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

[pkondz]

Uh oh... this feels ominous.

Wasn't meant to be. It was more of a "feels annoying" thing.
I was pretty sure I had it at work,
since I didn't want to risk just this sort of thing from happening.
But I hadn't bothered to send it to my home email, so.
But I got called in so it all worked out.

Yuck. Glad you're better now.

Yuck is right.
Elle had it. Gave it to me. Now Kay's got it.

Joy.

I definitely understand not waiting around to see her on your tight schedule. But I'm sure she's impressive to see... I've still never had the opportunity.

She's definitely worth finding.
It's not just the camouflage... she moves so slowly and gracefully that she's almost hypnotic.

Of course it is! You should see the new scene from the Crystal Skulls movie...

Ooooh. That would be worth... uh... skipping.

Mind. Blown.

Point for me!

Or just put a flux capacitor on it and get it up to 88 mph.

They actually tried that.
But then Universal said that they wanted to borrow the carriage for Spiderman VIII or something
and Disney said no.

Things got ugly.

Rain is your friend. Let it drive the meek away from the park so that you just have to poncho up and enjoy shorter lines!

Agreed. I wasn't terribly upset that it was raining.
What do I care? I've got a poncho for getting from point to point.
And everything's indoors or covered, so... who cares?

My only concern was that it would stop the DISmeet.

Hey, nobody is judging.

If it pleases the court.

I'm glad you got to have your Dismeet and that they didn't stand you up!

You're glad!
It was a really awesome DISmeet.
Really nice people.

I'm going to guess it was a sashay.

Honestly, it might have been. But I doubt it.
It was more like one second I spot them on the other side of the room and the next I'm standing beside them.

Eh, it happens. You'd have likely gotten it eventually anyway. At least it was worth it.

I mentioned that to Dawn.
I probably actually picked it up on the airplane.
Those things are cess pools of viruses and germs.

Very generous! And very cool!

I know, right?
Funny thing is, I'd vaguely heard about them and wasn't interested.
But then it was like, "oooh... they have HM stuff???"

Wait a minute... clarification... rides only or rides/shows??? And do they have to be in order???

I'm going with Star Tours, ToT and RnRC.

Rides. Not shows.
So your guesses include a motion simulator ride, a... uh... up and down, bouncy ride (dear Lord) and a roller coaster ride.
Muppets is not a ride.

I haven't decided yet if they have to be in order, or if you'd get partial points or what.
I'll figure that out later.
By my count, there's only five rides, so...

 

[pkondz]

Yep. One sitting. It was great.

Dear God. The force is strong with this one.
Glad you're enjoying it, though.

Quandrea is what my husband calls me. Rhymes with Andrea. We came up with it early in our relationship. Silly word play I guess.

Aww. That's cute. I like it. Clever too.

Your spring break is late in Winnipeg

Yeah but usually, so is our Spring!

Anyway, I'm watching your thread. Looking forward to updates.

Thanks for following along!

We head down mid April for a quick trip. Getting excited. Me, my best friend and our five assorted kids--5, 5, 7, 11, 13. We probably need to have our heads examined.

Nah. Just remember pkondz's #1 rule for going to Disney with children.

Remember why you're there.

Let them do what they want, don't make them do what they don't want.
(I've mentioned this before.
Aladdin's Carpets... seven times in a row. )
You may not have the greatest time in your life, but I guarantee they will.
And isn't that why you're doing it in the first place?

Woohoo a point!
I actually laughed out loud when I read this and then had to explain to DH what I was laughing about. I think he thought I was crazy.

I don't have that problem. My DW already knows I'm crazy.
When she sees me laughing for no particular reason,
she just kind of glances at me, shrugs and goes back to doing whatever it was she was doing.

Well I can't very well not at least try to do this the right way. Do we have to get them in order?

I don't know yet. We'll see.

1. Toy Story Mania - I don't know too many people who don't love TSM so you must have used your FP+ to do this one (see I remember you didn't use them at AK in the morning)
2. Rock n Roller Coaster - I'm pretty darn sure that picture for the first post is on this ride so it seems a logical choice. Of course you must have single ridered this one since it on the same tier as TSM
3. Tower of Terror - You'd already be in that area if you did RnR so it only makes sense that you had another FP+ for this one.

I like the way you reasoned it all out.
But were you right????

 

[courtneybelle]

You remind me of my dad, who went to Discovery Cove, snorkeled with fish, and immediately had fish for lunch. WHILE WE WERE STILL IN THE PARK.

Those zebra domes look phenomenal. I've actually never been to AKL but it's on my DCP to-do list!

I think eating all the zebra domes was a completely appropriate choice. It's vacation!!

Ha ha ha. Indiana Jones. New. Wouldn't that be something? (I say that even though it's one of my favorite shows in Disney. I still love it even though I know it by heart.)

