Canadian Buffoon's Solo Disney Vacation - Update 07/08! pp99 - Here today gone tomorrow

[dawnbu40]

You were able to visit a lot of attractions that evening! Glad the rain didn't stop you from having fun

I'm thinking you dropped the camera in the room and that pic is under the bed?

 

[Heluvsme]

Great update, love the RNRC picture! Never before seen photo? No clue, but I love everyone else's guesses!

Dawn

 

[Sandy Mouse]

The entry/waiting area of 50s PT.

 

[afwdwfan]

I was running late for my FP+ so I didn't stop for photos at that time
and just skedaddled over to the FP+ line.
(I am an expert sashayer, but I excel at skedaddling as well.)

Well skilled in all forms of pedestrian transport.

Within a few seconds I was being invited along for a ride by Steven Tyler.
Pretty sure he just meant me,
but all these other people seemed to think they were invited too.
I didn't want to disillusion them.
Dream on.

Those suckers... they only wish. They should have known that the reason they needed a super stretch was to contain your ego, not so they could go along.

And I knew going in that I'd only want one or two.
But that's one that I knew I wanted.
I thought it'd make a fun intro picture.

And it did.

This time, I was so busy getting ready for my close up, Mr. DeMille, that I forgot to be nervous!
(bonus points to anyone who can tell me what that has to do with RNRC)

Because RnRC is on Sunset Blvd?

The ride? Merely jaw droppingly fantastic as always.

Always the best!!!!

But do you ever look to the side?

It reminds me of the best part of Peter Pan, when you're flying over London.

Might be a tad faster, though.

Just a little bit faster.

I decidedly don't love the drop.

That's the best part!!!!!

Man I love this ride!
The car came to a stop, paused ever so briefly, then
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Man I hate this ride!

You and @Captain_Oblivious ... peas in a pod.

Kay has been taking guitar for a couple of years now
and the first concert I took her to (at her request, no less)
was Aerosmith.
(I'll never forget that moment when Steven Tyler introduced "Joe 'frican Perry!"
except he didn't say "'frican", if you know what I mean.
Kay, all innocent, (she was 9) turns to me and says,
"Why did he say that, Daddy?")

Oh, boy.

That's funny because you had to deal with it.

However.
That doesn't preclude my buying something if I think it's cool.

I'm with you on that. I don't need to buy a souvenir for the sake of buying a souvenir. I like to get Disney refrigerator magnets though. Because well, they sit on the refrigerator, don't collect dust and are typically useful because we've always got crap hanging on our refrigerator.

I just didn't think I'd enjoy it very much if I was yanking away all by myself.

uh.... Wow, did that ever come out wrong!

If I've forgotten someone or I've made a mistake somewhere, please let me know and I'll fix it.
I'm pretty sure I got everyone and everything though.

I'm pretty sure you owe me at least 2 more points. I see that @shan23877 has 2 more points than I do and there is just no way that can possibly be right.

I entered the FP+ queue just ahead of a family of three or four.
I walked the length of the queue without encountering a single person.

Typical.

Pretty sure there was me and them and that's it.
Good thing I had that FP+, right?

Hey, what else are you going to use it for? It isn't like you could have done TSMM... stupid tiers.

The ride?
So much better now than what it used to be.
I remember liking it before, but now?
Awesome.

It is. Did you get the Darth Vader opening scene????

A middle aged or so woman was looking at me with eyes the size of saucers.
"You're not my husband!" She spluttered.
I looked over her shoulder and there was a middle aged gentleman standing there,
with a cupcake in his hand.
He was wearing white sneakers and socks... like me.
And beige cargo shorts... like me.
And a black T-shirt... like me.
His build was... let's say "svelte"... like me.
He had a distinguished head of salt and pepper hair ()... like me.
He even had an awesome 'stache... like me.

That's hilarious!!! You really should have gotten a picture with him!

At about 7:35pm, the rain had finally let up!

Woohoo!!!

I call it "Tigger after being stung by a bee on the left cheek."
That makes it art.

Hey, that's really good. Seriously!

