Can a trip w/ friends make up for an unmagical trip with the BF?-Final Updates 12/30!

[shocky5]

6 out of 10! Not bad! I tried to warn you that I took random weird shots to test how well Ann knew places in Disney. She scored a 7 out of 10, but #5 was lightened on my phone and I can't find that version.

 

[annmarieda]

Happy single digits!!!

 

[tankgirl427]

After eating our chocolate cake we headed thru England and pass France when a sign caught my eye and I looked down and immediately stopped and then stopped the people coming towards us. Who was it?


Princess Lisa on her MAW trip! I had been lurking the last few weeks about their trip. Who would have thought without knowing their plans or our we'd run across each other. I spent a couple minutes asking about their trip and we parted ways. b and g thought it was so cool that I recognized another Disboarder. g couldn't stop talking about it for awhile. We headed towards Japan where I had bought Cinderella couch cages for Pick a Pearl for b and myself. She wasn't interested in doing it, but I did. We spent about 5 - 10 minutes looking for the biggest ugliest oyster we could. What came out was a 7 1/4 mm pearl. I don't really know how that stacks up, but I thought it was fun and a bit embarrassing. I can't wait for my cousin and I to do this together in January.

We then headed towards the American pavilion where g bought a funnel cake because he couldn't believe that b had never had one before and that needed to be fixed immediately. I went to the Hops and Barley booth and got both lobster dishes. We stopped in Germany to check out the miniature trains.

We then watched the globe for Illuminations go thru the bridge to get put aside for later in the night.

b and I then went through China where I picked up a hat and took an unflattering photo.

We then headed to Norway and Maelstrom, while b sat through the movie (does anyone do this?) g and I took a few photos

Then g and b defended the country from an angry troll

As we were picking up the wheelchair I found this amusing:

Up Next: The need for speed!

 

[KatMark]

Great update. And how neat that you got to meet Princess Lisa and her family on their Make-A-Wish trip. It's so much fun meeting fellow DISer's.

 

[Stringbean&Wingnut]

So did B enjoy her first funnel cake?? I have a fondness for the one from Sleepy Hollow in MK personally, but I'm sure that they're all great!

 

[annmarieda]

Love the photos!

And... on the "no stroller parking" I have to admit I have parked there. There is always strollers parked there... and then they get moved. Sometimes they get moved pretty far away... you would think I would have learned by now not to park there.

 

[cajunbaby1]

Love the photos and report. Sorry abour your injury. Why does every group seem to have those "special" friends who just don't get it sometimes. I mean like you want to say "really...did you forget to take your pills again so that you can function in our world today?" BUT we love them anyways don't we Glad your solo day was fun.

 

[tankgirl427]

Great update. And how neat that you got to meet Princess Lisa and her family on their Make-A-Wish trip. It's so much fun meeting fellow DISer's.

It was very unexpected! They were so nice tho. I didn't want to keep them too long but I wanted to stop them an say hi. I'm naturally attracted to shiny things and they had a glittery sign with them. I saw the sign and looked down and stopped in my tracks.

So did B enjoy her first funnel cake?? I have a fondness for the one from Sleepy Hollow in MK personally, but I'm sure that they're all great!

I'm not sure and I really didn't care. I love funnel cakes tho. I was all sorts of annoyed that I was picking up the tab for things left and right and b and g only bought things for themselves or each other. I got to eat the cold leftovers of their funnel cake.

Love the photos!

And... on the "no stroller parking" I have to admit I have parked there. There is always strollers parked there... and then they get moved. Sometimes they get moved pretty far away... you would think I would have learned by now not to park there.

Of course you would have! Like everyone else in the world, let's just leave a stroller here cause other ones are here and its close. LOL!

Love the photos and report. Sorry abour your injury. Why does every group seem to have those "special" friends who just don't get it sometimes. I mean like you want to say "really...did you forget to take your pills again so that you can function in our world today?" BUT we love them anyways don't we Glad your solo day was fun.

You completely get it!

 

[tankgirl427]

Hopefully the updates come fast and furious over the next three days, because I'm trying to have this TR mostly wrapped up by Friday when I head out for my next Disney Adventure!

