CJK
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- Joined
- Feb 5, 2001
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The Cast:
Goofy Gal (me) - Obsessive Disney Planner
Goofy Guy (my husband) - Tolerant of the Obsessive Disney Planner
Dapper Dad (my dad) - A fellow Disney lover!
Fanlover (my mom) - Fan of Disney, not fan of the heat
ToT Sis (my sister ) - Likes Disney, but Tower of Terror? Not so much...
Cocoa Bil (my bro-in-law) Likes Disney, especially their hot chocolate
Splashboy (my nephew) age 6 Never been to Disney, excited and nervous to try the big rides
Boomer (my nephew) age 4 Never been to Disney, age 4 going on 14
Dining Report
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=901786
Introductory Report
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=903652
Day 1 Peter Pan PLEASE teach me to fly!
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=904193
Day 2 - Part 1 Prison or Disney?
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=904890
Day 2 - Part 2 The broom kissed the balloon
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=905052
Day 2 - Part 3 Conquering the Magic Kingdom
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=905863
Day 2 - Part 4 Splash Mountain vs. The Boy
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=906053
Day 3 - Part 1 Tower of Terror: Enter With Caution
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=907362
Day 3 - Part 2 Sittin' on Stranger's laps
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=908266
Day 3 - Part 3 Thank goodness for Dinosaurs!!
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=908703
Day 4 - Part 1 Beware: Crush 'n' Gusher has a 48-inch height restriction
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=910433
Day 4 - Part 2 My Heroes: The Lifeguards
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=910561
Day 4 - Part 3 Move over Tom Hanks: There's a new man in town!
Tonights Hoop Dee Doo Revue show was 2yrs in the making. It was hard to believe the show had actually arrived! It had been two years since we selected a date for the show by throwing darts at our calendar. It was amazing to me how that random date turned out to be perfect for our crew. And now were here. Somebody pinch me.
Ow
We drove to Fort Wilderness Campground and took a bus to Pioneer Hall for the show. The boys were excited to have their first bus ride of the trip. I was excited to see them excited. I need a life.
We arrive at Pioneer Hall and things are buzzing with activity! We bypassed the picture line since between all of our cameras; I figured having 1000 pictures was sufficient. We had a little time before dinner so we wandered down to the waterfront. We were all flooded with memories. When my family came to WDW during my childhood, we always stayed at Fort Wilderness in our beloved trailer. May that trailer rest in peace. Sniff We all hadnt been in Disney together for at least 15+ years.
We slowly walked down one of the many pathways. We tried petting a horse and got bitten. Not by the horse mind you, but by its owner. No matter I was immune to any negativity tonight since I was lost in nostalgia. I showed everyone the infamous lawn mower tree. They were suitably interested, but then it happened.
We walked inside the Trading Post and there it was, in all its shining glory: the checkerboard. Insert dramatic music It was still there after all these years. ToT sis and I used to run to the Trading Post, buy a snack, and play checkers together while Dapper Dad and Fanlover set up our trailer. Today, the boys and Cocoa bil sat down and started to play a game. Grab me a tissue. I need to buy stock in Kleenex.
It was now just after 7pm, so it was time to make our way back to the show. We were seated quickly and were not disappointed with our table. As you look towards the stage, we were on the left very close to the stage stairs. The room hadnt really changed since 20yrs ago. Goofy Guy and I were placing bets on whom, if anyone, at our table would be asked to participate in the show. We thought that Dapper Dad could be asked, or one of the boys. Im glad we didnt put money on our bets we both would have lost.
Our waiter arrived and offered to take our drink order. He went through the options with us but he neglected to say sangrias! Have they discontinued offering sangrias? Before I could cry in my soup, Goofy Guy asked him about it and sure enough, they were still available. Our waiter said something about not being able to list it anymore, but if the customer asked, they can have it. It sounded strange to me, but I didnt care. I was getting my sangria! Cocoa bil gave his order for a beer. I was just about to order next, when our waiter asked Cocoa bil for ID. We were all a little startled because, you see, Cocoa bil is 38.
He stumbled for his wallet but he realized the only form of ID he had, was his hotel card and that didnt have his birth date on it. Here he was, sitting with his wife and children, just a couple years shy of his 40th b-day, and he was being refused beer. Oh if his students could see him now! Rather than fight the waiter, he changed his order to lemonade. Talk about one extreme to the other!
Goofy Guy and I were able to have sangrias since we brought it with us. Its strange how we brought our drivers licenses since we didnt even have a car in Florida! So let this be a lesson to yall. If youre under 80, youd better bring ID if you want alcohol at the Hoop Dee Doo!
