give them up for anything. That could be why I want more.

Same happened with us both times our church sent us on missions trips. The big joke was "Don't send the B's out anymore, they always come back pregnant"; to which I always replied, "That's what happens when you send us to remote places with no internet or TV! Next time send us to Europe."

Of course, we'd never trade ours in either, although I"m starting to second think that one, as I teach the 3 oldest to drive this summer.

My mom is allowed to go with us any time she wants. She understands our system to be able to get on everything with minimum waits even during peak season. But my dad and in-laws, yeah never again!! My dad is just a complainer and my mother in law is selfish. That should explain enough.

Hard to go with the selfish or impatient ones. Done that too.

I've never stayed at the Anabella or the Candy Cane Inn. But looking at the map on hotels.com it does look to be farther than the Disney hotels. We normally stay at the Anaheim Plaza Hotel which is on the corner of S Harbor Blvd and Disney Way. I think the longest it ever took us to walk to the hotels from there was about 10 mins and that was with me being 7 1/2 months pregnant (everyone thought we'd cancel that trip but nope not me!!) The rooms are a lot bigger than the standard hotels we've stayed in. I haven't stayed in a handicapped room but we've had enough space in our room for a pack n play, co sleeper, double stroller, single stroller and the two queens beds with plenty of space to walk around and not feel cramped. Also what's nice there is a lot of the rooms either have a balcony or little patio area so with having the kids it's nice to let them go outside and play while I'm making lunch or when we have down time at the hotel. The rooms have started getting updated but even before the update we've never had any problems with the rooms. Plus at Christmas time I can't beat the price. Last year we paid $89 a night when the hotel right next door was about $120 a night. It helps make the trips more affordable.

That one came up on my search as well, but I nixed it as it was about $50 more than the Anabella. I think for as little as we'll be going back and forth, this one will work. What irks me though, is the $12 /day parking "fee". What a crock of poo that is!!

 

[All7OfUs]

Liesa, I am just quoting Millie, but I read your comment as well...

The way to avoid infection is good hygiene: i.e. wash everything very good, wash your hands several times a day. Keep your kitchen clean. A lot of basic stuff. And then of course: everything that has been cooked is fine as well.

Just plain good advice, outbreak or no. Having lived in a pretty dirty place for such a long time, a lot of this just comes as second nature to us.

and not only if you eat undercooked meat or raw milk cheese (two things which I really love to eat: a medium-rare steak and French cheese...).

OH such a shame you have to give this up for a while. So yummy!

Good Morning All just checking in before work !!!

So sorry I am just getting to this, Rosie! But I hope you're having a great day today wherever you are!

Saw the FB - thanks! I am going to double check tonight but I think we are good!

Marv is right! I want to know what you did on FB to get bonus points in his game! I am very happy with how I did in your last round and I can't wait until your next round! I loved the bonus components you added last time!

Sent you the address...

I have no idea how I got those bonus points, but I think I have an idea of how to get more from here on out. It stemmed from a hilarious type I made, that would be very much bleeped out around here. And if you need any more info. we've had the very same topic come up on this thread occassionally.

sorry to lazy to seperate it out.

I know the feeling...sometimes time is short... as am I.

well now i have to hurt glenns feelings, i just said that so he didnt get upset at me...you know your my best bud.

Poor Glenn. lmao

you should it might have involved spilling and leaking of a sort.

Sounds like when I book a Disney trip.

i know i really wanted it, but thought i should be nice.

actually i was stuffed from the piece i had before that, it was sort of a second dinner, but i knew we would be hungry since the last time we ate in chicago was about 6-7 hours before that with the time change added in.


just glad they liked the toppings.

We did, and thank you so much, once again. As for toppings, I'm just glad mine stayed on.

I'll trade you a movie quote point for one extra point in round 2...

nice try.

 

[All7OfUs]

with of course, it loosens up his dancing hips some.

TMI! TMI!

Without!

I dunno, I thought this whole interchange was rather hilarious.

 

[norybell]

Getting stuck in the parade (I ALWAYS seem to get stuck in the parades!) ate up another 20 minutes, but soon I was back up Main Street and found myself getting ravishing… er, I mean ravished, no wait… I mean ravenous.

Well, Liesa, clearly great minds think alike and all that, because in addition to being on the same page about Tomorrowland, I 100% agree with you about Toontown!

I meant to get over there in October and take a good look around before it disappeared, but I never did. And I can't say I feel all that bad about it!

