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

[middlepat]

Who is that strange man with Madison in the picture. Sorta looks like Barry, but he's wearing the wrong sweatshirt.

 

[dvczerfs]

Who is that strange man with Madison in the picture. Sorta looks like Barry, but he's wearing the wrong sweatshirt.

its amazing what he can do with a computer. we havnt seen the wisc. sweatshirt in awhile.

 

[Captain_Oblivious]

Nope. I wouldn't stoop that low as to totally rip off someone else's shtick.

Well, maybe just this once. +1

Rip off someone's shtick? No one would be that underhanded. Next thing you know, you'll be plagiarizing tons of movie quotes just to have enough material to fill out a TR.

 

[DisDadDoc]

Great update, Barry!

Can you finish my TR for me while I'm away?

 

[Grooovertoo]

Subbing - this should take me most of tomorrow to read through.

 

[FreezinRafiki]

Thank goodness... those were some scary looking pirates that were starting to take this TR over.

Could you imagine if Johnny Depp played Jack Sparrow with some Joe Dirt influences? The Black Pearl would still fly the Jolly Rodger, but it would have a Dixie flag right underneath it.

I'm glad somebody is trying to adhere to the Man laws!

I'm not going to lie - it's going to be close.

I guess I spoke too soon... bring back the mullets!!

OK, in honor of the NHL post season starting last night:

Awesome giraffe pictures!

Thanks. I have to give most of the credit to the models. It was a pleasure working with them.

Ok, this picture and the ensuing comments almost make up for the bad pun.

Almost?

Nice update Barry. Look forward to reading about your afternoon at AK.

Thanks. Me too!

I'm in Your children are so cute I loved the pics where madison had her huge grin

Welcome! Umm...isn't that just about all of them though?

I also loved the pictures where evan was waiting for buzz and woody.

He's really come out of his shell lately and is really getting into the characters.

 

[FreezinRafiki]

Mr. Takagi. I could talk industrialization and men's fashion all day, but I'm afraid work must intrude.

I cannot respond with my favorite quote from that movie. I'm sure you know why.

(thanks for giving me a chance to use that smiley!)

No problem!

I still say animatronic. Book it.

Then they are the laziest anamatronics Disney has ever made. Even the James K. Polk anamtronic in the Hall of Presidents scratches his nose every once in a while.

Again? Sheesh. Just once, I want to hear the driver say, "You know what? Little Red is a moron. We've bailed his sorry rear end out enough. The heck with him.!"

I've heard some of the spiels on the late night Jungle Cruises where is it all cast members on the boat can get down right nasty. I'd love to find a Youtube of some of those.

Nice! Although I wish they'd gone all the way and put up some of those fake red or white trees.

Good call. Please fill out an Imagineer Application.

Not even remotely close. I can usually get on this one within 15 minutes.

I like Dinosaur. Reminds me of when my brothers and I would climb into the dryer and... well, I've said too much already.

That answers a whole lot of questions...

My brother and I would do a lot of stupid things when we were young. I can't believe we never though of that! Well, it's never too late. Now I just need to find a bigger dryer...

nice update barry. im glad you didnt boar us with animal pics. the king!! the dryer thing must be a northern midwestern thing i guess. nice pics and a good job on the trip report.

Thanks Dave! The King, huh? I like the sound of that. I've always said, since Madison thinks she's a Princess, that can only make me on thing...the princess's father.

Ours did this too. It could have been because we were on the special needs truck but it was really great. I totally enjoyed it.

The rest of the ride was the standard bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy bumpy.


Bumpy.

 

[FreezinRafiki]

DANG YOU NEMESIS!

Bambi commented a few days ago that we have to be the worst nemesisisisisis in history. I have no idea what she's talking about.

You look very studious here and I love Madison's smile.

It's the glasses. They make me look smart. ("look" being the key word)

I'll volunteer!

Perfect. Please slather yourself in steak and report to lion's rock for your interview.

I think i'm confused after reading that sweatshirt.

Welcome to the club! Maybe you should get glasses. That way if you look confused, people will still think you're smart and you must be studying something very complex. Like cheerleading competition divisional makeups.

Sorry for the short responses... still trying to play ketchup here on the DIS.

Mmmm...ketchup.
Should I bug you if you've started your TR yet or are you getting enough of that on your other TR?

Good job

Official FastPass Runner©

Boar us? ... Hogwash, let the puns fly.

You only have to tell me once.

Well, twice if you mumble. My hearing isn't as good as it once was - I'm getting old you know.

Those are great giraffe pics.

Thanks. The giraffe photography business is really is looking up.

Thanks for the words of caution. Maybe someone at Disney realized people might actually like the opportunity to take pictures while on the safari?

Nah. That's why they make you shell out extra $$$ to take the private tours.

Evan is going to town. Dancing with the wild abandon of Calvin.