The show was as wonderful as we remembered. We were laughing so hard we had tears in our eyes. Our table location turned out to be wonderful. When the actors came to and from the stage, one of them would usually stop at our table to say hello. Splashboy and Boomer got a lot of attention from the ladies. Im sure I caught them flirting.
The food was pretty good and plentiful. Dapper dad enjoyed it too, but said it wasnt quite as good as he remembered from our trips 15+yrs ago. We all agreed. We devoured the ribs quickly and before we knew it, a new pot was sitting on our table. Cocoa bil and Goofy guy were in heaven. This second bucket seemed to be better than the first. More napkins please.
Just after dessert was served, one of the actresses came down to our table again. I thought that this was it! She was going to ask Dapper dad or one of the boys to join her on stage. Well colour me stupid! She was looking directly at Cocoa bil! I must confess that I was a little worried. Cocoa bil is generally shy so I didnt know how this was going to play out. He didnt even have any beer in him to help calm his nerves.
Before we knew it, he had gone back stage with the actors. We were all full of anticipation as we waited for Cocoa bil to make his acting debut. Well, almost all of us. Boomer realized that he didnt need to share his strawberry shortcake with his absent dad, so he decided to take advantage of the situation. Breathe, Boomer, breathe!
And then it was time. Cocoa bil was now on centre stage, playing the best darn Indian we had ever seen. He didnt bashfully move across the stage no sir. He put his whole body into the role. I thought he might pull something. I think I even forgot he was my brother-in-law for a minute. Move over Tom Hanks, Cocoa bils the new man in town. I dont think any of us had laughed so much before in our lives.
I wish we videotaped his triumphant acting debut, but we did manage to snap a million pictures. Just when I thought it was over, Cocoa bil did something that I never thought would be possible. Had I not seen it with my own eyes, I would have thought you were crazy. In front of all those people, he had a temper tantrum.
I should know, Ive seen a temper tantrum or two this trip.
Davie Crocket was dying. Cocoa bil, also known as the Indian, was terribly upset and wasnt afraid to show it. He sprawled out on the ground stomping his legs and fists while crying like Ive never seen him before. He really flung himself into the role. Who IS this guy and what did he do with my mild-mannered Cocoa bil?? I need to find him an agent.
Before we knew it, our magical Hoop Dee Doo dinner had drawn to a close. Cocoa bil was given a certificate in honour of his magnificent acting debut. ToT sis said that she was going to make a scrapbook upon their return home and this certificate was definitely finding a home inside it. Before we knew it, we looked around and noticed that we were the very last people still sitting at our table! Do you think theyd notice if we stayed for the next show?
Our plan was to go down to the beach to watch the water parade. We had a few minutes before the parade was set to begin, so we decided to walk the 100 loop at the Fort Wilderness campground. The trailers on this loop were mammoth, beautiful homes. If we still had our little trailer, it would have been dwarfed. Ah, but if those walls could talk, theyd have some wonderful family memories to share. I read somewhere that campers often decorate their trailers in Fort Wilderness beautifully at Christmastime. Id like to come back to see. Of course, Ill make any excuse to come back to Disney! Someone could mention a new garbage can in the Magic Kingdom and Id have to plan a trip to see it.
We went back into the Trading Post where Cocoa bil and the boys resumed their checker game. The rest of us sat outside soaking in the atmosphere. Life doesnt get any better than this. Well, maybe it does. It was time to make our way down to the water and find a lounge chair. It was a beautiful night with lots of stars in the sky, a light breeze and a perfect temperature. Splashboy was having fun pointing out the big and little dippers to us. I guess life really can get better. Just then, the parade began. I was pleased to see the entire parade. Last year, half of the floats werent working. The boys loved it, not to mention Cocoa bil. It was a perfect ending to a magical night.
We got back to the hotel and Dapper dad and Fanlover went to their new room. You know, the one we should be able to see through concrete. After the night we had, it didnt really bother us. We knew theyd likely be back in their old room tomorrow. I walked into our hotel room and started getting ready for bed. But for some reason, I felt a little unsettled. What was wrong? For some unexplainable reason, I stuck my head out the door. I immediately felt better. Walking down the hall was Cocoa bil with his refillable mug full of hot chocolate. I guess I couldnt fall asleep without knowing Cocoa bil got his nightly fill of hot chocolate. The balance was back in the universe. It was no beer, but it still did the trick. Pleasant dreams everyone. Tomorrow we had phone calls with Goofy, glow in the dark ice cubes and date night.
Goofy Gal (me) - Obsessive Disney Planner
Goofy Guy (my husband) - Tolerant of the Obsessive Disney Planner
Dapper Dad (my dad) - A fellow Disney lover!