I marched right up to the cart and asked for a Mickey Head pretzel.
Yes I was thinking of you guys, Shan and Maddie.
I think it went like, "Hey! There's those pretzels that Maddie loves so much!"
And you know what?

I loved it too.

Not just because it was so good.
(Hello! Pretzel! and double hello! Disney Mickey Head pretzel!)
But because it reminded me of some good not-yet-met friends.

Awwwwwww....

I held up my pretzel and did a silent salute.
"This one's for you Shan and Maddie!"

Did you sprinkle some crumbs on the ground in honor of them too?

Now I must admit that I was in a pretty good mood.
It was the end of a spectacular day.
So I was pretty taken aback by this cretinous display of rudeness.
I said. "Ten o'clock." And he marched off.

I wish now, that I'd had the presence of mind to tell him the park was closing in five minutes.
Maybe it's for the best.
I might have been forced to walk out of the park with this idiot.

You should have told him 11.

So here ya go. Have at it... and thanks for reading!

Um... how about the bottom of the door to your room?

 

[Tracy161]

But every time I ride it, there's that frisson of fear that skitters up my spine.

Hmmm... not sure if it's the frisson of fear that I feel creeping upwards or the acid in my stomach on this ride...

I've got a real love/hate relationship with TOT.

I love the whole theming of the place, inside and out.
I love all the little (and not so little) nods to the TV show.

I love that the car exits the elevator and moves down the hall.
I love all the special effects that accompany it.

I decidedly don't love the drop.
I tolerate it so I can see all of the rest of it.
But tolerate is the right word.
I'd probably be happier if there was a chicken exit right before you drop.
But then I want to get back on at the end so I can see the props at the bottom.

I couldn't agree more with everything you just said! In fact, just last week I booked a FP+ for ToT knowing full well I haven't ridden it since 2008 for exactly that reason. I'll be sure to report how it goes...

Tracy161 4 points

People may have looked at me oddly.
I'm quite used to that.

You, too, huh?!


Hmm... I'm going to guess it's the top of the inside of the bus, at the front, and you were just passing into ASMu.

 

[shan23877]

So there I was reading your update. At first I was just mentally calculating my points, astonished that I'd amassed twice as many points as @afwdwfan in one round alone, when I got dust in my eye! That must have been it. I'm sure I didn't tear up at the pretzel shout out. Thanks Ponzi, you made my day.

Since Andy already made the Sunset Boulevard reference, I'll say that the quote works because Mr. Tyler once sang about a dude looking like a lady. Likely one ready for her close up...

A Net Full of Jello!!! Love it!

I've never had an appetite when the opportunity to enjoy a carrot cake cookie presents itself. Perhaps this year. That poor lady was probably mortified! For what it's worth I accosted a stranger at Target today and asked him what kind of batteries my key fob takes. He was in the automotive aisle and roughly the same age as my husband- I figured he'd know.

Am duly impressed that you slog and skedaddle in addition to sashay. Is there no end to your talents??

Hmmm. Something never before seen as Disney. My instinct was a full wallet, but the picture didn't really match up.

Loved the update Ponzi. We're off on a quick 3 day trip to the Bahamas via DCL tomorrow. No updates until I get back, okay?

 

[shan23877]

Oh! And I forgot to add- WOO HOO! I rock!!!! Gonna dine out on that perfect score for a while!

 

[afwdwfan]

We're off on a quick 3 day trip to the Bahamas via DCL tomorrow.

@shan23877, have a great time on your trip!!!!

Spoiler: For pkondz eyes only

Update like crazy while she's gone. I need points!!!

 

[pkondz]

Well it definitely looks like carpet in the pic. Is it in the pre-show room at RnRC?

Nope. Good guess though.

Seat cushions in the ASMu Food Court?

I like that!
But no.

You were able to visit a lot of attractions that evening! Glad the rain didn't stop you from having fun

I didn't mind the rain at all.
I liked having the park almost to myself!

I'm thinking you dropped the camera in the room and that pic is under the bed?

Ding! Ding! Ding! We have a winnah!
That's exactly what it is.
10 points for Dawn!

Although I didn't drop the camera.
Nope. I got down on my hands and knees and crawled to get that shot!

