Expedition Orlando! - actual update! Nov 22nd

[LISAMWDW]

I'm still here! No worries!!

Great update!

 

[JohnMouse]

I'm here too. I just saw your WNtW show is on again this Saturday at 1pm.

12 hours a day doing a shoot? They must be making some sort of 'reality' show out there.

 

[2xcited2sleep]

Still here too. Hope work slows down for you a bit.

Ah the lapu lapu. Can't wait to try that this fall.

I am currently debating between California Grill and Narcoossee's... thoughts?

 

[PracPerfPatricia]

I am loving your trippie...very creative...

My poor cat is also in need of Prozac & it turns out I live down the road from you in Elkins Park (Disers are everywhere...-do you suppose its in our air?

 

[Philadisney]

On Sunday morning I arose early to journey to the mysterious universe of Universal. This dark land was so far away and secretive I had to drive down a long & deserted road just to reach the front gates. Down three escalators, and two moving walkways, until finally I reached…City Walk.

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I was starved with hunger after my long trek, and considered trying some of the exotic local fare.

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I must admit that I couldn’t bring myself to eat anything endorsed by a giant, gleeful shrimp in a top hat. I went with a more traditional breakfast meal of iced chai and dry pumpkin bread at a local coffee shoppe.

Walking deeper into this wild universe, I was sure that there would be excitement around each corner!

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I found what appeared to be a 3-D map of this promising new world, but unfortunately it did not give me much information.

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I certainly did not expect the first building I came across to be seemingly put there just for me….it reminded me a little too much of my day job!

fig e:

I was so distracted by finding myself in shockingly familiar surroundings that I nearly was sideswiped by a bright, huge vehicle that suddenly came speeding down the street! I jumped back in terror, and quickly took a snapshot of the strange automobile.

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Why, this was no ordinary minivan – this was a MYSTERY MACHINE! I raced after it, trying to get the attention of the shaggy-haired driver and his canine companion. Surely I would be a vital asset to a crew of detectives such as this!
Obviously the pair of crimebusters were in the middle of a serious mission as they could not stop for me, but the driver caught my eye and gave me a secret explorer wave.

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Out of breath from my chase, I paused to take a look at my surroundings. I realized then that I had the opportunity for an exciting new mission!

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This was unbelievably exciting – an alien spaceship had crashed in Manhattan and my courageous explorer skills were needed to help excavate the nasty creatures! Unfortunately I cannot recall how successful I was in my mission – my memory appeared to have been wiped clean once my task was completed. Luckily I had managed to scribble a few notes in my journal first, allowing me to piece together this vague description. How disappointing that the details of my most exciting encounter are lost! I suppose I understand the need of the government to be discreet in such sensitive matters. I am confident that I performed with incredible speed and skill, and that the ten-year-old boy sharing my alien combat vehicle absolutely did not triple my score. No way.

It was time for some relaxing after my stressful mission. I leisurely made my way to a local theme park, Krustyland.

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Curious, I headed into the main ride – mostly lured in by the classic Simpsons clips playing in the queue.

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Awkwardly, I was thrust into an 8-person car with a family of 7. What was supposed to be a pleasant rollercoaster turned into a devilish nightmare when one Sideshow Bob sent our car careening to hell and back! Luckily we all escaped unscathed, despite getting soaked in baby spit (please don’t ask).

After that silly diversion I was up for more exploring. Deep into the woods I went for yet another out-of-this-world mission! This time, I had to return a young extra terrestrial creature to his home planet. Whoever was in charge of this mission felt that all I needed to accomplish this task was a simple bicycle. I was irritated – clearly a helicopter or space rocket would have made much more sense. But I still completed the mission, even helping the little E.T. to save the green planet (was there any doubt?).

Exploring solo can get lonely, so I am always thrilled to make new acquaintances. I came across a lovely man who I just had to get my photo with. I found his yellow hat simply delightful, and we talked about it at length.

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His fuzzy monkey companion was also incredibly cute. I was informed that he was ‘curious’ – a natural explorer! I enjoyed a stroll around their neighborhood and some more happy socializing before it was time to continue in my travels.

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More adventures around the universe to come, featuring rockets & sea creatures & dinosaurs!

