Family, Friends, & Celebrities- A MAGICAL Birthday TR!!! *UPDATE*8/27! Final thoughts

[AlohaAnnie]

Sounds like a great DHS Day Great group pics! A DIS meet, new ride experiences for friends. Makes me miss my second home, glad we are headed back soon.

 

[All7OfUs]

Well, this TR isn't going to finish itself!! LOLOL

You could let me finish for you. Things could get real interesting!

Yea.. that's about how I feel about it. It is hard in the studios to find attractions that the kids and the adults can do together- and like.

Too true!

That could of been a disaster!

You mean wandering around DHS covered in throw up doesn't appeal to you?? Come on... where's your sense of adventure!!!???

Well I hadn't posted my 2nd update until her game was shut down. It wouldn't of helped you.

Sadness! Great sadness. They still are doing my photo challenge though, I think, for the first game. I'm cooking up a game for the grand finale too, right now. Thinking, thinking....

I think you assumed I used only 1 1/2 hours.. by the end of my 1st update we were only in the studios for 1 1/2 hours- I think that is where the confusion came in.

Bingo! That's exactly what I thought. Sorry, totally read that wrong. Must have just come in from a run and was in one of those opiatic highs that some people swear they get. Give me a break! They are just abuot to faint have less air going to their brains.

We needed something quick.... but not fast food. We had to pass a Taco Bell every day- we refused the temptation and didn't stop there once.

Now, see... you coulda had a whole mess of bean burritos and used your ammunition to distract Dave during another game of Monopoly. It would have been an easy win!

 

[stopher1]

LOL Happy birthday to your DD!!!!!

You have a treat of 2 updates!!!!!

Thanks - I see that. Now to determine - catch up on Tim's reports - or do my expense report. Hmmm, I think the expense report needs to come first. So go ahead, get a 3rd one posted while I'm busy doing actual work

 

[carissanboys]

Awesome photopass picture on RnRC!! My picture from the one and only time I rode that coaster is hilarious. But, not in a good way.

And what is up with your hot tub, eh?

 

[Believeinfairytales]

I missed TWO updates? Wow! Loved everything - looks like you guys had the perfect day. Aerosmith rollercoaster is my all time fave. That take off is the BEST. I love your ride pic!

 

[GaRain]

Great TR so far! Love all the pictures!
Believe me, DHS was PACKED the next week too!

 

[maroo]

On the way to TOT we met Maroo and some special people. Maroo had her princess 1/2 medal on!!! She just completed her 1st marathon!!! I guess I should back up a bit.. who is Maroo? Mary (AKA Maroo) is a DISer who runs the WISH trip board here on the DIS. She does so much for Wish kids and their families that she truly is a celebrity!!!

Not only was Maroo there but 2 other DISer celebrities were there too- pipersmom, who was there with her daughter Piper- who was on her WISH trip and livndisney was there as well. It was really fun to meet them. We chatted for a few minutes and took some pictures. During the pictures, Piper was tickling everybody. It was really silly!

We said our goodbyes and Melody, Juliana & I headed over to ride ToT.

Up next.. the rest of our day & what time is it?????

You are so sweet!

Ok, I have to admit it completely cracks me up that I would be a "celebrity" - I was so hoping for Chuck Norris myself!

It was a HALF marathon. I don't want anyone to think I can actually walk 26 miles! 13.1 was PLENTY!

It was so great meeting you guys! Juliana was precious and Mel is so kind to allow us to meet up in the World! I am sure it gets old meeting all of these people she has never met.

Can't wait for more.

Congratulations on the marathon, Maroo!

Not quite Chuck Norris caliber, but much better than a reality star. I'll keep my subscription to your TR going.

Thanks!

Yeah, definitely NOT Chuck Norris. Maybe the exact opposite.

 

[dvczerfs]

nice up date tim. i cant fiqure it out if you scared the kid behind you or if the ride did?

 

[Mommy2LittleVols]

GREAT updates, Tim! I love the parade video. Those little girls are too, too cute! Great DHS pictures!

 

[jordanyosh]

I want to be done by May... Is it possible?

At the rate you're going...yes.

He had some medical reasons growing up and never went on them. He got 'cleared' this past summer and he was ready to try them.. and he loved them!

He was a wimp.. I told him 'No Hands!'

that's awesome that he gets to ride w/o worry.

would the hands free come later in the trip or did you have time to make a return to RnRC?

We saw it last year.. I really don't remember it being different.. or the same for that matter! LOL

they used to do something with the Beast at the end where he would go up in the air and transform....

 

[my2disneyboys]

Hey Tim.... First things first... How excited are you that baseball is back on!? I know in our house we are pretty excited. If you could only hear my kids... I don't know if it is the same way in New York households... but I didnt even prompt and when the Yankees were introduced my kids started yelling "boo yankees!" or as my 2 year old was saying, "boo Ankies" It's been some great baseball so far and I cant wait to see how our new guy Lackey does tonight. My MIL is at the game and it is BEAUTIFUL out!