All for my adoring fans.

Fan.

Nevermind.

Great update, love the RNRC picture! Never before seen photo? No clue, but I love everyone else's guesses!

Thanks!

The entry/waiting area of 50s PT.

Nope. But another good guess!

 

[pkondz]

Well skilled in all forms of pedestrian transport.

You bet. I've got bumbling down to a science.

Those suckers... they only wish. They should have known that the reason they needed a super stretch was to contain your ego, not so they could go along.

Ya got that right!!!


Wait...


That was an insult, wasn't it?



Nah. When you're right, you're right.

Because RnRC is on Sunset Blvd?

Yes!
Or at least close enough.
My whole thought was the "DeMille" line was at the end of "Sunset Blvd" and RNRC is at the end of Sunset Blvd.

Two points!

Always the best!!!!

I honestly don't know out of RNRC, EE and BTMRR which is my favourite.
I like 'em all for different reasons.
But, man I love that ride!

That's funny because you had to deal with it.

Yeah. "Deal with it".
"I don't know honey. Oh hey! Isn't this a great song???"

I'm pretty sure you owe me at least 2 more points. I see that @shan23877 has 2 more points than I do and there is just no way that can possibly be right.

You already got two more points. Don't get greedy.
I deduct too, ya know.

Hey, what else are you going to use it for? It isn't like you could have done TSMM... stupid tiers.

Yep.

Did you get the Darth Vader opening scene????

I don't remember!
It was all so new and I deliberately didn't do much research on it since I wanted to experience it without any preconceptions.
I don't think so though.
I would think I'd remember that.

That's hilarious!!! You really should have gotten a picture with him!

I know!
When it happened, I was like, "Whaaaa?"
And then later I thought, "Oh! I should take a note of that. It'll be great for the TR."

And then much, much later. "D'oh! I should've gotten a picture!"

Hey, that's really good. Seriously!

Seriously?
I was so embarrassed that I almost didn't post it!

Did you sprinkle some crumbs on the ground in honor of them too?

What??? Are you kidding? It's food!!!
I ate every last bit of it.

You should have told him 11.

Oooh. I like the way your devious mind works.

Um... how about the bottom of the door to your room?

Nope.
Interesting that I got two guesses for bottom of doors.

Are you people spending a lot of time peaking under doors???

 

[LookinUp]

Crikey, I'm so behind! I keep trying to re-jigger so I get email updates, but the ticked box lies: still no email notifications. And remembering to check on my own? Well, you see how well that works. Wait, what?!? Just got my first email notice! Ninth time's the charm, apparently.
Anywho, I'm getting caught up between spates of last-minute packing for DD's school trip to WDW. Nearly done, then I have to tweak and print out her schedule. OCD a little? Do you guess that just because I always create color-coded, multi-font, hour-by-hour charts of daily plans, complete with FP+, Dining res #s, & swimming and homework times?
So, is the mystery photo of your seat in the Muppet Vision theater?

 

[dawnbu40]

Ding! Ding! Ding! We have a winnah!
That's exactly what it is.
10 points for Dawn!

Go me!! And don't ask how I knew what that was

 

[pkondz]

Hmmm... not sure if it's the frisson of fear that I feel creeping upwards or the acid in my stomach on this ride...

Frisson first, acid second.

I do not like big drops and I cannot lie.

I couldn't agree more with everything you just said! In fact, just last week I booked a FP+ for ToT knowing full well I haven't ridden it since 2008 for exactly that reason. I'll be sure to report how it goes...

I will await the acid test with bated breath.

You, too, huh?!

All the time.

Hmm... I'm going to guess it's the top of the inside of the bus, at the front, and you were just passing into ASMu.

Nope. Good guess though.

So there I was reading your update. At first I was just mentally calculating my points, astonished that I'd amassed twice as many points as @afwdwfan in one round alone,

Ah, that's easy.
He's not that bright.

when I got dust in my eye! That must have been it. I'm sure I didn't tear up at the pretzel shout out. Thanks Ponzi, you made my day.

