Boo to you, and Yo Ho Ho!! An Oct 2012 PTR. Updated 10/22!! Finally!!!!!

[ash-n-brensmom]

Happy Independence Day!!!!

 

[ash-n-brensmom]

Week 12
"L"

Lilo

Or for Me:
Lapu Lapu!!

 

[khertz]

Haha! You should have done the whole alphabet in Disney adult beverages.

 

[ash-n-brensmom]

Haha! You should have done the whole alphabet in Disney adult beverages.

I don't want everyone thinking I am a TOTAL lush!

 

[HeatherLassell]

I totally LOVED Brave! I took my mom (who is from Scotland and couldn't wait to see this movie) and my daughter. (she's 6) I think she got a little upset when Merida was crying near the end but then she was ok. She really liked it and can't wait to meet Merida now when we go to Disney this fall!

 

[ash-n-brensmom]

I totally LOVED Brave! I took my mom (who is from Scotland and couldn't wait to see this movie) and my daughter. (she's 6) I think she got a little upset when Merida was crying near the end but then she was ok. She really liked it and can't wait to meet Merida now when we go to Disney this fall!

We did like it more the second time around. Even though we were distracted a bit with the kids we got to see more and appreciate more of the movie. I was again struck by the continued violence they showed. I remember Finding Nemo was Stitch's first time at the movie theater and when the fish get attacked I was thinking...I thought this was a Disney movie?! But the rest of the movie was more tame...this one kept going back to the violence. Now, it's no big deal to us anymore, our girls are older, but I could see where little ones would be afraid.

We are excited to meet Merida now too!! I only hope they haven't cut back on the experience by the time we get there...I think the girls would like to try the archery that they have set up!!

 

[BMC423]

Vacation is officially over for me tonight.. It's been a productive and relaxing vacation, though, so I shouldn't complain....but I'm gonna anyways! I guess the worst part of it isn't that I am going back to work, but the fact that I have to work all night. It's the sleep deprivation that really gets to me...

But, the good news is that it's only 6 weeks til our next vacation!! It's not Disney, but we are going away with family to a cottage/lake house in the mountains in the Adirondack State Park. Very relaxing!

Vacations go by soo fast don't they? At least you were able to get some rest!

How come everyone gets a picture of the lion but me???

That is a really great picture!

So, a bit of a life update and some WDW news as well today.


I made a reservation for the first 6 nights at WBC using the least amt of points, and figure we will stay at AoA for the last two and if we can get a good room only discount we will stay in a suite and if not we can stay in the LM rooms...if any are still available by the time we need to book. That being said, I am a new Disney TA and I consider this job research!

But this morning I had to get up early and drive Ferb to work, his muffler crapped out on us last night and we need to get it fixed, and that's just the conclusion of our wonderful week with the cars...Sunday I got in a MINOR car accident in a Tim Horton's parking lot and now I am having difficulty getting the other guy's info..I know I should have at least gotten his plate number but I was just getting off work and I was tired. So, now we are trying to get him to call us back with that info...especially since it was his fault. Anyways, then Monday I fell down my stairs... and no, I wasn't drinking! I'm fine, but it's been one heck of a week!

AoA YAY!!!! Did you mention it to the girls? They are going to love it. I hope you can get a suite all that space would be amazing! I'm sorry about the car troubles, I hope you got that all sorted out. Ok so I'm also sorry about your fall down as well but that drinking comment made me LOL!

Haha! You should have done the whole alphabet in Disney adult beverages.

Maybe next countdown!

 

[ash-n-brensmom]

Vacations go by soo fast don't they? At least you were able to get some rest!



That is a really great picture!



AoA YAY!!!! Did you mention it to the girls? They are going to love it. I hope you can get a suite all that space would be amazing! I'm sorry about the car troubles, I hope you got that all sorted out. Ok so I'm also sorry about your fall down as well but that drinking comment made me LOL!






Maybe next countdown!

Glad I could give you a chuckle...even if it was a little like Chevy Chase playing VP Ford!! LOL!!

