Eat, Run and Celebrate- Day 7- Last Day and New Orleans

[tinacaplan]

What was wrong with that woman coming off the bus? I just love the people at Disney who stop right in front of you and the ones who ignore basic rules like no eating on the buses and no smoking even more. Sheesh.

Nice Main Street shots and you do have a great zoom on your camera!

Cute dress...can't wait to find out if you got it or not!

 

[PlutosRHM55]

YEAH, off on the ME! Though I can't believe on the flight they were drinking that early in the morning, even I know that's a bit strange. Thank goodness someone brought it up. I also gotta give a big to the Flight Attendant reading "The Help"

Oh that's so funny how the bus driver went all Extreme Makeover on you guys. It's so great when you find drivers who don't just give the whole shpeel about where you are going. It's been just my luck I haven't had one of those drivers, but I'm glad to hear you really enjoyed the ride and I love how he did the whole pixie dust thing before your bus went under the magical gates so sweet.

Ugghhhh.... I'm sorry you didn't get in the Surf's Up section. I would've preferred to say there too, since I love swimming and the water too, but still the room looked nice at least

YAY MK! I can't believe the lady on the bus after she got off. Some people can just be so arrogant Glad to hear you gave the young CM a lesson and you upgraded your ticket! A big to the Pluto ticket!

Oh, the Dapper Dans! I can't believe I never manage to catch those guys. That was so sweet watching one of them go up to that girl, one of those "Awww..." moments. That's so funny how they do an IASW impression when singing the song

Darn crane! Why must it always show up at the worse of times, ruin pretty pictures of the pretty castle urrrrggghhh.. At least you got to watch the castle show for the first time. "Dreams Come True!"

So excited to hear the Tree House is getting some attention. It really hasn't been getting that needed attention.

Can't wait to read more!

 

[KatMark]

I haven't seen the castle show in ages...I have to take time for that next trip.

Ahhhh...so that's where those tikis are?

Love the sundress in your pic. I almost bought it, but I had gotten two of them on sale for $14.95 each at the Disney outlet store and decided I didn't need anymore. I hope you bought it.

 

[Poolrat]

What was wrong with that woman coming off the bus? I just love the people at Disney who stop right in front of you and the ones who ignore basic rules like no eating on the buses and no smoking even more. Sheesh.

Nice Main Street shots and you do have a great zoom on your camera!

Cute dress...can't wait to find out if you got it or not!

The bus was pretty empty and they did sit in back but they were in their own little world. Then getting off and standing there ti light up just had me a bit nuts. The ONLY reason I didn't get annoyed was that I just got on property and was still riding that high.

YEAH, off on the ME! Though I can't believe on the flight they were drinking that early in the morning, even I know that's a bit strange. Thank goodness someone brought it up. I also gotta give a big to the Flight Attendant reading "The Help"

Oh that's so funny how the bus driver went all Extreme Makeover on you guys. It's so great when you find drivers who don't just give the whole shpeel about where you are going. It's been just my luck I haven't had one of those drivers, but I'm glad to hear you really enjoyed the ride and I love how he did the whole pixie dust thing before your bus went under the magical gates so sweet.

I have had some nice and some great but none horrible.... so far.

Ugghhhh.... I'm sorry you didn't get in the Surf's Up section. I would've preferred to say there too, since I love swimming and the water too, but still the room looked nice at least

I pretty much knew the Surf's up was out but somehow the Football area stuck in my head and even though I really didn't want to stay in teh Foot ball are it was fine. It was so close too.

YAY MK! I can't believe the lady on the bus after she got off. Some people can just be so arrogant Glad to hear you gave the young CM a lesson and you upgraded your ticket! A big to the Pluto ticket!

Lady CM

Oh, the Dapper Dans! I can't believe I never manage to catch those guys. That was so sweet watching one of them go up to that girl, one of those "Awww..." moments. That's so funny how they do an IASW impression when singing the song

I was running into all kinds of things I had not seen yet on Main street.

Darn crane! Why must it always show up at the worse of times, ruin pretty pictures of the pretty castle urrrrggghhh.. At least you got to watch the castle show for the first time. "Dreams Come True!"

So excited to hear the Tree House is getting some attention. It really hasn't been getting that needed attention.

Can't wait to read more!

I know they need to work on the castle but I can only imagine if it is there the whole time you are visiting and don't get to go often ...

I haven't seen the castle show in ages...I have to take time for that next trip.

Ahhhh...so that's where those tikis are?

Love the sundress in your pic. I almost bought it, but I had gotten two of them on sale for $14.95 each at the Disney outlet store and decided I didn't need anymore. I hope you bought it.