Fanlover (my mom) - Fan of Disney, not fan of the heat
ToT Sis (my sister ) - Likes Disney, but Tower of Terror? Not so much...
Cocoa Bil (my bro-in-law) Likes Disney, especially their hot chocolate
Splashboy (my nephew) age 6 Never been to Disney, excited and nervous to try the big rides
Boomer (my nephew) age 4 Never been to Disney, age 4 going on 14
Dining Report
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=901786
Introductory Report
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=903652
Day 1 Peter Pan PLEASE teach me to fly!
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=904193
Day 2 - Part 1 Prison or Disney?
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=904890
Day 2 - Part 2 The broom kissed the balloon
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=905052
Day 2 - Part 3 Conquering the Magic Kingdom
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=905863
Day 2 - Part 4 Splash Mountain vs. The Boy
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=906053
Day 3 - Part 1 Tower of Terror: Enter With Caution
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=907362
Day 3 - Part 2 Sittin' on Stranger's laps
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=908266
Day 3 - Part 3 Thank goodness for Dinosaurs!!
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=908703
Day 4 - Part 1 Beware: Crush 'n' Gusher has a 48-inch height restriction
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=910433
Day 4 - Part 2 My Heroes: The Lifeguards
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=910561
Day 4 - Part 3 Move over Tom Hanks: There's a new man in town!
Tonights Hoop Dee Doo Revue show was 2yrs in the making. It was hard to believe the show had actually arrived! It had been two years since we selected a date for the show by throwing darts at our calendar. It was amazing to me how that random date turned out to be perfect for our crew. And now were here. Somebody pinch me.
Ow
We drove to Fort Wilderness Campground and took a bus to Pioneer Hall for the show. The boys were excited to have their first bus ride of the trip. I was excited to see them excited. I need a life.
We arrive at Pioneer Hall and things are buzzing with activity! We bypassed the picture line since between all of our cameras; I figured having 1000 pictures was sufficient. We had a little time before dinner so we wandered down to the waterfront. We were all flooded with memories. When my family came to WDW during my childhood, we always stayed at Fort Wilderness in our beloved trailer. May that trailer rest in peace. Sniff We all hadnt been in Disney together for at least 15+ years.
We slowly walked down one of the many pathways. We tried petting a horse and got bitten. Not by the horse mind you, but by its owner. No matter I was immune to any negativity tonight since I was lost in nostalgia. I showed everyone the infamous lawn mower tree. They were suitably interested, but then it happened.
We walked inside the Trading Post and there it was, in all its shining glory: the checkerboard. Insert dramatic music It was still there after all these years. ToT sis and I used to run to the Trading Post, buy a snack, and play checkers together while Dapper Dad and Fanlover set up our trailer. Today, the boys and Cocoa bil sat down and started to play a game. Grab me a tissue. I need to buy stock in Kleenex.
It was now just after 7pm, so it was time to make our way back to the show. We were seated quickly and were not disappointed with our table. As you look towards the stage, we were on the left very close to the stage stairs. The room hadnt really changed since 20yrs ago. Goofy Guy and I were placing bets on whom, if anyone, at our table would be asked to participate in the show. We thought that Dapper Dad could be asked, or one of the boys. Im glad we didnt put money on our bets we both would have lost.
Our waiter arrived and offered to take our drink order. He went through the options with us but he neglected to say sangrias! Have they discontinued offering sangrias? Before I could cry in my soup, Goofy Guy asked him about it and sure enough, they were still available. Our waiter said something about not being able to list it anymore, but if the customer asked, they can have it. It sounded strange to me, but I didnt care. I was getting my sangria! Cocoa bil gave his order for a beer. I was just about to order next, when our waiter asked Cocoa bil for ID. We were all a little startled because, you see, Cocoa bil is 38.
He stumbled for his wallet but he realized the only form of ID he had, was his hotel card and that didnt have his birth date on it. Here he was, sitting with his wife and children, just a couple years shy of his 40th b-day, and he was being refused beer. Oh if his students could see him now! Rather than fight the waiter, he changed his order to lemonade. Talk about one extreme to the other!
Goofy Guy and I were able to have sangrias since we brought it with us. Its strange how we brought our drivers licenses since we didnt even have a car in Florida! So let this be a lesson to yall. If youre under 80, youd better bring ID if you want alcohol at the Hoop Dee Doo!The show was as wonderful as we remembered. We were laughing so hard we had tears in our eyes. Our table location turned out to be wonderful. When the actors came to and from the stage, one of them would usually stop at our table to say hello. Splashboy and Boomer got a lot of attention from the ladies. Im sure I caught them flirting.