After Norway, we finished our way around the Showcase and headed towards Test Track. This entire time I was holding the bag with the panda hat and not showing g it, thinking it would make a perfect Test Track shot!

I found this hidden Mickey in the FP lane.

I always ask if we can sit in the front row. And we had a blast and we then headed over to the Living Seas to visit with Nemo and friends. b and g shared one clammobile while I took another. I was not fitting three in one ride vechile again! And of course I spent most the time searching out Nemo. Nemo? Nemo! and singing in the Big Blue World. Afterwards, b started wandering around the aquariums while g and I went to see if a Turtle Talk with Crush was starting. This would be my first time seeing it. There was a group waiting to get in so g and I walked out and spilt up looking for b. We found her and told her we were seeing Turtle Talk and we entered Crush's world. It was super cute and funny. I must put this on my list for later.

We went upstairs to see the tank where this was waiting for me

At some point b caught up to us upstairs and g and I were ready to go. So we separated and g and I headed for Test Track Round 2 while b stayed at the Living Seas. g has a GAC and we had tried at TSM to bring a couple with us while the FPs were out but they said they would come back later and wait in line. Whatever! So we really wanted to find a small group to come on Test Track with us. g only had 5 listed on his card, but when we saw this group we knew we'd make it work. We invited a dad, his two sons, and the grandpa to ride with us. At first the grandpa didn't make it pass the FP line entry guy, but I went back and got him. I made sure I stayed in the back of the line with him so g would only have to say his group ended with me. They were the sweetest things ever. Super grateful, it was their last day at Disney and they said we made their night. We asked if they wanted us to share a car with them or if they wanted someone else and they wanted to share with us. We let the two boys and the dad have the front row, while g, grandpa and myself sat in the back. The boys had a great time and immediately went right up to g and asked if we could go on it again. They were really really cute.

We didn't have time since it was almost 9pm and we wanted to get out of the park before Illuminations. So we headed towards the Living Seas to get b, but b had messaged g telling him she was at the spaceship? outerspace? it was some random word and the only thing that came to our mind was Spaceship Earth so we went and could have gotten on the ride but enough time had passed that we thought she'd be off in a minute and we could go. So we're standing at the enterance of Spaceship Earth waiting for b to the point that the CM at the line pulls the trash can in front of the line so no one can enter and the fireworks start going off. So where was b?

Turns out the random place she mentioned in a text to g was Mission Space. Seriously, learn ride names or text people proper descriptions so they aren't waiting for you in random places!

Eventually she made her way in the mad crowds. We waited for them to slow down and got to the car and made our way back. Tomorrow would be the last day on b's 6 day PH.

 

[shocky5]

Where was B? Bless her heart...

I can't believe your quick trip is almost here! And you get to hang with Ann and Zoe for a bit! That is going to be awesome!!

 

[tankgirl427]

Where was B? Bless her heart...

I can't believe your quick trip is almost here! And you get to hang with Ann and Zoe for a bit! That is going to be awesome!!

I know I'm so excited! It would be even better if Zoe felt better. But I'm crossing my fingers nothing goes wrong and she's feeling better and they are going. Because then I can come home and tell you they are just as amazing in person as on the computer. Man I hope I haven't set the bar too high. I'm sure she is crazy busy today with three days to work with probably ten days on her to do list to conquer.

Congrats on your single digit day!

 

[shocky5]

I know I'm so excited! It would be even better if Zoe felt better. But I'm crossing my fingers nothing goes wrong and she's feeling better and they are going. Because then I can come home and tell you they are just as amazing in person as on the computer. Man I hope I haven't set the bar too high. I'm sure she is crazy busy today with three days to work with probably ten days on her to do list to conquer.

Congrats on your single digit day!

Thank you! I'm hoping she is much improved today and continues that way!! I can't imagine how much needs to be done!

I keep saying it's time to start packing but the days are slipping from me!

 

[annmarieda]

We invited a dad, his two sons, and the grandpa to ride with us. At first the grandpa didn't make it pass the FP line entry guy, but I went back and got him. I made sure I stayed in the back of the line with him so g would only have to say his group ended with me. They were the sweetest things ever. Super grateful, it was their last day at Disney and they said we made their night. We asked if they wanted us to share a car with them or if they wanted someone else and they wanted to share with us. We let the two boys and the dad have the front row, while g, grandpa and myself sat in the back. The boys had a great time and immediately went right up to g and asked if we could go on it again. They were really really cute.

