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

[Credit Man]

Wonderful update and great Dis meet. Nothing better than meeting old friends for the first time.

 

[DisneyKid4Life]

Sounds like another fantastic DISmeet! For the record, I would likely make you say "about" several times as well.

What a lovely message in the UK pavilion for Walt's birthday. It's nice to know that not all CMs were clueless about it.

Oh God Shannon, it was just a wonderful evening. I started to become a little self conscious.

I really was almost in tears over that. I think coupled with most of the day it just meant so much more in that moment. It was a beautiful sight to behold for sure.

Yay! You got to meet Brenda and Emily! I am just missing them by a few days in May. So bummed! Sounds like you had a wonderful meet. And I believe they are every bit as lovely in person as you described them.

I love walking through a park at night after it has closed. It's so cool!

YAY indeed Mary Ellen!!! This was one of the things I was most excited about for this trip. And considering the meet time was planned a while before, to have it all unfold like that was somewhat "magical". And YES, they truly are as lovely as you could imagine.

Oh me too. Just so peaceful, though there were still plenty around on this night. But stay tuned...

I almost forgot!

I LOVE THIS!!!!!!!!

THAT was one of the most beautiful sights I have ever seen anywhere causing instant teary eyes.

It's great that you were able to meet Brenda and Emily before your cruise. Even nicer that she brings gifts!

I'm glad there were a few CM's who remembered Walt's birthday!

So...are you an "aboot" guy?

The timing worked out so well. And it really was awesome to spend a little time with them before the cruise, no doubt. And OH GOD those gifts. I was speechless.

As much as I love the UK chalk drawings, they'll have a hard time topping that one for me.

Bahaha, well, I personally don't think so, but others may disagree.

I've read so many trip reports where people have met Brenda and Emily... makes me want to meet them!! They sound like the sweetest ladies!

I'm glad this was such a magical day for you!

Oh Jennifer they absolutely are wonderful and certainly in high demand. That really made the whole thing even more special to me.

It really was and THANK YOU!! Plus, I think this is your first post on this TR, so WELCOME!!!!!!

 

[DisneyKid4Life]

I'm tired just reading this update....what a busy day!

And what an awesome DIS meet! They seem like such nice people. Good for you guys!

Well, that's ABOOT all I have to say.

Thank you, Canada, for the Kids in the Hall, the rock band Sloan, John Candy, and good beer!

It sure was, but it was nothing compared to the running around I did later in the trip, lol.

It was awesome and they are beyond nice. Just a truly wonderful evening.



Wow, the one that popped out was Sloan since they are from my home town. Good to see they have a following down south.

Once again I fell behind and had a lot of catching up to do but I was successful!! Sorry Wishes didn't work out but the following day sounds like it was pretty awesome!! Great pictures as usual and what a great Dis meet! I bet those CMs don't know the significance of November 18th either!

Aww that's ok. For sure (mostly) missing Wishes was horrible, but it kind of feels now like it was a sacrifice done to make the rest of the trip even better.
The DISmeet to end the day was simply perfect.
You know, I am now curious if anything is done for Mickey's birthday. I'm sure the UK pavilion has it covered though.

Yay for update!

Ahhh Epcot I am so glad that you posted the pic of the CM that drew the lovely chalk Happy Birthday to Walt picture. All is not lost apparently I cannot believe how many did not realize. It's freakin Walt Disney people!! That would have been so cool to see at FOLK. I would have cried like a baby!!!

How awesome that you had a dismeet with Brenda and Emily! I am following her adventures too and its so crazy that there seemed to be so many of us there that week in December! GAH! I could never do that though...well maybe if it was like a big dismeet with a whole lot of people. I am just so awkward. So much less awkward communicating and sharing this way lol!

That is so funny that they wanted to hear your accent....bahahahaha I would have done the same thing Rob An American accent is just so boring, and if you're southern like me...annoying...LOL! Good thing your not British because I could listen to that all day long. They could read the phone book for all I care

That is so sweet that they bought you Birthday presents! So awesome!!