The food was pretty good and plentiful. Dapper dad enjoyed it too, but said it wasnt quite as good as he remembered from our trips 15+yrs ago. We all agreed. We devoured the ribs quickly and before we knew it, a new pot was sitting on our table. Cocoa bil and Goofy guy were in heaven. This second bucket seemed to be better than the first. More napkins please.
Just after dessert was served, one of the actresses came down to our table again. I thought that this was it! She was going to ask Dapper dad or one of the boys to join her on stage. Well colour me stupid! She was looking directly at Cocoa bil! I must confess that I was a little worried. Cocoa bil is generally shy so I didnt know how this was going to play out. He didnt even have any beer in him to help calm his nerves.
Before we knew it, he had gone back stage with the actors. We were all full of anticipation as we waited for Cocoa bil to make his acting debut. Well, almost all of us. Boomer realized that he didnt need to share his strawberry shortcake with his absent dad, so he decided to take advantage of the situation. Breathe, Boomer, breathe!
And then it was time. Cocoa bil was now on centre stage, playing the best darn Indian we had ever seen. He didnt bashfully move across the stage no sir. He put his whole body into the role. I thought he might pull something. I think I even forgot he was my brother-in-law for a minute. Move over Tom Hanks, Cocoa bils the new man in town. I dont think any of us had laughed so much before in our lives.
I wish we videotaped his triumphant acting debut, but we did manage to snap a million pictures. Just when I thought it was over, Cocoa bil did something that I never thought would be possible. Had I not seen it with my own eyes, I would have thought you were crazy. In front of all those people, he had a temper tantrum.
I should know, Ive seen a temper tantrum or two this trip.
Davie Crocket was dying. Cocoa bil, also known as the Indian, was terribly upset and wasnt afraid to show it. He sprawled out on the ground stomping his legs and fists while crying like Ive never seen him before. He really flung himself into the role. Who IS this guy and what did he do with my mild-mannered Cocoa bil?? I need to find him an agent.
Before we knew it, our magical Hoop Dee Doo dinner had drawn to a close. Cocoa bil was given a certificate in honour of his magnificent acting debut. ToT sis said that she was going to make a scrapbook upon their return home and this certificate was definitely finding a home inside it. Before we knew it, we looked around and noticed that we were the very last people still sitting at our table! Do you think theyd notice if we stayed for the next show?
Our plan was to go down to the beach to watch the water parade. We had a few minutes before the parade was set to begin, so we decided to walk the 100 loop at the Fort Wilderness campground. The trailers on this loop were mammoth, beautiful homes. If we still had our little trailer, it would have been dwarfed. Ah, but if those walls could talk, theyd have some wonderful family memories to share. I read somewhere that campers often decorate their trailers in Fort Wilderness beautifully at Christmastime. Id like to come back to see. Of course, Ill make any excuse to come back to Disney!
Someone could mention a new garbage can in the Magic Kingdom and Id have to plan a trip to see it.We went back into the Trading Post where Cocoa bil and the boys resumed their checker game. The rest of us sat outside soaking in the atmosphere. Life doesnt get any better than this. Well, maybe it does. It was time to make our way down to the water and find a lounge chair. It was a beautiful night with lots of stars in the sky, a light breeze and a perfect temperature. Splashboy was having fun pointing out the big and little dippers to us. I guess life really can get better. Just then, the parade began. I was pleased to see the entire parade. Last year, half of the floats werent working. The boys loved it, not to mention Cocoa bil. It was a perfect ending to a magical night.
We got back to the hotel and Dapper dad and Fanlover went to their new room. You know, the one we should be able to see through concrete. After the night we had, it didnt really bother us. We knew theyd likely be back in their old room tomorrow. I walked into our hotel room and started getting ready for bed. But for some reason, I felt a little unsettled. What was wrong? For some unexplainable reason, I stuck my head out the door. I immediately felt better. Walking down the hall was Cocoa bil with his refillable mug full of hot chocolate. I guess I couldnt fall asleep without knowing Cocoa bil got his nightly fill of hot chocolate. The balance was back in the universe. It was no beer, but it still did the trick. Pleasant dreams everyone. Tomorrow we had phone calls with Goofy, glow in the dark ice cubes and date night.
your trip reports. I have read all of them and can't wait to read the rest. Thank you so much for your time in writing the reports. My family is not going back until next year but then we will have 7 kids and at least 8 adults with us. I have got to start planning!
That happened to me at Seaworld last year, I wanted to take a picture of the bartender and put in in my scrapbook, I loved him so much for that moment!!! I was 37, and feeling my age after a long day... 
