ABD 2010: Disers Go West - Let the Fun Begin

[Circusgirl]

The 3-hour time adjustment this direction hasn't affected me nearly as much as the one to California did. Of course, today is my first day back at work. We'll see how I feel tonight.

My non-DISing husband, Phillip, told me to tell everyone how much he enjoyed getting to know everybody that we didn't already know. He especially enjoyed getting to know Kevin and John, since we ended up sharing several meals at their table. In his words, "All of the pod-people are really great."

Pod-people - While we were waiting for lunch at the Jim Henson Studios I talked to my DBF who said, "Have fun tomorrow at your planet D33."

We are headed to the Disney Family Museum today and home tomorrow.

We don't get home until 11:30 EST, so I'm guessing it will be The Land of the Living Zombies at the Klose-Magi Estate on Friday.

I'm getting the suitcases in order for tomorrow's departure. Do all of you have 1000 pieces of paper stuffed in any available crevice or do we just have that hoarding disease?

Off for more Walt.... more later,

I need to hire Lauren to scrapbook my pieces of paper into something beautiful...

Glad your trip was filled with so many good things, and especially glad the big finish was the museum.

Your not alone Kathy! I can't fall asleep until the wee hours and during the day at work I find my head hitting the desk a couple of times. Being so busy and staying up late last week has a lot to do with it too I'm sure.

I made the mistake of starting to look at my photos last night and then couldn't tear myself away. I didn't go to bed until midnight even though I had to be at work at 7:30. Photos were fun, the morning not so much. I must actually sleep tonight!

Sorry to be quoting myself , but I found our episode online. We make our appearance at the beginning when Jimmy is announced. Check it out but make sure not to blink.

http://www.hulu.com/watch/142621/jimmy-kimmel-live-wed-apr-14-2010


- Bill

Thanks for posting this, Bill! It's really fun to see the final product after having been there for the production.

This is the first moment that I have been able to read all the posts since being home.

First off, Lauren & Jeri and Micki & John, my thoughts and prayers are with each of you.

Second, although I don't have the time to go into detail (I am at work) but I can not tell you all enough how wonderful it was to have met you all. When reading your posts, I can now see your faces and hear your voices. It is so cool!
I know that we all have the "trip of a lifetime" phrase in our heads. I don't need to explain it to any of you. No matter what words I use to describe the trip to my family and friends, they will never understand just how special this trip really was. I think it is pretty incredible to think that in the whole world, we are the only ones that really "know". Thank you for allowing me to share a part of your history. You all will always hold an amazingly special place in my heart and memories.

Lastly, I am at my desk at work. Not Disneyland. This is just not magical...

I feel so lucky that you were there to be the best roommate ever!


John and Micki - I hope things are going smoothly and easily!


I was bitten by a cat in my third appointment of my first day back. It's been 12 years since I've gotten a bad enough bite to require antibiotics but when my hand started to swell alarmingly last night I was really glad I was born after the 1940s. Out of the Disney bubble for real!

It's great fun that Anna and Dodie's trip reports are going. I'm working on the beginning of mine.

 

[DisneyKevin]

We are back in Orlando and in our car headed home.

I will be more talkative, less wrinkled and smell better tomorrow.

I think I hear my Keurig calling me.

 

[ADP]

We are back in Orlando and in our car headed home.

I will be more talkative, less wrinkled and smell better tomorrow.

I think I hear my Keurig calling me.

Welcome home Kevin! Thanks for all the updates during your trip. We really appreciate it.

 

[Circusgirl]

Here are a few pictures because it was so fun and we were so happy:

 

[corky441]

Welcome back to "realityland". Hope you and John adjust, if not, there is always another trip to plan.

 

[corky441]

Heather - the pictures are great. What a wonderful way to start my day.
Hope your hand heals quickly. Those little kitty teeth are killers.

 

[corky441]

OMG - I just realized that last week at this time ( in California it's 7:07am )

We were meeting for our walk to the Magic Kingdom before the park opened.