There is always next time for the castle show right? I didn't realize it was quite long. I kept walking away and more would happen so I would get closer again.


I was looking at the new bridge and I saw the tikis. I had noticed them there before either.

You did get a good deal at the outlets. That may be just the reason I need for a car on property.

 

[Millie12591]

double post

 

[Millie12591]

This trip was already booked before I bought DVC. My use year is Oct and the contract I bought actually had 2010 point with it. As I was scrambling to close in early Sept. I kept thinking the points would have to be used. I called before I had my member number I was calling MS and with F&W and the Half and 5K and the 40th.... there were no DVC rooms to be had. For what I had heard, the rules were I HAD to use the point before they expired since the banking window had passed BUT depending on who I got and when I actually closed I could beg for a late banking and MAYBE get it.

Luckily once a MS-CM could see my contract she immediately offered to bank my point and even without thinking I said YES.

Reality was that I had such a killer pin code that I was reluctant to give it up .
That coupled with needing transportation to the 5K, I was limited on DVC to BC, BW ( not going to happen with F&W) and OKW.
My room ended up being anywhere from $55 to $68 depending on the day of the week (Tu,W, Th being the cheapest F, SA the most expensive and SU being on Oct a different "season")

Since I was able to bank, I had points to burn for the NYE trip so the first 3 days use up the banked points and I still have 47 left in the current year.

Now do I bank or take a F&G trip?

I dont' think I'm understanding the words that are coming out of your mouth, I'm pretty sure you were talking english. As it turns out....it's all Greek to me!

I'm pretty sure I've watched most of the show in front of the Castle but I'm not sure I've ever seen those tiki's before, must be new. Looooove the sundress, I like the black one Ms. Kat wears with the white Mickey heads too, so cute! You better have gotten it, girl!
Who knows! I might actually be small enough to wear and buy something like that when I go next time!!

By the way.....where do you meet with the fairies now?

 

[jenseib]

cute sundresses. I always look, but they are either too short or strapless...both of which I can't do.

 

[DWGal210]

You did get some great castle shots!! Awesome!!

The sundress is very cute - I hope you did buy it!!

 

[jeremysdisneymom]

This trip was already booked before I bought DVC. My use year is Oct and the contract I bought actually had 2010 point with it. As I was scrambling to close in early Sept. I kept thinking the points would have to be used. I called before I had my member number I was calling MS and with F&W and the Half and 5K and the 40th.... there were no DVC rooms to be had. For what I had heard, the rules were I HAD to use the point before they expired since the banking window had passed BUT depending on who I got and when I actually closed I could beg for a late banking and MAYBE get it.

Luckily once a MS-CM could see my contract she immediately offered to bank my point and even without thinking I said YES.

Reality was that I had such a killer pin code that I was reluctant to give it up .
That coupled with needing transportation to the 5K, I was limited on DVC to BC, BW ( not going to happen with F&W) and OKW.
My room ended up being anywhere from $55 to $68 depending on the day of the week (Tu,W, Th being the cheapest F, SA the most expensive and SU being on Oct a different "season")

Since I was able to bank, I had points to burn for the NYE trip so the first 3 days use up the banked points and I still have 47 left in the current year.

Now do I bank or take a F&G trip?

I vote for Flower and Garden--Easter weekend!!!

 

[jeremysdisneymom]

Oh, I haven't seen the castle show in years. Maybe Jeremy and I will do that in November.

Pluto is my Annual Pass as well!!!

Okay, don't keep me hanging. Did you get the dress?

 

[Poolrat]

I dont' think I'm understanding the words that are coming out of your mouth, I'm pretty sure you were talking english. As it turns out....it's all Greek to me!

Apparently I have picked up DVC easier that I can remember high school Spanish.

I will try to be simple.

ASSp reservation - made early with pin code for a killer discount

DVC- contract closed in Sept. Had extra points - saved them for Oct 11-Sept 12

All good.

I'm pretty sure I've watched most of the show in front of the Castle but I'm not sure I've ever seen those tiki's before, must be new. Looooove the sundress, I like the black one Ms. Kat wears with the white Mickey heads too, so cute! You better have gotten it, girl!
Who knows! I might actually be small enough to wear and buy something like that when I go next time!!

By the way.....where do you meet with the fairies now?

The castle was longer that I was expecting but cute. The area is off to the right before the bridge to Adventureland. I think it probably has always been there but so easy to walk by.
I like Kathy's sundress too.
Yes you will be small enough to wear one next time.

The fairies are just over the bridge in Adventureland to the right before the Dole whip stand. It looked like a building facade but perhaps even used to a reatuarant back in the day.

