Disney Nomads ... 3 Resorts in 8 Nights! ALL NEW 9/2!

[MisterSquid]

This is our first resort switch today. I’m not too concerned about packing since we didn’t fully unpack. Mr. Squid, however, is concerned about the leftover food in the fridge.

“So what are we going to do with all this stuff? We can’t just throw it out. We paid $7.99 for this Gouda.”

Testing the waters here with the "quotes." I feel like Murray Wilson in the recording studio. "Hello There ... 1.2.3 ... Does This Thing Work? "Tap, Tap, Tap.

 

[MisterSquid]

“So what are we going to do with all this stuff? We can’t just throw it out. We paid $7.99 for this Gouda.”

I thought this was leading up to something really funny? One of yer Big Build Ups! I remember it was good ... and very soft. That’s all I remember.

“I’m sure not many of you can say you have a box full of Franklin Mint Native American portrait plates. (I’m sure when his Dad bought them they were Franklin Mint Indian plates.)

Wow, I just Googled Gregory Perillo!

I know, I know. We knew we’d have to skip Toy Story since we’re getting here so late and these too chickens aren’t going on anything that has Terror, Tower or Coaster in the name. So random touring it is.

Monkston and I swim in pools! We actually walk right into them ... and swim! WE'RE NUTS!

I look at Mr. Squid. He’s not clapping. He refuses to clap along with the audience because they’re “doing it wrong.” I can never remember what he wants everybody to do. Clap on the 1 and 3? The 2 and 4? I think it’s the 1 and 3. How do you tell what the 1 and 3 are?

The Beatles might have made it BIG if Ringo had hit the snare on the 1 and 3.

We order and sit back and watch the old movie reels. I love the 1950s vision of the future. Apparently we should all have rotary phones with big TV screens attached to them.

Haha Yes!! And Doug & Tony of Time Tunnel fame, taught us that every one who’s charged with guarding you, whether they be Roman Centurions, Al Capone's Tommy gun mob or Attila himself, are never quite prepared for “the left hook.” I guess that's really a past-future thing.
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[laura74]

I usually sashay. But you go ahead and do what you gotta do.

I pictured you as more of a twirler.

No Aerosmith? Actually my DW won't ride it anymore either, I don't think. The first (and last) time she rode it. She got out of the ride at the end and couldn't quite figure out why her vision was blurry. Then she found her contact lens stuck to her forehead.

We have no idea how it wound up there.

I love that ride but I missed it this year.

And we're off??? Isn't that a Nebo trademarked phrase? Did you ask permission to use it? You might be in some trouble here young lady.

Shhhh. Don't tell.

pkondz is sitting idly by. Sipping a glass of wine. He calmly, slowly, deliberately rises from his chair, saunters casually over to Josh. And stuffs the cork in his pie hole.

There, doesn't everyone feel better now?

I know! He keeps barging in here.

Mocks their clothes? I can imagine, considering the average tourist wear that you normally see in the park that he must have a field day.

I swear people are still in their pajamas.

Who goes flying out of his chair. Writhing on the floor, an ambulance is called and he's carted away.

Some people just don't know their own strength.

Oh good. I guess those reps every morning are working.

And this from someone who professes not to have an ear for music.

Nothing slips by you.

I know just what you mean. I usually tell people that I'm writing a blog. No one seems to question that.

That's what Squid tells people too.

Hm. We went there with free Dining... because we wanted to.

Well, free dining plan, ok. Paid dining plan, no.

Well, if you're in a restroom and gushing, I'd be uneasy too.

OMG. I did it again!!!

I wonder what it was she was looking at on her chart that made her think they'd been seated? "Hm, I have these circles around these tables... I guess that means this lady's family have either been sat or didn't want to be near her uncute top."

She said it, not me..

That's just like my DW. If I turn around, she disappears. She's really good at doing that too.

Hmmmm.....What did you say before she disappeared?

Sounds like it could be really good... or really, really bad. One of those, "You won't know unless you try it" kinda meals.

Seems like something you would try. I saw those Hawaiian meals.

Especially if you only order salads as a rule. He probably wanted to know who you were and what you'd done with the real Laura.

Exactly.

Oh, yeah. That's hot. Nothing says sexy like a shirt splattered with condiments. Oh, baby. I swoon just thinking about it.

And if the tag fairy sees this, I'm in deep, deep trouble.

Some day I'll try the new Star Tours. Is it really that much better?

It's got the different Star Wars characters flying the spaceship and you never know which one you'll get. Also, there are different flights so it's not the same every time. They've added 3-D so things are flying at you. I thought it was really fun.