I don't know about anyone else, but the anticipation of what was to come was giving me butterflies - - -
In 1 hour we would be entering CLUB 33

 

[3guysandagal]

Welcome back John and Kevin!

 

[DisneyTaylors]

OMG - I just realized that last week at this time ( in California it's 7:07am )

We were meeting for our walk to the Magic Kingdom before the park opened.

I don't know about anyone else, but the anticipation of what was to come was giving me butterflies - - -
In 1 hour we would be entering CLUB 33

I'm glad I'm not the only one thinking about about what we would have been doing a week ago. Yesterday I was reliving Jim Henson Studios, Imagineering, Walt's Barn, and Disney Studios. As I was sitting in rush hour traffic on the way home, I was imagining we were all on the bus on our way to Disneyland!

- Bill

 

[Dodie]

Glad you are home, John and Kevin! I can't wait to hear about your extended adventures!

It's tacky to quote yourself, but I wanted to make sure you saw the message from Phillip that I had posted earlier (while you were traveling).

My non-DISing husband, Phillip, told me to tell everyone how much he enjoyed getting to know everybody that we didn't already know. He especially enjoyed getting to know Kevin and John, since we ended up sharing several meals at their table. In his words, "All of the pod-people are really great."

 

[macman752]

Heather, the pictures are great! Thanks for sharing.

Welcome home Kevin and John.

 

[DisneyTaylors]

I am having some trouble adjusting to the time differance as well.

Jenn thanks for the link, but once again sucks being in Canada as the video is only available in the US.

Sorry you are not able to access it. I tried to be creative and take a shot of our 2.3 seconds of fame. This is as big as I can get it with any clarity and unfortunately not everyone is visible due to clapping hands. But at least this gives a glimpse of what the world saw of the ABD DISers.

- Bill

 

[ImTooExcitedToSleep]

Sorry you are not able to access it. I tried to be creative and take a shot of our 2.3 seconds of fame. This is as big as I can get it with any clarity and unfortunately not everyone is visible due to clapping hands. But at least this gives a glimpse of what the world saw of the ABD DISers.

- Bill

Wow!! You're famous.

 

[corky441]

How cool - I know someone that was on the Jimmy Kimble Show

Thanks for pic Bill

I just got an e-mail from Adventures by Disney to do an online survey

Has anyone else gotten one?

 

[slapwhitey]

How cool - I know someone that was on the Jimmy Kimble Show

Thanks for pic Bill

I just got an e-mail from Adventures by Disney to do an online survey

Has anyone else gotten one?

I received one as well, just filled it out.

No postcard yet though

 

[DisneyTaylors]

How cool - I know someone that was on the Jimmy Kimble Show

Thanks for pic Bill

I just got an e-mail from Adventures by Disney to do an online survey

Has anyone else gotten one?

I received one as well, just filled it out.

No postcard yet though

No survey or postcard for us either.

Did anyone else see the latest Disney blog that has an updated picture of the Disney Dream? It is cool as it shows what they are doing to the back of the ship and you might recognize the painting brooms in the drawing from our tour of Imagineering. Very cool to see it coming to a reality!

- Bill

 

[macman752]

How cool - I know someone that was on the Jimmy Kimble Show

Thanks for pic Bill

I just got an e-mail from Adventures by Disney to do an online survey

Has anyone else gotten one?

I received the e-mail too.

 

[Dodie]

Did anyone else see the latest Disney blog that has an updated picture of the Disney Dream? It is cool as it shows what they are doing to the back of the ship and you might recognize the painting brooms in the drawing from our tour of Imagineering. Very cool to see it coming to a reality!

- Bill

Wow! You are right! I'm positive that this is those icons - looks like they'll be dangling off of the ship...

 

[3guysandagal]

- Bill

Thanks for the pic Bill.

Figures, the only thing that makes it to national television is my skull...

And as of this morning, no email, no postcard, ...... sniff sniff.......no love.

 

[tardis1029]

How cool - I know someone that was on the Jimmy Kimble Show

Thanks for pic Bill

I just got an e-mail from Adventures by Disney to do an online survey

Has anyone else gotten one?

We just got ours today, filled it out and sent it back