Disneyfied! Two sisters return to WDW after 21 years. [micro mini update 11/30 p. 14]

[teruterubouzu]

Mmmmmm, dole whips!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I know! Lactose and me do not agree, so I really look forward to those dole whips. It's not often that I get to eat a treat that is sort of like ice cream, but is even yummier. They are so delicious!

 

[brookelizabeth]

I forgot to tell you...DH and I recently went shopping for shorts for our trip. Due to weight loss, neither one of us have any shorts that fit! A good problem, but interesting in late September in Minnesota...

We scoured a few stores and DH found a couple pairs here and there (all deeply discounted! ), but I couldn't find ANYTHING.

At our last resort, we head to Sears. On the way I tell DH of your story and Sears and he just laughs-he completely understands.

Guess what? After hours of searching through other stores, I found several pairs of shorts at Sears, and they are cute!!

 

[teruterubouzu]

I forgot to tell you...DH and I recently went shopping for shorts for our trip. Due to weight loss, neither one of us have any shorts that fit! A good problem, but interesting in late September in Minnesota...

We scoured a few stores and DH found a couple pairs here and there (all deeply discounted! ), but I couldn't find ANYTHING.

At our last resort, we head to Sears. On the way I tell DH of your story and Sears and he just laughs-he completely understands.

Guess what? After hours of searching through other stores, I found several pairs of shorts at Sears, and they are cute!!

That's really funny! I guess a lot of us had a teenage aversion to Sears. Congratulations on the weight loss. Your trip is coming so soon. You must be getting really excited!

 

[teruterubouzu]

I wouldn't ordinarily mix politics with the Dis, but this is too amusing and Disney-related not to share.

Palin Brushing Up On Foreign Policy At Epcot - The Onion

Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin sought to silence those who have criticized her lack of foreign affairs experience Tuesday by announcing plans for a weeklong, 10-nation tour of Walt Disney World's Epcot. According to Palin, the trip—her first past Frontierland—will include speaking engagements at Norway's famous Viking ride, sausages at Germany's Kaufhaus, and, time permitting, a fact-finding mission to Future World. "This ambitious trip should finally demonstrate that I am ready to assume the vice presidency, whether by standing in long lines at Morocco's Tangierine Café or by sitting down face-to-face with Mexico's Three Caballeros," Palin announced during a campaign stop outside a Chinese restaurant in Tulsa, OK. "All of our neighbors deserve good diplomacy, from the Universe of Energy down to the French pavilion." Palin also promised a visit to the American Adventure exhibit before returning home, adding that she hoped to learn more about her own nation and the diverse peoples within.​

 

[scottny]

I wouldn't ordinarily mix politics with the Dis, but this is too amusing and Disney-related not to share.

Palin Brushing Up On Foreign Policy At Epcot

Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin sought to silence those who have criticized her lack of foreign affairs experience Tuesday by announcing plans for a weeklong, 10-nation tour of Walt Disney World's Epcot. According to Palin, the trip—her first past Frontierland—will include speaking engagements at Norway's famous Viking ride, sausages at Germany's Kaufhaus, and, time permitting, a fact-finding mission to Future World. "This ambitious trip should finally demonstrate that I am ready to assume the vice presidency, whether by standing in long lines at Morocco's Tangierine Café or by sitting down face-to-face with Mexico's Three Caballeros," Palin announced during a campaign stop outside a Chinese restaurant in Tulsa, OK. "All of our neighbors deserve good diplomacy, from the Universe of Energy down to the French pavilion." Palin also promised a visit to the American Adventure exhibit before returning home, adding that she hoped to learn more about her own nation and the diverse peoples within.​

what better place to learn foreign policy then at Epcot.

 

[teruterubouzu]

what better place to learn foreign policy then at Epcot.

I love The Onion!

 

[oybolshoi]

My husband and I read this yesterday on the Onion's website and I thought we were going to choke, we were both laughing so hard.

So so funny in many ways.

Thanks for posting it here so I could read it again!

I wouldn't ordinarily mix politics with the Dis, but this is too amusing and Disney-related not to share.

