Characters on BV Street?

[Luckymommatoo]

We were at DCA today (and it was so much LESS crowded than I was expecting). My MIL is in a wheelchair so we didn't have huge ride plans -- she just can't take it. Thanks to you guys, I knew there were some interactive characters that hang out on Buena Vista. We met the bike messenger, and my kids wrote notes to Santa and put them in her mailbox. Then, there was another woman hanging around who at first I thought was just an.... unusual guest, but then I realized that she must be a character too? She was wearing a turban and a crazy, fun outfit and carrying an old camera. Who is she?

Then we found Officer Blue and had a hilarious chat, but he did not issue any citations.

We also saw the Newsies, the band that arrives in that awesome old car, and the bell choir. OMG, the bell choir was so amazing. Try to see them if you can.

Finally, (again, thanks to disboards!), we left through GCH so we could see the gingerbread hotel and get hot apple cider. Such a great, low-key day. Exactly perfect for my in-laws.

 

[lalasmama]

Sounds wonderful! It's amazing what you experience when you slow down, isn't it?

 

[Luckymommatoo]

Sounds wonderful! It's amazing what you experience when you slow down, isn't it?

Yes! I am always so GO GO GO. My son's nickname for me is "Disneyland Drill Sergeant." This really opened my eyes to the other side of the parks.

 

[lalasmama]

Yes! I am always so GO GO GO. My son's nickname for me is "Disneyland Drill Sergeant." This really opened my eyes to the other side of the parks.

I tend to be go-go-go as well, and when I do my solo trips, I am always amazed at all the little things I find and experience, because I'm slowing down, and not worried about making sure we ride Pirates twice a day for hubby, and Indiana Jones twice for daughter, etc... I tend to just go with the flow, and see so much more!

 

[Vala]

Then, there was another woman hanging around who at first I thought was just an.... unusual guest, but then I realized that she must be a character too? She was wearing a turban and a crazy, fun outfit and carrying an old camera. Who is she?

That would be Phi Phi the Photographer, although I've never seen her with a turban. But her outfit has been changing a couple of times, so maybe she has a new one for Christmas.

 

[Luckymommatoo]

That would be Phi Phi the Photographer, although I've never seen her with a turban. But her outfit has been changing a couple of times, so maybe she has a new one for Christmas.

Yes! She took photos of my kids. And I guess it's sort of a winter hat-ish sort of thing. Blue. I Googled images and she's wearing it in all the Christmas-y photos.

We missed Donna the dog lady, but now we have someone to look for next time!