What a great way to spread some pixie dust!

We didn't have time since it was almost 9pm and we wanted to get out of the park before Illuminations. So we headed towards the Living Seas to get b, but b had messaged g telling him she was at the spaceship? outerspace? it was some random word and the only thing that came to our mind was Spaceship Earth so we went and could have gotten on the ride but enough time had passed that we thought she'd be off in a minute and we could go. So we're standing at the enterance of Spaceship Earth waiting for b to the point that the CM at the line pulls the trash can in front of the line so no one can enter and the fireworks start going off. So where was b?

Turns out the random place she mentioned in a text to g was Mission Space. Seriously, learn ride names or text people proper descriptions so they aren't waiting for you in random places!

Eventually she made her way in the mad crowds. We waited for them to slow down and got to the car and made our way back. Tomorrow would be the last day on b's 6 day PH.

OMG! this totally cracks me up. What on earth was up with her???

I know I'm so excited! It would be even better if Zoe felt better. But I'm crossing my fingers nothing goes wrong and she's feeling better and they are going. Because then I can come home and tell you they are just as amazing in person as on the computer. Man I hope I haven't set the bar too high. I'm sure she is crazy busy today with three days to work with probably ten days on her to do list to conquer.

You may be setting the bar too high.

Thanks for thinking of us though. Yes... busy... but got done what I wanted to work wise today...so that is at least something.

 

[KatMark]

What was she thinking? Really? Did you look at the sign in front of the ride?

Congrats on single digits.

 

[Stringbean&Wingnut]

That was so nice of you guys to share the Test Track love!

Well...at least B wasn't waiting by Soarin' or something completely random! That must have been annoying!

 

[tankgirl427]

What was she thinking? Really? Did you look at the sign in front of the ride?

Congrats on single digits.

At this point of the trip I think I gave up all hope on b. I can't believe in under 48 hours I'll be in FL!

That was so nice of you guys to share the Test Track love!

Well...at least B wasn't waiting by Soarin' or something completely random! That must have been annoying!

We try, just sometimes its hard to convince people to walk on a ride with a stranger, like giving FPs away. Silly people! It was just one of those things where she kept talking about doing Spaceship Earth because she really wanted that ride photo and both times it didn't come up for her.

 

[tankgirl427]

This day has a whole slew of Bless her hearts in it, for both reasons, if only I remember to enter that phrase in. The cats are going crazy running and jumping on everything and well being cats.

It's Friday. It will be Day 6 on b's 6 day ticket unless we come to an agreement on what to do tomorrow and if we go to a park b upgrades her ticket to a 7 day for $8 more. My flight tomorrow is at 6pm her's at 7pm. I get up around 8am again. g wakes up a bit I tell him I'm heading out again call or text when you want to get together. My mission if I choose to accept it is to do everything in in every park I can that I've wanted to do and haven't done yet. Oh yes there is a mental list. I grab a bus going to AK & HS. AK is the first stop. I skip it and wait for HS. We arrive a few minutes after 9am so the mad dash has already happened. I'm not feeling like pulling FPs and waiting for TSM today. I'd like to do Star Tours again, but I also have my December and January trips for that. I grab a times guide and check out two very important times to me. When is Woody & Buzz's meet start and Phineas & Ferb's? I wanted to meet Woody & Buzz when I was wearing my "I Love Cowboys" shirt on but that didn't happen since it was a 45 minute wait and when we passed by P & F they too had a 45 minute wait.

Buzz and Woody were due out at 9:15am with P & F at 9:30am. Perfect! I headed towards Pixar Place to get in line but first stopped for some sharp dressed fowls. Once again these photos are on the PhotoPass CD which I"ll get next year. After that I lined up and waited about 10 minutes to meet Buzz and Woody. Around this time I noticed my voice was starting to go, but that didn't stop me from greeting Woody with a Hey Howdy Hey!

I then headed over to see P & F thinking of checking it out for Stringbean. But first another photo of the lights.