Palin Brushing Up On Foreign Policy At Epcot - The Onion

Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin sought to silence those who have criticized her lack of foreign affairs experience Tuesday by announcing plans for a weeklong, 10-nation tour of Walt Disney World's Epcot. According to Palin, the trip—her first past Frontierland—will include speaking engagements at Norway's famous Viking ride, sausages at Germany's Kaufhaus, and, time permitting, a fact-finding mission to Future World. "This ambitious trip should finally demonstrate that I am ready to assume the vice presidency, whether by standing in long lines at Morocco's Tangierine Café or by sitting down face-to-face with Mexico's Three Caballeros," Palin announced during a campaign stop outside a Chinese restaurant in Tulsa, OK. "All of our neighbors deserve good diplomacy, from the Universe of Energy down to the French pavilion." Palin also promised a visit to the American Adventure exhibit before returning home, adding that she hoped to learn more about her own nation and the diverse peoples within.​

 

[teruterubouzu]

It's all pure magic, wrapped up in pixie dust! (Magic Kingdom Welcome Show)
"...and then we'll sing!" (Magic Kingdom Part II)
Pinocchio had pretty nice legs for a real boy (Magic Kingdom Part III)
Spoiler alert! (Magic Kingdom Video)
The Annals of Adventureland (Magic Kingdom Part IV)


Saturday, August 16
Magic Kingdom – Part V

After our delightful trek through the rivers of Asia and Africa we made our way back to colonial America and Liberty Square to see the Hall of Presidents. I know many see it as a place to nap and soak up some air conditioning, but I am just corny enough to love it. We had just missed a show, so we killed some time at the Christmas shop, and then watched a bit of the Disney Dreams Come True Parade. I'm not really a parade person, but I'll admit that it was pretty cute.

Our old friends Pinocchio and Geppetto






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I was very glad we got to see the Villain float. I'm not sure what it says about me, but the evil queen is my favorite! Snow White is the first movie I remember seeing and that part when she falls off the cliff disturbed me to no end.

The parade crowd started to get a little oppressive so we made our way back to the Hall of Presidents to wait for the next show.

This photo made me think of President Bartlet for some reason. I really miss that show!

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I love the detail of the Hall of Presidents, and really enjoyed it, except for one speech that I will not call out.

Thankfully, Abraham Lincoln did not leave us in limbo like he did in this clip from America’s Funniest Home Videos. Soon, The Battle Hymn of the Republic came on and it was time to go. I prevented my sister from getting into fisticuffs with a guest who made an unwelcome comment about the current political race and we exited back into Liberty Square.

As the day got hotter and steamier it seemed like people were getting crankier and not so magical. We didn’t want to join in on that "fun", so we decided to exit the park for a little break and maybe a cocktail. We were on vacation after all.

Next up, a lapu lapu at the Polynesian.

 

[FairyGodmotherJen]

I just read your whole TR so far, and I'm loving it! Keep up the great work! BTW - the Disney Celebrations tour is coming to Indianapolis, but I'm having a hard time finding information on it. I hope my husband, who works downtown, can just run into it like you did. My kids would love those Mickey balloons!

I think it's so cool that you and your sister were able to go and enjoy together. My DMIL and her sister had the best time when we all went together last summer. Some of my favorite pictures are of the two of them just having fun together.

 

[teruterubouzu]

I just read your whole TR so far, and I'm loving it! Keep up the great work! BTW - the Disney Celebrations tour is coming to Indianapolis, but I'm having a hard time finding information on it. I hope my husband, who works downtown, can just run into it like you did. My kids would love those Mickey balloons!

I think it's so cool that you and your sister were able to go and enjoy together. My DMIL and her sister had the best time when we all went together last summer. Some of my favorite pictures are of the two of them just having fun together.

Thanks! I feel bad that I'm writing it so slowly. I think I'm subconsciously trying to stretch it out so that the trip seems closer.

The Disney Celebrations stop in Minneapolis was in the main corridor of the downtown area. If Indy has something like that, then I'd have your husband check there!

My sister and I had a great time together. We can be silly with each other in a way that we can't with anyone else. It was a great trip! I'd definitely do it again.

 

[scottny]

great update and pics.

I hav enever gone into the Presidents hall. Maybe some day.

 

[teruterubouzu]

great update and pics.

I hav enever gone into the Presidents hall. Maybe some day.

Thank you! You'll have to check it out one of these days. I know it's going down for an extended rehab soon, so they can add in the new president. I've read they're also making a switch so that whoever the current president is will no longer have a speech.

 

[teruterubouzu]

It's all pure magic, wrapped up in pixie dust! (Magic Kingdom Welcome Show)
"...and then we'll sing!" (Magic Kingdom Part II)
Pinocchio had pretty nice legs for a real boy (Magic Kingdom Part III)
Spoiler alert! (Magic Kingdom Video)
The Annals of Adventureland (Magic Kingdom Part IV)
Are, are these characters auto…? (Magic Kingdom Part VI)


Yikes, I’m dragging this thing out. Sorry about that. I think it’s that subconsciously I don’t want this trip report to end because it means that the vacation is completely over. Done. Period. The end. If you’re still reading, thanks for sticking with me!

Saturday, August 16
Magic Kingdom – Part VI

After our refreshing trip into the past with our nation’s forefathers we marched back down Main Street and exited the park. We were headed to the monorail to do something I had wanted to do since I had last been there over 20 years before – ride the monorail into the Contemporary Resort Hotel! Monorail!!!

