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[Belle Ella]

OK, so I have my next trip on my mind right now so I might as well get it out right here. I'm trying to figure out when we're going to go and it's looking like our original plan of Halloweentime just wont cut it because of my friend's work schedule. So we'll either do my birthday again for Sept. 9-12 (not as crowded, but I hate the lack of ent. and ride closures) or we'll do June (21-24 or 29-2) or July (7-10, 15-18, or 23-26). I am just stuck on exactly when.

I'm leaning towards June or July because I really miss the summer entertainment and I honestly don't mind the crowds. I'd kind of like to be there again on July 17th for the 55th Anniversary (I went the same dates back in '06 or '07 I believe) but I don't know if that's me being crazy or what.

At this point I'm tempted to book all of them at the HOJO and see if the Ent. rate comes up for anything and then do that and cancel everything else. I'm so horrible.

Any thoughts?

 

[kaoden39]

OK, so I have my next trip on my mind right now so I might as well get it out right here. I'm trying to figure out when we're going to go and it's looking like our original plan of Halloweentime just wont cut it because of my friend's work schedule. So we'll either do my birthday again for Sept. 9-12 (not as crowded, but I hate the lack of ent. and ride closures) or we'll do June (21-24 or 29-2) or July (7-10, 15-18, or 23-26). I am just stuck on exactly when.

I'm leaning towards June or July because I really miss the summer entertainment and I honestly don't mind the crowds. I'd kind of like to be there again on July 17th for the 55th Anniversary (I went the same dates back in '06 or '07 I believe) but I don't know if that's me being crazy or what.

At this point I'm tempted to book all of them at the HOJO and see if the Ent. rate comes up for anything and then do that and cancel everything else. I'm so horrible.

Any thoughts?

I am thinking that I would shoot for September, there is more time to save money for the trip. Oh gosh I hadn't thought of the anniversary, maybe that will lesson the crowds when we go. Maybe people will be waiting for the anniversary. Oh you made my day!!

 

[Belle Ella]

I am thinking that I would shoot for September, there is more time to save money for the trip. Oh gosh I hadn't thought of the anniversary, maybe that will lesson the crowds when we go. Maybe people will be waiting for the anniversary. Oh you made my day!!

And I think I'm leaning more towards July, lol. HM will be closed on the 1 date in September we could do, like always (minus last year because of 09-09-09) and that's enough to really make me hesitant because I love HM. And I haven't been for a summer in a few years and I would love to have more options open, even if it's more crowded. I just don't know, lol. I hate decision making. I just need to pick one and stick with it or I'll never get anywhere.

 

[Belle Ella]

Day 5 Cont.
September 12, 2009​

Unfortunately my memory loss has kicked in. It was the last day, which I spent the majority of going to the places I hadn't been quite as often over the previous days so I could get some photos. Ride signs, things like that. Given a couple hour time gap I can't say what I did for sure anymore, but I somehow found my way back in front of the Main St. station where I found a couple of characters that I hardly ever see - from Pinnochio! And the worst part was when I completely forgot the name of Honest John's tag-along. You know when you have a word or name right on the tip of your tongue but you can't spit it out? It was one of those moments.

By the way, I did finally remember. Maybe an hour late!! Gideon!! One of these days I would love to see Honest John outside of a parade. By getting those photos I just missed out on seeing Cruella de Ville, but a CM suggested I be near the Fire Station a little later if I wanted to see her. So I made note of the time and went off to take some photos.

Like the Halloween decorations inside of the shops and along Main St. ONE of these days I will make it for the actual Halloween season, but I keep having to put it off. Ho hum.

And I just like this one. Can you guess where it is?

So after that I finally got around to take some photos of the sights around Tomorrowland. I hadn't set foot there in a couple of days it feels like, so I'm glad I did. I even fit in another go on the Astro Blasters - although I was by myself. The ride stopped in a few places and let all of us rack up the points . Here a few of them.

I seem to have taken a special interest in the FP machines ...

I couldn't help myself with an *****turbed view

I never knew you could get name paintings and things like this at Disneyland! I have a few that I've gotten down in S.F. at Pier 39 but how could I pass on one from Disneyland? I got a small one though No need to spend too much money. Yeah, right! It's got my nickname "Jazz" and Snow White on it. As if that's a surprise. Maybe I'll take a picture of it sometime. It's cute. And it has glitter, which is my downfall. I will put glitter on just about anything (except myself).

I had time to head towards Frontierland and get a few more photos before I headed back to the Fire Station.

Coming Up: Where's the fire?​

 

[kaoden39]

I have a question that maybe you can answer, is Cmdr Zurg ever a walk around character? Bawb is a huge Toy Story fans and wants Zurg's autograph.

 

[Belle Ella]

I have a question that maybe you can answer, is Cmdr Zurg ever a walk around character? Bawb is a huge Toy Story fans and wants Zurg's autograph.

I don't think so. Not that I have seen in my own experiences or reading about anyone elses.

 

[kaoden39]

I don't think so. Not that I have seen in my own experiences or reading about anyone elses.

Oh no, that's too bad. I was really hoping he would get his autograph, aw well. One more question if I might, well one more for today that is. Can they get autographs from the cars? Mater and Lightening Mc Queen?

 

[Belle Ella]

Oh no, that's too bad. I was really hoping he would get his autograph, aw well. One more question if I might, well one more for today that is. Can they get autographs from the cars? Mater and Lightening Mc Queen?