Oooh the lights in the ground at night are my favorite! And Fantasmic and Illuminations all in one night?! WOW! Oh and BTW I am glad that you were able to find your way around to Brenda and Emily....you know if it had been me it would have taken 4 hours, 3 Disney buses and a friendship boat to get there lol! Great update, can't wait to hear more

Oh Jenn, it literally made me stop dead in my tracks. I just froze when I saw it. Just absolutely beautiful. And yeah, I absolutely would have been bawling at FotLK too if I had been there for that.

It really was a DISboards December invasion. So far I've already shown up in 2 other trip reports currently running. I do get what you're saying, but this meet really didn't feel awkward AT ALL. I was so excited leading up to it. It was simply one of the loveliest evenings.

OMG it was hysterical!!!! I kept trying to listen to myself every time I spoke just to see if anything was there. But I agree, I ADORE English accents and also Australian accents.

Incredibly sweet. But knowing them even better now, not the least bit surprising.

ME TOO!!!!! It's one of the highlights of the Epcot experience. And YUP two shows in one nights which is a first for me.
Yeah, I don't think I'll be coming to you for directions.

What a wonderful udpate!!

So happy to see that the cm's in UK did something for Walt's birthday, that was definitely needed and brought a smile to my face!

Ah Em & Brenda!! I had the lovely pleasure to meet Brenda a few days after, but Em wasn't around at that point lol. Super glad that you guys all got along so well, she really is a lovely and fantstic person, these Disney people I tell ya! They're the best!! Although they must forget I'm from Canada….or my maritimer only comes out after a few drinks…because I have never been asked to say about! Bahahaha (I thought that, and then realized you are from much further east than I am, and that's probably why….my accent does only come out after a few…bahaha #maritimepride)

Glad you were able to get back to your car afterwards and lovely pixie dust in the sidewalk photo! Lol.

Yay for happy awesome updates!!

Thanks Katt!

That literally just blew me away. I'm sure it would have anyway, but after the early part of the day, I really needed that. And that quote...

Yes you did and I have seen photographic evidence of it too. In fact I think it was the very next day. Too bad you missed Em, but I know she spent a lot of time on schoolwork. The whole evening was really wonderful and you're so right... Disney people.
You know that was the first time I think I was ever asked that. And even funnier, a friend posted this just recently on facebook which seems oddly appropriate.

Oh for sure, this trek to the car was easy, but stay tuned as a subsequent trek was much more of an adventure.

I love that you celebrated Walt's birthday everywhere! So awesome! And also awesome about the chalk drawings
I can't lie, I wish so much that I was in the middle of this DisMeet! I'm a little jealous But very happy for you all, it sounds like a wonderful meeting. (Oh, and if you want to keep up the charade that Canadians don't have an accent or say "eh" -- make sure Brenda and Em never watch the Canadian broadcasts of the Olympics )

on Walt's birthday, no less. Quite a feat!

Wonderful birthday gifts, how sweet and thoughtful!

Rob, your trip is off to a heck of a start!

Thanks Wendy!!! It really was fun and that chalk drawing was the perfect exclamation point. I just LOVED IT!!
Haha, it was amazing. Really and truly amazing and I really was so honoured that they took the time after such a long travel day for it. Especially considering they are in serious high demand. Don't you worry, you were there in spirit.

AND completely unplanned too!!

THIS just absolutely blew me away. Just taking the time was more than enough, but to bring gifts just cemented how truly wonderful they are.

Thanks Wendy. Only 2 days in (travel day doesn't count), and the best is still to come.

 

[DisneyKid4Life]

What an awesome ending to your day!!!
Love the chalk drawings in England!! And finally some definitive confirmation of the day!
Very thoughtful of Brenda and Emily to bring a little gift along for Walt's (and your) birthday!
Quite the feat to see both fireworks shows in one evening-especially when you weren't even trying.

It really really was. I couldn't ask for more.
That really did tear me up. If I wasn't rushing to get to the Swolphin, I swear I could have just stayed there and stared. So beautiful.
They are incredibly thoughtful. I never expected that at all, but I LOVED it so much.
You know, I think that's what made it more special. It wasn't planned AT ALL.

What an absolutely amazing and magical day you had.