The ho-hum drum? Wait, let me guess. His favorite ice cream is vanilla. Right? Right? I'm right, right? Right.

Not ho hum. Just quirky. Actually an adventurous eater too.

Hey! Who's the dude dressed up like a woman?

I know, right?

I love the way you shush her so you can go on not understanding Charo undisturbed.

Ssshing to be polite to others on the tram, Ponzi. Sheesh, you Canadians.

Calories? On vacation? Me no unnerstand.

Calories don't seem to affect men the same way.

Great chapter Laura!

Thanks Ponzi!

Testing the waters here with the "quotes." I feel like Murray Wilson in the recording studio. "Hello There ... 1.2.3 ... Does This Thing Work? "Tap, Tap, Tap.

Who's Murray Wilson?

I thought this was leading up to something really funny? One of yer Big Build Ups! I remember it was good ... and very soft. That’s all I remember.

I think it comes up in the next chapter.

Wow, I just Googled Gregory Perillo!

Hmmm... that sounds. Oh, never mind.

Monkston and I swim in pools! We actually walk right into them ... and swim! WE'RE NUTS!

Ha ha.

The Beatles might have made it BIG if Ringo had hit the snare on the 1 and 3.

Oh. Ok. 2 and 4. 2 and 4.

 

[ChefDisneyLu]

Thanks Lisa! And I see from your screen name that you like to cook too!



I'm making everyone watch America's Got Talent because I'm a big Howard fan.

I am a chef and teach others how to cook!

I LOVE HOWARD!!!!! This is my first year watching AGT b/c of him!

Lisa

 

[laura74]

I LOVE HOWARD!!!!! This is my first year watching AGT b/c of him!

Lisa

Me too!

I have an hour commute each way to work and I don't know what I'd do without him to entertain me. I may have to find another job when he retires.

 

[pkondz]

I thought this was leading up to something really funny? One of yer Big Build Ups! I remember it was good ... and very soft. That’s all I remember.

Hey! Look who's back. I was wondering if you'd come back or had just looked at Laura and said, "Are you nuts? These people are crazy! I for one will have nothing to do with them!"

Just when you thought you were out, we pull you back in again.

<cue Godfather music>

 

[Kgroo]

Hey Laura - great update - people in my office are really wondering why I am in my office laughing out loud

Haven't been around much - too busy at work - how dare they try to make me work Off to the beach for a week tomorrow. Hope everyone has a great 4th

 

[laura74]

Hey Laura - great update - people in my office are really wondering why I am in my office laughing out loud

Thanks!

Haven't been around much - too busy at work - how dare they try to make me work Off to the beach for a week tomorrow. Hope everyone has a great 4th [/QUOTE]

Do you go to the Outer Banks? We went to Ocracoke Island the last two years and I just love it. Sadly, it's not in the budget this year.

 

[nebo]

Laura,, that was a great chpter, too good,, I can't pick on hardly anything in it!

I like Toy Story, but I really dislike that pull-toy shooting mechanism. It makes my arm ache afterword and makes everyone look slightly… hmmm… how do I put this without sounding naughty? Never mind. My parents may be listening.

I agree. I am exhausted after a TSM ride from "shooting',,, and I never thought what it might look like,,,great,,, something else to think about now.
But you know what? It still isn't as bad as the picture I took of the picture they want to sel you from Buzz Lightyear,,,wish I knew where to find it now,,,, but more than a few people commented on how it looked like Diane was shooting a giant um,,, "Moobie".





I’m a fast walker by nature. Slowly strolling has been a huge challenge for me this week. As many times as I tell myself that I’m only as quick as the slowest member of my party, I can’t seem to slow down enough to match their pace.

Diane says the same thing,,, we are always walking with me behind her,,, she says she just can't walk THAT slow to match me.





“Just a little more fast walking and then we can relax you guys.”





Monkston just loves the American Idol Experience and we find it pretty entertaining too. I’ve long since given up on the actual TV show though.

Th guy that usually does it during the day is a great EmCee,,, kinda funny looking but wow,,, what exhuberance.






She starts singing and oh my goodness. She is off key. Really off key. Off the charts off key. The poor thing. I feel terrible for her. She probably can’t hear herself now but she’ll have to watch that video at the end. Awwww.

Monkston taps my arm. “She’s really pitchy,” she says.

We always like karaoke in a bar,,, sometimes you get people that can really sing good,, and some times they are just so bad that itj's fun to watch in itself.
But then there are the times when you can tell the person is really, really trying to sound good,,, and thye just don't,, and you know,,, never will,,,, and then it's just kind of sad.

