Everything Old Is New Again! - A Dec 2010 Trip Report : THE FINAL ENTRY page 45

[E3yore]

Barry...I am LOVING your wife!

Thank you.

 

[petals]

Yup, that's us.
Have you heard the myth that says you can only stand an egg on it's end on the first day of spring and the first day of fall? A few of us decided to try it and post pictures of our victories.
DisDadDoc then busted the myth the next day when he posted a picture of an egg on it's end, right next to Monday's paper. Come to think of it, maybe he was actually holding it for ransom...

I luv the myth breaking

 

[FreezinRafiki]

Sugar Frosted Coating? Double Dipped Chocolate? Is anyone else getting hungry?

And speaking of hungry, we sure were after leaving the Buzz & Woody Meet and Greet location. Our plan was to head to the ABC Commissary. Not because of the awesome food (it's standard counter service fare), not because of the ambiance of the place (pictures from ABC TV shows that we don't watch - although the plants are a nice touch) but for two simple facts: it's close and it's indoors.

While waiting in line to see Buzz & Woody, a fellow DISDad (Stopher1) and I were texting back and forth trying to arrange a meetup. He said he was headed to the Great Movie Ride, so as soon as we left the meet & greet, I pulled out my phone to let him know where we were headed. Suddenly, a voice from behind me says something to the effect of "I already know where you are."

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The Great Movie Ride's wait was too long, so Christopher made his way over to Pixar Place and waited outside for us to finish. As we walked out, he used his impressive ninja skills to quietly sneak up behind me. Not only did Stopher grow up in Southern California, and is a former CM at Disneyland, but his current job takes him both to Anaheim and the Orlando area several times a year. He takes full advantage of that by adding on a few park days to each trip. This guy can fill volumes with the Disney information and stories.
We had briefly met the previous night at Wishes (again, where he used his impressive ninja skills to quietly sneak up behind us), but didn't have a chance to talk because it was late and cold. We had a nice conversation as we walked over to the Commissary and he helped me watch the kids as Bambi and Kaylene ordered the food. Unfortunately, he could't stay for lunch as he was heading over to Epcot for a Candlelight Processional lunch ressie. We snapped a quick picture and parted ways - for the time being. Stopher - thanks for taking the time to meet up and hang out with us!

Oh, and I take it back when I said ABC Commissary was standard counter service fare. It's mostly standard counter service fare. They have a fried fish basket there that is 3 pieces of deep fried goodness.

After lunch and potty breaks, we set sail for - oh, sorry, I still had pirates on the brain from the other day. We started walking back to the Lights, Motors, Action show. Along the way, I snapped this of some of the Christmas decorations right across from the Muppetvision theater. I love the rubber chickens hanging from the balcony!

We had plenty of time before the show started, so we took a quick pit stop to see Lightening McQueen and Mater. (Get it? Pit Stop? Because he's a race car!)

(Side note: a few pages ago, Bambi threatened to "pull the plug" if I made any more lame puns. First of all, I don't feel that one was lame. Of course, I didn't think any of my other ones were lame either, so maybe I'm not the best judge. Second, there was some debate whether "pull the plug" meant my laptop's cord or my life support. I'm not currently on life support, but that really doesn't mean anything. So, if you don't hear from me again after this entry I just wanted to say thank you for reading along.)

There must be something inherently comfortable about Lightening McQueen. I have pictures of our kids from previous trips where they felt it necessary to lay across his hood. And what does Kayden do as soon as he walks up to him? Yup, lays across his hood.

We then made our way into the theater and got ready for the show to start.

Now, sit back and relax as I present a presentation entitled:
"Several Pictures of Cars Going Fast and Things Blowing Up" (Presented by Brawny Paper Towels.)

Hey Evan, what did you think about the show?

(That's his "this is totally wicked! but a little bit loud" face)


Luckily, we were able to be near the front of the thundering herd of humanity leaving the stadium and were able to get into the Muppetvision Theater for the next show. But first, some huge Christmas lights:

I love this sign:

Disney jackets are always at pinnacle of high fashion. (And how about that model! As my buddies Wayne and Garth would so eloquently put it: Schwing!)

Madison and our friend Rachel getting ready for the show. Umm, Madison, the show's gonna be upside down...

For some reason, this show never gets as good of reviews as it deserves. It's the Muppets for Pete's sake! How can it be bad?

Anyway, we crossed the park and headed into the Magic of Animation building to see Lotso. By the time we got there, he wasn't. He had to go be in the afternoon parade. So, I guess the next best thing would be Mickey, huh?