 

[All7OfUs]

By the way, asparagus is one of my all time favs. I love to buy them as skinny as I can, snap off the pithy bottoms (they break exactly where the more course stuff needs to come off) lay them out on a cookie sheet, drizzle with a little olive oil, salt, pepper, little garlic powder (you can leave this off), and some lemon juice squeezed over them and in the oven at 350 degrees for 8 minutes. Perfecto! Sooo tasty!

My mom makes that on ocassion.... Andrew says he loves it when she makes it and he's over for dinner. I should try it now that the price for it has come down.

Huh?!? I'm so cornfused, when was your son in the same place Dan was? Didn't you all just have a meet? You had to, there's no other way your son would be in the same place Dan would be otherwise. LOL I'll stop talking to myself now.

Andrew and Bek and I went up to Meet with Dan and Candi on their way through Portland for a flight. We shared some pizzas and had a great time talking. I'm sure you'll hear more about it on his thread in a little bit.

No doubt Glenn. That stuff is N A S T Y! Budlight is nasty without lemon, covering it up with Lemon isn't going to make it any better.

It is beer. It is nasty. Lime does not help beer. I am done.

Look at those sexy toes!!!

We both must be weird cause I thought the same thing. That and cute shoes!

I love those shoes!! Still wearing them, when the sun decides to shine around here!

Is it a requirement of the DIS boards to take a foot photo on the Peoplemover? I took it too!

YES! It is!

Oh, that sounded weird!!!!!
Wine me, dine me, admire my freshly shorn People Movers!!!

YOu get the the idea. I am actually very easy to please.

 

[pinkxray]

Wow, you have some fantastic looking feet.

Your lunch looks pretty yummy. Do you normal add ranch dressing to a tuna sandwich b/c that sounds pretty (just curious b/c I was wondering what you were going to do with it when I saw it)

 

[All7OfUs]

Thanks for putting them in there for me to find!

By the way, I don't think you mentioned what you thought of the tuna sandwich....did it live up to the hype?

Why, you're so very welcome!

OK, my take on the tuna sandwich:


This is the second time I've had one. Both times, I thought it was a tasty, and very much welcome change from the burger and fries so ubiquitous found everywhere else. I don't like fried foods very often, so I really wanted a place where I could find a healthier option- not that mayo is stunningly healthy, but it was deep fat fried. What can I say? It was a tuna sandwich. The tomato was still pretty fresh, the lettuce was relatively crisp, and for the money it was a filling meal. I'd have like a bit of pickle relish in my tuna, but whatever. I know not everyone likes that, so they leave it out. I suppose I could have added it from the condiment bar thingy, but didn't.

Tammie, Tammie, Tammie.......still so sweet and innocent!!!

You're funny, Marv.

Your pedicure is holding up nicely.

Love that tuna sandwich. It's already on my list for December. Put it in my dining app already.

Fun pictures. Love CoP. My old oven is in there!

So far, so good on that one, but OY VEY!! My blisters were just about peaking at this point!!! OUCHY!!! The blisters were definitely putting a damper and brake on my touring, and by the end of this day, I was reduced to hobbling/ limping.

It was a very nice sandwich, and lived up to all I had hoped it would be.

Your oven is in there?? Like the one from the 50s?

 

[KatMark]

Too cute of a pedicure, my friend.

Love all that is going up, but sad that some is coming down.

Mark wants that Anchor sandwich when we are there in September.

 

[Captain_Oblivious]

After the show, I asked her mother how she had learned to do that, and was told that she had watched videos of the Trolley Show for years, and this was her dream- to dance and sing along. Truly it was wonderful to see a little girl making such a memory!

And Columbia Harbor House was on the docket. Get it? Dock It? Ok, moving on….

Uh oh. You've been hanging out in Barry's TR a little too long, huh?

Not for your average land lubber, of course! You’re not a land- lubber, are you??

I got seasick on a paddleboat, remember?

Something added to my itinerary late in the game was taking a jaunt thru ToonTown for some last pictures before it met its demise. I’ve never enjoyed this area, always seeming far too crowded and just not my style.

Agreed. Can't wait to see the new Fantasyland!

 

[jenb1023]

Love the story about the little girl being decked out and dancing along - so sweet! We love CHH - a hidden dining treasure for sure! Toontown doesn't really do much for me either except for Minnie's house. We did make sure to spend some time there and get some photos in January.