I like to think of him more as the kids from Peanuts at the Christmas Pagent.

Cheerleader or Poacher in disguise?

Now that you mention it, that ribbon in her hair does look like it could conceal and elephant tranquilizer gun.

 

[afwdwfan]

Great update, Barry!

Can you finish my TR for me while I'm away?

Be careful what you wish for.

Could you imagine if Johnny Depp played Jack Sparrow with some Joe Dirt influences? The Black Pearl would still fly the Jolly Rodger, but it would have a Dixie flag right underneath it.

Just think about the snakes and sparklers that Kickin Wing could bring to his pirate crew. Not to mention an atom bomb.

OK, in honor of the NHL post season starting last night

Yeah... NHL and NBA postseason both take place at about the same time, right? I'm just going to stick with baseball.

 

[FreezinRafiki]

Who is that strange man with Madison in the picture. Sorta looks like Barry, but he's wearing the wrong sweatshirt.

Wow, you wear the same shirt for a few pictures and you really get a stigma, huh? Well, better to be known for something that to not be known at all!

its amazing what he can do with a computer. we havnt seen the wisc. sweatshirt in awhile.

I think it's made it's last appearance in this TR - the days actually warmed up a bit after this night. Besides, if I didn't have any Dis Dads meets planned, why would I wear it? It's like Batman wearing the cape and mask out to the store to get a gallon of milk and some Oreos.

Rip off someone's shtick? No one would be that underhanded. Next thing you know, you'll be plagiarizing tons of movie quotes just to have enough material to fill out a TR.

I may have to do that. I'm running low on puns.

Great update, Barry!

Can you finish my TR for me while I'm away?

Thanks Chris! Be careful what you wish for around here....

Subbing - this should take me most of tomorrow to read through.

Welcome! If you enjoy it, tell all of your friends. If you don't enjoy it - well, read it again a few times. Maybe it will grow on you.

 

[FreezinRafiki]

The worst part about eating at Flame Tree BBQ? Sitting there, staring at an empty plate. Remembering the excitement you felt 5 minutes ago when that plate had 1/2 a chicken, corn bread and beans on it. Remembering the joy you had 2 minutes ago when the chicken was literally falling off the bone and into your mouth. Remembering the desperation you had 1 minute ago when you were sucking the fatty gristle off the bone, just to get one more taste out of it. And now you're sitting there, contemplating going back and getting another one.

But then you realize that one (or if you're lucky - both) of your kids doesn't want their dessert. Score!

Anyway, back to our story....

We packed our stuff up and took the twisty turvy trail back up past the Flame Tree, resisted the urge to get a chicken to go, and went on our merry way to Camp Minnie Mickey. As we made the turn at Pizzafari, we noticed only 1 family waiting in line where Lilo and Stich greet people. The Photopass photographer had just walked out. And any seasoned character hunter knows that when the Photopass people come out, the characters aren't far behind. That gave me just enough time to snap some shots of the Christmas Decor.

You know how many of the costumed characters can make a "kiss" sound when they lean into? Stitch makes a slurpy, licking sound.

I thought the garland around the sign was pretty cool...

...as were the wrapped light poles

We still had some time before Festival of the Lion King started, so several of us decided to hit the character greeting trails. One of us decided it was nap time.

Luckily, he woke up in time for a photo shoot!

After leaving Chip and Dale, Madison spotted Guitar Dan. She walked right up to him, and said "I remember you!" That was all the invitation he needed to come over an serenade the 3 kids.

Each of the Characters had their own decorated trees. I didn't get down by Mickey or Minnie's because we had to go get in line for the show, but here are Donald's

Goofy's

and Pluto's

Kaylene's knee was still bothering her, so they were nice enough to seat us in the 2nd row of the Lion section so we didn't have to climb any stairs.

Kayden got to help Nakawa (Swahili for "Good Looking") teach the crowd how to roar like a lion.

I know he doesn't look very ferocious in this picture, but I just missed his good face while my flash was recharging. Trust me, he played the part of a lion to a T.

Some other random pictures of one of Disney's finest shows:

(Remember how Evan was trying to nap on the bench before the show? He was invited to the parade as well, but thought Mommy's lap was a much more comfortable spot.)

And if you've even seen the show, you know what Timon's last words are:
"We hope you enjoyed the Festival of the Lion King. Now GET OUT!"

And so we did. Of out service, out of Africa, I wouldn't hang about."

Oh, sorry, I got caught up in song there. But did get out of the theater, out of Camp Minnie Mickey and out of Disney's Animal Kingdom. Because we had a Christmas Party to get to!

UP NEXT: (Reread that last paragraph)

(huh, look at that. Lots of pictures, very little words. Must be a lazy Friday afternoon.)

 

[dvczerfs]

great update barry!!! so what wre the two desserts???? (pictures or it didnt happen.) very nice pics of the kids, they will have great mem. of there trips!!