I love that the CM at Rosie's was able to help redeem the disappointment of other CM's not realizing what a special day that was. That cupcake looks totally yummy as well.

So sad that you got blue Mickeys at all the magic band entrances. I thankfully did not have any problems with the MB's when we were there. Just one blue Mickey when I tried to get in to Animal Kingdom but there was a helpful CM there to let me go through. So while I like the MB's I hate the new FP system but that's a whole other story.

I shed a few tears when you met Talking Mickey and that he actually wished you a Happy Birthday on Walts's birthday. Great picture of you together with him pointing at the sign.

I just saw Fantasmic this last time and it was as great as I remember it being. My kids LOVED it and were totally sitting still and watching it the whole time. I am SO glad I was not closer cause it was like 45 degrees so if I had water misting me the whole time I would have needed to be de-iced at the end of the show. I too dislike the preshow. Why do they do that, it is just totally annoying. Just let us sit there and wait for the show to start. Not to mention the woman we had was SO LOUD. It was like she was screaming into the microphone. We were all happy when they went away.

So Fantasmic and Illuminations in one night is awesome!!!

Brenda and Em!!!! Hurray!! So glad you got to meet up with them. Sounds like a wonderful dismeet and a perfect way to end the day.

From your lips to God's ears. It was wonderful.

She really was beyond excited and I just found that whole exchange simply adorable. And the cupcake was YUMMY!

I had no other MB issues except for FP, so it wasn't a complete failure for me. I do like the bands. FP+ probably would have been a bigger issue on a different type of trip, but for this one it didn't bother me too much. Often I didn't even use the ones I had, lol.

It was a really special moment for me dating back to my childhood. Just so very special and emotional.

AHHHHH FANTASMIC!!!!!! I just adore that show so much. So awesome that your kids loved it too. But yes, getting misted on was not pleasant, and I was there on a warm night. Ugh, the pre-show. I get that they want to fill the time since people get in so early, but I just do not enjoy it at all.

I thought so too, but surprisingly it didn't really even occur to me at the time...

... And the reason it didn't occur to me was because of the wonderful company I was blessed with. Meeting and hanging with them was way more enjoyable than even seeing 2 shows in one night.

How fantastic! You got to meet Brenda and Em! They both seem like such nice people; I'm glad you got the opportunity to spend some time with them face to face. And that's so sweet that they brought you birthday presents!
What a great way to round out Walt's birthday.

It was really wonderful Alicia and I enjoyed every second of it. The fact that they came with presents just was icing on the cake. Just a great night.

I'm so glad you found the Happy Birthday Walt tribute in the UK! Now that I see the picture I actually remember seeing it that day!

I'm also so glad you got a chance to meet up with Brenda and Emily! And how wonderful was that timing! It sounds like you had a wonderful evening with them! I haven't met them but from reading Brenda's trip reports they seem like wonderful people so I'm glad you got a chance to spend some time with them this trip!

So happy you guys managed to catch Illuminations, that holiday finale is a nice touch!

How nice of them to bring you a birthday present! I love the T-shirt! And funny enough, I got that exact same card from my bff for Christmas! Too funny

Oh me too Jess. It just really resonated with me in that moment. I was in such a hurry and then, BAM, stopped dead in my tracks.

It was so amazing. It still amazes me that it timed out so perfect too. It really was literally seconds after I arrived there. The only down side was it all seemed to go by so quickly. They are wonderful.

That wasn't even planned beforehand. It just seemed to work out time wise, so we figured, why not?

That right there just shows how amazing Brenda really is to do that. I love that shirt. Haha, too funny about the card.

I'm back from my trip and all caught up on your TR!

You do really like that Move it Shake it parade! Mom and I actually caught it this last trip but it was all weird because it was too windy. There were no stilt walkers and the characters were not in the presents, they were just riding on the floats.

Ugh, that Mine Train! Every time I go I keep hoping it will be open! I'm not even sure I'm going to get to ride it in May when I'm there next. I'm also worried with all this anticipation, it won't live up to the hype.

I wasn't the biggest fan of the 3 o'clock parade either but I am excited to see the new one when it debuts. Mom and I did the KTTK tour last week and we got to see rehearsals for the Sleeping Beauty float. I was so cool! We also got to see what is left of the old parade floats as they are being dismantled.