And I meant every word!
I can pretty much guarantee you that I never would've gotten one
if it hadn't been for you guys.

Since Andy already made the Sunset Boulevard reference, I'll say that the quote works because Mr. Tyler once sang about a dude looking like a lady. Likely one ready for her close up...

That might be reaching just a bit.
But yeah, Andy was right.

A Net Full of Jello!!! Love it!

As soon as I saw it, I was all "Awwww.... "

I've never had an appetite when the opportunity to enjoy a carrot cake cookie presents itself. Perhaps this year.

I'm hoping for next time, too.
Ruby had one and she liked it.
But then again, carrot cake is her favourite.

That poor lady was probably mortified!

Which may have been why I didn't ask her to take a picture
(that and I didn't think of it. )

For what it's worth I accosted a stranger at Target today and asked him what kind of batteries my key fob takes. He was in the automotive aisle and roughly the same age as my husband- I figured he'd know.

Check.
Shannon is in the habit of accosting complete strangers in shopping stores.
I wonder what you do to people you actually know??

Am duly impressed that you slog and skedaddle in addition to sashay. Is there no end to your talents??

Actually.... no.

Hmmm. Something never before seen as Disney. My instinct was a full wallet, but the picture didn't really match up.

I like that!

Loved the update Ponzi.

Thanks Shan!

We're off on a quick 3 day trip to the Bahamas via DCL tomorrow.

oooohhhh... Nice!
Let us know how you liked it!

You're probably already gone, but if not, have a great trip!!
And if you're back and reading this, hope you had a great trip!!
And if you're on the cruise and reading this, what are you doing here? Go have fun!

No updates until I get back, okay?

No promises... but I'm pretty sure you don't have anything to worry about.

Oh! And I forgot to add- WOO HOO! I rock!!!! Gonna dine out on that perfect score for a while!

Update like crazy while she's gone. I need points!!!

Now that sounds familiar!

 

[pkondz]

Crikey, I'm so behind! I keep trying to re-jigger so I get email updates, but the ticked box lies: still no email notifications. And remembering to check on my own? Well, you see how well that works.

I set it up so that the very first thing I do when I come here is go to my watched threads.

You won't believe how happy it makes me when I see that I've got new posts on my TR.

Wait, what?!? Just got my first email notice! Ninth time's the charm, apparently.

Persistence pays off.

Anywho, I'm getting caught up between spates of last-minute packing for DD's school trip to WDW.

I wish I'd gone to that school when I was young.
Heck. I think the biggest school trip I went on was to a park a few hours outside the city.

Nearly done, then I have to tweak and print out her schedule. OCD a little? Do you guess that just because I always create color-coded, multi-font, hour-by-hour charts of daily plans, complete with FP+, Dining res #s, & swimming and homework times?

OCD? It doesn't show at all!

So, is the mystery photo of your seat in the Muppet Vision theater?

Nope. Good guess, but Dawn already guessed the correct answer.

Go me!! And don't ask how I knew what that was

I won't ask.
Although I just assumed it was because you were hiding under my bed.

Does Dale know???

 

[afwdwfan]

I honestly don't know out of RNRC, EE and BTMRR which is my favourite.
I like 'em all for different reasons.
But, man I love that ride!

I know what you mean. On any given day depending on my mood it could be any one of them. But RnRC goes 60 mph and upside down while Aerosmith is blasting in my ears. So that gives it a slight edge.

I would think I'd remember that.

When Darth Vader uses the force on you, it isn't something you tend to forget.

Seriously?
I was so embarrassed that I almost didn't post it!

I isn't bad at all. I'm no artist, but I thought you did very well. I could clearly tell who you drew which is more than I could say if I tried to do it.

Are you people spending a lot of time peaking under doors???

Er... um...

 

[afwdwfan]

Ok, it's a wall. I'm trying to work out the where... but that is a picture of a wall.

 

[pkondz]

I know what you mean. On any given day depending on my mood it could be any one of them. But RnRC goes 60 mph and upside down while Aerosmith is blasting in my ears. So that gives it a slight edge.

