Deluxe Digs, Delish Dining, & DISers:A Perfectly Pampered Trip for 2(Upt:8/12 pg.42)

[jenjolt]

waiting for the next chapter... Come on Jenny - I need something to do while I hit redial and refresh while attempting to make my ADRs! I've been awake for nearly 5 hrs already and still no luck on either the phones or online, the entire Dining system is crashed!

You couldn't have paid me to make ADRs today....that is just insane!! However I'm sending you lots and lots of pixie dust in hopes you get whatever you are really hoping to get!!!!!

It has been a very very crazy week and half with some personal issues which have taken all of my free time and I am in the midst of the end of the nine weeks with grades being due tomorrow! I hope to have the next update up by Thursday.

 

[PracPerfPatricia]

Umm...Jen...Halloween is just around the corner and although some people might have forgotten...I remember a certain promise involving exploding pumpkins...Is that still in the works...?


oh also...don't know if you know about this...but when Hatter was on line today making ressies at the WL for our trip next October......he came across this really cool Halloween/Haunted Mansion/New Orleans/London combo thing that looks like fun...

 

[jenjolt]

Chapter 3: Our First DISMeet and It’s Not Even Mine!!!

Happy Halloween!!!! Wishing you a lot of spooky wishes today!!! Yesterday was a fun day at school, pumpkins exploded, Diet Coke fountains were made, and my elephant now has a whole lot of toothpaste to use up LOL. And yes all of that is science teacher code for FUN!!! We also had our teen’s harvest party for church last night where we enjoyed blindfolded pillow fights in the dark, a very spooky story, and smores (well I only had the roasted marshmallows because of my diet LOL). Like Leslie I had to put in the Magic Kingdom Event CD and start listening to Hallowishes and the Boo to you Parade. I love this CD it’s great, however it’s much better live…I would know LOL!! Well once again I apologize for the delay, I really wish I could put real life on pause and just spend my time in the DIS world but it doesn’t work like that LOL!! As many of you know P’s mom was hospitalized however she is back home doing well, but some changes have taken place for P’s November trip. However, we are all just very happy her mom is okay and back home resting. Life have been crazy here dealing with some work issues, but I hope all of that will settle down, all I can say is I can’t wait for January and my next VACATION LOL!!!!

So last time I left you, I was paying penance for my fastpass sin and contemplating what I wanted to do next during DHS EMH. Well my little gnome friend, Nobby, decided to take matters into his own hands and demanded we go ride Star Tours. Well I wasn’t going to argue with a determined gnome (if you remember from previous reports, angry gnomes are scary gnomes LOL). So off we went to Star Tours. This side of DHS was completely empty, it was kind of eerie, I knew there were people in the park but there were none to be seen!!! I walked right into Star Tours and for the first time didn’t have anyone behind me to make me feel silly for stopping and taking photos, so I got some great line photos.

Before we entered the queue I had discussed with Nobby seating arrangements and he insisted that he wanted to sit front row, so I was all prepared to ask the CM when we got up there. However, as we approached and he noticed that it was just me, he told me to pick whatever seat I wanted, SCORE!!! YAY!!! So I happily got into line #1 for Nobby.

Yes I took a picture of the door LOL!!! I was a bit camera happy on the first day LOL!! Okay I was camera happy the whole time!!

Of course before any flight you must suffer through the safety procedure video!! Nobby and I got a huge kick of the Ewoks, they are by far our favorite!! Then onto the ride! I have to be honest I love this ride, but it is one of the VERY few rides at Walt Disney where I can start to feel nauseous. I avoid the other ones, you know the tea cups and Primeval Hurl. None the less, my slight foray into motion sickness aside, the ride was great. Nobby and I were once again sad that we didn’t make it to Endor, because we really want to meet those Ewoks, but we figured we’d have better luck next time. Then it was off to the gift store.

That’s right the EMPTY gift store! We had this place to ourselves. We wondered around reading t-shirts and laughing out loud. Trying on helmets, don’t worry we’ll spare you those pictures LOL!! Nobby thought the Yoda backpack was a HOOT!! He laughed for like 5 minutes and really tried to work his magic to get me to buy it so he could be carried around in Yoda, but I put my foot down, having him gets me enough stares didn’t need to throw my Star War nerdiness into the mix too. Then out of nowhere, in the middle of an empty Star Wars gift shop, a DISmeet occurred. As Nobby and I turned to go check out the Ewok plushies, a dear friend was also checking out the plushies.

