Did I see that right? You have 4 cotton trees coming up? Very cool!
Well, there are some nice lanterns too.
And, the posters are cute.
He's saying, "Be sure to drink your Ovaltine."
Everytime I hear any reference to Ovaltine, I think of Red Rider BB Gun, I mean, shoot, what's that dumb movie they play over and over again at Christmas?
They all looked pretty decent from the pictures. I'll have to remember not to bother with the beef.
The beef was okay but the others were better.
Ding ding ding! We have a winner!
Anything lemon flavored gets a
"When in doubt...C4." --Jaime Hyneman, Mythbusters
Sure looks like an amazing restaurant!
It is a pretty restaurant, for sure.
Really? Everybody agreed to that?
Hunter because he probably needed a sitting place to check his text message and John needed a nap.
I'm gonna go with the latter.
That's really the only way to experience the ride.
I remember being hugely disappointed when I was down there in 2010 and it was down for refurbishment:
Man, I got behind!
Happy Anniversary!~ 30 years! That's fantastic.
Thank you!
I happen to love the Tiki Room. We sing that song all the time at my house.
In the Tiki Tiki Tiki room!
Love your BTMRR pics! We're taking my 5 year old on that for the first time in a few weeks. She can't wait!
Yay, I know that she's excited!
Your candy looked really good, but I have to agree, Skittles mixed with M&M's,
I love your turnstile story. My DH and I would be laughing hysterically at that, so you're definitely not alone.
It was really quite funny seeing the people trying to figure out how to get through the turnstiles. PUSH THE BUTTON!
I'm so glad you posted the BOG lunch pics! We just got an invite for a lunch FP there and took advantage, so now I'm super excited to eat there! I know we're going to have a hard time deciding what room to sit in.
I have heard that some can make lunch reservations without an invite and others can't. It's odd. I hope that ya'll have as great a lunch as we did.
I love the picture of John sleeping on IASW and Hunter looking at him like he's crazy.
Well, you have been very busy with updates, but I am all caught up. Thanks for the links, I had to skip the chit chat
I sometimes skip the chit chat on reports too. If I don't, I'll never get caught up.
I think you nailed the best part about the Tiki Birds- the air conditioning!
Don't forget that wonderful song!
I love Big Thunder! I'm glad that a serial killer didn't accompany you on the ride this year.
I was close to being Hannibal Lector again but I remembered not to wrap the strap around my neck a million gazillion times.
I used to love those Country Bear, always a must do, but it has ben a few years (or 10) since we have seen the show. Somehow, I think it would all come back to me if we went.
I bet that it would all come back to you since it hasn't changed in quite a while.
I enjoyed reading about your Be Our Guest lunch. What a gorgeous restaurant!!!
The restaurant is really pretty and the food was pretty good too.
I was there Tuesday. I don't think we got a rose, or maybe they gave it to the woman I ate with and I just didn't notice. I'm a sucker for passionfruit anything, so I went with the cream puff, but looking at your cupcakes I have buyers remorse.
John doesn't care for cupcakes too much but even he liked them there.
Your pictures of Small World are great. You are right, there is a lot, and always something new, to see on that ride.
Always something new.
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PS- I did find the "bird poop" Hidden Mickey at Hurricane Hanna's. There's actually a few of them on the pilings around the pool. A CM commented to me about them.
Lisa, we were having dinner at Cracker Barrel tonight and I saw this sign that reminded me of you! I can so hear you saying this!
(I almost bought it for DH, actually
I would think that they'd want you to dig in and not leave a single bite down in the wrapper. thanks for the pics of Be our Guest! I am trying to sang a FP. I was thinking of the pork roast meal (best use of a CS credit) but after so many years of "free" dining, we are trying to get what we really want, not just the most expensive thing. (but I really do like pork roast, and I think it comes with green beans or some type of veggie.
anyhow, those sandwiches look might yummy, I was thinking is nebo gets the turkey and I get the roast beef, we could cut them in half and swap. heck, when I get my 2 halves, I might mix them up and have a turkey/roast beef sub!