Talking Mickey is awesome, isn't he? Mom and I got to play card tricks with him when we went last week!

I agree that the FP+ for Fantasmic is kind of a waste. The seats they give you aren't the best that's for sure. Although if you don't mind being off to one side, not having to wait in line an hour before to get a seat wasn't a bad thing.

Awesome meet and greet!

YAY welcome back!! I saw you had a little DISmeet on the trip.

I am totally obsessed with it. Aww boo on the wind though. I saw it once where it was too wet to really do anything, so they just kind of brought the floats out and did a loop. I still liked it though.

I really do think it'll be great... if it ever opens. My gut is saying soon though. Really soon. I think you just may get that opportunity in May.

OMG Ariana, I think the new parade is going to be amazing. Everything I've seen reminds me of the Disneyland Soundsational parade, and I really like that one. How cool you got a real in person sneak peak.

So awesome!!! Just beyond words.

I guess that is true, it does hold "some" value in that it guarantees you access. I think the real issue is expectation in that most people probably expect it to include an awesome reserved seat. Granted, no where does it promise that, but I have no doubt the expectation is there which probably just creates angry people.

Thank you. It was such a wonderful night.

 

[DisneyKid4Life]

When I found out that our departure day was Brenda and Emily's arrival day, I was really sad.

We've walked through Epcot a few times after the park was closed when we stayed at the BC. It is beautiful at night when it is empty. You get to see them power-washing the park, too.

Awww, I'd be sad too.

Hehe, I didn't see that on this occasion, but it may come up on a different day.

Great update! Glad that you found Brenda and Em to be lovely in person and enjoyed the DISmeet ... that would be super awkward if that was not the case and you spent the evening trying to get away from them and going back to find the original lovely ladies you saw at the fountain

Also glad you found the chalk artwork .... not that I am expecting every last CM to know/care bunches, but you would think they would have like the pre-show Fantasmic! people be aware and address Walt's birthday.

And seeing both Fantasmic! and Illuminations in the same night is bucket worthy! Glad you got to experience that

Haha, you know truth be told I never had any doubts at all. I told Brenda before the trip that they would get sick of me way before I did. They are just simply wonderful people and oh so much fun.

Yeah, in retrospect, I do realize not everyone that works in Disney is a Disney Freak and that's ok. It really even made those special moments even better. But the Fantasmic Pre-Show should have absolutely included something and I'm still shocked that it didn't.

Thanks Phil. It's just so weird that I never even thought about that until I was posting the update.

Love the Happy Birthday Walt chalk drawing, so wonderful!

I am SO glad you had such a fantastic Dismeet

Alexis, it just blew me away. It was perfect.

Speaking of perfect, that meet was as well. Just a wonderful evening.

I'm glad somebody finally recognized Walt's birthday! You'd think that'd be like, covered in morning report or something... Like p.s. today's the birthday of the man who kinda dreamed up this whole place and made you have a job so celebrate it please? kinda deal?

Brenda and Emily sound so sweet! And um, yeah, I would've done the same thing with about and again.

Ah that's awesome that you got to see Fantasmic and Illuminations in the same night. Hm I wonder if there would be a way to see all 3 nighttime shows in the same day?

Absolutely that is totally what I expected Courtney. You come to work that day and there's a giant note saying "IT'S WALT DISNEY'S BIRTHDAY TODAY!!!! PASS IT ON!!!!" How hard dis that??? Thankfully the Brits DID get the memo.

Oh God they are incredibly sweet and fun. Bahahahaha, apparently you're not aone.

Ahh thanks, and yet totally and completely unplanned. Which I guess makes it even cooler. I have heard that it is possible to do all 3 in a night (at certain times in the year), but imagine it's a real challenge. Fantasmic and Illuminations is relatively easy since the parks are close. I guess if you had a 6:30 or so Fantasmic, a 9pm Illuminations, and then a 10pm Wishes, it just might be doable if you really planned it out and got lucky with transportation. Oh God, now I want try it!!