Sorry it's a bit fuzzy. Kayden was pretty excited to see him!

strut [struht] (verb) To walk with pompous bearing; swagger.

Yup, I'd call that a strut, alright.

Coming Up Next: How everything I thought I knew about Disney was destroyed. (But I got over it).

 

[Captain_Oblivious]

Sugar Frosted Coating? Double Dipped Chocolate? Is anyone else getting hungry?

Suddenly, a voice from behind me says something to the effect of "I already know where you are."

This is just begging for an evil laugh. I wonder if you could have pawned him off as the ghost who followed you out of the Haunted Mansion.

Stopher - thanks for taking the time to meet up and hang out with us!

I'm glad you got to spend more time with him. But you'd better believe I'm taking note of his ninja skills.

Along the way, I snapped this of some of the Christmas decorations right across from the Muppetvision theater. I love the rubber chickens hanging from the balcony!

Awesome! I need to bug Julie to get back and catch up on your TR so she can see how essential these are for our own Christmas decorations.

We had plenty of time before the show started, so we took a quick pit stop to see Lightening McQueen and Mater. (Get it? Pit Stop? Because he's a race car!)

(Side note: a few pages ago, Bambi threatened to "pull the plug" if I made any more lame puns. First of all, I don't feel that one was lame. Of course, I didn't think any of my other ones were lame either, so maybe I'm not the best judge. Second, there was some debate whether "pull the plug" meant my laptop's cord or my life support. I'm not currently on life support, but that really doesn't mean anything. So, if you don't hear from me again after this entry I just wanted to say thank you for reading along.)

Hmm. The soundtrack has changed from the evil laugh to Taps for some reason.

So what is Evan doing here?

"Several Pictures of Cars Going Fast and Things Blowing Up" (Presented by Brawny Paper Towels.)

Is this heaven?

Looks like you had primo seats. Great pictures!

Hey Evan, what did you think about the show?

(That's his "this is totally wicked! but a little bit loud" face)

Hey, I've seen that face on my boys before as well. I guess Kaylene fell asleep? And Bambi bit into a lemon?

I love this sign:

Madison and our friend Rachel getting ready for the show. Umm, Madison, the show's gonna be upside down...

For some reason, this show never gets as good of reviews as it deserves. It's the Muppets for Pete's sake! How can it be bad?

Agreed! It's hilarious! How can you not enjoy a tribute to all nations, but mostly America?

Coming Up Next: How everything I thought I knew about Disney was destroyed. (But I got over it).

Uh oh. That doesn't sound good.

 

[E3yore]

We had plenty of time before the show started, so we took a quick pit stop to see Lightening McQueen and Mater. (Get it? Pit Stop? Because he's a race car!)

(Side note: a few pages ago, Bambi threatened to "pull the plug" if I made any more lame puns. First of all, I don't feel that one was lame. Of course, I didn't think any of my other ones were lame either, so maybe I'm not the best judge. Second, there was some debate whether "pull the plug" meant my laptop's cord or my life support. I'm not currently on life support, but that really doesn't mean anything. So, if you don't hear from me again after this entry I just wanted to say thank you for reading along.)

First, it was the computer I was going to unplug and while I realize I only have control of the ones at home you are dangerously close to me talking with your boss about removing your access at work. But if you keep giving me reason I will pull the life support plug if it ever becomes an option. You do drive like a fool so this may be a reality some day.

Second, these are totally lame.

Third, I think you are doing this on purpose.

 

[afwdwfan]

Sugar Frosted Coating? Double Dipped Chocolate? Is anyone else getting hungry?

Absolutely. In fact, I read the rest of the report about 10 minutes after the first part because I felt a sudden urge for something sweet and chocolatey...

Suddenly, a voice from behind me says something to the effect of "I already know where you are."

That's kind of scary. You weren't even wearing your "official DIS Dads meet" Wisconsin shirt, so I wouldn't think he could smell where you were. Maybe it isn't just that shirt?

They have a fried fish basket there that is 3 pieces of deep fried goodness.

I've never been there, but I think that's the only non-negative review I've ever seen of that place.

(Get it? Pit Stop? Because he's a race car!)

The only way that Bambi should let you get away with this pun is if it is said in the accent that Guido says "pit stop" in the movie... and since this is written and not spoken, you failed.

Now, sit back and relax as I present a presentation entitled:
"Several Pictures of Cars Going Fast and Things Blowing Up" (Presented by Brawny Paper Towels.)

