Bare with me, nice people ... I think I have our pre-trip movie nights planned out

[Ohiodislover]

Despicable Me!!

 

[Fantasmic23]

What? It features Sea World Orlando in it's early days!!!

My husband and I just laugh because I believe the premise for part 3 is that the shark is after Chief Brody's wife. You know, this time it's personal.

 

[Fantasmic23]

We did the same thing before our first trip. Makes the lead up to the trip even more fun! Watched the same ones you listed, plus Twister.
We were glad we had "done our homework" but the first 3 characters encountered: Lucille Ball, Marilyn Monroe, Betty Boop. Kids had no idea who any of them were. They did enjoy the Lucy museum though (9 and 11 yrs at the time). So with that in mind would DVR a couple of I Love Lucy shows and google Marilyn and Betty before leaving so they know who they are. Not sure if this character is still around, but our 4th Character was Doc and he posed with the Delorean. DH and I got a pic with him, kids had no idea who he was either and would not get in the pic.

Thanks for the heads-up on Lucille Ball, Marilyn Monroe and Betty Boop!

I have a few Betty Boop cartoons on VHS that my kids have enjoyed, especially my daughter. There's one cartoon where Betty, frustrated by a snobby neighbor, says something like, "Well, aren't you the one!" My kids think that's the greatest line ever.

 

[tink20]

DS and I watched E.T. today. I haven't seen it in awhile, and I don't think DS ever saw it before today. He really liked it and I think it will make the ride more enjoyable. We are getting closer everyday....can't wait! next up: Jurassic Park

 

[mesaboy2]

I guess I'm in the minority as I love the first Mummy movie and Rachel Weisz in particular. The second one was a waste of good celluloid and I haven't seem the rest.

And, no, I won't "bare with you"--I don't even know you.