 

[Philadisney]

Hi everyone....sorry for another 2 weeks passing between updates....I have even more excuses now
I am just wrapping up that monster shoot I was on for most of June...AND....taping another show where I am actually in front of the camera. Anyone ever heard of Property Virgins on HGTV? (I have to admit, I never had!) They are doing an episode on me & my adventures in house hunting! Jack will be in it too, along with my roommate Jeff, and our two adorable cats. Hopefully it will be fun to watch! I'll let you all know when it's on if you want to tune in.
This does mean that I can't really tell you too much about how everything is going with my house hunting, since it will all be revealed on the show...but I suppose this makes it obvious that things are going GOOD!

I am loving your trippie...very creative...

My poor cat is also in need of Prozac & it turns out I live down the road from you in Elkins Park (Disers are everywhere...-do you suppose its in our air?

Oh wow, that is really close! I will wave to you every day when my train stops at Elkins Park

Still here too. Hope work slows down for you a bit.

Ah the lapu lapu. Can't wait to try that this fall.

I am currently debating between California Grill and Narcoossee's... thoughts?

I'm finally back from being out of town for nearly three weeks on a shoot, but it's still pretty busy...I'm TIRED!
Hmmmmm that's a hard choice....I have to say I really loved Narcoossee's, but one should definitely sit up in the California Grill and look out at Cinderella's castle at least once in their life.

I'm here too. I just saw your WNtW show is on again this Saturday at 1pm.

12 hours a day doing a shoot? They must be making some sort of 'reality' show out there.

I didn't even realize that it was on again! They will be rerunning that thing forever.
Yup a normal shoot day is 10 hours, and then us lucky producers are always in an hour early and out an hour late.....nevermind the hour-long commute I had on this last project....yawn!!!

I'm still here! No worries!!
Great update!

Thanks! I'm glad people are still reading, it's been hard to get on here! Stupid real life interfering with my DISing.

Still here! Great update. I'm thinking I need a Lapu Lapus. I've had a heck of a week, and a wonderful Pineapple drink would make it all better! Loved that you got to see Wishes from Narcoossee’s. The restaurant sounds really good. Hope everything is going well, and can't wait to read what happens next!

Oh man, I could REALLY go for a Lapu Lapu right now myself!!! Narcoossee's was awesome, I would definitely go there again if only to go to the bar (though I would appreciate it if they changed their name to something easier to spell!)

I'm still here too!

Love the pictures of Wishes -and dinner sounded goooooooood.

Hope life is good despite all the craziness!

Life is busy but good Yeah I would LOVE to be back at Narcoossee's sitting at that bar right now

I'm still here! I really need to try one of those Lapu Lapus that everyone raves about. Maybe on my honeymoon!

Btw, you better start working on toning up your arms if your mother wants you to carry that bouquet down the aisle!

Love it!
And you need to try MORE than just one of those Lapu Lapus!

I'm still here!!

Great pictures of Wishes.

I love that your Mom was in planning mode.

HI!!! I am so bad, I need to catch up on your TR! Thanks for still checking in on mine

Still here!

I have GOT to try that Lapu Lapu! It looks amazing!

Yes, you do!!!!

I'm still around Kelly! Here's hoping life calms down a bit for you.

Thanks Lessa! Only a couple more months and then maybe I can take a nap

Awww shucks lol.

How far are you from Atlantic City? I am having a DIS meet on July 25th and one of the Fockers from Philly is coming....interested???

Oh cool!! Can you PM me the details? I am not sure about that weekend - it's actually my birthday - but I would love to come to a DISmeet!!!! Yay!

 

[jwwi]

Another TV show? I just love HGTV, it is amazing the number of hours you can devote to doing just one thing, while totally avoiding what you should be doing. Hmmm, am I talking about being on the DISboards or watching HGTV?/ Can't wait to see the new show, and I think that means you found a house?

 

[Beka]

We watch Property Virgins occasionally. Glad the house hunt is finally paying off! Universal looks like more fun than I remember it being. I'm afraid to take DH there, for fear that he might like it better than any of the Disney parks!

 

[LISAMWDW]

I love Propety Virgins! So cool! You on another show? How do you do it! LOL!
Can't wait to see it!

Great update, too!

 

[Lady Lallie]

Holy Cow! You are going to be on another show! That is so neat. Please tell us when it will be on. I love Property Virgins, it's a good show....makes me less nervous about buying a house someday.

 

[KathyRN137]

I love Property Virgins! I was really into watching HGTV during last year when we were renovating... I haven't watched much lately but please let us know when "your" show will air!!