The judges give their opinions. “Randy” compliments her looks and her outfit and says nothing about her singing. “Paula” also tells her she looks nice and tells her she had some pitch problems. And then “Simon” lets her have it. He tells her that that’s 3 minutes of his life he’s not getting back and that he wants to remove his ears.

What happened to “Disney mean?” That was “MEAN mean.”

I know the guy you are referring to,, and he surprised me with his meanness.

The final contestant is a middle-aged woman, attractive, but certainly not glamorous. The host asks her who is in the audience to cheer her on and she says her ex-husband. Immediately I think of my unmet friends, Nebo and Smidgy. I lift my arm to elbow Mr. Squid and then I remember he has no idea who they are. He has no idea of the depths of my DIS board involvement. No idea that I may write a trip report.

Isn't that the strangest thing? There was a major radio personality back in the 60's and 70's and even 80's I believe on WGN here in Chicago,,, name of Wally Phillips,,,and I"m pretty sure he married and divorced 3 times,,,, I can't remember if he ended up married or divorced from her at the end.


The audience gives her a huge round of applause and the judges all have good things to say.

Monkston taps my arm and tells me she’s voting for her. Good girl, I think to myself. Can’t let that smirky kid win.

The votes are in and our gal gets it! Yay for the grown-ups!

My record there is still perfect: from 4 visits,, two during the day and two for the 7 oclock finale,,, i have always picked the winner,,,, and there are 5 contestants for the 7 o'clock show.

And now comes the part of the show I hate. Jordin Sparks tells us all to get up and clap and sing. I just wish they would take that part out. I always feel like an idiot but I have to show some pretense of enjoying it for Monkston.

Right on, once again. Do NOT make me have ot get up and stand there and clap along like an idiot to something on a monitor, I don't like FORCED participation.







We go into the dining room and man is it dark! It’s darker than the San Angel Inn! For the second time today, I think of my unmet friend Nebo and wonder how he would fare walking around here.

Nebo does NOT fare walking around in there. Nor does he fare SITTING around in there. It is almost too dark to breathe in there, and yes, it is darker than San Angel Inn,, and yes, or no,,, I will not go back there because of it.

This place is really neat and it does look a lot like a drive-in theater. But boy is it dark in here. I know. Necessary for movie viewing, but it is really difficult to see the menu. No matter though. I already know what I want. I usually get salad but I really wanted to try the picnic burger.

What is a picnic burger you ask? Here’s allears’ description: flame broiled Angus burger patty topped with grilled hot dog, sauerkraut, and sauteed onions, drizzled with ketchup, mustard and crowned with a pickle spear, served with a choice of cucumber salad or french fries.

Sounds pretty weird, doesn’t it? I’ve heard good reviews though, so what the heck.

Ok,,, that sounds just stupid enough that I would have tried it. The last time we ate at ABC Comissary I got a burger with 3 SHRIMP skewered to the top of it. It was billed as an ANgus burger,,, but,,,, can shrimp be Angusized?



Our food arrives and I literally cannot see what’s on my plate. I’m not even going to try to pick this thing up because surely it will end up on my shirt, and cute though it is not, it will be made worse splattered with ketchup and sauerkraut.

Because it’s so dark, I have no idea what’s on my fork so every bite is a surprise. I know I’m not eating this the right way. It’s good, but basically like eating a hamburger and a hotdog. It’s huge and I can only finish half of it.

When we ate there we were also on the dining plan,, and I was on a rib kickk back then,,every where we ate,, if I could I got ribs,,, Cosmic Rays,, Flame tree,,,and Sci Fi.
Just try,, go ahead,, TRY to imagine cutting up a full slab of ribs on a way too small plate filled with french fries in comlplete darkness.
Fries and ribs were shooting out everywhere! With the ketchup and BBQ sauce,,, it had to look like a chainsaw massacre took place when we left.



I really like the improvements to this. It was fun and as close to a thrill ride as these two will allow.

Again,, agreed,,, but some shows are better,, and it seems better the closer you can get up front,, firs row is the best.



We have one more must-do before we head over to the Boardwalk. The Great Movie Ride, Mr. Squid’s second favorite attraction after Carousel of Progress. Hey, he walks to the beat of a different drum.

That he does,, but I can still understand it,,, we never miss COP, and by the way,, it's pronounced either,, the Carousel of Progresso,, or Casserole of Progress.

The Great Movie Ride is not MY favorite though. In fact, it annoys me. Has anyone else noticed how the imagineers phoned it in when it came to creating female animatronics?

Take a look at Mary Poppins.

Does that dead-eyed robot show any resemblance to Julie Andrews?