(we just have to get rid of that arugula they keep trying to pass off as lettuce these days!
Ok so I am now caught up on your latest updates. WOW you wrote like wild fire since I posted last!
I had to get the updates posted as I could. I never know when I'll be able to post again. Thankfully, last week wasn't as busy as previous ones.
There is only so much you can fit in at MK so I was glad to see your report on both Tiki Room and Country Bears Jambore. Even though we had two days at MK we never did fit either of these in. What a shame because I think the boys would have loved both of them.
You are right, you can only fit in so much in a certain period of time. Some stuff has to be left out.
I love your Big Thunder Railroad picks. I just can not seems to get clear pictures of any rides while I am on them and I have a good camera
I sure would like to know how your guys do it as well as how many get the indoor shots like Haunted Mansion and Peter Pan to come out so clear
I have so man pictures that I can't use because they turn out so bad or blurry or tilted, etc. I am so envious of those who can get such wonderfu pictures on the fast moving or dark rides.
I am not even sure I notice Rapunzel's Bathrooms. Now I am on a mission on my next trip to go inside to see what it is like
The inside of the bathrooms are just as cute as the outside.
Don't you just love the detail in BOG! I am so glad you posted the carved Prime Roast Beef Sandwich. I have been debating on getting it or the French onion soup the next time I go. I wish the soup came with Pomme Fries.
I have to agree though seems she got the shaft.
They really did do a great job on BOG. It's beautiful. We have eaten there for lunch and dinner and love both. The pork roast for lunch is to die for! If you do go for dinner in May, you should try the steak or the scallop and shrimp pastry...amazing!
Did the pastry get all soggy/wet? I can't stand wet soggy bread.
DS and I discussed it and we are going to try to do IASM in December. Apparently I am a bad mother and have avoided it every time he has been with me. I think I took him when he was 2 or 3 but alas, that does not count in his eyes since he can't remember it. I am sure DH will be enjoying nap time in there just as yours did.
Wow, I was out of town working for a couple of weeks and really got behind! Great updates! Congratulations on the big anniversary! I don't know why you apologized about the slowness of updates - I couldn't figure out how you had time to post ANY, especially with that big old garden to get into jars and the freezer! You are going to have some great eating again this winter. My mother did all of that, but she and you are better women than I!!
Welcome back to the report!The garden is slowing down a bit because of this darn heat. It's drying up everything despite us watering it. We still have peas, butterbeans, okra and some tomatoes though they are coming in slowly. That's okay, I'll take what we can get out of it.
Loved all the updates. They were practically a primer on how to survive hot days in the Magic Kingdom! You hit lots of cool spots, but I just can't stay with you on the bears. I just think it is way overdue for refurbishment and some new jokes!
Over the years, we've figured out just the right time to pop into something air conditioned before we have a literal meltdown. I agree that they could use some new material at Country Bears. I would like to see their Christmas show sometime.
I especially enjoyed seeing Be Our Guest. I haven't been in several years and I have a LOT to catch up on!
You sure do! Disney just keeps on expanding.
Sorry about some of the issues of life getting in the way - hope Mama has had great checkups and John is more stable. Guess Hunter is busy getting back in the swing of school. Hope he has a great year - can't believe he is a JUNIOR!
Nice to see the origin of the seeds.
, I think I am ready to comment . You should LOVE to drive through here just knowing I'm here 
. If you hate it now, just wait until Airbus is up and running, and all the people who will be working there are on the interstate at rush hour 
. Second, now I know why John falls asleep so easily....Ativan. Third, how in the world were you able to get a FP for BOG? I have been trying and it isn't even an option on my choices, am I doing something wrong? I really wanted to have one of the Knights whisper to me. Fourth, after reading reviews of SDMT, I'm not sure I am going to bother waiting in the long lines for what most people are saying is a kid's ride that lasts 2 minutes. All the FPs are gone and have been for a while. I am VERY claustrophobic and reading that the lap bars are tight, and the CM's push them down to the point that you can't move, makes me feel nauseated just thinking about it.
