.*Even Miracles Take A Little Time.* A Beyond Birthdays PTR ~Complete~

[PlutosRHM55]

TWO DAYS COUNTING DOWN

Wow, time does go by fast doesn't it? I'm leaving to NYC in only TWO DAYS NOW! Wow, I know I keep on using the word often but when I had this trip planned a month ago I expected a Disney like result where the waiting would be ENDLESS, but nope, it is almost here. I'm probably going to start packing soon. Fun, fun, fun! Even though I still don't have concrete plans *gasp* But I'm always for spontaneous plans so that's what is probably gonna happen so I won't list any official plans but this is what I think is going to be the first day.

-Wake up around 6/6:30 to get ready (last minute packing)
-Get out on the road by 8:00
-Arrive in New York around 12:00
-Check-in at the Sheraton and get settled in
-Walk down to Times Square
-Check out Museums or Rockefeller Plaza
-Go back to room to get ready for Wicked
-Leave to get Gershwin Theater before 8:00
-See Wicked at 8:00
-Go to The Famous Oyster Bar for Dinner
-Maybe hang out in Times Square?/Go back to Sheraton to sleep

Then for the next day

-Wake up by at least 8 or so
-Go down to Hotel Lobby, ask about Tickets for Newsies (and/or RENT)/Pick which show is cheapest
-Leave for Times Square (stay there a bit)
-Maybe see more Museums/Central Park/Bronx Zoo
-Go to Matinee on Broadway (or at one of the Off-Broadway theaters)
-Find a restaurant for Lunch
-Go check out the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island/ 9/11 Memorial
-Come back to Times Square or Chinatown for Last Minute Shopping
-Go to room to pack up and clean
-Leave NYC
-Arrive home

Yup, so that is a very rough sketch of what we may or may not do. For the most part, a lot of the first day is very well planned out along with when we will leave and seeing the Broadway shows. Besides that, we still have to get a basic idea of what we want to do, especially since we want to see the 9/11 memorial which requires reservations to see and taking the Staten Island Ferry to Ellis Island and getting a look at the Statue of Libery (since it is not opened to go into sadly). But the shows we will be seeing are at times where we have hours to spare so there is lots to plan, but plans for me always deem themselves unnecessary so we may be in for more of a spur-of-the-moment type deal but we'll see.

For now, I'm going to leave you with some selected standards from various Broadway shows. With some of the shows I may see sprinkled in. Enjoy!

1. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FMuIaPpsh0Q

2. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qIp55IR-9Yw

3. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HpeHBD2DBUY

4. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=35agM_gtcvg

5. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Hhb9jZtbko

Have a Magical Day!

 

[marDgreen88]

The Staten Island ferry is fun! I rode it like almost exactly a year ago and you get a really good look at Lady Lib. Yall are gonna have so much fun, I can tell!

 

[PlutosRHM55]

The Staten Island ferry is fun! I rode it like almost exactly a year ago and you get a really good look at Lady Lib. Yall are gonna have so much fun, I can tell!

Oh, I'm really excited now. I think I may need two camera photo cartridges now... possibly three lol

This also means I get to torture y'all with WAY too many pictures of NYC

 

[PlutosRHM55]

OFF TO THE BIG APPLE!

Hi Everyone! I know this is a bit late, but I was busy today so I'm going to post this now. I'm leaving for NYC tomorrow as most of you know and if you are interested in how this trip will be going, I am going to keep live updates on Twitter (like Quebec, except there won't be problems with being out of the country...). My Twitter name is @Goofy_DisNerd and the link for those non-tweeters is https://twitter.com/#!/Goofy_DisNerd

I promise I will get to all your TRs ASAP after the trip! But for now...

Have a Magical Day!

 

[PlutosRHM55]

BACK FROM NYC... THEN A WEEK COMES!

Hello DISers!

Well as you can guess, I'm back from NYC! Except, this is a week later. I apologize, I just got so caught up in NYC that I forgot about little old DIS specifically this PTR. Anyways, I'm here now and that's all that matters, right? RIGHT?!

Well, I have to say the trip was a success. Wicked was fantastic as expected! It is now one of my favorite musicals. I'm trying now to get my mom and sisters to go when it comes to Boston as part of Broadway Across America in August 2013. I'm going to be graduating following seeing that, so it would be one last fun thing to do as a family. I highly recommend the show to theater and non-theater fans because it is very cinematic, relate-able to this day and age while being a fantastic theatrical experience. A must-see in my eyes for anyone visiting NYC and get your tickets early!

