BE's Never Ending TR -- That kind of ... Ended? Or did it?

[Belle Ella]

I only have a quick second to pop in. I'm going to start the Christmas thread, Part 2, really quickly (in case Part 1 reaches its limit while I am gone, and it might because the pages are moving faster and it's getting closer to that 250-page mark) and post something in my TR, and then I won't have time to get back onto the DIS until I get back home later in the week (either late on Wednesday or possibly Thursday, but we'll see).

I just wanted to say that "disjointed" is a good word for the snowflake turnstile decor. I certainly think that 'flakes have their place in any kind of Christmasy, wintry overlay, but you're right. The coloring is a bit disconnected from what's going on elsewhere in the park. It doesn't match Main Street. It doesn't match NOS. It doesn't match ToonTown. It almost feels to me like they didn't want to do anything character-oriented in that spot for the holidays, so they just stuck the snowflakes there so it didn't look empty.

But if they could do such clever, interesting character pumpkins for Halloween Time and put those above the turnstiles, I don't see why they couldn't do character snowmen - or snow people. That way they could keep the snow theme, but it would be much more interesting to look at.

I love those portly snowmen in the parade!!

Sherry's going to Disneyland!! Sherry's going to Disneyland!!

I would so love to see some snowmen characters at the turnstiles. That could be so cute. And I know it would get me super excited just waiting to get in. Or ... how about some gingerbread characters!

What I love most about those snowmen is that they make me think of the 7 Dwarfs, lol.

 

[Sherry E]

Sherry's going to Disneyland!! Sherry's going to Disneyland!!

I would so love to see some snowmen characters at the turnstiles. That could be so cute. And I know it would get me super excited just waiting to get in. Or ... how about some gingerbread characters!

What I love most about those snowmen is that they make me think of the 7 Dwarfs, lol.

Yes, great idea! They could certainly borrow the gingerbread character motif of some of their merchandise and put big ginger-people above the turnstiles! Ginger people or snow people would be so much better than what they've got now, and it would fit much better with what they do for Halloween.

Thsoe parade snowmen do have little personalities of their own. I just love their chubby cheeks!!

Anyway, I started Part 2 of the Christmas thread, so I will be anxious to see who posts the first photos in it (I may not find out until I get back!).

 

[Belle Ella]

I wont lie, I'm tempted to go do it right now Just to be first, lol. Too bad I still have to edit all of the photos of decorations I took on Day 2 which was my DSLR day. I cannot wait to see those ones.

 

[Sherry E]

I wont lie, I'm tempted to go do it right now Just to be first, lol. Too bad I still have to edit all of the photos of decorations I took on Day 2 which was my DSLR day. I cannot wait to see those ones.

Do it!! Get in there with something! Take something from your TR and copy it over there! No one else is posting yet, I don't think. You'll be the first!!

 

[Belle Ella]

I did. I just couldn't help myself. And I'm almost finished with typing up the last bit of Day 1 so I had the rest of the photos already listed out, lol.

 

[where's_my_prince]

awesome TR so far Jazz!!!!

i noticed a giant stuffed duffy on the parade float

 

[Belle Ella]

awesome TR so far Jazz!!!!

i noticed a giant stuffed duffy on the parade float

Yup! He was keeping Donald Duck company!!

 

[Belle Ella]

Here are a few more photos from the Christmas Fantasy parade!

it's snow white!























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After the parade was over the rest of the night was about 2 things: getting photos in front of the castle and the tree, and getting a few more rides in before heading out for the night. I have no idea what order they went in but I remember we definitely hit up BTMRR (which is when we realized the Park closed an hour later than we thought originally) and JC. If you have never been on the Jungle Cruise at night, you are sorely missing out. Everything on that ride is so much better in the dark! The CM's have more fun, the jokes are funnier ... everything is just better! Our skipper was probably the best I've ever had and I remember Jason hanging back to say something to the CM's as we were leaving. They were very quick to say that JC at night is the best time to stop by and I'll stand by it!

Somehow I was still awake enough to stay past 8p, despite waking up before 5a with very little sleep over span of the weekend. Before we left we did make sure to get a PhotoPass picture in front of the castle and the big Christmas tree. I can't wait to see them on the account, so you'll have to wait as well. I have one more trip to fit on there before I even think about ordering the CD.

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Now, before I close out Day 1 I do have one last thing to mention. That pesky little 'friend' we had to give a ride home too and who might end up kicking me to the back seat. When we got back to the parking garage there was a surprise waiting for me in the front seat -- my very own Duffy!! I didn't get a photo of him safely buckled in the passenger seat, I was too excited to give him a big teddy bear hug! He was the best surprise of the weekend (or the weekend in my crazy schedule)!! I had completely forgotten that we had made a quick stop by DCA to check out some prices on the Mr. Potato Heads and I just had to point out Duffy while we were there. He's so cute and cuddly! I have to say we both (Duffy and I) kind of dozed off on the drive while listening to Christmas music. It was the perfect ending for the day, it was.