Great update Rob It makes me proud to be from the UK to see the Happy Birthday message the UK CMs had written
I was one of the DISers at Blue Zoo with Brenda and Em that evening!
Sounds like you had a wonderful meet with them

Thanks Linda, and you should absolutely be proud. It really warmed my heart seeing that.
Yes, indeed you were!!
It was fantastic, but then you know first hand how lovely they are.

Wonderful update and great Dis meet. Nothing better than meeting old friends for the first time.

Thank you and YES bang on!!!! Long-time friends met for the first time.

 

[IheartDDuck]

Awww, nice CM's in the UK hitting the nail on the head with their chalk art!

Okay, accents make me laugh. I went to California to visit our corporate offices, and EVERYONE there was convinced I had an accent because I'm from Chicago. Now...I live here. And I am fully aware of what a Chicago and Wisconsin accent sounds like. And I am extremely tame in comparison. So I get:

"Say Chicago.....say it again....OH I HEARD YOUR ACCENT AGAIN!"

On and on and on.....

I love the Fantasmic! / Illuminations on the same night combo. One year....I did it while drinking profusely. THAT's entertaining.

What a great way to end your day meeting Brenda and Em. I'm sure they are exactly how they come across in their TR's.

 

[leopardmickeyears]

"Heck, there was even those CM’s who didn’t even know it was Walt’s birthday or seem to care at all.
Maybe I’m naive, but I really expected more."

Nah, I would expect more...or at least CM's should know cuz COME ON

swolphin may be the new name I refer to these places as.

"Amusingly, one of the first things out of BOTH of there mouths was “Do you have an accent?” “Do you say EH?” "
I JUST noticed there's an "eh" on your user pic on here so

No awkwardness >>>>>>>>
My DisMeet this trip was my 3rd time meeting an internet friend in real life and it totally gets less awkward the more you do it LOL but I think in today's day and age it's so much the norm now that you don't have to worry about awkwardness...that is unless you are awkward around people you know anyway....

GREAT photo of the sidewalk lights

 

[emmysmommy]

Ha ha ha!!! For the record, Rob does say aboot! But I didn't hear an 'eh so all was well!

Thank you for the lovely and kind words - you are so sweet. This was a much anticipated DISmeet and I have to say that we feel so privileged to have met you.

So many nice DISers here with kind words too. Danielle - Chicagh-go! I hear your accept and I've not met you - yet. Too funny.

I think I can safely say that I am the only DISer that has her own personal photo of Rob posing with his Walt's birthday sign!

I am so bummed that I didn't make it over to see that chalk greeting for Walt's Birthday in England. That is truly a spectacular sight and the perfect quote. Magical for sure.

You are motivating me to start my December TR. There I can answer the burning question of 'what was she doing at Guest Relations??' I need to wrap my DR so I'm not juggling 4 reports simultaneously.

 

[DaveinFallsChurch]

You poor Canadians. I blame the South Park Movie for all of the "eh?"s and "aboot" ribbings. Although I don't know why we Americans find it so amusing but I am also guilty of every now and then asking one of my good Canadian friends to say "About".

(I was going to post a link to a scene in the movie then was quickly reminded how profanity laden that film is so I'm going to let that one go. )

Great, great DIS meet with Brenda and Em! Seriously, I need to start stalking yours and Brenda's plans and try to go to Disney at the same time.

 

[JulieODC]

Awww, what a perfect evening!! DISers are just the best --- and it sounds like you got a chance to meet the best of the best!

 

[cheekypoppins]

k i'm still reading but had to pause to say HAHAHAHAHA DOUBLE JELLY BEANS!!!!! lol

 

[courtneybelle]

Definitely getting choked up at that chalk art. That's my absolute favorite Walt quote (I've actually considered getting it as a tattoo). A truly perfect tribute to our Uncle Walt!

at the lovely ladies at the fountain joke.

BRENDA AND EM! That is so totally awesome. I'm glad to hear they are just as amazing in real life (though I'm not at all surprised).

 

[USAFdad]

That sounds like you had a great Dismeet.... I have to say I would have been with the girls and wanted to hear if you said aboot too....