Since I know most are wondering, I DID see a second show! Sadly, it wasn't Newsies, but I did see RENT and it was amazing! Soon after, this musical became my favorite musical. It just has everything that the classic musical has with some edge and modern flair to it. It is a rock opera, which means most of the show is sung through, which can be a bit confusing, but when you get it, you might as well have the tissues in hand. Seriously, I bawl every time I listen to certain pieces of music and I advise for those a bit hesitant, watch the movie NOT the live on Broadway, because the movie helps with understanding of the musical by adding dialogue where music usually is in the show. I will say the show can be a hit hard for some people who really aren't theater people at at all or are looking for some specific type of show, you won't find it here. You have to be much more open-minded for something different when seeing this and you will love it more than anything. It easily is my favorite musical now.

Now, I said I would make this into a mini-TR, but... I actually didn't take very many photos for the trip, just barely over one hundred. It was a fun trip, yes, but I think trying to remember to take pictures is hard especially when it's a first trip. That's why my Disney trip lacked so much along with my second. I'm a go-go-go person so I will be doing stuff like I'm doing with the Quebec trip and add little stories along the way and then I'll wrap up this darn thing lol

Now, I'll just leave you off with one of my favorite scenes from Wicked and RENT since I left you with no pictures (these are with different casts than I saw, of course, but they are still good)...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upL0VTRiwC8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aib2hreKuXo

Have a Magical Day!

 

[TanzUnited99]

Hey Timmy!

Have been away from the boards for a bit but glad to hear you had an amazing time in NYC!

I've never seen Wicked but from the sounds of it I have to go when I get a chance.

Tanz

 

[PlutosRHM55]

Hey Timmy!

Have been away from the boards for a bit but glad to hear you had an amazing time in NYC!

I've never seen Wicked but from the sounds of it I have to go when I get a chance.

Tanz

Hi Tanz! Long time, no see... hope all is well in real life for you (since you've been away so long from the DIS)!

It was a lot of fun and yeah, you definitely should. You live in England right? Because I think it is still playing in the West End there and I've heard great things about the female leads, definitely buy tickets whenever you get the chance. I promise, you won't regret it

So glad to see you back around these parts again. I hope this may signal another trip in the making...

 

[TanzUnited99]

Hi Tanz! Long time, no see... hope all is well in real life for you (since you've been away so long from the DIS)!

It was a lot of fun and yeah, you definitely should. You live in England right? Because I think it is still playing in the West End there and I've heard great things about the female leads, definitely buy tickets whenever you get the chance. I promise, you won't regret it

So glad to see you back around these parts again. I hope this may signal another trip in the making...

Thanks Timmy! Yeah it has been a while since I've been on these boards and all is well in real life.

Yes I do live in England and it is showing in London but not in Manchester (where I live). I might make a trip to see it or wait and see if it does tour Manchester as well. The Lion King has finally made its way to us so maybe Wicked will as well.

I wish another trip was in the making but no plans as of yet...I'm hoping 2013 will be the year but we shall wait and see...

 

[PlutosRHM55]

Thanks Timmy! Yeah it has been a while since I've been on these boards and all is well in real life.

Yes I do live in England and it is showing in London but not in Manchester (where I live). I might make a trip to see it or wait and see if it does tour Manchester as well. The Lion King has finally made its way to us so maybe Wicked will as well.

I wish another trip was in the making but no plans as of yet...I'm hoping 2013 will be the year but we shall wait and see...

Oh, that's good to hear! But glad you have found your way back here otherwise

Thought so, but yeah I guess that would be a good idea. Though, just from a theater person, sometimes the touring companies tone down the technical aspect of those with expensive sets (i.e. Wicked) so I think you'll get a better deal by seeing it in the West End, but I'm sure it is still great as a touring production, but just my two cents.

Awwww... well, I hope you get to plan another one in the coming year. I'm crossing my fingers for at least one more trip before I leave for college.

 

[PlutosRHM55]

Alright, I guess again I've pulled off another fantastic disappearing act. Sorry folks! I had probably one of the craziest weeks ever. I had gone from one end of New England to the other in a matter of days. It was lots of fun, probably one of the best Fourth of July weeks I've had yet and now it's over so BACK TO WORK! In this case some TR work which I will bring forth in my new mini-photo TR about the NYC trip I took recently. So as they say on the famed Broadway, "Sit back, relax and enjoy the show!"

They Are New Yorkers, Fear's Their Life! An Eye-Opening Jaunt in Modern Day New York City 2012

The trip began of course in the early hours of June 22nd, which included last minute packing, printing and such. Then, by 7:30 we were off to New York City where the true adventures will begin...