 

[kaoden39]

I spotted Jiminy Cricket on a float didn't I? That is great. I have never seen him at the park at all. Not in a parade or anything.

 

[Belle Ella]

Yup, you sure did! I was so excitied to see Jiminy Cricket!

 

[kaoden39]

Yup, you sure did! I was so excitied to see Jiminy Cricket!

Great minds think alike!!

Interesting email I got. There is another website that has a store that they sell park things. I am sure you know the one. It had Duffy outfits from WDW. Like a Canadian one, a Chinese one, etc. They were so cute!!

 

[Belle Ella]

They had those outfits at DCA. I remember seeing ... 5 in all? The sailor outfit, the Canadian one, the Chinese one, a Mexican one, and some baseball clothes. Too bad they didn't have a Christmas outfit for Duffy that was seperate from the smaller Duffy bear that came with them. That would have been cute. I hope they come out with more soon.

 

[kaoden39]

They had those outfits at DCA. I remember seeing ... 5 in all? The sailor outfit, the Canadian one, the Chinese one, a Mexican one, and some baseball clothes. Too bad they didn't have a Christmas outfit for Duffy that was seperate from the smaller Duffy bear that came with them. That would have been cute. I hope they come out with more soon.

I am sure they will. There is a huge market for them. It makes me glad I sew. My Duffy will have a wardrobe.

 

[Belle Ella]

It's reason enough for me to give sewing a try. Duffy needs new clothes. But I'll probably mess everything up. I'm generally no good at making things. I'll just wait to see what they come up with.

 

[kaoden39]

It's reason enough for me to give sewing a try. Duffy needs new clothes. But I'll probably mess everything up. I'm generally no good at making things. I'll just wait to see what they come up with.

You light be amazed at yourself.

 

[amamax2]

*Sigh*

Loving your TR, as always, Jazz. I always feel so warm and fuzzy afterwards, if the makes sense...like a good novel.

If I'm not overstepping in making this comment....It is so cool to see the contrast in the picture with Jason from this trip compared with the last trip. In those, you could see the relationship was new - you both seemed extremely happy - but like you didn't really know how to be with each other - how close to stand in the picture, where to put your hands, etc. In this one, you clearly are so comfortable now.

And your pictures are AMAZING - I cannot believe what you can do with a camera. You make me feel completely inadequate....hey, maybe your TR doesn't make me feel so warm and fuzzy after all.

Can't wait for the next installment!

It's reason enough for me to give sewing a try. Duffy needs new clothes.

At least some pants, poor thing. I was shocked that you only bought him a top and were parading him around like that.


Keep it coming, pretty please.

 

[Belle Ella]

*Sigh*

Loving your TR, as always, Jazz. I always feel so warm and fuzzy afterwards, if the makes sense...like a good novel.

If I'm not overstepping in making this comment....It is so cool to see the contrast in the picture with Jason from this trip compared with the last trip. In those, you could see the relationship was new - you both seemed extremely happy - but like you didn't really know how to be with each other - how close to stand in the picture, where to put your hands, etc. In this one, you clearly are so comfortable now.

And your pictures are AMAZING - I cannot believe what you can do with a camera. You make me feel completely inadequate....hey, maybe your TR doesn't make me feel so warm and fuzzy after all.

Can't wait for the next installment!

AW. You've put a big old smile on my face. I'm glad you enjoy it! I know how I feel after a really good book so that's pretty high praise. And don't worry, it's not overstepping. Especially since it's true. We were still getting to know each other back in September (was that really almost 3 months ago?) and a lot has changed since then. So glad you love the pictures! I know what you feel about them making you feel inadequate at times. I get the same feeling from others which is probably what really made me cave and ask for a new lens for Christmas! It's a fun thing to learn a little more about.

Working on the start of day #2 right now! There will be tons more photos this time around.

At least some pants, poor thing. I was shocked that you only bought him a top and were parading him around like that.


Keep it coming, pretty please.

That's too funny. Even more funny is the sailor outfit didn't come with pants! I'll have to get the safari outfit next time so we can be ready for Indy. Then he'll have shorts!

 

[kaoden39]

Honestly if you learn to sew the pants are the easiest things to make.

 

[Belle Ella]

Honestly if you learn to sew the pants are the easiest things to make.

Alrighty!! I think my resolution this year will be to learn to sew, and make some pants for Duffy!

 

[kaoden39]

Alrighty!! I think my resolution this year will be to learn to sew, and make some pants for Duffy!

I'll look for an easy pattern next time I go to a store that sells patterns.