Sounds like everything is working out for the DL trip. I just got a great e-mail offer for Disneyland/San Diego - wish we could use it!

Got the address and the package will ship out on Monday!

 

[All7OfUs]

I've stayed at the Anabella and was thrilled with it. It wasn't PP but for the price and the location it was just outstanding and had tons of room. Granted this was a LONG time ago but from what I hear, it's still a good spot! I'd stay there again.

Finally, someone who's heard of my pad. From the website, it really looks bee-u-tee-ful!! Apparently, it was voted best landscaped property in Anaheim? I do love a pretty place. The parking fee still ticks me off though.

Wow! That place looks really nice! I see they have a great rate for Cali residents - are you booking under your aunt's name, Liesa? Looks like they have tickets, too.

I agree; I"m pleased with where we ended up. Although, I"ll reserve final judgement until we've stayed there. We actually ended up booking with my mom's senior citizen discount, which saved us each about $16. That adds up to a meal for each of us in my book. Still am working on tix; need to decide if I want to go into the park the night we arrive.

Your Anchors Aweigh Sandwich firmly anchored. I certainly hope so, espcially in that heat!

Carousel of Progress is one I've not been to yet. Sad I know. It was one of my goals this last trip, but never made it. I guess I'll have to make it a priority this trip in December, at least that's when we're suppose to go next.
I'm not sure though, the whole idea of going in December is not my idea of the perfect time to go, it could be cold and rainy and yucky.
Someone want to talk me into going on my trip in December? I'm thinking about putting it off until Spring, then the Flower Festival will be going on. All it takes to make this girl happy is .

What's a girl to do?

Ooooh, I wish you had gotten a picture of the little girl dressed to the nine's on Main St., that's a picture I would like to have seen.

I"m not sure what to say about a Dec. trip. October is WAY higher on my list, just because the weather is nicer, the crowds are lower, and the Halloween stuff is up. The party of course, speaks for itself. That said, I do enjoy going for F&G as well. The topiaries are amazing and the grounds just look so superb.

I know.... I wish I had gotten a still shot of her as well. I MAY have some more vidoe of her too, but not sure where it is. Hmmm...

COP is a nice a/c break from the heat when it's hot outside, and a great place to take a nap!

All of the beautiful decorations, and the MVMCP is a good reason to go in December, and sometimes it's nice, just not hot out.

I love CoP. The nostagic part of me really lights up on this attraction!

This place is beautiful! I don't know girl, for your dates, the amount of people and the Golden state discount, it looks like there are a few rooms left that could work. If your thinking this is a better place, I'd jump on it!!

YES! You should!

 

[All7OfUs]

I have a good reason for missing the L question...........I was at DISNEY WORLD for 11 days! But we got back last night and so I am trying to get causght back up. We had a fabulous trip. We took my neice (10) and my nephew(8) for their first trip. They had a blast and already asking when we are going back.

Yes, you have the BEST reason for missing a letter. Hopefully, you had fun playing anyway, and will join us for Part 3! Catching up is so hard to get done, even after only a couple days.

I'll bet you had a fabulous trip!! A first trip through children's eyes is great!! I can't wait to have grandkids!!

Well, Liesa, clearly great minds think alike and all that, because in addition to being on the same page about Tomorrowland, I 100% agree with you about Toontown!

I meant to get over there in October and take a good look around before it disappeared, but I never did. And I can't say I feel all that bad about it!

See! I knew it!! Just to fakey, cheesy to me. But to each his own.

YOu didn't miss much; same crowded, busy feeling, same large brightly colored plastic props.

Wow, you have some fantastic looking feet.

Your lunch looks pretty yummy. Do you normal add ranch dressing to a tuna sandwich b/c that sounds pretty (just curious b/c I was wondering what you were going to do with it when I saw it)

Why thank you, my dear.

No, I don't. So for the life of me I can't understand why I thought I needed that? Maybe I thought the sandwich itself would be dry, and might need more juice? I dunno! Was I going to dip my chips?? Again....

Too cute of a pedicure, my friend.

Love all that is going up, but sad that some is coming down.

Mark wants that Anchor sandwich when we are there in September.

We'll see how it held up over the course of 2 weeks.

There was SO much construction there! REally a bummer in some ways; I had to keep reminding myself that it was all for a great thing. New STUFF!

I think he'll be happy with it. I don't even think I ate all of mine, it was so much. With the chips, it's a hearty meal.