 

[ash-n-brensmom]

Week 13:
The letter M:

The Big Cheese Himself

 

[jenny105]

Duh, who else??

 

[ash-n-brensmom]

Duh, who else??

 

[ash-n-brensmom]

Holy Crow!! I finally get to say this after watching everyone else for the past few weeks....

99 DAYS
DOUBLE DIGITS
TIME TO DANCE!!!​

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[khertz]

We made our double digits yesterday!!! So exciting!!

 

[ash-n-brensmom]

We made our double digits yesterday!!! So exciting!!

Doesn't it feel good?!

 

[LadyBeBop]

Just subscribed. From the October 2013 thread. Still have over 15 months to go.

We're probably going to stay at Bonnet Creek too. Hope it all works out. And no bed bugs please.

About 2/3 done with this report. Back to reading.

 

[Eoywin]

Also from the October 2013 thread

 

[ash-n-brensmom]

Just subscribed. From the October 2013 thread. Still have over 15 months to go.

We're probably going to stay at Bonnet Creek too. Hope it all works out. And no bed bugs please.

About 2/3 done with this report. Back to reading.

Also from the October 2013 thread

Welcome!!!! So excited to have new followers! I'm thinking it might be fun to just continue this PTR all the way to 2013! I guess it depends how long it gets. So glad to have you both here!

Just wanted to add that we are looking forward to staying at WBC again even after the bed bug fiasco...it can happen anywhere.

 

[Eoywin]

Finally read the whole thread And here's my responses to the survey

DISNEY WORLD SURVEY

1. What is your name?::

Amanda, though most people call me Mandy

2. When was the first time you went to Disney World?::

June 1986

3. When was the last time you went to Disney World?::

October 2007

4. When is the next time you will be in Disney World?::

October 2013

GETTING THERE

5. How do you usually get to to Disney World?::

We are only nine hours away from WDW, so we drive

6. What do you do to pass the time while getting there?::

Talk to the hubby, play games on my phone, cross stitch

7. Do you have any particularly memorable or interesting experiences you can recall happening on your journey to Disney World?::

Not on the journey

LODGING

8. What is your favorite place you have stayed at and why? It does not have to be on property::

Thus far, CBR since it's been the only onsite resort we have stayed at. It was beautiful though - we loved it!

9. What is your least favorite place you have stayed at and why? (It doesn't necessarily have to be a bad place, it's just that maybe out of all your list of favorites, this would be your least favorite)::

Offsite - I like 24/7 magic

MAGIC KINGDOM

10. What is your favorite attraction in the MK?

The Haunted Mansion

11. What is your least favorite attraction in the MK?

I don't really have one - I haven't rode on Stitch though because I've heard how back it is

12. Tell me a random memory you have involving the MK.

My husband buying me a Precious Moments bride and groom that have Mickey ears on - he got it for me on Main Street USA.

13. What is your favorite place to eat in the MK?

Crystal Palace

EPCOT

14. What is your favorite attraction in Epcot?

Journey Into Imagination - I love Figment

15. What is your least favorite attraction in Epcot?

The Canada movie

16. Tell me a random memory you have involving Epcot.

Eating at the Rose and the Crown on our 1st anniversary - we got to go outside to see Illuminations and then our dessert was waiting for us when the fireworks were done.

17. What is your favorite place to eat in Epcot?

The Rose and the Crown

18. What is your favorite country in the World Showcase?

Japan! DH and I love Japanese snacks

HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS

19. What is your favorite attraction in HS?

Star Tours!

20. What is your least favorite attraction in HS?

I don't think I have any

21. Tell me a random memory you have involving HS.

Missing out on Fantasmic because of rain

22. What is your favorite place to eat in HS?

50's Prime Time Diner - it's DH's favorite TS in all of Disney

23. Do you watch the Citizens of Hollywood?

I'm not sure what this is

ANIMAL KINGDOM

24. What is your favorite attraction in the AK?

Kali River Rapids

25. What is your least favorite attraction in the AK?

I don't have one.