My Luggage

On The Road

(Story: This was taken at a rest spot where we had an interesting encounter in the bathroom. We walked in on an Asian family (grandfather, father and son) when we went inside the restroom who were clapping in some weird rhythm at the hand dryer. We were extremely confused and basically waited until they were gone to do what you do in a bathroom whilst cracking up. Then, when we finally left the bathroom we saw them again, which sorta instigated more murmured chuckles lol)

(Story: This was probably the coolest drive thru I've seen yet. There basically were three drive thrus all separated only by a wall, but you could see all three perfectly. It was awesome! )

Arrival at the New York state border!

The Bronx

The NYC skyline (VERY Pretty!)

Finally in New York CITY!!!

First Glimpse of Times Square

(Story: It was at this time, we were searching for our hotel and actually ended up driving past it. We were thus stuck again in the madness that is NYC traffic. My dad was needing my assistance so these were the last of my first glimpses of NYC pictures. BTW, that is Radio City Music Hall right there )

(Story: We did finally get to the hotel, but it was madness when it happened. I mean, I had to run out to the car thinking I forgot the papers we needed to make sure of our reservations just as the valet was getting into our car. Then, when we checked in, the lady spelled our last name wrong so we almost had a moment where we apparently had no room, but after looking at our reservation confirmation she noticed she had spelled our last name wrong. After that was straightened away, we were told our room wasn't ready (as expected) so we then stashed our luggage at the holding place and went to Concierge to ask about restaurants. We were then recommended to the Carnegie Deli and off we went.)

TO BE CONTINUED...

 

[PlutosRHM55]

Chapter 4: Grab Your Partner and Do-Si-Do Quebec Style

Now, here are some more pictures from my previous trip this year to the lovely yet foreign Quebec City. Continuing on, we come to...

(Story: Well, after dinner, we had a lot of fun with some impromptu folk-dancing, it was lots of fun and then proceeded outside for some fun with maple syrup. I won't go into much more and let the videos speak for themselves.)





We then proceeded outside to make some delicious maple syrup LOLLIPOPS!

Then went inside again for a presentation on how to make Maple syrup!

(Story: After the presentation, we went straight back to the Hotel to start getting rested for a well-deserved slumber OR we had a second option. This option was to go out to see the Night Life of Quebec and the Old City before we would be touring it the following day.)

Now, entering the Old City of Quebec...

TO BE CONTINUED...​

 

[marDgreen88]

I totally recognize the RENT quote.

Oh Lord, I love NYC but seeing these pictures just stresses me out! It brings back memories... there are few things more scary than driving in NYC. You know what I mean?

Quebec looks cool, and fun!

 

[PlutosRHM55]

I totally recognize the RENT quote.

Haha, glad you noticed! I just love the scene and song it corresponds with especially when seeing it live. I get the warm fuzzies lol

Oh Lord, I love NYC but seeing these pictures just stresses me out! It brings back memories... there are few things more scary than driving in NYC. You know what I mean?

Oh yeah, NYC is a VERY scary place, but it's fun at the same time. I also don't think the driving really was as scary as people seemed to cut it out to be. I mean, most drivers were pretty inconsiderate at times, but I've seen worse.

Quebec looks cool, and fun!

It is! I absolutely love Quebec City! The people, the sites, everything, it is just a great place to walk around and enjoy yourself. I can't wait to show you more pretty pictures of the place

 

[MeMom]

It's been so hot in the south, so it looks strange to see people in coats.

Glad you got to see two shows. I hope it was truly a great and memorable trip!

 

[PlutosRHM55]

It's been so hot in the south, so it looks strange to see people in coats.

Glad you got to see two shows. I hope it was truly a great and memorable trip!

Haha, it is a bit strange for me too. Those were taken during the Winter and in one of the coldest countries in the World. And now I'm posting them and writing stories about them during a very hot summer for us up in the Northeast...

Thanks MeMom! It was a really fun trip. Like with Disney, I can't wait until the day I get to go back *hint, hint*

 

[PlutosRHM55]

IF NOT NOW, WHY NOT THEN? BACK TO DISNEY!