Uh oh. You've been hanging out in Barry's TR a little too long, huh?

He's starting to rub off on me, I guess.

I got seasick on a paddleboat, remember?

I DO remember that! Land lubber!

Agreed. Can't wait to see the new Fantasyland!

Me either! I hope it affords shorter lines with added attractions, and more space! Of course, there'll be new HMs, new sight gags and theming, and a whole new set of things to do! Not to mention the new dining options.

Love the story about the little girl being decked out and dancing along - so sweet! We love CHH - a hidden dining treasure for sure! Toontown doesn't really do much for me either except for Minnie's house. We did make sure to spend some time there and get some photos in January.

Sounds like everything is working out for the DL trip. I just got a great e-mail offer for Disneyland/San Diego - wish we could use it!

Got the address and the package will ship out on Monday!

It was a fabulous morning all around! Lots done and still an entire evening yet to com

 

[PennyLane1084]

Completely decked out in authentic costume, obviously handmade with tender loving care, was a little girl about 10 or 11 years old. As the music played, she followed EVERY step of the dancers there on the sidewalk, never missing one beat. The crowd was almost as amazed at her as the show on the street. At one point, she reached behind her for the flag prop, and followed along with that too. After the show, I asked her mother how she had learned to do that, and was told that she had watched videos of the Trolley Show for years, and this was her dream- to dance and sing along. Truly it was wonderful to see a little girl making such a memory!

Wow that must have been a really neat thing to see!!

no wait… I mean ravenous. And Columbia Harbor House was on the docket. Get it? Dock It?

That does look like one TASTY tuna sammich!!!

I'm kind of sad knowing that my unborn children will never be able to excitedly peruse through Mickey & Minnies' houses, or ride the Barnstormer (that is being torn down right?)

However I am very excited for Beasts castle and the Beauty and The Beast themed Restaurants.

I loved you pic from the People mover! Very Nice!

 

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

I'm kind of sad knowing that my unborn children will never be able to excitedly peruse through Mickey & Minnies' houses, or ride the Barnstormer (that is being torn down right?)

I think the Barnstormer is just getting rethemed unless the plans have changed.

 

[Poolrat]

Someone want to talk me into going on my trip in December?

What's a girl to do?

December is lovely usually-we had a cold snap but it was different than having heat stroke. Unless something goes wrong i will be there NYE again this year. Dec 29 - Jan something.

Does that convince you? I would assume you are probably going early December?

 

[Poolrat]

I"m not sure what to say about a Dec. trip. October is WAY higher on my list, just because the weather is nicer, the crowds are lower, and the Halloween stuff is up. The party of course, speaks for itself. That said, I do enjoy going for F&G as well. The topiaries are amazing and the grounds just look so superb.

Oct is my favorite time of year at Disney. Second would be Dec.

 

[englishrose47]

Oct is my favorite time of year at Disney. Second would be Dec.

I am going again in October and I have to agree the weather was great last year. February has been a little to cool for me and September a little hot , August is gonna be BRUTAL!!! I also loved late April and early May !!Am gonna try December next year !!

 

[vamassey1]

Wonderful update! You did 3 of my favorite things. Lunch at CHH, upstairs with a view of Fantasyland, COP-so nice and relaxing and a ride on the TTA.

 

[ladylyons]

Same happened with us both times our church sent us on missions trips. The big joke was "Don't send the B's out anymore, they always come back pregnant"; to which I always replied, "That's what happens when you send us to remote places with no internet or TV! Next time send us to Europe."

Of course, we'd never trade ours in either, although I"m starting to second think that one, as I teach the 3 oldest to drive this summer.

Thank goodness I don't have to even think about this for another 12 years since my oldest is only 4. I remember when my dad taught me t drive he went gray pretty quick!! lol

Hard to go with the selfish or impatient ones. Done that too.

That's why from now on it's just us. Love my family and my in-laws but vacation is a time to have fun not complain.

That one came up on my search as well, but I nixed it as it was about $50 more than the Anabella. I think for as little as we'll be going back and forth, this one will work. What irks me though, is the $12 /day parking "fee". What a crock of poo that is!!

We love it cuz the rooms are so big and fit our family comfortable. Plus when we normally go at Christmas time it's normally cheaper than all the other hotels within walking distance. When you have little ones taking that break in the middle of the day is a life saver!! I agree about the parking fee but think of it this way it's cheaper than paying to park at the parks!! lol