That’s right, JEDI MICKEY, was there!!! Nobby was thrilled, he’s a huge fan of Jedi Mickey. Okay, I’m also a huge fan of Jedi Mickey. For those of you who are not familiar with Jedi Mickey, he’s the faithful companion of Patricia’s (Triple PPP as some would call her) son David. Both Jedi Mickey and David are famous in this house and Nobby was ecstatic. I was a bit concerned, what was Jedi Mickey doing so far from home, shouldn’t he be with David??? However Jedi Mickey, sensing the battle inside of me, reassured me that he would be returning back to David very shortly, but he used the force to come and say hi!! Well since that was settled and it was obvious that the “boys” wanted some time to chat I told Nobby and Jedi Mickey they had a few minutes while I finished exploring the store. Shortly after my once around the store, I came back to find the fellows in deep conversation, I did my best not to eavesdrop, but I might have overheard the name “French Minnie” and something about googling ways to become an “online” minister, which sounded all too much like trouble in the making so I informed Nobby it was time for us to go. The boys insisted on one more photo, this time I had to take a vertical shot instead of a horizontal, something about looking handsomer…I don’t know but I figured it was not wise to argue with a Jedi and a gnome.

So with reassurances that Jedi Mickey was going to return promptly to David and one last goodbye, Nobby and I set off on further adventures. Oh and let it be known, that the gnome totally rubbed it in my face that he had the first DISmeet of our trip. Yeah that’s right, he enjoyed holding that over my head for the morning LOL!!!

Well since Nobby chose Star Tours, he graciously allowed me to choose our next ride and I had one thing on my mind.

I had a date with the Muppets!!! My third trip to Disney this year and no Muppets, this was going to have to be remedied!!!

Stay Tuned for Next Time: Is that really a net full of Jello? Can you find the Hidden Mickeys in Muppets 3D? and How much does a paper really cost in the Streets of America!!

Once again all…HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!

 

[kschafer]

Oh Dear Nobby...you crack me up!!

 

[faerieprincess]

Too funny... great update Jen!

 

[Happydog]

Oh this was an awesome post! Love the photos, Startours is one of my DS's favorites... GO figure

Well, I also know it must be the end of the quarter for you too? Grading always takes its toll in our house

BUT here is hoping you have a fabulous Halloween!!!

There are two spooks JUST for you!!!!

 

[floridascgirl]

My DS11 really wants to ride Star Tours, but he had a VERY BAD experience on Mission Space Orange. Let's just say that our cabin was out of barf bags but we didn't know until it was too late. He's worried that the simulator on Star Tours will have the same effect. Any opinions...is it the simulator or the spinning that does it to people on MS?

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

 

[meeko_33785]

Happy Halloween Jen! Glad yo see you're back and that P's mother is doing better.

Great update too! Love the pictures, especially that last one of the Muppet balloon. What a gorgeous sky! Looks like you had some nice weather that day.

 

[manntra]

What a funny update! I was cracking up!! Great pictures of Star Tours....did anyone else make the ride with you and Nobby? for his Dismeet!

Tracy

 

[PracPerfPatricia]

Hey Jen,

WE(David and I) not only loved this update...-it explained a lot-You know there was a couple of days there that Jedi Mickey was very quiet...(we give him a lot of freedom-since he's a trained Jedi and all of that-and tends to need a little freedom to go off and save the galaxy ) but there was definitely a couple of days there were we didn't see him much and know we know why...

(It might also explain why he has been asking for me to add chocolate milk to our grocery list and also why he keep requesting to watch Snow White...(I'm afraid that French Minnie is getting a little bit jealous since she thinks that the story JM keeps telling her about liking the dwarves is a cover for a little crush on Snow...hmm I wonder if Nobby was talking about Snow to JM...)

I do think his heart is true to FM and he may pop the question...and I'm sure that Nobby would be his choice of officiants -so that online minister's license could really come in handy...(I think that Nobby is really a Renaissance gnome and is really a gnome of many talents---I think if you don't let him get his license Jen-he might get cranky...sigh...(I'm just not sure if French Minnie will accept JM as much as she loves him...)

David was especially thrilled to see Star Tours and is really happy that you liked it since it is one of his favorites... and he was also thrilled that the boys (Nobby and JM) were hanging with the Ewoks-because we are HUGE Ewok fans in our house...all in all if JM had to leave for a bit-there is no one we'd rather have him hanging with than Nobby...

David thinks that you are so "cool"...I think I might have to tell him about Prince Philip or you might find yourself with a proposal of marriage...(but I think I'll wait till after Trick or Treating tonight...

 

[Native NYer]

Wow an empty Star Tours and gift shop! That's fantastic!

Love the pic of Nobby and Jedi Mickey.

 

[Mickey_Mom]

Fun update as usual! Loved the Star Tours pics, we usually zoom thru that area so it was fun to see it all. Jedi Mickey, French Minnie and Nobby.... so much more of your story remains to be told, I hope you all have a happy ending but I fear it may be tragic

 

[Mndisneygirl]

I'm still looking for pictures of the exploding pumpkins and volcano...