Prime Time is one of my absolute favorites! I love the fried chicken. And how awesome to have such a long-awaited DISmeet there!!!

I'm guessing Star Tours, Tower of Terror, and Toy Story Mania!

 

[Scoobymoons]

I felt a twinge of regret because I didn't see DiVine.

Loooove DiVine - we found her by accident on our second trip - we couldn't work out why there was a cast member just loitering by a random bush - it didn't look particularly hazardous...and then it moved!! She was amazing!

You can actually see some of the Chinese Theater now.

I love this new view - totally as it should be in my (humble) opinion Although I think you should be congratulated for putting your thoughts across in such a measured/thoughtful manner......

No way I was going to go see Disney Junior again!

No?! Why on earth not? Don't you want to surprise Minnie for her birthday? Surely you want to help Donald, Goofy and Daisy make a banner, song and cake to surprise their friend....???? I HAVE SEEN THAT SHOW WAAAAAAAAAY TOO MANY TIMES!!! Hoping this might be my year of escaping cramp whilst sitting on a floor and being rained on by gold chuffing doubloons.....

So, wait.
Doesn't that mean that if Cinderella drives her carriage west at just over 1,000mph
she'd never have to worry about the clock striking midnight and it changing back into a pumpkin?
So shouldn't she ask her fairy godmother for a rocket propelled carriage?
Wouldn't a rocket engine be simpler than changing a mouse into a horse,
for instance?

Honestly I think she needs to replace her fairy godmother....
YOU HAD ONE JOB....

(Considering the weather outside this seemed kind of appropriate, no?)

I love that that the characters inside the ride have more umbrellas than the people outside getting stupidly wet!

Or as she would say, "A shpich impenorgle."

rebirth of enunciation

Still a tight race.

Right I need to get in on this and I believe that all quiz related rules state that extra bonus points are always awarded for being across the pond....yes?....pardon?.....you don't think that's the case?....hold on, let me get the rule book....

my right arm is ineffectually flailing around in the backseat

Totally imagining this as you write it. I often wonder what the kids are thinking as they watch the flailing!

I'm just a shlub from the far north. (Is so a word. Look it up.)

It is now a fabulous addition to my vocabulary - many thanks I can see it adding to my compound insults very nicely indeed

The unfortunate thing is that if we ever meet again (oh, I hope so!)
I'll be just as stupid as I was the last time!

IT IS THE BEST WAY

Our cousin walked up and caught me with my elbows on the table.

Love Prime Time for this - DD remembers the 'elbows on the table' comments and can't wait to go back!

Aunt Liz's Golden Fried Chicken.

yuuuuuuuuummmmmm.....

Bonus points to whoever can guess the next three rides I go on.

Ok......(cracks knuckles).....three rides.....(cogs whirr)......I'm going for.....
1. Toy Story Mania
2. Star Tours
3. Tower of Terror

 

[pkondz]

You remind me of my dad, who went to Discovery Cove, snorkeled with fish, and immediately had fish for lunch. WHILE WE WERE STILL IN THE PARK.

See? It's not just me.
So I'm not crazy after all....
Well, maybe not for that, at least.
Or maybe not as much....
Or....

Those zebra domes look phenomenal. I've actually never been to AKL but it's on my DCP to-do list!

They're soooooo goood.
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm..............
uh, oh.... looks like I'm starting to re-crave again.

AKL is beautiful. You should go, just to wander around.
(And possibly eat a zebra dome or four.)

I think eating all the zebra domes was a completely appropriate choice. It's vacation!!

Calories don't count when you're on vacation.

Ha ha ha. Indiana Jones. New. Wouldn't that be something? (I say that even though it's one of my favorite shows in Disney. I still love it even though I know it by heart.)

Surely (Don't call me Shirley) it's changed a little bit in 20+ years?
Just a teensy bit?
No?

Prime Time is one of my absolute favorites!

I can see why. I'd definitely go back... I will go back!

I love the fried chicken.

It was much better than I thought it would be.
But I must admit that I wasn't really focusing on the food very much.
It was more like, "Mmm... not bad." for the first taste then back to Caitlin, Dawn & Dale.

And how awesome to have such a long-awaited DISmeet there!!!

It was so wonderful meeting them!
Very, very nice people.
I have no idea what they saw in me!

I'm guessing Star Tours, Tower of Terror, and Toy Story Mania!

Noted, noted and.... noted.

 

[Heluvsme]

I've been gone a long time... but it feels good to be back. And what better way than to join in on a Pkondz TR. I feel like I'm at home.

 

[pkondz]

Loooove DiVine - we found her by accident on our second trip - we couldn't work out why there was a cast member just loitering by a random bush - it didn't look particularly hazardous...and then it moved!! She was amazing!