And what about Ingrid Bergman?

And look what they’ve done to poor Dorothy! Judy Garland is spinning in her grave.

And it’s not just at the Great Movie Ride. All of the females seem to have the same dead-eyed face.

Except for this one. She’s awesome.

Ok,, who is the awesome one? I cant' make it out,, but again,,, geesh,, you are right on,,, and I noticed that before,,, but never put it into words. I wonder why that is? The women animatronics mostly suck,,, and you left out one that I think is one of the suckiest,,, Ripley, in the Alien section,,, she dooesn't even make a good manaquin!

But the best one? The witch of the East,,, for a long time we wondered if that was a real person or not.



“Hola heverone. Hwelcome to Great Movie Ride. Hyll be takeen you hright eento thee haction hove thee greatess feelms hever made.”

Mr. Squid and I look at each other. Charo is our tour guide! First Lucy Ricardo’s hobo voice at Ohana and now Charo at the Great Movie Ride! Awesome.

“Ole on yer hwallets a porses folks. Theese don’t look like ha good neighborhood.”

“Mommy, I can’t understand what she’s saying.”

The worst is when you get a Japanese exchange student practicing her English on the Jungle Cruise,,, I can't believe they let that happen.



We peek into a few stores as we head toward the exit, stopping in our favorite, Sid Caheunga's One-of-a-Kind last. We love looking at all the memorabilia, though we’ve never bought anything there. As a matter of fact, I’ve never actually seen anyone buy anything there.

Never been in there,, it's so hard to get Smidgy to take time to look in the stores,,, where exactly is this?

We decide to walk to the Boardwalk rather than take the boat. I need to burn a few calories after that lunch.

Nevber made that walk ourselves, but I have a feeling that it's a might tad longer than it's advertised.

 

[nebo]

Haha Yes!! And Doug & Tony of Time Tunnel fame, taught us that every one who’s charged with guarding you, whether they be Roman Centurions, Al Capone's Tommy gun mob or Attila himself, are never quite prepared for “the left hook.” I guess that's really a past-future thing.
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Ok, hang on MR. Squid. You are saying that you were actually taught something important to use later in life by a guy who used to go by the name of Moondoggy?

pkondz is sitting idly by. Sipping a glass of wine. He calmly, slowly, deliberately rises from his chair, saunters casually over to Josh. And stuffs the cork in his pie hole.

There, doesn't everyone feel better now?

Yes! thank you so much.



I love the way you shush her so you can go on not understanding Charo undisturbed.

 

[Kgroo]

Thanks!

Haven't been around much - too busy at work - how dare they try to make me work Off to the beach for a week tomorrow. Hope everyone has a great 4th

Do you go to the Outer Banks?
We went to Ocracoke Island the last two years and I just love it. Sadly, it's not in the budget this
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No, we go to Hilton Head. It takes us almost as long to get from Charlotte to the outer banks as it does to get to Orlando.

 

[laura74]

Laura,, that was a great chpter, too good,, I can't pick on hardly anything in it!

Somehow I think you'll find something.

But you know what? It still isn't as bad as the picture I took of the picture they want to sel you from Buzz Lightyear,,,wish I knew where to find it now,,,, but more than a few people commented on how it looked like Diane was shooting a giant um,,, "Moobie".

Oh you have to find it! Also the dreaded cow picture.

Diane says the same thing,,, we are always walking with me behind her,,, she says she just can't walk THAT slow to match me.

If we're ever there at the same time I'll walk with Smidgy and you can follow behind with Mr. Squid.

I know the guy you are referring to,, and he surprised me with his meanness.

It WAS surprising. Especially since it was a young girl who was very earnest in trying to do a good job. Very un-Disneylike.

Right on, once again. Do NOT make me have ot get up and stand there and clap along like an idiot to something on a monitor, I don't like FORCED participation.

I know! I really wish they'd take that part out.

Ok,,, that sounds just stupid enough that I would have tried it. The last time we ate at ABC Comissary I got a burger with 3 SHRIMP skewered to the top of it. It was billed as an ANgus burger,,, but,,,, can shrimp be Angusized?

That burger seems even stranger. Are you supposed to eat the shrimp on the burger or on the side?

Fries and ribs were shooting out everywhere! With the ketchup and BBQ sauce,,, it had to look like a chainsaw massacre took place when we left.

That he does,, but I can still understand it,,, we never miss COP, and by the way,, it's pronounced either,, the Carousel of Progresso,, or Casserole of Progress.

Noted.