26. Tell me a random memory you have involving the AK.

It was really hot the day we went to AK - my husband started to melt so we only did a half day.

27. What is your favorite place to eat in the AK?

We didn't eat at AK at all.

OTHER DISNEY PLACES

28. Which water parks have you been to and which one was your favorite?
We haven't been to either of the water parks. Our extra for our honeymoon was going to see La Nouba which was wonderful.

 

[LadyBeBop]

OK I'm in. However, I haven't been to the MK in 15 years and to EPCOT and DHS in nearly 20 years. So I might skip a few of these questions. Or more than a few of these questions.

DISNEY WORLD SURVEY



1. What is your name?::

Kathy. AKA Lady BeBop. I don't really have a true Disney name.


2. When was the first time you went to Disney World?::

Easter 1972, the first year it opened. I was 13, and I went with my family. We visited Disneyland about two years earlier.


3. When was the last time you went to Disney World?::

Early February 2010. And we only went for a day; to Animal Kingdom. We were on a strict budget, and we couldn't afford more than one day. So we picked the park that no one had ever been to.


4. When is the next time you will be in Disney World?::

Oct 2013. And this time, we'll get MYW tickets. At least four days, probably five days. I'm already saving up.



GETTING THERE


5. How do you usually get to to Disney World?::

We've gone four times since I got married. Three times we drove. The fourth time, we flew, but that was because we won the trip.

We'll drive in 2013. Airfare is super-expensive. And it's not that far. We've driven much farther.


6. What do you do to pass the time while getting there?::

DGD will have DVDs to watch. And for my husband and me...I'll surf the net on y iPhone (when I'm not driving of course). DH will listen to Blue Collar Comedy on Sirius-XM


7. Do you have any particularly memorable or interesting experiences you can recall happening on your journey to Disney World?::

Hmm...DH and I drove down on our honeymoon. We stayed overnight in Macon, GA. I threw up in the middle of the night.

Actually, the wasn't the first time I threw up during a Disney vacation. I remember throwing up in the Holiday Inn at Anaheim during the Disneyland vacation.


LODGING

8. What is your favorite place you have stayed at and why? It does not have to be on property::

CR by far. We've stayed there twice; once on our honeymoon, and once when we won the trip to Disney. It was beautiful. And so nice to be that close to the MK.

9. What is your least favorite place you have stayed at and why? (It doesn't necessarily have to be a bad place, it's just that maybe out of all your list of favorites, this would be your least favorite)::

It's a toss-up, and both places were nearly 30 years ago.

The first was the hotel we stayed at when we went Easter of 1972. It was supposed to be nice. However, it looked worn and torn. Plus it wasn't even that close...it was actually in Orlando.

The second was the Holiday Inn in Plant City. When Dad decided on it, his thinking was it was in-between the beach and WDW.

Meaning, it was literally in the middle of nowhere.

Plus, it was a little creepy, since it was right next door to a cemetary.


MAGIC KINGDOM

10. What is your favorite attraction in the MK?

IASW. Corny, yeah. But so sweet.

11. What is your least favorite attraction in the MK?

Not sure. Maybe the exit gates.

12. Tell me a random memory you have involving the MK.

I'm going back to the 1970s. Once, we were eating burgers and fries, I think at the old Carnation Ice Cream shoppe (yes, I am going way back). I noticed the ketchup packets were produced in "Cincinnati, Ohio 45243."

At the time, our hometown. Including zip code.


13. What is your favorite place to eat in the MK?

Not going to answer this, since we haven't been back since 1997. I'm sure a lot has changed since then.

EPCOT

14. What is your favorite attraction in Epcot?

Wow. It's been nearly 20 years, so I can't answer that well. Probably the entire World Showplace.


15. What is your least favorite attraction in Epcot?

Can't really answer that either.

16. Tell me a random memory you have involving Epcot.

This is only because I have a picture of it. I have a picture of my daughters with Chip and Dale in the World Showplace. Chip and Dale were dressed in cold weather clothes. I don't know why...it was the middle of July.