I got a vm from FedEx so I called them back in the Muppets gift shop and then got in line to meet P & F. I like the show. I tend to do the Isabelle part of "What cha doing?" a lot!

And then this happened and I knew I needed it on video for Stringbean otherwise no one would believe it.



And a YouTube link:

P & F Video

Bless her heart Stringbean's PTR had this one part stuck in my head.

Feeling like I accomplished something I decided to head out of HS and get some breakfast. But not any breakfast, but a cinnamon roll from Main St. Bakery! I stopped and picked up two more Star Wars Vinylmations on my way out and sat at a bench between the TTC bus and the Contemporary/Poly/GF bus stop. The TTC bus came first and I was off to MK and breakfast..... or was I?

 

[Stringbean&Wingnut]

And then this happened and I knew I needed it on video for Stringbean otherwise no one would believe it.



And a YouTube link:

P & F Video

Bless her heart Stringbean's PTR had this one part stuck in my head.

YES!!!! THAT IS AWESOME!!!!!! "We're gonna tie the world together!!" I love it! I can't wait to see this M&G, it looks fantastic!

(No, I'm not biased. Not one bit )

But come on, how can random passerby resist singing A-G-L-E-T, AGLET!

It's one of the most used, yet under appreciated inventions!

(Oh boy...I know what's going to be stuck in my head today...)

 

[tankgirl427]

YES!!!! THAT IS AWESOME!!!!!! "We're gonna tie the world together!!" I love it! I can't wait to see this M&G, it looks fantastic!

(No, I'm not biased. Not one bit )

But come on, how can random passerby resist singing A-G-L-E-T, AGLET!

It's one of the most used, yet under appreciated inventions!

(Oh boy...I know what's going to be stuck in my head today...)

I told you I had a present from my trip for you! There is more later in the day too. If you go there as soon as it opens for P & F at liek 9:30am you only have a 10 or 15 minute wait. For most people while the director is there and the music is playing P & F rock out with you for your photos. I know you will have a blast. I just don't know if I'd wait 45 minutes for any character..... Minus all 7 dwarves this weekend

 

[tankgirl427]

I left off on the bus for TTC. There was only about 5 other people on the bus with me. It's also a MSSHP night (our last night to possibly go) but once again we didn't get tickets and no one wants to pay day of ticket prices, so the park should be dead like every other MSSHP day, right? I walk from the bus parking lot over to the monorail and I see this huge line snaking (did I spell that right) back and forth. It would take a few completely empty monorails to get through that line. So I look over to the ferry once again HUGE line. Hmmm... What about the resort monorail line? There is no one there!

Umm people, I know there are stops on the way but it gets you to the same place and there's no one waiting! A couple that was up there waiting told me that Oscola kids got the day off of school which is probably why its so crazy. We get into the MK station and its packed with people trying to get in, but silly people again, they like to go straight and not go all the way to the left or right. So quickly I'm on Main St. and on my way for a cinnamon roll! I stop to get a FP for the princesss because their wait is longer and I figure I can burn through the time eating. So I go visit Mickey since its only 5 minutes. Here I was brought into a different room than the first time. The crates are placed in different places, the stickers are in different places. Shouldn't the rooms be exact copies so no one figures this out? Behind me are a newlywed couple, I have my time with Mickey and Minnie and as I left I whispered to Minnie, there's a newlywed couple coming up, make sure you have them kiss! I swear she looked at me and nodded like she knew.

Then it was time for my breakfast! The line wrappes around and out the door, but moved quickly. Between the monorail ride and this time g and b texted and wanted to know where to go today. I told them we didn't want to be in MK it was packed! I got my cinnamon roll, sat down and ate. I was wearing a Snow White shirt so I went back in that same location hoping to see her, but she wasn't coming back until 12:45pm. So I took a photo down Main St. and headed over to wait the last few minutes before I could use my FP for the Princesses.

The princesses were sweet as always and I left Mk and headed for the Contemporary. This is where b and g were going to pick me up. I had heard a few times the day before how g had to pay $14 for parking! Yeah, if I was around you wouldn't have.

Up Next: More Bless Her Hearts than you can shake a stick at!