Anyone up for a Mid-Winter Trip Report?

[Pea-n-Me]

Only one thing worse, getting sick while at WDW!


Centra Care 08 by Gianna'sPapa, on Flickr

I think I'd have to agree with you on that!

But truly, what other nuts besides us would stop to take pics during times like these?

 

[Pea-n-Me]

Around the shops (some of my favorites are at the Studios)...

DD is a big Remy fan, especially given she was missing our hamster, Gus.

We bought one of these for both DD and for her friend watching Gus for us.

(Of course, DH couldn't resist the urge to tease her about it when she pretended to get weepy thinking of him. )

DH is a huge Carl Frederickson fan! We actually bought this sketch, which was really nice (and I thought very reasonably priced!).

I got a matching Mickey Mouse, "It Was All Started By A Mouse" one, in blue (guess that helps determine the colors we'll be painting our bedroom soon, lol).

They arrived at our house the day after we got home. Nice way to spend our Disney Rewards...

 

[Pea-n-Me]

Our touring plan was messed up when we discovered on arrival that RnRC was temporarily shut down. We wound up on TGMR - one of my favorite attractions - sort of haphazardly. This must have messed me up because I found myself futzing with lenses and settings while in the moving line (and I think I missed a couple ). I had no idea how they were going to come out. Thanks to my Sigma, I was able to get a few keepers, though I think many of them aren't sharp enough, for example. I'm suspecting my focus was off, and probably my metering. I'm going to have to strive to do better here next time - thoughts are welcome.

 

[Pea-n-Me]

 

[mom2rtk]

That shot of Remy is adorable!

And I really like the shot of the ride car in front of you going through the OZ section!

 

[PrincessInOz]

Thanks for the memories!


Isn't that Casablanca scene behind a soft screen anyway?

 

[Pea-n-Me]

That shot of Remy is adorable!

And I really like the shot of the ride car in front of you going through the OZ section!

Thanks! Remy is one of my favorites so far!

It seems I'm usually in the front car for some reason, so it was fun to get a shot showing the front cars, which comes in handy when you're explaining how the "ride" works to people who've never been to Disney!

Isn't that Casablanca scene behind a soft screen anyway?

This shot was from the montage at the end, and I believe we'd just started moving? I didn't intend to get that, necessarily (I was aiming to get anything, actually, as I've never really gotten a decent shot there, which was somewhat of an accomplishment this trip, I suppose), it just happened to come up. (Those images go by so fast!) I was unable to get a decent shot of the Casablanca scene earlier in the ride this trip. The whole thing was fun to shoot!

 

[Pea-n-Me]

Just a little update.

Still sick, if you can believe it. My DH was also diagnosed with influenza this weekend, DD was iffy, and did I mention that my DS had a Norwalk type virus last week as well?

What a bummer to have happen after such a great week in FL!

 

[spinetnglr]

Sorry to hear you are still under the weather and the rest of the family too ...



Here's some pixie dust and good vibes hoping for a speedy recovery for all!!

 

[Pea-n-Me]

Determined to post some more before I go to sleep tonight.

 

[NateNLogansDad]

Determined to post some more before I go to sleep tonight.

We're still here

 

[Pea-n-Me]

Some more from the Studios beginning with the peaceful ride in from the Dolphin.

 

[Pea-n-Me]

Enjoying the scenery...

Grilled Veggie sandwich at Studio Catering Company

Be sure to get your food before the Stunt Show gets out!

 

[Pea-n-Me]

Holy crap - look who we came across completely UNEXPECTEDLY when I had just a few pics left on my memory card!

DH's Hero: Carl!!!! Better make 'em count! (What pressure!! )

Love the Hearing Aid and "dirty" tennis balls here!

 

[Pea-n-Me]

On to some of my favorites attractions...

Get me the tissues in this place, especially after the movie!

Replica of Walt's office

Animatronic Lincoln

View of park from ToT elevator shaft during ascent/descent sequence (in case someone doesn't know, you only have a split second to shoot - kind of challenging!).

Finally through the Studios! I thought I'd NEVER FINISH!! lol

 

[Pea-n-Me]

We're still here

Glad someone's still awake!

 

[PrincessInOz]

I'm pulling the graveyard shift as normal. Lovely pictures Pea n Me. Thanks for sharing.
Hope you're feeling better.

 

[Pea-n-Me]

Thank you!

Still to come:

Resort photos: WDW Dolphin, AKL

Parks: MK and AK

 

[Pea-n-Me]

Is anyone still here? How about some resort photos?

 

[Pea-n-Me]

So I finally got my (new) tripod out and had some fun shooting!

This was our 3rd Dolphin stay but I appreciated its beauty more this trip than ever before.