17. What is your favorite place to eat in Epcot?

We did eat at a Japanese hibachi grill. Don't know if it's still there.


18. What is your favorite country in the World Showcase?

Because of our meal, I gotta say Japan. Can't wait to get back though. I'm sure a lot has changed in 20 years.


HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS

19. What is your favorite attraction in HS?

Again it's been 20 years, so I can't really give a good favorite attraction.

20. What is your least favorite attraction in HS?

Believe it or not, I do have a least favorite attraction. Star Tours. I can't tolerate roller coasters, and I can't believe they would simulate a roller coaster on solid ground.



21. Tell me a random memory you have involving HS.

We lost our autograph book on Star Tours of all places. That was early in the morning. Late that night, DH took my eldest daughter (at the time 6) back on Star Tours. Other DD (4 at the time) stayed with me. We ended up going to lost and found, where they had the autograph book, safe and sound.

22. What is your favorite place to eat in HS?

Can't say.

23. Do you watch the Citizens of Hollywood?

Are they random actors and actresses who do silly things on the street. I think they were there in 1993. But I'm not sure.

ANIMAL KINGDOM

24. What is your favorite attraction in the AK?

The Safari.


25. What is your least favorite attraction in the AK?

Didn't really have one.

26. Tell me a random memory you have involving the AK.

We went with DGD (who just turned one at the time). Of course, she decides to take a nap in her stroller...just as we got to the Children Zoo.

27. What is your favorite place to eat in the AK?

Can't say...we've only ate at one place. CS and I don't even remember the name of it. Wasn't anything to write home about.


OTHER DISNEY PLACES

28. Which water parks have you been to and which one was your favorite?

I know we went to a water park in 1993...it must have been Typhoon Lagoon, since it had a wave pool, and River Country (the other water park open back then) did not.

29. What was your favorite part about that water park?

The wave pool


30. Have you been to Disney Quest?

No


31. What was your favorite thing about Disney Quest?

n/a


32. Have you been to the Wide World of Sports?

No.


33. What was your favorite thing about the Wide World of Sports?

n/a




EXTINCT DISNEY

34. What are some of your favorite attractions that are no longer around?

The Carnation Ice Cream Shoppe, If I Had Wings, America the Beautiful


35. Have you ever been to Discovery Island when it was still running?

No.


36. Have you ever been to River Country when it was still running?

No, I don't think so.


37. What was your favorite part about the now shut down Pleasure Island?

Never been.


38. What is your favorite extinct show/parade?

The special Easter Parade they had every Easter down Main Street. (I'm going back 40 years).


RANDOMS

39. What is one thing you MUST do every time you go to Disney?

Honestly, I don't have any traditions...be it going on a certain ride, eating a certain thing, etc.

40. What is one thing you MUST eat every time you go to Disney?

See above

41. What is something you haven't done yet that you look forward to doing?

Probably going on Soarin. Everyone says how fun that is. Oh, and being there with someone who is celebrating a birthday.


42. What is something you have done and have no interest in doing again?

Star Tours


43. Who is your favorite Disney female?

Probably the evil queen in Snow White.


44. Who is your favorite Disney male?

Sebastian the Crab


45. Who is your favorite Disney villain?

The evil queen in Snow White. Although, can you consider Captain Jack Sparrow to be a villain?


46. Your earliest Disney Park Memory::

Disneyland in 1970...seeing the castle for the first time. The castle that we previously only saw on television.

47. What other Disney Parks have you been to outside of Disney World?

Disneyland


48. Have you ever had to explain your love for Disney to someone who just didn't "get" it?

Nah. I keep it to myself. Isn't that what the DIS boards are for?

49. Blasphemous I know, but where is your favorite place to travel outside of Disney?

Caribbean cruise.

50. Which Disney character reminds you of you?

Actually, I'd have to pick a male...Captain Jack Sparrow. Mostly bad, but there are a few redeeming qualities in him. Not many, but a few.

 

[lledman]

yeah for double digits