 

[trennr]

(huh, look at that. Lots of pictures, very little words. Must be a lazy Friday afternoon.)

if a Picture is = 1000 words...then isn't this one of your most extensive works in the TR?

 

[afwdwfan]

But then you realize that one (or if you're lucky - both) of your kids doesn't want their dessert. Score!

So I guess you don't let them eat dessert first when you're on vacation? Personally, I think you should have bribed them with dessert to get their chicken.

We still had some time before Festival of the Lion King started, so several of us decided to hit the character greeting trails. One of us decided it was nap time.

Smart kid... he knows it's going to be a long day. Gotta get some rest when you can.

(huh, look at that. Lots of pictures, very little words. Must be a lazy Friday afternoon.)

Yep, lots of pictures... and they were good. This update really just changed the whole complexion of your picture to pun ratio for this TR.

 

[IamTrike]

The worst part about eating at Flame Tree BBQ? Sitting there, staring at an empty plate. Remembering the excitement you felt 5 minutes ago when that plate had 1/2 a chicken, corn bread and beans on it. Remembering the joy you had 2 minutes ago when the chicken was literally falling off the bone and into your mouth. Remembering the desperation you had 1 minute ago when you were sucking the fatty gristle off the bone, just to get one more taste out of it. And now you're sitting there, contemplating going back and getting another one.

Hey at least you got the chicken, if you get the ribs you can flip back to the safari pics to show your kids which animal they're eating.(it's important to hum the circle of life when doing that.)

But then you realize that one (or if you're lucky - both) of your kids doesn't want their dessert. Score!

Chocolate cake or Carrot cake?
afwdwfan makes a pretty good point. Meat > Dessert

We packed our stuff up and took the twisty turvy trail back up past the Flame Tree, resisted the urge to get a chicken to go, and went on our merry way to Camp Minnie Mickey. As we made the turn at Pizzafari, we noticed only 1 family waiting in line where Lilo and Stich greet people. The Photopass photographer had just walked out. And any seasoned character hunter knows that when the Photopass people come out, the characters aren't far behind. That gave me just enough time to snap some shots of the Christmas Decor.

That's an important pro tip.

The show pics and trip pics were all great.

 

[Captain_Oblivious]

The worst part about eating at Flame Tree BBQ? Sitting there, staring at an empty plate. Remembering the excitement you felt 5 minutes ago when that plate had 1/2 a chicken, corn bread and beans on it. Remembering the joy you had 2 minutes ago when the chicken was literally falling off the bone and into your mouth. Remembering the desperation you had 1 minute ago when you were sucking the fatty gristle off the bone, just to get one more taste out of it. And now you're sitting there, contemplating going back and getting another one.

It's been 7 months since I ate there, and I'm still contemplating going back and getting another one.

As we made the turn at Pizzafari, we noticed only 1 family waiting in line where Lilo and Stich greet people. The Photopass photographer had just walked out. And any seasoned character hunter knows that when the Photopass people come out, the characters aren't far behind.

Certain things separate DIS Dads from the rest of the riffraff. Knowledge like this is one of them.

You know how many of the costumed characters can make a "kiss" sound when they lean into? Stitch makes a slurpy, licking sound.

Whenever my kids gave him their autograph books to sign, he made a show of slobbering all over it. They loved it, of course.

Some other random pictures of one of Disney's finest shows:

That is a great show. Looks like the kids were having fun with it! Well, except Evan.

 

[petals]

I don't know if anyone said it yet as I haven't read all the replies but you know the day you met all the mixed characters like bolt etc inbetween Canada and England and it seemed a strange place etc etc...
I was saying it on a difference disney forum and someone came back with this:
That location is for new CMs getting to know their character friends better, if you catch my drift. This means there won't always be character out there, and the characters won't always be the same
Just thought you might find it interesting


I post that and then looked up and saw an update. Luvin the character Xmas trees and Lilo and Stitches Christmas outfits.. Can't wait to see them this year YUS I got me a ticker although technically we're not booked for another two weeks How cold was it in December there you're all in hoodies in all your pictures.

 

[KatMark]

Great updates, Barry.

 

[Poolrat]

Some other random pictures of one of Disney's finest shows:

My favorite monkey is on the ground on the right.

And if you've even seen the show, you know what Timon's last words are:
"We hope you enjoyed the Festival of the Lion King. Now GET OUT!"

I Love that part- but sadly not many people are listening and never hear it.

 

[Kat in GA]

Hi!

I just caught up with your trip report - I love that you brought some newbies with you.

We are actually going to be at the world this summer at the same time (June 24 - July 9) - and had originally thought about the Tree House Villas. Did you like them? In the end we decided that it would be much less expensive to say offsite - and stay for two weeks. I don't know, but SS doesn't give me the warm fuzzies of a typical Disney resort.

Looking forward to your next update!