The music is a definite plus. If they ever lose Aerosmith for whatever reason, I can't imagine it being as good.
I really don't know who gets the edge.
I'm pretty sure I like it better than EE, but.... EE goes backwards! And the themeing and the view and....

RNRC is still better though, right?

Okay, I'm gonna call it.
I like RNRC better than EE.
(And I still can hardly believe I rode them both on the same day!)

But BTMRR vs RNRC?

That one I can't call.

When Darth Vader uses the force on you, it isn't something you tend to forget.

Ah. Well I guess that answers that then!

I isn't bad at all. I'm no artist, but I thought you did very well. I could clearly tell who you drew which is more than I could say if I tried to do it.

I'm so glad you could recognize Mickey Mouse!

Ok, it's a wall. I'm trying to work out the where... but that is a picture of a wall.

Nope. Dawn already guessed it dude.

 

[afwdwfan]

My bad, I missed that! I looked back to see if anybody got it and when I saw you decline her first guess, I didn't see the correct one after it.

 

[Sandy Mouse]

I was running late for my FP+ so I didn't stop for photos at that time
and just skedaddled over to the FP+ line.
(I am an expert sashayer, but I excel at skedaddling as well.)

Sashayers usually don't skedaddle as easily as you! Good job!

Within a few seconds I was being invited along for a ride by Steven Tyler.
Pretty sure he just meant me,
but all these other people seemed to think they were invited too.
I didn't want to disillusion them.

You lucky duck! Steven Tyler doesn't single me out like that.

I thought $150 for MM was too much to pay last November, too, so I got into a great share group. Paid less than $17. Total. But we only got about 40 or 50 pictures. We never planned to look for the Photopass photographers - it was a more relaxed trip.

I remember the first time I rode RNRC, I didn't know what to expect.
And of course, it was an absolute blast.

I love this ride! First time was with my oldest grandson, and you're right, it was a blast! As we were exiting the ride, we saw a couple of people in front of us go through a door off the corridor, and we followed them. It took us right back up to where you board, and we got on, again!

Now is it just me?
I believe that most people look straight ahead as they ride this
and watch the neon glowing street signs as they stream past.
But do you ever look to the side?
Did you know there's an entire night lit city in there?

I always look straight ahead but won't next time.

I've got a real love/hate relationship with TOT.
I remember watching Rod Serling and The Twilight Zone on TV as a kid.
(in reruns... how old do you think I am??? DO NOT ANSWER THAT!)

I love the whole theming of the place, inside and out.
I love all the little (and not so little) nods to the TV show.

I love that the car exits the elevator and moves down the hall.
I love all the special effects that accompany it.

I decidedly don't love the drop.
I tolerate it so I can see all of the rest of it.

Love the drop - that's the best part. My youngest granddaughter cannot handle the story and the scary part leading up to the drop, so she and I had to use the chicken door, and left my older granddaughter on the ride.
When you use the chicken door, you go straight down in an elevator from the loading area to just before where everyone exits to the gift shop. We waited there for my older granddaughter, then I was told to go back up in the same way I had left, and I was immediately put into a car for the ride.

(I'll never forget that moment when Steven Tyler introduced "Joe 'frican Perry!"
except he didn't say "'frican", if you know what I mean.

Kay, all innocent, (she was 9) turns to me and says,
"Why did he say that, Daddy?")

Because he's Steven 'frican Tyler!

Momma always said I came from the shallow end of the gene pool,
so I guess it fits.

As long as nobody peed in that pool, you're okay.

So the correct answer to the bonus question would be:
RNR, TOT and Star Tours

Bazingo!

Sandy Mouse - TOT, RNR, ST - 4 points

I'm pretty sure I was the first to guess all 3. I should have had bonus points.. random points, even, for pointing out that nobody peed in your gene pool! (You know that saying nice things runs counter to my nature!)

I entered the FP+ queue just ahead of a family of three or four.
I walked the length of the queue without encountering a single person.

This is a fun queue. I love walking through slowly.

Suddenly I felt a hand on my shoulder and a woman's voice say:
"Did you eat your cupcake already?"

Confused, I turned to face my accuser.
I didn't eat my cupcake, because I hadn't bought one!