 

[khertz]

How amazing are those chalk writings?!?! So nice to see such a special day commemorated in such an awesome way.

What a great DIS meet with Brenda & Emily! I'm hoping to cross paths with them in May. It's nice to hear that they are just as sweet in person as they come across on the boards. I'm cracking up at them asking you to show off your accent! There have been a few scenes on Family Guy poking fun at the Canadian accents that this made me think of...

 

[DisneyKid4Life]

Awww, nice CM's in the UK hitting the nail on the head with their chalk art!

Okay, accents make me laugh. I went to California to visit our corporate offices, and EVERYONE there was convinced I had an accent because I'm from Chicago. Now...I live here. And I am fully aware of what a Chicago and Wisconsin accent sounds like. And I am extremely tame in comparison. So I get:

"Say Chicago.....say it again....OH I HEARD YOUR ACCENT AGAIN!"

On and on and on.....

I love the Fantasmic! / Illuminations on the same night combo. One year....I did it while drinking profusely. THAT's entertaining.

What a great way to end your day meeting Brenda and Em. I'm sure they are exactly how they come across in their TR's.

Aw Danielle, it was seriously the most beautiful sight. It literally froze me in my tracks.

Ahahahahaha, I bet you really do get that a lot too. "Da... Bulls." "Da.... Bears". What I really need is get my father to stop saying "Chi-car-go". Like seriously Dad, where do you see an "R"?

I really did too even if it was kinda by accident. I do like your way better though, cucumbers and all.

Perfect ending for sure. And YES, they are absolutely as charming as you'd expect based on the TR's. Actually, probably more so.

"Heck, there was even those CM’s who didn’t even know it was Walt’s birthday or seem to care at all.
Maybe I’m naive, but I really expected more."

Nah, I would expect more...or at least CM's should know cuz COME ON

swolphin may be the new name I refer to these places as.

"Amusingly, one of the first things out of BOTH of there mouths was “Do you have an accent?” “Do you say EH?” "
I JUST noticed there's an "eh" on your user pic on here so

No awkwardness >>>>>>>>
My DisMeet this trip was my 3rd time meeting an internet friend in real life and it totally gets less awkward the more you do it LOL but I think in today's day and age it's so much the norm now that you don't have to worry about awkwardness...that is unless you are awkward around people you know anyway....

GREAT photo of the sidewalk lights

Haha very true. I still don't get why there wasn't some big announcement when people came to work. How hard would that be really???

Haha, I certainly can't take the credit for that one, but it does seem to be becoming the Disney phrase for those 2 hotels.

Bahahahaha, well now THAT is a good catch Meg. I have to play up the stereotype.

Well said. This was my second in as many days (and more to come), and just no awkwardness at all. Of course since Disney folk are awesome, why should there be any?

Aww thanks. It wouldn't be a trip to Epcot without them.

Ha ha ha!!! For the record, Rob does say aboot! But I didn't hear an 'eh so all was well!

Thank you for the lovely and kind words - you are so sweet. This was a much anticipated DISmeet and I have to say that we feel so privileged to have met you.

So many nice DISers here with kind words too. Danielle - Chicagh-go! I hear your accept and I've not met you - yet. Too funny.

I think I can safely say that I am the only DISer that has her own personal photo of Rob posing with his Walt's birthday sign!

I am so bummed that I didn't make it over to see that chalk greeting for Walt's Birthday in England. That is truly a spectacular sight and the perfect quote. Magical for sure.

You are motivating me to start my December TR. There I can answer the burning question of 'what was she doing at Guest Relations??' I need to wrap my DR so I'm not juggling 4 reports simultaneously.

Hahahahaha, do I really??? I guess I just don't notice it. I think Em pointed out an "Eh" at some point, but I don't think it's an all the time thing.

Believe me, I don't think I have enough words to explain how much I enjoyed that evening.

Not surprising; EVERYONE wants to meet you. You don't have a top 10 thread by fluke.

I would say that is an absolutely accurate statement. Of course, I'm not sure anybody would want that either, lol.

You know, there really was no reason not to either. We were almost right there!!!! It was an absolutely beautiful site though.