Not that I'm aware of. If you do PhotoPass I believe you can add the autographs to your photos when you edit them, but I'm not 100% sure. Every time I did that photo op the CM either didn't scan my photos onto my card or I misplaced one somewhere because they all disappeared

 

[kaoden39]

Not that I'm aware of. If you do PhotoPass I believe you can add the autographs to your photos when you edit them, but I'm not 100% sure. Every time I did that photo op the CM either didn't scan my photos onto my card or I misplaced one somewhere because they all disappeared

Oh no. I plan on doing PhotoPass this trip and getting every picture that we can taken. I figure that it is on season so there will be a lot of opportunities.

 

[Belle Ella]

Oh no. I plan on doing PhotoPass this trip and getting every picture that we can taken. I figure that it is on season so there will be a lot of opportunities.

I'm sure there will be plenty. Even in the off-season I manage to get more than I expected to on my PhotoPass. But I actively seek some out sometimes, lol. Just don't be like me and keep forgetting that you already have a PP card so that you end up with about 10 in one day alone. That's how you end up loosing a few photos.

There was one we did in DCA where I was supposed to be carried away by balloons somewhere and those disappeared somewhere in the shuffle of things.

 

[kaoden39]

I'm sure there will be plenty. Even in the off-season I manage to get more than I expected to on my PhotoPass. But I actively seek some out sometimes, lol. Just don't be like me and keep forgetting that you already have a PP card so that you end up with about 10 in one day alone. That's how you end up loosing a few photos.

There was one we did in DCA where I was supposed to be carried away by balloons somewhere and those disappeared somewhere in the shuffle of things.

Yeah, you're right. What I did last trip was I put it with my ticket.

 

[Belle Ella]

Yeah, you're right. What I did last trip was I put it with my ticket.

That always works Do you put yours in a lanyard? A friend of mine did that and wore it around her neck. I never could though, I hate having things around my neck. Especially when I've already got my camera bag slung over my should and the strap to my camera around my neck. It gets too itch and icky. Plus I just feel like something is strangling me. Heck, I'm still training myself to wear necklaces.

 

[kaoden39]

That always works Do you put yours in a lanyard? A friend of mine did that and wore it around her neck. I never could though, I hate having things around my neck. Especially when I've already got my camera bag slung over my should and the strap to my camera around my neck. It gets too itch and icky. Plus I just feel like something is strangling me. Heck, I'm still training myself to wear necklaces.

I usually do, because we get our trips through Disney travel, but this trip I am planning it all so we are not getting the lanyards. I will put them in this small wallet where I carry my ID and bankcard. It will work.

 

[Belle Ella]

As long as it works - it's all good! I think I kept mine (when I remembered not to put it back in my pocked) in a front compartment of my camera bag. My problem is just remembering that it's there. I'm not supposed to ahve these kidns of memory problems at my age, yet they still happen.

Quite regularly.

 

[kaoden39]

As long as it works - it's all good! I think I kept mine (when I remembered not to put it back in my pocked) in a front compartment of my camera bag. My problem is just remembering that it's there. I'm not supposed to ahve these kidns of memory problems at my age, yet they still happen.

Quite regularly.

I think that is normal. I have done that for years. My dad used to tease me about it all the time when I was younger. I think my memory is better now, so there is hope for you.

 

[Belle Ella]

I hop you don't mean my memory will improve after I have kids, because I highly doubt that one,

I'm kind of excited right now. We have officially settled on July 14-18 for our Disneyland summer. My friend and I have just completely talked one antother into the fact that we absolutely cannot do another weekend since we can't do Halloween this time around. The only thing that would make us change our dates to one of the other weekends we have pegged as possibilities is if they come up with the Ent rate.

On top of that, I have my official "Give a Day, Get a Day" volunteerwork scheduled. Normally I do a lot of events through work so it'll be just me. But it is a clean-up and maintenance day for a preschool that's literally a 5 minute walk from my house. I didn't think I would get the opportunity to help out in my own community, quite literally. February 20th is my day which is plenty of time for our trip.

And last, but not least ... I totally forgot what my final point was. All I know is I was going to say something as a third. Oh well. It must not have been important.

I hope people are still tagging along (I know you're hear Michelle, but I don't hear much from anyone else). I don't want to abandon the thread I call home. I'll have a new update tonight. We're in the home stretch people!! And then the planning crazies begin once more.

 

[kaoden39]

Of course I am here. I was looking at the volunteer opportunities in my area and so far it looks like I am going to have to drive to like Napa to help and there is no way I am driving to Napa. I hate to sound awful but facts are facts.

 

[Belle Ella]

Day 5 Cont.
September 12, 2009​

I made sure to get back to the Fire Depot with plenty of time to spare, just as I always do. This way I could take my take and get some photos of everything inside. I really love going in there, no matter how many times I have before.

Some other photos before the fun started

If you ever have the time to do so, I definitely recommend taking time ou of your days to try and see as many of the different entertainment options available to you outside of just the rides - especially when there is music involved. Between the Bootstrappers, the Jambalaya Jazz Band, Disneyland Band - you name it, I enjoyed everything I saw and heard. Especially when said musical entertainment is accompanied by some Disney friends. The Hook and Ladder Company had some help from Cruella and Goofy to Chip & Dale. It was all good fun, and some of the kids got to get involved as well (and some not-so-kids as well).

Let's all dance like Goofy!

And I finally got that photo with Cruella

Coming Up: A few laughs before Fantasmic take 2 (and 3).​

 

[kaoden39]

I love the picture of you and Cruella. That is priceless.

 

[Belle Ella]

It was just one of those moments

O.M.G. I never thought this day would come but I have officially finished editing all of my daytime Disneyland photos. I still have 500+ photos of Fantasmic to shuffle through, however *sniffles* it means this portion of my TR is that much closer to the end.