OK, while catching up on your report, trying to decide if I want to order a specialty cake (I love this one),
I saw that you posted on the cake thread. I subscribed to that thread when I thought that I might order a birthday cake for Hunter. I liked all of cakes that you posted pictures of. The one above is cute!
making ADR's, trying to decide if we want to go to MNSSHP, adding an extra day, working extra shifts at work, and just general blah, blah, blah stuff
Girl, I totally understand. I have been so busy lately and can't seem to stay caught up on anything.
First, I know I commented before about your drive through Mobile, but why you hatin' on my town?..........
Okay, now, you be hatin' on your own town so give me a pass.
Second, now I know why John falls asleep so easily....Ativan.
He only takes the Ativan when it's absolutely necessary. The combination of the other meds is what makes him clonk out. The neurologist that is seeing him now took him off quite a bit so the "I can fall asleep anywhereness" isn't as bad as it used to be.
Third, how in the world were you able to get a FP for BOG? I have been trying and it isn't even an option on my choices, am I doing something wrong? I really wanted to have one of the Knights whisper to me.
Have you seen the BOG FP thread on the Disney Restaurant board. There's a lot of tips on how to snag one. I guess when I booked our's, it was easier to get one. Dinner, on the other hand, was a no-go.
Fourth, after reading reviews of SDMT, I'm not sure I am going to bother waiting in the long lines for what most people are saying is a kid's ride that lasts 2 minutes. All the FPs are gone and have been for a while. I am VERY claustrophobic and reading that the lap bars are tight, and the CM's push them down to the point that you can't move, makes me feel nauseated just thinking about it.
None of us thought that it was too tight or restrictive. We loved it and rode two times. I would have ridden more if the wait wasn't so dang long. I am a bit worried about Jesse getting on though 'cause he's a big boy.
I am trying to decide if I want to start a PTR for my trip or not?!?! I get started on one then get so busy I fall behind. I have been on here more lately trying to keep up with my friend Wonder Woman Lisa......hehehe. I've actually posted a couple things on other threads if you can believe that!?!?
I am giving serious thought to the PTR
LOL....I do hate driving on the interstate around here!! It isn't quite as bad as ATL, but close. This upcoming trip will be the first time I have driven to Disney as Dale is usually the driver. I have driven while at Disney and I think I told you about the time Dallas and I got lost leaving EPCOT!?!?
I think I will call Boardwalk Bakery tomorrow and see what this cake will cost. I have an ADR at Olivia's (never eaten there) on our arrival day and that is when I want the cake delivered so we can eat on it the whole time we are there. Since you saw my post on the cake thread you know that I want it as a multiple celebration cake.
Until we hit the wall of people at the exit of the ride and the heat hit us smack in the face. There were a crap ton of people and it was hot! 
(pretend that smiley is not crying and that's sweat instead of tears) If we could weave our way through the stream of folks, we might get to Mickey’s Philarmagic in time for the next show. Or, even if we had to wait, at least we’d be waiting in the air conditioning. 
Having said that, yes, we get hot while in Disney but we know when/how to beat the heat by popping into attractions or ducking into a quick service restaurant. It’s all about the timing. 
On this day, we saw quite a few castmembers directing “traffic” which helped to keep the guests headed in the right direction. 
Buzz Lightyear was just around the corner and seemed like a good choice. 
Oh well, it was lit up but we didn’t see anybody working on it. Still neat to see.
He wouldn’t answer the questions and the character on the screen was trying to save the gig but finally had to just call it quits and the show continued on. Don’t you know that the castmember holding the microphone wanted to just bonk him over the head with microphone out of frustration.
I believe that I took pictures of all of our souvenirs after we got home so maybe I’ll remember when I see the pictures again.
Good job beating John's score though. I so love that attraction too, if only for the chance to rest my feet. to the dude that wouldn't cooperate during Laugh Floor. I mean, come on man it's a funny bit and then it's over.
We have some good jokes for Laugh Floor. I hope one of them gets picked when we go!