 

[eandesmom]

Chapter 3: Our First DISMeet and It’s Not Even Mine!!!

Happy Halloween!!!! Wishing you a lot of spooky wishes today!!! Yesterday was a fun day at school, pumpkins exploded, Diet Coke fountains were made, and my elephant now has a whole lot of toothpaste to use up LOL. And yes all of that is science teacher code for FUN!!! We also had our teen’s harvest party for church last night where we enjoyed blindfolded pillow fights in the dark, a very spooky story, and smores (well I only had the roasted marshmallows because of my diet LOL).

This side of DHS was completely empty, it was kind of eerie, I knew there were people in the park but there were none to be seen!!! I walked right into Star Tours and for the first time didn’t have anyone behind me to make me feel silly for stopping and taking photos, so I got some great line photos.

Shortly after my once around the store, I came back to find the fellows in deep conversation, I did my best not to eavesdrop, but I might have overheard the name “French Minnie” and something about googling ways to become an “online” minister, which sounded all too much like trouble in the making so I informed Nobby it was time for us to go. The boys insisted on one more photo, this time I had to take a vertical shot instead of a horizontal, something about looking handsomer…I don’t know but I figured it was not wise to argue with a Jedi and a gnome.

We had the same experience with that side of the park being deserted and walking right on. Eerie is right!

I can't wait to see the wedding. Has Nobby been doing any online research?

Hey Jen,

(It might also explain why he has been asking for me to add chocolate milk to our grocery list and also why he keep requesting to watch Snow White...(I'm afraid that French Minnie is getting a little bit jealous since she thinks that the story JM keeps telling her about liking the dwarves is a cover for a little crush on Snow...hmm I wonder if Nobby was talking about Snow to JM...)

I do think his heart is true to FM and he may pop the question...and I'm sure that Nobby would be his choice of officiants -so that online minister's license could really come in handy...(I think that Nobby is really a Renaissance gnome and is really a gnome of many talents---I think if you don't let him get his license Jen-he might get cranky...sigh...(I'm just not sure if French Minnie will accept JM as much as she loves him...)

 

[wigdoutdismom]

My DS11 really wants to ride Star Tours, but he had a VERY BAD experience on Mission Space Orange. Let's just say that our cabin was out of barf bags but we didn't know until it was too late. He's worried that the simulator on Star Tours will have the same effect. Any opinions...is it the simulator or the spinning that does it to people on MS?

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

In my opinion they are nothing alike......
Well having said that, I only ride the green on MS, Star Tours doesn't bother me at all!

Jen, loved the update! I can't believe that you had that surprising DIS meet! I hope Jedi Mickey made it back to David all safe and sound.

 

[Northern Disney Girl]

Hey Jenny! You and Nobby are such characters! Glad you enjoyed Star Tours! I found myself feeling a little green while on that ride as well! I found that staring at the center of the screen helps! Your class sounds like a lot of fun! If I had been lucky enough to have a teacher like you when I was in HS, maybe I would have enjoyed science a bit more!

 

[2xcited2sleep]

Thanks for translating the code for Science Teacher fun! I sure wish I'd had a Science teacher like you, I might have actually liked the subject!

Your morning at DHS looks so fun. I love me some Star Tours. When is Star Tours 2.0 coming? You got some great pics in the queue and love that you got a pic of the safety video with the lady sitting next to the ewok. That cracks me up everytime (doesn't take too much!).

I have a funny feeling that the force is going to drag you and Nobby back there before too long...

Muppets! Oh how I love me some Muppets! And if I'm not mistaken I think we're going to meet soon!

 

[MEK]

Oh Jen.....

I missed all the banter from this week, so I'd first like to start with a shout out to Paula - Hope you mom is feeling much, much better!

Now on to Nobby - always a pleasure to see him. I love his latest travelocity commercial. However did you he think of skiing down the steps????? Creative, but totally dangerous.

Your Star Tours pics are super clear. Since I've been asking everyone what kind of camera they have (on my search for the perfect camera), I must know what you used to take those pics!

Are you sure they didn't open HS just for you - wowsa.....you really did have the whole place to yourself!

 

[MeMom]

Your morning at DHS looks so fun. I love me some Star Tours. When is Star Tours 2.0 coming?

I'm not a Star Wars fan at all, but I like the Star Tours ride a lot. I'm looking forward to seeing what they'll do with the update.



Jen, sounds like your kids had a great day at school yesterday. I know they think you are awesome!

 

[Lady Lallie]

Oh Jen, I was laughing out loud at this update. You are so great. I really can't wait for January.