I still can't figure out why that isn't what they call the show. That looks a lot more appealing to me than Lights Motors Action.

For some reason, this show never gets as good of reviews as it deserves. It's the Muppets for Pete's sake! How can it be bad?

Agreed, I love this show. It's probably one of my favorite pre-show waiting areas too. As you've pointed out, a lot of interesting signs and sight gags.

Coming Up Next: How everything I thought I knew about Disney was destroyed. (But I got over it).

Sounds interesting. I hope Bambi doesn't pull the plug before we get a chance to read this.

You do drive like a fool so this may be a reality some day.

Um... Barry, that wasn't you in any of those car and explosion pictures was it?

 

[FreezinRafiki]

This is just begging for an evil laugh. I wonder if you could have pawned him off as the ghost who followed you out of the Haunted Mansion.

Knowing Stopher, he already has his reservation in to be the 1,000th happy haunt in the Haunted Mansion.

I'm glad you got to spend more time with him. But you'd better believe I'm taking note of his ninja skills.

As well you should. I couldn't tell for sure, but I think he had some throwing stars in his sweatshirt pocket.

Awesome! I need to bug Julie to get back and catch up on your TR so she can see how essential these are for our own Christmas decorations.

I like the way you think!
Bambi - these would look awesome strung along our front porch.

So what is Evan doing here?

He's....ah....well, you see.....he's....sort of...
Well, he's Evan.

Is this heaven?

Close. There's no Dole Whip here.

Hey, I've seen that face on my boys before as well. I guess Kaylene fell asleep? And Bambi bit into a lemon?

I'm pretty sure Kaylene is blinking. And Bambi is sad that there is no Dole Whip.

Uh oh. That doesn't sound good.

Trust me, it's not.

First, it was the computer I was going to unplug and while I realize I only have control of the ones at home you are dangerously close to me talking with your boss about removing your access at work. But if you keep giving me reason I will pull the life support plug if it ever becomes an option. You do drive like a fool so this may be a reality some day.

Second, these are totally lame.

Third, I think you are doing this on purpose.

I know its the computer. You're the sweetest person I know. Heck, you have Eeyore and a butterfly as your avatar. Mean people don't do that.

Second, Nuh uh.

Third, is breathing on purpose? Is a heartbeat on purpose? Is the sun rising every morning on purpose? If so, then yes, these are on purpose.

 

[FreezinRafiki]

Absolutely. In fact, I read the rest of the report about 10 minutes after the first part because I felt a sudden urge for something sweet and chocolatey...

You didn't have Alec Balwin's Schweddy Balls, did you? I know they're a holiday treat, but they're hard to resist.

That's kind of scary. You weren't even wearing your "official DIS Dads meet" Wisconsin shirt, so I wouldn't think he could smell where you were. Maybe it isn't just that shirt?

It's been washed, you know. At least I think it has. It got up and ran away about a month ago, so I'm not sure.

I've never been there, but I think that's the only non-negative review I've ever seen of that place.

It's not bad. Bambi had a burger that came with a jumbo fried shirmp that was actually pretty good. It was even better because she doesn't eat shrimp and gave it to me.

The only way that Bambi should let you get away with this pun is if it is said in the accent that Guido says "pit stop" in the movie... and since this is written and not spoken, you failed.

Is there a tag for that?
[QUIDO]Pit Stop[/QUIDO]

Agreed, I love this show. It's probably one of my favorite pre-show waiting areas too. As you've pointed out, a lot of interesting signs and sight gags.

Unfortunately, we were being shuffled into the pre-show area, just as the doors were opening so we didn't get to see any of the pre-show. That's OK - it did feel good just to walk straight in and sit down.

Um... Barry, that wasn't you in any of those car and explosion pictures was it?

Nah, me and my minivan would have run circles around those bad guys.

 

[petals]

I was looking at the muppet Xmas decorations pic and reading goin what chickens and then spotted them
Why rubber chickens I wonder? strange!

Sorceror Mickey is the BEST!
Also I saw Lotso he was HUGE!

I like your puns btw...

First, it was the computer I was going to unplug and while I realize I only have control of the ones at home you are dangerously close to me talking with your boss about removing your access at work. But if you keep giving me reason I will pull the life support plug if it ever becomes an option. You do drive like a fool so this may be a reality some day.

Second, these are totally lame.

Third, I think you are doing this on purpose.

I luv it

 

[E3yore]

I like the way you think!
Bambi - these would look awesome strung along our front porch.

Ooooooooooooooooh Honey. NO.