Love your tour of Universal so far... I've never been, so its all new to me! Looks like you had an absolutely gorgeous day!

Kathy

 

[Jennifer48]

I found what appeared to be a 3-D map of this promising new world, but unfortunately it did not give me much information.

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This is classic! Have I told you how much I love this TR Kelly?!
Thats so awesome about Property Virgins. I watch that all the time since I am a property virgin too! Please let us know when its on!

 

[brookelizabeth]

I am confident that I performed with incredible speed and skill, and that the ten-year-old boy sharing my alien combat vehicle absolutely did not triple my score. No way.

That is hilarious! I understand though. My DH is legally BLIND and still beats me. I have only beat him once and it had nothing to do with the fact that our 1 year old was on his lap. NOTHING at all.

Hi everyone....sorry for another 2 weeks passing between updates....I have even more excuses now
I am just wrapping up that monster shoot I was on for most of June...AND....taping another show where I am actually in front of the camera. Anyone ever heard of Property Virgins on HGTV? (I have to admit, I never had!) They are doing an episode on me & my adventures in house hunting! Jack will be in it too, along with my roommate Jeff, and our two adorable cats. Hopefully it will be fun to watch! I'll let you all know when it's on if you want to tune in.

CONGRATULATIONS! I really enjoy that show and look forward to seeing you on it!

 

[PracPerfPatricia]

fig f:

Why, this was no ordinary minivan – this was a MYSTERY MACHINE! I raced after it, trying to get the attention of the shaggy-haired driver and his canine companion. Surely I would be a vital asset to a crew of detectives such as this!
Obviously the pair of crimebusters were in the middle of a serious mission as they could not stop for me, but the driver caught my eye and gave me a secret explorer wave.

fig g:

Out of breath from my chase, I paused to take a look at my surroundings. I realized then that I had the opportunity for an exciting new mission!


Exploring solo can get lonely, so I am always thrilled to make new acquaintances. I came across a lovely man who I just had to get my photo with. I found his yellow hat simply delightful, and we talked about it at length.

fig m:

His fuzzy monkey companion was also incredibly cute. I was informed that he was ‘curious’ – a natural explorer! I enjoyed a stroll around their neighborhood and some more happy socializing before it was time to continue in my travels.


More adventures around the universe to come, featuring rockets & sea creatures & dinosaurs!

You lucky girl-you got to see the Mystery Machine and the Man with the Yellow Hat in the same day?

(I have personally always had a thing for the Man with the Yellow Hat...- sorry DH...it goes back to my childhood what can I say?)

Have not heard of Property Virgins but must check it out...

 

[KatGarcia]

I can't wait to see Property Virgins- how awesome!

One of these days I will make it to US.

 

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

You are becoming quite the celebrity aren't you!

 

[meeko_33785]

I thought that I'd already replied to your report, but I guess not. I'm loving it so far. So fun and creative!

Congrats on getting on another TV show. I don't know anything about Property Virgins, but I'm guessing that at least they won't take away any of your Disney stuff.

 

[mistydoodles]

I can't believe you are going to be on Property Virgins. I enjoy that show. I hope they let you know when it will air so we can all enjoy it as well.

Also, I am enjoying your update. We are thinking of including a day at Universal during our next trip.

 

[Philadisney]

Love your tour of Universal so far... I've never been, so its all new to me! Looks like you had an absolutely gorgeous day!

Kathy

Thanks! I had never ever been to Universal before either (Just Islands of Adventure, their other park). I actually really enjoyed it, though I admit I kept comparing it to WDW in my head! They really need a Fastpass system - the longest lines I waited in that trip were all at Universal. They did have a lot of rides with single rider lines at least, although that really backfired when I ended up on the 8-seater Simpsons ride with a family of 7....REALLY awkward! Now that I'm hooked on having a rental car at WDW I'm going to try and go to Universal again next trip...I think Jack would really enjoy it.

This is classic! Have I told you how much I love this TR Kelly?!
Thats so awesome about Property Virgins. I watch that all the time since I am a property virgin too! Please let us know when its on!

Thank you so much I will let you know once I know - I think it will be on in October.

That is hilarious! I understand though. My DH is legally BLIND and still beats me. I have only beat him once and it had nothing to do with the fact that our 1 year old was on his lap. NOTHING at all.

