"ENCHANTED TALES with ROB" - A Birthday/Christmas DISer Celebration! **NEW TR LINK**

[emmysmommy]

Rob, the CMs must not be taught the important stuff like Walt's birthday in their Traditions class. Sadness. At least you were there to educate them.

Your psychic abilities are truly remarkable. Glad that you were able to send a shout out for Walt's birthday. Well done!

Awww Peter on his knee by Wendy. Wendy looks like she's thinking... I don't see a ring there buddy!

You are not having luck my friend. First Wishes and now IaSW. So sorry for another disappointment. I'm sure your luck has to turn around.

 

[JulieODC]

Wow, it looks like it was a gorgeous day weather-wise! Good morning so far....though the IASW photo...

 

[cheekypoppins]

well jokes aside Riley was really sad that we missed small world ,but she was very happy to meet you and says that's better than Small world anyday! I'd have to agree

 

[JessM]

Haha I love your Small World shirt, too funny!

Getting a front row spot is a sign its going to be an amazing day!

You are totally right, the Mickey wreath at the Comptemporary is the best Christmas decoration ever, so big!

I love the ride photos with the signs, I think they are great! And what a wonderful tribute to the man that started it all! I can't believe the CMs didn't know what day it was, you'd think that would be in their training or something.

Splash Mountain definitely deserves the nickname happiest cruise that ever sailed, such a fabulous ride. Its so well done and I love how long it is. I'm very sad I only got to ride it once last trip : (

Fan-girling over Big Al to funny!

Haha I definitely wasn't that bummed when I saw Small World was closed that week

 

[missangelalexis]

That was so nice of you to share the monorail

Gosh I love those Christmas Mickey & Minnie statues in the windows!

Love all the Splash photos. Omg so many cool characters when you got off! BIG ALL WOO HOO!

HAHAHA great photo to end the update

 

[PopArtGal]

IASW it's not a fave but I hate going without riding it. I was there once during a rehab and I was sad.

 

[wiigirl]

Great update!

 

[geckodani]

Ah, yes. I'm sure you faced complete and total devastation over IASW being closed. I know I would ... not... have shed a tear.

 

[sunnysideup3]

That's really sad that people working there didn't know it was Walt's birthday. You'd think that would be plaster all over the utilidoors or something. Balloons..Anything????

I've been during Walt's birthday and there's always been a sense of it being extra special (at least to me, but I'm sentimental).

Awesome you saw the B'rer's .... I have yet to ever see them

 

[deedee2177]

All caught up...really enjoying your TR!! Helping me wait out the time until I will be there in April (79 days to go!!)

 

[leopardmickeyears]

"Simple questions like “When is Walt Disney’s birthday?” or “Do you know who Stacey is?”
Would really help weed out the undesirables."

But...yes. All of the above.

 

[courtneybelle]

I LOVE the huge Mickey wreath! I actually caught a few glimpses of it when riding the PeopleMover, but unfortunately couldn't get a pic.

Toy soldiers

Whaaaaaat CMs that don't know when Walt's birthday is? Lame.

The picture of the empty Splash boat makes my heart hurt. I should be there! Two of my friends are at WDW this weekend, so the not-at-WDW depression is hitting hard.

Love that you got to see some Country Bears, but I'm all about Brer Rabbit!

Never Say Never Land

Hahaha, love the Small World pic! I can see how devastated you are that it's closed.

 

[lauren_elizabeth]

Yay for a super close parking spot at the TTC!

Thanks for sharing the monorail with the rest of us... you are far too kind! But no seriously, can you imagine if that monorail was only there for one person and we all just had to stare longingly at it as it drove by.

The Mickey Christmas Wreath at the Contemporary is one of my favorites, too!

Space and Splash first thing in the morning = But, that makes me sad the CM's didn't know it was Walt's birthday

 

[natebenma]

I enjoyed your updates! I love the double Mickey picture at the Contemporary.

Help me out on the timing, here. Regular or EMH morning? You were at the front of the TTC parking lot. Were you there at rope drop? Opening show or were you by the archways at the entrance?

OK, I'm going to play devil's advocate here and defend the CMs. Do you know the birthday of the founder and or president of the company you work for? (please don't kick me off your trip report) I know, I know, it's Walt.

However, ITA with you about Stacey. You HAVE to know who she is and I am so sad for those who don't.


YAY! Space!

YAY! Splash!

YAY! Big Al & Company- I don't think I have seen that particular hoedown.

 

[MEK]

Day 3 – December 5, 2013 Part 1 Continued





I finally found myself at the closed for refurb Small World.

Yes friends, this was WAY more devastating than missing Wishes the night before.
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TO BE CONTINUED…
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Priceless! Gotta love your T-shirt!

Yes - I agree that Stacy and Walt's Birthday should absolutely be part of the screening process. How nice of your to pay homage to Walt, even though the rest of the park was clueless. You know that WE appreciate it!

 

[amazingact21]

Hooray for a close parking spot!


Seriously, the Cast Members didn't know Walt's birthday? I should say MULTIPLE Cast Members didn't know that it was their place of employement's namesake's birthday. I find this a bit ridiculous. They sold pins celebrating this day, for pete's sake.


A ride on Splash Mountain in the morning...sounds fun!

 

[peachmermaid]

Wow what a great spot! You lucked out. I love riding the monorail. Going through the contemporary will never cease to amaze me. And agreed, the mickey wreath is one of the best decorations on property!

It should be a rule that only disers are hired by disney. It's clear that we know more than some of these cast members.how could you not know that it's Walt's birthday?! I'm sure that there are CMs that were more informed, but knowing Walt's birthday should be a no brainer! Thank you for schooling them with your sign, Rob!

Aaaahhhhh it's Big Al!! Happy belated birthday to you! It's always fun to see them hanging out.

Can't wait to hear more!

 

[Marsheliz]

WOW! Some "nevers" in this segment..

I have never seen "It's a small world" closed...

I have never seen The Country Bears out and about.

I love the "Happy Birthday Walt" sign! Way cool!

 

[Nermel9]

I love getting to the Magic Kingdom so early that you don't need to take a tram to the TTC...yes, the little things like that make me happy! Parking close to the TTC!

Going on the monorail is always enjoyable, I wonder if there are actual people who exist and just look at it as a way to get to and from the parking lot?

Yay Splash Mountain! I feel like I've missed it on so many of my recent trips, I don't know why! It's either closed or the line is too long...next time, it will be my first stop!

OMG I never see the Country Bears just wandering around, that's so awesome! Actually, no, wait, I think I have seen them in front of their Jamboree, waiting for the MVMCP parade to start. But still, it's fun to see characters walking around the parks, since they do it so rarely now!

Oh no, IASW was closed!!! It was closed when I was there too, and my husband was actually happy about it, because it meant that I couldn't drag him on there! How rude!

 

[USAFdad]

We had the same issue with Small World being down the plan was to have that be Landon's first ride but it didn't work out. It made us sad. At least you did a public service and helped the cast members lear something that they really should have known in the first place.