Now there were other decorations that I would encourage.

 

[KatMark]

Barry, first of all -- great update. Mark and I have never gone to see the Lights Motor Action show...it's always SO hot. The pics with the kids going up to Mickey are great.

First, it was the computer I was going to unplug and while I realize I only have control of the ones at home you are dangerously close to me talking with your boss about removing your access at work. But if you keep giving me reason I will pull the life support plug if it ever becomes an option. You do drive like a fool so this may be a reality some day.

Second, these are totally lame.

Third, I think you are doing this on purpose.

Barry, my dear, I would NOT mess with this woman at all! You tell him Bambi!

 

[stopher1]

And here I am again! Surprise!!

While waiting in line to see Buzz & Woody, a fellow DISDad (Stopher1) and I were texting back and forth trying to arrange a meetup. He said he was headed to the Great Movie Ride, so as soon as we left the meet & greet, I pulled out my phone to let him know where we were headed. Suddenly, a voice from behind me says something to the effect of "I already know where you are."

Bwahahahahahaha! How fun that was! Oh man.

The Great Movie Ride's wait was too long, so Christopher made his way over to Pixar Place and waited outside for us to finish. As we walked out, he used his impressive ninja skills to quietly sneak up behind me. Not only did Stopher grow up in Southern California, and is a former CM at Disneyland, but his current job takes him both to Anaheim and the Orlando area several times a year. He takes full advantage of that by adding on a few park days to each trip. This guy can fill volumes with the Disney information and stories.
We had briefly met the previous night at Wishes (again, where he used his impressive ninja skills to quietly sneak up behind us), but didn't have a chance to talk because it was late and cold. We had a nice conversation as we walked over to the Commissary and he helped me watch the kids as Bambi and Kaylene ordered the food. Unfortunately, he could't stay for lunch as he was heading over to Epcot for a Candlelight Processional lunch ressie. We snapped a quick picture and parted ways - for the time being. Stopher - thanks for taking the time to meet up and hang out with us!

That was really fun! I'd love to do that again - but next time, I need to be able to chat with Bambi too. You just sent her off to buy the food. Next time send Madison and Evan off to buy the food, and then the adults can visit.

 

[stopher1]

Knowing Stopher, he already has his reservation in to be the 1,000th happy haunt in the Haunted Mansion.

Didn't I ever tell you that someday I'm going to build a house that looks exactly like the Mansion? But of course it will be the original New Orleans themed one, vs. the Dutch manor theme...

As well you should. I couldn't tell for sure, but I think he had some throwing stars in his sweatshirt pocket.

Maybe I did... you'll never know, will you?

 

[stopher1]

Madison and our friend Rachel getting ready for the show. Umm, Madison, the show's gonna be upside down...

I absolutely LOVE this picture! Madison is just so adorable.

For some reason, this show never gets as good of reviews as it deserves. It's the Muppets for Pete's sake! How can it be bad?

You are absolutely correct sir... it is so underrated, but so very AWESOME! I love it, and must do it everytime I'm in the Studios (or California Adventure). Absolutely love it, and force the family in to it too... let's just say my DW is a bit tired of it... but I don't care. It's the Muppets darn it, and they're just so cool!

 

[E3yore]

That was really fun! I'd love to do that again - but next time, I need to be able to chat with Bambi too. You just sent her off to buy the food. Next time send Madison and Evan off to buy the food, and then the adults can visit.

That could be an interesting experiment. What do you think we would get back? I am thinking lots of Chicken Tenders, Grapes, and desserts.

 

[stopher1]

That could be an interesting experiment. What do you think we would get back? I am thinking lots of Chicken Tenders, Grapes, and desserts.

Indeed it would be... but just think how empowered they'd feel?!?!

 

[afwdwfan]

That could be an interesting experiment. What do you think we would get back? I am thinking lots of Chicken Tenders, Grapes, and desserts.

Well, if Evan can buy dinner for everyone at Chef Mickey's, wouldn't buying counter service for everyone be the next step? I see nothing wrong with chicken tenders, grapes and dessert!

 

[E3yore]

Well, if Evan can buy dinner for everyone at Chef Mickey's, wouldn't buying counter service for everyone be the next step? I see nothing wrong with chicken tenders, grapes and dessert!

I see more dessert than any of the others.

 

[stopher1]

I see more dessert than any of the others.

And that's a problem? I don't see it myself...

 

[afwdwfan]

I see more dessert than any of the others.

And that's a problem? I don't see it myself...

Sounds good to me!!