CONGRATULATIONS! I really enjoy that show and look forward to seeing you on it!

I get so competitive at those games I'm still annoyed at how much Jack blew me out of the water on Buzz Lightyear last summer!
And thank you!

You lucky girl-you got to see the Mystery Machine and the Man with the Yellow Hat in the same day?
(I have personally always had a thing for the Man with the Yellow Hat...- sorry DH...it goes back to my childhood what can I say?)

Me too! I just love tall skinny guys. It's the same reason Simon was my favorite Chipmunk when I was little

I can't wait to see Property Virgins- how awesome!

One of these days I will make it to US.

It's definitely worth checking out! and SO COOL that you are going back in a few months as a CM!!

You are becoming quite the celebrity aren't you!

I'm working my way thru the world of reality shows! Fun fact: You can also catch me on the classic home makeover show "Trading Spaces: Boys Vs. Girls". In episode "Nick vs. Ashley", I pop up twice as a 'Labor Saver'. I wore a white paper bodysuit & hood with giant dark goggles. Hardly my coolest moment on national television
I also had a fantastic, 2-second appearance on a show I worked on in '04 called 'Perfect Proposal.' Does anyone even remember that one? Surprise wedding proposals - now that was a fun show to work on!

I thought that I'd already replied to your report, but I guess not. I'm loving it so far. So fun and creative!

Congrats on getting on another TV show. I don't know anything about Property Virgins, but I'm guessing that at least they won't take away any of your Disney stuff.

Thanks so much! No Disney stuff has come up on Property Virgins yet, but one of the houses we looked at had a kid's room that was totally done up in Spongebob Squarepants wallpaper. They can't allow us to say 'Spongebob Squarepants' and the wallpaper will be blurred out because he's on a competiting network, so Jack walked around the room saying things like "Oh boy, my favorite trademarked character!" "Kelly, don't you love this trademarked character wallpaper?"

I can't believe you are going to be on Property Virgins. I enjoy that show. I hope they let you know when it will air so we can all enjoy it as well.

Also, I am enjoying your update. We are thinking of including a day at Universal during our next trip.

Yes, I'll let you know! I think it's definitely worth checking out Universal, though I can't imagine spending more than a day at each park (in fact when I went to IOA in '02, my friend and I did the entire park twice in four hours! Granted it was winter so we didn't do a couple of the water rides and it wasn't crowded, but still!)

Holy Cow! You are going to be on another show! That is so neat. Please tell us when it will be on. I love Property Virgins, it's a good show....makes me less nervous about buying a house someday.

Yes buying a house is scary stuff Luckily I had an amazing realtor and mortgage person - makes such a difference!!!

We watch Property Virgins occasionally. Glad the house hunt is finally paying off! Universal looks like more fun than I remember it being. I'm afraid to take DH there, for fear that he might like it better than any of the Disney parks!

I feel the same way about taking Jack to the water parks. He loves them and would rather spend an entire day bobbing around in the wave pool at Typhoon Lagoon than going to Epcot or MK. Not me!!!

I love Propety Virgins! So cool! You on another show? How do you do it! LOL!
Can't wait to see it!
Great update, too!

How do I do it? Luck and a willingness to try anything once I think Thanks, glad you are enjoying the TR! It's been fun to write. I hope to get another update up tomorrow!

Another TV show? I just love HGTV, it is amazing the number of hours you can devote to doing just one thing, while totally avoiding what you should be doing. Hmmm, am I talking about being on the DISboards or watching HGTV?/ Can't wait to see the new show, and I think that means you found a house?

Haha I am the same way...I always say I am too busy to update my TR, then realize that I spent four hours watching 'celebreality' shows on VH1
I can't wait to share pictures of the house that I may or may not have thanks or no thanks to Property Virgins

 

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

I'm working my way thru the world of reality shows! Fun fact: You can also catch me on the classic home makeover show "Trading Spaces: Boys Vs. Girls". In episode "Nick vs. Ashley", I pop up twice as a 'Labor Saver'. I wore a white paper bodysuit & hood with giant dark goggles. Hardly my coolest moment on national television
I also had a fantastic, 2-second appearance on a show I worked on in '04 called 'Perfect Proposal.' Does anyone even remember that one? Surprise wedding proposals - now that was a fun show to work on!

You should audition for Survivor or the Amazing Race!