A middle aged or so woman was looking at me with eyes the size of saucers.
"You're not my husband!" She spluttered.
I looked over her shoulder and there was a middle aged gentleman standing there,
with a cupcake in his hand.
He was wearing white sneakers and socks... like me.
And beige cargo shorts... like me.
And a black T-shirt... like me.
His build was... let's say "svelte"... like me.
He had a distinguished head of salt and pepper hair ()... like me.
He even had an awesome 'stache... like me.

You have a body double? You should have coordinated clothing and parks for the next day.

It took a while to decide on what (who?) to draw.
Everyone else there seemed to be back for the umpteenth time.

I call it "Tigger after being stung by a bee on the left cheek."
That makes it art.

I think you did a pretty good job.

I sashayed out of the building, into the Animation Courtyard and saw it.
As soon as I did, a big smile plastered itself on my face and I knew I had to get one.

Skedaddling and sashaying on the same day - you've got some skills.

I marched right up to the cart and asked for a Mickey Head pretzel.

I had my first one in HS in November and absolutely loved it. We sat at those tables off to the left of the Hat right where the path to Star Tours starts. Great place to sit and rest while having a treat.

Walt played the piano?
I guess I shouldn't be surprised,
but I do wonder what this was all about.
Was he famous then?
Was this a night job?

Who knew!

Now I must admit that I was in a pretty good mood.
It was the end of a spectacular day.
So I was pretty taken aback by this cretinous display of rudeness.
I said. "Ten o'clock." And he marched off.

He must not have been Canadian.

I like the glow of Fantasmic! in the background.
And no, I didn't see it.
Seen it already, and while I wouldn't mind seeing it again...
I was quite content to put it off until another time.

Never seen it but always wanted to, so last November I booked the Fantasmic meal package for our HS day with dinner at Mama Melrose's. A couple of months before the trip, I got a call from the restaurant saying that Fantasmic was cancelled for that day, so I cancelled the dinner ADR and booked Sci Fi. A week before our trip they added a Fantasmic for that night. We could have just gone through the standby line and seen the show, but our dinner ADR was late and the girls were getting tired.

I got to the bus stop at nine o'clock sharp.
Moments later someone came up to me and asked if this was the bus stop for ASMu.
That's more like it.
"Yes." I told him. "It is."

The bus arrived at nine fourteen.
By my standards, not too long.
By yours.... well that's up to you.

Anything less than 15 minutes is okay. End of the day that's probably average.

This whole post disappeared 3 times while I was putting it together, so a couple of quotes are no longer there. It left my responses all messed up, so I had to come back and edit.

 

[Sandy Mouse]

Ding! Ding! Ding! We have a winnah!
That's exactly what it is.
10 points for Dawn!

Although I didn't drop the camera.
Nope. I got down on my hands and knees and crawled to get that shot!

I think it's possible Dawn has done this and knows what it looks like. I thought that as soon as I saw her answer - she was pretty quick with her guess.

You bet. I've got bumbling down to a science.

He Sashays; he skedaddles; he bumbles! Is there no end to his talents?

Wait...


That was an insult, wasn't it?

I think you should take away his points and give them to me.

Yes!
Or at least close enough.
My whole thought was the "DeMille" line was at the end of "Sunset Blvd" and RNRC is at the end of Sunset Blvd.

Two points!

And again you give him points!

I honestly don't know out of RNRC, EE and BTMRR which is my favourite.
I like 'em all for different reasons.
But, man I love that ride!

Well RNRC and BTMRR are certainly top two.

You already got two more points. Don't get greedy.
I deduct too, ya know.

Deduct! Deduct!

I was so embarrassed that I almost didn't post it!

No, it really was very good. Most of us are still stuck back on the stick people type of drawing. Tigger doesn't do well as a stick character.

Okay, I'm gonna call it.
I like RNRC better than EE.
(And I still can hardly believe I rode them both on the same day!)

But BTMRR vs RNRC?

That one I can't call.

BTMRR v. RNRC? Hmm. I love them both, but BTMRR is my favorite when I'm in Magic Kingdom, and RNRC is when I'm in HS.