I cant' make it out,, but again,,, geesh,, you are right on,,, and I noticed that before,,, but never put it into words. I wonder why that is? The women animatronics mostly suck,,, and you left out one that I think is one of the suckiest,,, Ripley, in the Alien section,,, she dooesn't even make a good manaquin!

I couldn't find a photo of that one. The one that really makes me angry is Mary Poppins though.

But the best one? The witch of the East,,, for a long time we wondered if that was a real person or not.

Yes, they did a great job with that one. Probably because she looks like a guy.

The worst is when you get a Japanese exchange student practicing her English on the Jungle Cruise,,, I can't believe they let that happen.

That's hilarious!

Never been in there,, it's so hard to get Smidgy to take time to look in the stores,,, where exactly is this?

If you're walking out of the park it's to the far right before the exit. You can't miss it.

Nevber made that walk ourselves, but I have a feeling that it's a might tad longer than it's advertised.

I think it took about 15 minutes. It's a pretty walk, unlike the walk from Downtown Disney to Saratoga Springs.

Thanks for the comments Nebo!

 

[cp'ersmom]

I just reread this thebloggess entry and had to share because she is brilliant. I dare you not to laugh.

http://thebloggess.com/2011/07/would-you-like-to-buy-a-monkey/

Funny and scary!

everything will be alright in the end and if it isn't alright, then it isn't the end.

 

[cp'ersmom]

Fun report! Your family sounds like mine, except my daughter, she will ride anything but DH and DS, Jungle Cruise is a thrill ride to them! Last year at WWOHP ww tricked my son into the Hogwarts ride. I am not kidding when I say I thought he might of had a heart attack and died on the ride. At first he was nervous and I could feel I'm moving, after a few minutes he was so still and quiet, I started freaking out thinking he had fainted! He didnt faint but he really was THAT scared! I will never do that again.

I think the shirt is cute and so is your DD?

everything will be alright in the end and if it isn't alright, then it isn't the end.

 

[monymony3471]

I am back, crazy week. Taught all the pre-schoolers at vacation bible school this week.

All caught up! We did Sci-Fi once and the boys loved it.

Excited to say next month we will be in disney!

 

[laura74]

Fun report! Your family sounds like mine, except my daughter, she will ride anything but DH and DS, Jungle Cruise is a thrill ride to them!.

Thanks!

I had to reread this a few times. I read it as she'll ride anything except DH and DS and I'm thinking what rides are those? I was wracking my brain trying to decipher the abbreviations and then...Duh.

Last year at WWOHP ww tricked my son into the Hogwarts ride. I am not kidding when I say I thought he might of had a heart attack and died on the ride. At first he was nervous and I could feel I'm moving, after a few minutes he was so still and quiet, I started freaking out thinking he had fainted! He didnt faint but he really was THAT scared! I will never do that again.

I scarred my daughter with Tower of Terror.

I think the shirt is cute and so is your DD?

Aw. Thanks!

I am back, crazy week. Taught all the pre-schoolers at vacation bible school this week.

All caught up! We did Sci-Fi once and the boys loved it.

Excited to say next month we will be in disney!

Lucky you! Where are you staying? Do you have any special plans? I hope the weather is better for you this trip.

 

[monymony3471]

For the first time we are staying in a vacation home. 7 of us going. Couldn't beat the price.

It's gonna be hotter than a conga line! Yes it is going to rain, that is what it does in August.

We are just going to make the best of it. Maybe I can borrow some red ponchose from mirage.

Oh and we are doing what ever Nebo is doing, he doesn't know it yet.

Kidding!

 

[shan23877]

For the first time we are staying in a vacation home. 7 of us going. Couldn't beat the price.

It's gonna be hotter than a conga line! Yes it is going to rain, that is what it does in August.

We are just going to make the best of it. Maybe I can borrow some red ponchose from mirage.

Oh and we are doing what ever Nebo is doing, he doesn't know it yet.

Kidding!

Nebo stalking? Fun! Then you could run dueling TRs and we'll see if any of this stuff really happens to him.

 

[laura74]

Nebo stalking? Fun! Then you could run dueling TRs and we'll see if any of this stuff really happens to him.

Yes! You must, Monica!!

 

[cjlvsccm]

For the first time we are staying in a vacation home. 7 of us going. Couldn't beat the price.

It's gonna be hotter than a conga line! Yes it is going to rain, that is what it does in August.

We are just going to make the best of it. Maybe I can borrow some red ponchose from mirage.

Oh and we are doing what ever Nebo is doing, he doesn't know it yet.

Kidding!

Nebo stalking? Fun! Then you could run dueling TRs and we'll see if any of this stuff really happens to him.

Yes! You must, Monica!!