YAY!!!!! Haha, yes, I know everyone is waiting on this!! Yes, get that done and get started!!! The December DR portion is already up and running after all.
Then you can also have TWO top ten threads!!!

 

[DisneyKid4Life]

You poor Canadians. I blame the South Park Movie for all of the "eh?"s and "aboot" ribbings. Although I don't know why we Americans find it so amusing but I am also guilty of every now and then asking one of my good Canadian friends to say "About".

(I was going to post a link to a scene in the movie then was quickly reminded how profanity laden that film is so I'm going to let that one go. )

Great, great DIS meet with Brenda and Em! Seriously, I need to start stalking yours and Brenda's plans and try to go to Disney at the same time.

Oh South Park. Well they did come up with "Blame Canada" so it's never ending now. Though in fairness, they actually make us look pretty good in the end. Of course, the US doesn't get off the hook either. Just watch Fargo... Or Team America!

Bahahaha, I've seen that movie a ton. Love it!! "It's not even a real country anyway..." BUT we're good at Hockey!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It was amazing, it really was. Just wonderful. Yes you should though sadly I have no current plans at all which is just, well... sad.

Awww, what a perfect evening!! DISers are just the best --- and it sounds like you got a chance to meet the best of the best!

It really was perfect too Julie. It was just so relaxed and I really did have a wonderful time with them. And YES, they are indeed best of the best.

k i'm still reading but had to pause to say HAHAHAHAHA DOUBLE JELLY BEANS!!!!! lol

Haha, yes there was definitely no shortage of jelly beans!! And kinda TRIPLE Jelly Beans!

 

[DisneyKid4Life]

Definitely getting choked up at that chalk art. That's my absolute favorite Walt quote (I've actually considered getting it as a tattoo). A truly perfect tribute to our Uncle Walt!

at the lovely ladies at the fountain joke.

BRENDA AND EM! That is so totally awesome. I'm glad to hear they are just as amazing in real life (though I'm not at all surprised).

Oh Courtney, I wasn't kidding when I said I stopped dead in my tracks. It really was one of the most beautiful things I'd ever seen. And that quote just put it over the top. Just so much love.

Hehe, thank you. I gotta be me.

Believe me, they are even more awesome in person. I had so much fun that night. My God!

That sounds like you had a great Dismeet.... I have to say I would have been with the girls and wanted to hear if you said aboot too....

I was wonderful Alex. Such a pleasure. Haha, and apparently according to them, I do, though I still don't believe it.

How amazing are those chalk writings?!?! So nice to see such a special day commemorated in such an awesome way.

What a great DIS meet with Brenda & Emily! I'm hoping to cross paths with them in May. It's nice to hear that they are just as sweet in person as they come across on the boards. I'm cracking up at them asking you to show off your accent! There have been a few scenes on Family Guy poking fun at the Canadian accents that this made me think of...

Beyond amazing!!! I was just in awe of the Happy Birthday Tribute. Perfect timing on seeing it too. I just loved it beyond words.

It was truly awesome and I loved every second of it. I'm not sure Em is there in May, just Brenda and hubby I think, but don't quote me on it. But YES do try, you will not be disappointed. They are as lovely as can be. Haha, yes, they definitely tried to bring out that "accent". I guess Bob and Doug MacKenzie probably didn't help. And South Park REALLY has a field day with it.

 

[Nermel9]

I love the chalk art in the UK! So glad they remembered Walt's birthday!

What a great DIS meeting, it sounds like the 3 of you had a great time hanging out and chatting!

I love being one of the last people to leave a park, especially Epcot! It's so calm and peaceful at the end of the night, I love the picture you took of the lights on the ground, so pretty!

Awesome ending to a great day!

 

[MrsB1228]

Hi Rob! Just found your new TR and am looking forward to another fantastic read. I love your writing style and sense of humour.

 

[DisneyFreak06]

Hi Rob! Found your TR (after reading about the meets in another TR) and thought I'd say hi. I'm only at the part with the EIGHT rides on Everest in a row. I doubt I'll get to do that! Not that I'd mind, it's just I can only travel during summer or March Break. That says it all!

Looking forward to reading more tomorrow!