Divas, Zebra Domes, and Pixie Dust! A Week in an African Paradise! New TR Link Pg.145

[2xcited2sleep]

The Muppets are looking scruffy?!? Say it isn't so!! That's disappointing but it will remain one of my faves.

The Great Muppet Caper-- now there's a movie to add to my Netflix queue!

As others have said, C & C's expressions in the pictures - esp the At At thingamabob are priceless! And how cute you were having an anxiety attack at possibly breaking the rules. I am the same way!

Can't wait to hear about your Brown Derby dinner!

 

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

Glad you were able to stay out of jail! LOL I bet a ton of people go beyond the rope!!!!

 

[brookelizabeth]

The Happiness Hotel! I had no idea! Your parents are GOOD!

“Charles, what if we end up in Mickey Jail???”

Oh, too funny!!!

Glad you were able to avoid it.

 

[PracPerfPatricia]

Ah, Hollywood Brown Derby! I would see you that night!

I can't wait to hear about your experience there-I'm already thinking about doing that on DD's 16th Bday trip next year-but I probably should get through our August trip first...

Connor wondered if Darth Vader and the Storm Troopers would answer if he knocked.

How funny would it have been if Darth had answered the door...





Since we were already over on that side of the park, it made sense to ride Star Tours next. There was a little bit of a wait, but Chelsea and Connor found ways to amuse themselves in line.

“No, don’t get squished by the AT-AT Walker, Chelsea!!!”

“Connor, not you, too!!!”

These are great-I love Connor's expression...


Now here is the story behind these photos. There is a rope that separates the AT-AT Walker from the queue line. Well, I am such a rule follower, that I was convinced we were about to get in big trouble for the kids being on the wrong side of the rope. So, really, here is what I was saying while taking the pictures.

“Chelsea, you aren’t supposed to be on that side. Get back over here!”

“Connor, you aren’t supposed to be over there, either! Hurry up and pose!”

“Charles, what if we end up in Mickey Jail???”

We managed to break Disney rules without being caught. Whew!


I'm glad you didn't wind up in Mickey Jail but isn't there the tiniest part of you that is curious about Mickey Jail- I mean to they have the characters there...


...

I had never taken any pictures in the queue before, so I had to make up for that.

After our exciting journey ride to Endor (I love this ride, always have and I suspect I always will), we visited the gift shop. Connor was dying to spend some of his money and he looked and looked and looked and looked. I could feel myself withering away as I followed him from one thing to another. He finally decided to purchase a Rebel Blaster (last year he purchased a Clone Blaster -- now he has a whole arsenal of Star Wars weaponry -- light sabers, rebel blaster, clone blaster -- the whole family can play Star Wars if we want -- I would have to be Princess Leia, of course ).

I can't wait for this whole area this year-DS is all about Star Wars right now...I'm sure we'll have all the weaponry before long



Before we left Chelsea was reunited with her main man Bo!

You know Bo does have a certain "something" going for him....


She said a dramatically tearful good-bye, and we headed towards the bus stop. While we waited, Connor managed to release his new Rebel Blaster from the sixteen million twist ties securing it in the package.


Ahh-the power of motivation...




The bus finally came, and we were whisked back to our African paradise!

UP NEXT: Mickey Heads, Flatbreads, and Zebra Domes!

Great update Jackie-can't wait to here about Brown Derby...

 

[Lady Lallie]

Sigh. I was so hoping for the Brown Derby meal in this update! I am so excited about reading it!

I agree, Muppets need a rehab. I love the 3D show but it's looking a little sad at this point.

Ahh, Chelsea and Bo.

 

[cjackearl]

I love the Happiness Hotel picture and the tiny Mickey shorts on the line.

CP breaking the rules?! Unbelievable.We maybe did the same thing.The pictures are really cute.


Glad Connor made his Star Wars weaponry decision. Good job staying awake.

Can't wait to hear all about HBD!!

 

[Happy Elf]

Love the pictures with the AT-AT and the ones of Chelsea with Bo!

Great update!

 

[lovedonaldduck]

Glad you didn't end up in Mickey jail.

Hearing about Connor going from toy to toy at the store reminded me of DD, she is so indecisive. Now I know what I put my parents and DH through. I wish she could just make a decision, but I never can, and she is only 3.

 

[DWGal210]

I love the pictures of Connor and Chelsea...those kids take the best pictures! Their facial expressions are priceless!

 

[LISAMWDW]

Great updates!!!!!!!!!! All caught up!!! Can't wait to hear about your dinner at Brown Derby too!

Good stuff!

 

[LISAMWDW]

Dupe

 

[castmemberb4]

Fun post CP !
First off I'm glad to see that Charles seems to be hanging in there with you on this day.

to your parents for knowing Happiness Hotel ! I would never have figured that out, now I have to go check it out. I agree with you on the Muppetts needing an update. "Muppett Vision 4D - taking 3D to a new level" was ahead of it's time but now it's time has come and gone, I'd rather have it the way it is than not at all though it's still a nostalgic favorite.

Mickey Jail

I hear Star Tours in CA is getting an update, wonder if FL will too.

Looking foward to hearing all about ceramics at AKL that one is new to me.

 

[DreaGirl]

There you go again, living life of the wild side, breaking Disney rules. You must have been feeling rebelliousthis day.

I agree with you on the Muppets. We love the show, but it is looking a little old and dusty. Hopefully it will get a quick rehab soon.

Can't wait to hear about Brown Derby.

 

[MagicShell]

I love the AT AT pictures. Your kids are doing a great job of posing.

 

[Lynn5700]

Woo I'm all caught up!!! Can't wait to hear about Brown Derby! Love that place.

 

[manntra]

Great update! Love the AT AT pictures you rule breaker you!! I see lots of pictures like that!!
Awww love the pictures of Chelsea and Bo! You were going to make a shirt for her! How cute!!

Tracy

 

[Native NYer]

The Muppets definitely need a facelift. The effects just aren't the same anymore.

The waiting area for Star Tours is great!

Did you find there were more activities for kids at AKL than other resorts you've visited?

 

[dddisrunner]

Hi Jackie! Just catching back up! I LOVE that you guys broke the rules and risked Mickey Jail for a good photo op! Thanks for the Star Tours pictures, I don't ride, it makes me sick! I was smiling when I saw Chelsea and dear BO were reunited! I can relate to the star wars arsenal as we have one of those as well!

 

[Disneyvirg]

What great photos in this update! I love the pictures of the kids in the Star Tours line - and the fact that you were so worried about getting in trouble. I'm the same way. The funniest comment was about the Disney police getting you! Can you imagine being thrown out of Disney? Oh the humiliation!

 

[Queenofallthings]

Love the pictures from Star Tours....I'm with Diane, I also get motion sickness on it... Jasmine and I did ride last year though, we had split up from Peg and family and Jas and I were lucky enough to get Dream Fastpasses getting on RnRC, Jas said "Mom, we have to ride every ride that's on here" I of course said OK. We ended up on the same "ship" as Peg and family so we were able to share our good news with them. I just closed my eyes for most of it and I was ok.