It's been awhile since my last update and awhile since I've really talked about how I'm still trying to figure out a way to go back to Disney. First, I'm trying to get the SoCal and DL trip I wanted when I began planning my Sweet Sixteen and I know my family wants to go there to visit our extended family which we haven't seen in probably five years. I'm hoping to squeeze in four days or so there if we end up going and I'm hoping we'll have enough money to do so though my mom is definitely willing to join me on some crazy endeavor so *crosses fingers*

In the case of Disney World, it is a bit different, but I'm starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel. If you look in my signature right by where it says my name I wrote Awaiting DGE 2014 and I'm sure you're wondering what that is. This was actually something I conceptualized around the time I was bouncing between the Trip Reports Thread and the Teen Board. I met a lot of kids the same age as me and thought, "Hey, why not try to plan a Disney trip after graduation around the same time?" Sadly, most of the original members involved this fell through with possibly joining as we've lost contact. I've still kept it afloat since ever since 8th grade when I went on my first trip, I thought it would be great and with Junior Year and college visits coming I thought, why not revive the idea? With that said, I've started asking some of my friends what they think of it. I have my friend Jocelyn (who was featured in the February 2011 TR) who is totally on-board especially with her family always taking trips to Florida. Then, I'm getting my friend Nate, who lives in another state currently to join in, which he seems to already be interested in due to my absence on his last two trips where he felt he needed my Disney expertise (not to toot my own horn or anything...). We are also trying to get my friend Margaret in on this because she had a bad first experience in Disney (due to some sibling issues) and with the rest of us having it as one of our favorite places to go to, we want to show her what Disney is REALLY about. Hopefully I can get her on board and we'll see from there.

The only problem with this at the moment is money. Disney always causes problems with the moolah for me. The upside though is I am, as I've mentioned before, still job hunting and so is my mom (a tutor and special education teacher of over 5 years now) who would be the first person to send me on my way. I'm hoping to make this trip longer than my last two which were both less than a week since I've been MIA from Disney for so long. I'm hoping to maybe have a split stay over 10 days or maybe closer to the two-week mark, but I'm hoping to try Art of Animation, POP or one of the moderates then a deluxe (preferably monorail/MK resort). I do have awhile so I won't go into too much until I get the "A-Okay" or maybe another trip will be a lot sooner than expected (I hope).

Now, I also wanted to show you some more long lost Disney photos I recently discovered. My best friend Nate, on my last Disney trip from over a year now, took over 600 photos on that trip. I had been asking him for awhile to post him so I could include it in the TR I was writing. Sadly that TR was finished awhile back and now he finally decides to post the photos. Nate and I never hung out a lot with each other throughout the trip so I tried to get pictures of things we did together or saw similarly that I neglected to take a picture of. I got around 80 while looking through his FB album so I will post the ones where we were DEFINITELY together first and if you want to see more, maybe I'll disperse them throughout, but here are more photos out of the long lost Disney photo gallery:

WALKING THROUGH MCO AND TO THE ME BUSES

I was so happy then...

THE FAKE-O-RAIL!!!!

Ooooo... almost there!

AT ALL STAR MUSIC

MORE COMING SOON!

 

[marDgreen88]

I hope you get to go for your graduation.

I love the All Star Music pictures, that's where I stayed on my first trip! For a while I thought that Movies was my favorite of the All Stars, but lately I'm thinking that's not the case and that Music IS! (I know... such an interesting tidbit. )

 

[PlutosRHM55]

I hope you get to go for your graduation.

I love the All Star Music pictures, that's where I stayed on my first trip! For a while I thought that Movies was my favorite of the All Stars, but lately I'm thinking that's not the case and that Music IS! (I know... such an interesting tidbit. )

Thanks Marissa! I'm really crossing my fingers now *ouch*

Oh, I love ASMu. I mean, it isn't my favorite resort I've stayed (AKL just takes that cake right out of ASMu's mouth), but I feel it had this cool character to it and I liked having the food court I'll be posting more pictures of ASMu as I get more of the lost photos up

 

[marDgreen88]

Thanks Marissa! I'm really crossing my fingers now *ouch*

Oh, I love ASMu. I mean, it isn't my favorite resort I've stayed (AKL just takes that cake right out of ASMu's mouth), but I feel it had this cool character to it and I liked having the food court I'll be posting more pictures of ASMu as I get more of the lost photos up

It's not my favorite resort, just my favorite of the ones that I've stayed at so far! (All three of them... all right next to each other... hahaha.) But that is going to change in SIX days.

 

[PlutosRHM55]

It's not my favorite resort, just my favorite of the ones that I've stayed at so far! (All three of them... all right next to each other... hahaha.) But that is going to change in SIX days.

Ah, well then that means your current favorite resort doesn't it? ... Well, I can't wait to hear what you think of your next resort! I'll be here, eagerly awaiting another one of your awesome TRs!