 

[Poolrat]

cute sundresses. I always look, but they are either too short or strapless...both of which I can't do.

Sine I am so short, my worry was it might be an awkward length. As for strapless, that was a concern too. It does have a tie to keep from flashing people but I was still worried.

You did get some great castle shots!! Awesome!!

The sundress is very cute - I hope you did buy it!!

Thanks and stay tuned.

I vote for Flower and Garden--Easter weekend!!!

Hmmmmmm. - off to check Easter weekend points.

Oh, I haven't seen the castle show in years. Maybe Jeremy and I will do that in November.

Pluto is my Annual Pass as well!!!

Okay, don't keep me hanging. Did you get the dress?

Pluto was a baaad dddoooog. AT least watch it once - it is worth that.

Stay tuned about the dress.

 

[Poolrat]

Here I am with 2 items I really wanted my first day in MK. The sundress and the mug.
I could get them and send them to the resort.
I could wait and look in AK.

What if it ended up nowhere else?
I would be back.

I had it in my hand.
I put it back.

I took my credit card out.
I picked them back up again.


I put them back.
I did not get them ...... this time.



Did I follow my rule?


Nope. I have been in the world 2 hours and already broke the rule.
Would that be a mistake?


I continue through Adventureland and make sure to stop here.

I must see the new old show. But I just missed one. Let me circle around and try to time it better.

I must have checked Jungle cruise and found a line longer than I wanted to wait or something because I went here instead.

I mentioned I had a new camera. Armed with that and a tip from MEK, I attempted some dark shot in PoC.

My favorite of the bunch.

I exit the boat and go up the ramp. I find this in the gift shop.

I thought it was funny.

I also looked for the secret bathroom I thought I found on one of the last trips.

In daylight.

Looking towards the gift shop- notice the sign?

Looking down towards the CM ride entrance.

Looking up towards the main path in Adventureland.

Funny there are signs everywhere for this bathroom and yet I had no idea it was there until my last trip

I got back on the path and then realized that this was open

I had to get a peek of the menu.

I think it only serves until 2 because it looked like they had just gotten done with lunch. No one at the registers and the fixings bar was bare.

I did want to mention that I did have a mission in mind as it seemed like I wandered aimlessly through MK.

Where to and what was my mission?

 

[KatMark]

I cannot believe you did not get the dress or the mug. I had no idea that bathroom was there.

We saw the Enchanted Tiki Room...I'll be curious to your thoughts.

Nice POTC pictures.

 

[Poolrat]

I cannot believe you did not get the dress or the mug. I had no idea that bathroom was there.

We saw the Enchanted Tiki Room...I'll be curious to your thoughts.

Nice POTC pictures.

I just did not get them yet. Now hopefully a later installment will not be me running from store to store stressed out because I can't find them anywhere.


I did get to the Tiki room eventually. For me it is more nostalgic from my trips as a kid. I did have a thought about the show and luckily I was able to bounce that off someone to verify.

 

[MAGICFOR2]

Hmmm...Pop more expensive....I'm becoming quite the master of creative budgeting so All Stars might get a visit from the Sweaty Asian...

I can sleep ANYWHERE and sadly, I probably have slept pretty much every and anywhere...

We've all seen proof of that! How many Disney resorts have you stayed at?

 

[MAGICFOR2]

Pat, great updates! Your resort looks fun - I don't think I've seen pics from *** before.

I can't believe how some people are so inconsiderate of others. She probably does it everywhere she goes.

Nice start to your day - good pics in the dark on POC! It's good to have such a great camera. I just don't want to carry one!

Hmmm I didn't know about that bathroom, either. The things you learn on the DIS

I would have thought the Tortuga Tavern was a bar- Oh! Blonde moment - no alcohol in MK! Looking forward to your mission

 

[glennbo123]

I can't bear the suspense!

Did you buy the mug and sundress before the conclusion of the trip?! C'mon, all of us guys wanna know.

Nice pictures on POTC. Since our last trip, I bought a new lens which is supposed to help with those low-light situations. But it doesn't zoom, so that's a big trade-off. Some day I'll see how it works on POTC.

 

[jeremysdisneymom]

Oh, you had better get that dress and mug. I hate it when I do that and then can't find it later.

Great pictures of pirates!

Oh, you are being so suspenseful! Hope you got to the Tiki Room. I want to give it a try at Thanksgiving. The only time we went there was Jeremy's first trip and those birds like to scared him to death!

 

[jeremysdisneymom]

Hmmmmmm. - off to check Easter weekend points.

Be careful!! They are extremely high!