I think I fell in love with this hotel at about age 5 when I saw the Mouseketeers at Walt Disney World on the Wonderful World of Disney. Who wouldn’t want to stay at a hotel with a monorail running through it? I do believe I’ll know I’ve made it when I can stay there in a room with a balcony and a view of the magic Kingdom.

Soon we were gliding away from the Magic Kingdom to the wonderful and amazing Contemporary Resort Hotel! With a song in our hearts, my sister and I led the car in a rousing rendition of Zip-a-dee-doo-dah.

Oh wait, that was the New Mickey Mouse Club, not us. I know I mentioned my fondness for the New Mickey Mouse Club in a post I wrote closer to when I started this report, about 12 years ago After writing that post, I broke down and ordered a DVD of the Mouseketeers at Walt Disney World. That’s where the screen shot came from. It was a lot of fun to watch that again and remember the first time I saw film of the monorail heading into the Contemporary.


Back to reality. When the non- Zip-a-dee-doo-dahed monorail pulled into the Contemporary we took a look around and enjoyed some of the ties to Disney’s past.

Like, a model of the Tower of the Four Winds that stood outside it’s a small world at the 1964 World’s Fair.

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And Mary Blair’s mural. One of my favorite Disney artists.

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We took a peek at the shop. It’s cute, but I don’t think the design really fits with the architecture of the hotel. That said, there was a lot of construction going on, so it was hard to get a real feel for the interior space of the Contemporary. I’m looking forward to checking it out when they complete some of these projects they’re working on.

We thought about going to the lounge at the Wave to have a drink, but decided instead to hop back on the monorail and head to the Polynesian!

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We strolled around the Brady Bunch goes to Hawaii splendor that is the Polynesian and settled in at the Tambu Lounge for a cocktail. My choice was already made – I had to have a Lapu Lapu! A drink served in a real pineapple would just solidify that I really was on vacation! I ordered mine sans Bacardi 151 because it was pretty hot out and the last thing I felt like doing was getting so tipsy and tired that I wouldn’t enjoy the rest of the night at the Magic Kingdom. I’m kind of a lightweight when it comes to mixed drinks, but it was delicious!


No, my sister wasn’t drunk when she took this picture of me and my pineapple paradise. I had the camera set wrong. (Yes that's actually my finger, and not E.T.'s)

My sister got a sangria and we settled into our bar stools and watched some Olympics. The Tambu lounge was a nice place to take a break. I’d definitely enjoy staying at the Polynesian at some point in the future.

Feet rested and cocktails downed, we got back on the resort monorail loop and headed back to the Magic Kingdom.

I’m hoping to wrap up our day at the Magic Kingdom in my next post.

Well, that didn't happen, but I did post a micro mini photo update.

 

[LISAMWDW]

Fun stuff! Keep it coming!

 

[thewesterberg]

Aren't those Lapus yummy... I've got the Pavlonian thing going on just thinking about them... Is there a drooling smilie, because it would fit very appropriately here!

When we took our son on the monorail for the first time through the Contemporary last year he thought we were going to crash into the building! (We were riding with the driver) We had to reassure him that the track went through the building!

 

[DisneyJo]

A monorail ride and a Lapu, sounds like a fun afternoon

 

[FuzzySulley]

Just read the whole thing (or, well, maybe not so whole since it's not finished yet ), awesome TR so far!! So many parts had me giggling, can't wait to read more.

 

[KatGarcia]

Hooray for pineapply goodness!

 

[teruterubouzu]

Fun stuff! Keep it coming!

Thanks! I will do my darndest.

Aren't those Lapus yummy... I've got the Pavlonian thing going on just thinking about them... Is there a drooling smilie, because it would fit very appropriately here!

When we took our son on the monorail for the first time through the Contemporary last year he thought we were going to crash into the building! (We were riding with the driver) We had to reassure him that the track went through the building!

They are really god. I think I'm going to have to have a lapu lapu night this winter.

Your poor son! He must have been so scared. i can't remember, did you take him on Test Track?

A monorail ride and a Lapu, sounds like a fun afternoon

It was great! Nice way to take a break from the park during a really hot and humid afternoon.

Just read the whole thing (or, well, maybe not so whole since it's not finished yet ), awesome TR so far!! So many parts had me giggling, can't wait to read more.

Thanks for reading along!

Hooray for pineapply goodness!

Yum! I wish we had a lapu lapu smiley I could post here.

 

[wood145]

I just read your trip report and I'm so jealous! I would love to have a sister to go to Disney with. It sounds like you are having alot of fun. I checked out the link to the Abe Lincoln malfunction in the Hall of Presidents and was hysterical. I guess he needed to take a nap like many of the guests in there! Can't wait to read more.