We were just the same, except we didn't notice a CM... Just a bunch of people blocking the path.
Move people! There's nothing there except for some dumb bushes. Hello!
OMG! People are so.... uh.... HOLY COW!

I love this new view - totally as it should be in my (humble) opinion

Although I think you should be congratulated for putting your thoughts across in such a measured/thoughtful manner......

Well, I thought so.
That picture is hilarious!

Honestly I think she needs to replace her fairy godmother....
YOU HAD ONE JOB....

I know, right?
Midnight? Midnight? Seriously?
It's a ball, for Pete's sake. Gimme til 3am... at least!

Right I need to get in on this and I believe that all quiz related rules state that extra bonus points are always awarded for being across the pond....yes?....pardon?.....you don't think that's the case?....hold on, let me get the rule book....

Well hang on... lemme look....

Huh.

Well whadya know...

Totally imagining this as you write it. I often wonder what the kids are thinking as they watch the flailing!

I'm not sure they're thinking anything.
Just busy ducking and weaving.

I'm positive that all the great boxers have Dad's that do this.

It is now a fabulous addition to my vocabulary - many thanks I can see it adding to my compound insults very nicely indeed

You're welcome.
Make sure you credit the source.

IT IS THE BEST WAY

More like the inevitable way...

Ok......(cracks knuckles).....three rides.....(cogs whirr)......I'm going for.....
1. Toy Story Mania
2. Star Tours
3. Tower of Terror

Good sound effects, we'll see if they helped or not.

 

[pkondz]

I've been gone a long time... but it feels good to be back. And what better way than to join in on a Pkondz TR. I feel like I'm at home.

Dawn!!
Where've you been??
Welcome to the TR! You're getting in pretty close to the beginning so you haven't missed too much.
Plenty of time to join the contest, if you like.

Glad to have you along for the rest of the ride!

 

[KatMark]

Sorry...I got a tad behind with work and trying to figure out my packing for our trip to Phoenix next week (finally a place that is above freezing for five glorious days) to see MaryAZ here on the DIS and her daughters and husband.

I'm sorry you didn't get to see DiVine. Did you know that there is a Mr. DiVine as well. We saw him two years ago.

Well, I was wrong on park and restaurant...but then I suck at contests.

It seems that a lot of the CM's on The Great Movie Ride have been REALLY bad the last couple of visits. They need to fix that...hopefully with the refurb they will. We've never seen LMA...it's always too hot when we are there (I keep hearing rumors it will go away).

How nice that you got to meet Dawn and Caitlin. I've never read their TR's, but I see lots of TR's with them in it for DIS meets. We actually looked for Caitlin on our girls trip last June but didn't see her.

Well although I suck...I'm going to say Tower of Terror, Toy Story Mania and Star Tours for your three rides.

 

[pkondz]

Sorry...I got a tad behind with work and trying to figure out my packing for our trip to Phoenix next week (finally a place that is above freezing for five glorious days) to see MaryAZ here on the DIS and her daughters and husband.

A DISmeet! Nice!

We've had above freezing temps on and off for a few days now.
The other day we broke a record for heat... by about 10 degrees (celsius). So nice.

I'm sorry you didn't get to see DiVine. Did you know that there is a Mr. DiVine as well. We saw him two years ago.

What? Really???

I never would've guessed, although I don't see why not.

Does that mean pretty soon we'll have a bunch of little baby DiVines crawling around?

Well, I was wrong on park and restaurant...but then I suck at contests.

Don't lose heart, more chances to get points coming.

It seems that a lot of the CM's on The Great Movie Ride have been REALLY bad the last couple of visits. They need to fix that...hopefully with the refurb they will. We've never seen LMA...it's always too hot when we are there (I keep hearing rumors it will go away).

Well, it's Florida... so I don't think it's likely the heat will go away.

How nice that you got to meet Dawn and Caitlin. I've never read their TR's, but I see lots of TR's with them in it for DIS meets. We actually looked for Caitlin on our girls trip last June but didn't see her.

I think there's a reason you see them on TRs with DIS meets.
There's no reason anyone wouldn't want to meet them!

Well although I suck...I'm going to say Tower of Terror, Toy Story Mania and Star Tours for your three rides.

Will the suckage continue????
Only time will tell!

 

[RGirl]

I thought of all my DIS friends (well, except for that one, but I'm sure you know who that is.)

Yes, I know EXACTLY to whom you refer. And I think I most likely deserve points for that.

Willow and I have never seen Nemo before either. I'm hoping for this summer, but you may have heard that my traveling companion is not so big on the shows…….. Your pictures are beautiful despite their disturbing fish-and-chip-craving effect.

That is a LOT of AK construction - I sure hope it all produces something really amazing and fun.

