April 2010 ABD Backstage Magic : California Here We Come!!!

[TheTXTaylors5]

Here are a few pictures from our trip to Disneyland last March.

Bill being the kid I know and love in the Fire Station.

For those going to In-N-Out, here's DS4 enjoying a burger. We had them on our way out of Anaheim.

Never did I imagine at that time, we would be heading back to Disneyland so soon!

Jennifer

 

[corky441]

For those of us who have Kindles

You can get a 14 day free trial subscription to the LA Times and/or Orange County Register

You have to set up the subscription, but you can easily cancel before the 14 days are up.

I'm going to start mine next Friday the 9th. Now I'll have the "local" news to read on the plane when we leave NEXT SATURDAY

 

[ImTooExcitedToSleep]

It occured to me that maybe Tom and I should put up some obscure Disneyland tips....

When riding Pooh (which has a much better theming and atmosphere), make sure to look up and behind you when exiting the big, circular Heffalump room past the harp playing Heffalump. You will see the powerless remains of the disembodied trophy heads of The Country Bear Jamboree's Buff, Max, and (what's his name) hanging above the doorway. An homage to the original ride housed there, but really, really creepy....

Also, don't eat the chimichangas... Never. You'll thank me. Especially the ones in DCA, which are made in DL and carted over..... Blech.

Okay Tom. Your turn...

Ooooo...I got one now....

Did you know that there's a private club on the second floor of New Orleans Square?? You have to be a member (or know a member) to get in. And it's the only place in Disneyland where they serve alcohol.


Bet y'all didn't know that.

 

[kab407]

Ooooo...I got one now....

Did you know that there's a private club on the second floor of New Orleans Square?? You have to be a member (or know a member) to get in. And it's the only place in Disneyland where they serve alcohol.


Bet y'all didn't know that.

Hmmmmm.....think we can get in?

 

[ImTooExcitedToSleep]

Hmmmmm.....think we can get in?

I'll see if I can pull some strings. Usually when I throw around that Disneyland Correspondent title around, doors open for me.

 

[DisneyKevin]

Bill being the kids I know and love in the Fire Station.

I did not know Disney had stripper poles.

You learn something new every day!

 

[PryncessChrysty]

I did not know Disney had stripper poles.

You learn something new every day!

Looks like the perfect spot for an impromptu 'Single Ladies' dance....

 

[PryncessChrysty]

It occured to me that maybe Tom and I should put up some obscure Disneyland tips....

When riding Pooh (which has a much better theming and atmosphere), make sure to look up and behind you when exiting the big, circular Heffalump room past the harp playing Heffalump. You will see the powerless remains of the disembodied trophy heads of The Country Bear Jamboree's Buff, Max, and (what's his name) hanging above the doorway. An homage to the original ride housed there, but really, really creepy....

Also, don't eat the chimichangas... Never. You'll thank me. Especially the ones in DCA, which are made in DL and carted over..... Blech.

Okay Tom. Your turn...

I actually really like the chimi's at DL & DCA. Is that a bad thing?? lol

I wanted to share a picture of Jennifer and I that was bigger than our avatar, so here you go. This is one of my favorite pictures of us from our DCL cruise to St. Thomas a couple of years ago.

- Bill

That's a GREAT picture! Love the backdrop

 

[columnwest]

I have to admit something.

After seeing the pictures Chris (columnwest) posted here and the one that Anna posted on her PTR, I just realized that Chris is THAT Chris.

Chris from Podcast Cruise 1.0. Todd's roommate Chris. Karaoke night's "Mack the Knife" Chris.

Hi Chris!

Hi Dodie, and everyone. Yes, I am that Chris. I have to be honest though, that was my first time doing kareoke and I had to have about 6 Bahama Mamas before I had the nerve to get up there, and once I did, I was barely concious of where I was or what song I was singing. :O

By the way, greetings from Saigon! (picture taken today fron the roof of the Rex Hotel)

 

[DisneyKevin]

10

The highest score when using the 1-10 scale.

A movie with Dudley Moore and Bo Derek (remember when she was IT???)

The number of best movie nominees in the Academy Awards dumb new process.

The Big 10....I know this has something to do with sports but y'all know I have NO idea what I'm talking about so I'm not evn going to pretend....

The number of days until our Adventure begins!!!!

10

 

[klam_chowder]

10

The highest score when using the 1-10 scale.

A movie with Dudley Moore and Bo Derek (remember when she was IT???)

The number of best movie nominees in the Academy Awards dumb new process.

The Big 10....I know this has something to do with sports but y'all know I have NO idea what I'm talking about so I'm not evn going to pretend....

The number of days until our Adventure begins!!!!

10

the countdowns, Kevin!

Finally hitting mid-70s here so going to clean up the garden a bit after lunch but I really want to get out the suitcase and start putting things inside!

cheers,

 

[DisneyTaylors]

I did not know Disney had stripper poles.

You learn something new every day!

Does that mean I have an * now?

- Bill

 

[DisneyKevin]

Does that mean I have an * now?

- Bill

I have your name in bold!

 

[Dodie]

I have your name in bold!

Poor Kevin. I said it before, but I'll say it again. He's going to run out of designations for THIS group!

Chris - You did a GREAT job on Karaoke night! I obviously even remember your song choice! Liquid courage is good sometimes.

 

[3guysandagal]

Hello fellow adventurers!

First off......POST #3,000!!!

Second.....although my ticker says 10 days, we actually arrive on Sunday evening, so we are doing the single digit dance at 8 days to go!!


Third...looking forward to seeing old friends again and meeting new ones!

And Finally, although we are in other pics previously posted, Kat asked me to post one, so here we are after DATW in December....

PS...Chris...I have video of your fantastic "Mack The Knife" rendition.
If you would like a copy, I will bring it with me.


Along with a copy of Karaoke Kevin for leverage!

I need a designation as well....

 

[kab407]

How long did it take to get the smell out of the ABD backpack? Mine has been sitting outside since Thursday and I must have used half a bottle of Fabreeze. It still has the petro smell.

 

[3guysandagal]

How long did it take to get the smell out of the ABD backpack? Mine has been sitting outside since Thursday and I must have used half a bottle of Fabreeze. It still has the petro smell.

Kat says it has been out 3 days and Fabreezed 3 times and its "bearable" but still has some smell to it.

 

[kab407]

Thanks John! Can't wait to see you and Kat again!

 

[Tonya2426]

How long did it take to get the smell out of the ABD backpack? Mine has been sitting outside since Thursday and I must have used half a bottle of Fabreeze. It still has the petro smell.

Mine had been airing out since we got it and it is to the point where I have to actually make the effort to smell it to get the petro smell. It is progress - when I first started the process I could smell it when I walked by.

Not sure I want to use it if everything in it will smell even after airing it out for over a month.

 

[TheTXTaylors5]

Has anyone figured out what went so wrong on Kris Newton's ABD trip?????? He never said in his rant on his Trip Report. It has me curious.

Jennifer