Sooooooo, do you like the zebra domes or just meh????

Park is Epcot. ADR is, hmmmmmm, Via Napoli. I have no idea……

Well, obviously I made my guesses honestly without looking ahead!

Won't be showing Willow your hat comments - she almost cried when I told her it was being removed.

I'm pretty sure... Yeah. Quite confident...
That when I rushed over they were taken aback.
Who was this nutcase with the mile wide crazy grin rushing at them???


I kinda feel bad about that.
Gotta work on my people skills.
Don't terrify the people you want to make friends with.
Or freak them out.

Just don't.

And maybe "rushed over" isn't the right choice of words?
Floated? Floated might be good.
I really don't remember how I got from a to b.

I’m going to guess that you sashayed…..

And great DIS meet!

GAH! Three rides - ToT, RnRC, what the heck, does DHS have any more rides???? Okay, Star Tours. Sheesh!

 

[pkondz]

Yes, I know EXACTLY to whom you refer. And I think I most likely deserve points for that.

okay.

Willow and I have never seen Nemo before either. I'm hoping for this summer, but you may have heard that my traveling companion is not so big on the shows……..

I may have heard that somewhere....

Your pictures are beautiful despite their disturbing fish-and-chip-craving effect.

Thanks!....... I think?

That is a LOT of AK construction - I sure hope it all produces something really amazing and fun.

Yeah! Maybe we'll get another Dinoland!!!!

Sooooooo, do you like the zebra domes or just meh????

meh.
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmeh.
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmohmygodmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmeh

Park is Epcot. ADR is, hmmmmmm, Via Napoli. I have no idea……

Well, obviously I made my guesses honestly without looking ahead!

Fishing for honesty points, are we?

Won't be showing Willow your hat comments - she almost cried when I told her it was being removed.

Awwww... Poor Willow.
If I'd known that it would bother her so much....

Nah. She'll get over it. She's young.

I’m going to guess that you sashayed…..

And great DIS meet!

I may have.... I have no idea!
And it was such an amazing meet!

GAH! Three rides - ToT, RnRC, what the heck, does DHS have any more rides???? Okay, Star Tours. Sheesh!

Noted. Also note your sense of panic.

 

[Heluvsme]

I am loving this so far! What a great trip (so far, surely Something has to go wrong, right?) LOL!
~Dawn

 

[dgthree]

Next up... The night is young!​

There's a whole theme park out there and extra hours to enjoy it!

Bonus points to whoever can guess the next three rides I go on.

Thanks for reading!

So cool that you got to meet Dawn, Caitlin & Dale! I'm smiling just thinking about that. =)

My guess on your three rides are Rockin' Roller Coaster, Tower of Terror & Toy Story.

 

[pkondz]

I am loving this so far! What a great trip (so far, surely Something has to go wrong, right?) LOL!

Glad you're enjoying it.
And as far as something going wrong..... What? Do I look like Nebo or something????

So cool that you got to meet Dawn, Caitlin & Dale! I'm smiling just thinking about that. =)

It was so wonderful meeting them after all this time.
Truly (for me at least) a magical experience.

My guess on your three rides are Rockin' Roller Coaster, Tower of Terror & Toy Story.

Got 'em! I'll let you know how you did next post.

 

[orangecats2]

Lemme get my guesses in before it's too late.
Star Tours, RnRC and ToT!!!

I've been to tired to post after that weekend. It really is a lot of work. But I shop to break up the day. What??? I'm a girl, I can't help it!

 

[mmeb144]

I've been to tired to post after that weekend. It really is a lot of work. But I shop to break up the day. What??? I'm a girl, I can't help it!

Surely, I didn't wear you out with our meet? (And stop calling me Shirley.)

 

[pkondz]

Lemme get my guesses in before it's too late.
Star Tours, RnRC and ToT!!!

Don't worry. Plenty of time.

I've been to tired to post after that weekend. It really is a lot of work. But I shop to break up the day. What??? I'm a girl, I can't help it!

Shopping wears me out.... What??? I'm a guy, I can't help it!

 

[ddstratton]

Hmm... Not a lot of rides to choose from at DHS.. You've already done the movie ride... ToT, RnR Coaster and Star Tours will have to be my guesses.

Sounds like you had a wonderful DISmeet! Dinner sounds lovely, too.

 

[pkondz]

Hmm... Not a lot of rides to choose from at DHS.. You've already done the movie ride... ToT, RnR Coaster and Star Tours will have to be my guesses.

Yeah, I didn't leave you guys with too much.
We'll see how it all plays out.

Sounds like you had a wonderful DISmeet! Dinner sounds lovely, too.

It was! Such a nice family.
And dinner was very good too.
Might have been the best one I had that trip...
I'd have to think about that, but pretty sure.