Ok! So about Disney.... I am loving the report and the picture on Rockin Rollercoaster is awesome. The kid behind you guys cracked me up too!! So you will probably mention this at the end maybe but I am really wondering how you liked the house vs onsite! We are going (14 of us) in January and the cost of all of our rooms is SO much more than renting a house for the week... I just cant bring myself to stay offsite. What do you think???

Go Sox!!

 

[that's nice]

Sounds like a great DHS Day Great group pics! A DIS meet, new ride experiences for friends. Makes me miss my second home, glad we are headed back soon.

You are!!! Less than two months to go!!!!!!

You ARE going to do a TR right??????

You could let me finish for you. Things could get real interesting!

I'm sure they would. I might be scared to see what you come up with!!!!

You mean wandering around DHS covered in throw up doesn't appeal to you?? Come on... where's your sense of adventure!!!???

I'm sure I'd get some looks!

Who knows I could end up in some else's TR.....

".... as we were walking on Sunset Blvd. this guy walked past us with the most awful smell emanating from him. By the looks of it either he or the guy walking next to him, vomited all over his shirt. For some reason I had the feeling either Kettle One or Corona was involved......"

Bingo! That's exactly what I thought. Sorry, totally read that wrong. Must have just come in from a run and was in one of those opiatic highs that some people swear they get. Give me a break! They are just abuot to faint have less air going to their brains.

LOLOLOLOLOL

I've never had one of those.. but I have felt like I was about to pass out.

Now, see... you coulda had a whole mess of bean burritos and used your ammunition to distract Dave during another game of Monopoly. It would have been an easy win!

Chemical warfare.... couldda been deadly!

Thanks - I see that. Now to determine - catch up on Tim's reports - or do my expense report. Hmmm, I think the expense report needs to come first. So go ahead, get a 3rd one posted while I'm busy doing actual work

LOL Well my reads are too hard. I've never claimed to be a writer.

I might try to get an update tonight... no promises.

Awesome photopass picture on RnRC!! My picture from the one and only time I rode that coaster is hilarious. But, not in a good way.

Well for lack of a better term.. those are ghetto pics. Took them off the TV with my camera.

OH WHY.. what happened to you?

And what is up with your hot tub, eh?

UGGGHHH darn thing wasn't working...yet.

I missed TWO updates? Wow! Loved everything - looks like you guys had the perfect day. Aerosmith rollercoaster is my all time fave. That take off is the BEST. I love your ride pic!

Just trying to get the updates out as fast as I can. I don't want this thing dragging out. Once May rolls around my DIS time will be going waaaaaayyy down. I start working like a dog!

That coaster is my favorite too. I wish it was a little lighter in there.. I want to see the loops.

Great TR so far! Love all the pictures!
Believe me, DHS was PACKED the next week too!

Thanks for joining!!!!! More to come!

We stayed till 3/16 so we saw some of the craziness!!!

 

[FreezinRafiki]

Who knows I could end up in some else's TR.....

".... as we were walking on Sunset Blvd. this guy walked past us with the most awful smell emanating from him. By the looks of it either he or the guy walking next to him, vomited all over his shirt. For some reason I had the feeling either Kettle One or Corona was involved......"

THAT'S what I smelled on you at MK! I couldn't quite place the smell, but that's totally it!

 

[that's nice]

You are so sweet!

AWWWW Thanks!

Ok, I have to admit it completely cracks me up that I would be a "celebrity" - I was so hoping for Chuck Norris myself!

You are a celebrity!!!! Don't deny it!

It was a HALF marathon. I don't want anyone to think I can actually walk 26 miles! 13.1 was PLENTY!

I wrote 1/2... didn't I?

1/2 or full it was a great accomplishment!!!!

It was so great meeting you guys! Juliana was precious and Mel is so kind to allow us to meet up in the World! I am sure it gets old meeting all of these people she has never met.

You are the first DISers we have met!!!! Juliana was being a little shy but she had fun too!

Can't wait for more.

You are me??!!!??!!!!

nice up date tim. i cant fiqure it out if you scared the kid behind you or if the ride did?

I didn't scare him... i don't think.

GREAT updates, Tim! I love the parade video. Those little girls are too, too cute! Great DHS pictures!

Thanks!!!! It was just a short clip I took with my camera. I still have all the video to download from my video camera.

At the rate you're going...yes.

would the hands free come later in the trip or did you have time to make a return to RnRC?

We didn't make it back to the studios.. but now that he was 'broken in' anything is possible...

they used to do something with the Beast at the end where he would go up in the air and transform....

OH.. I've never seen that. I guess I've only seen the version they have now.

 

[that's nice]

THAT'S what I smelled on you at MK! I couldn't quite place the smell, but that's totally it!

I wouldn't doubt it.. It was probably seeping out of our pores.

 

[that's nice]

Hey Tim.... First things first... How excited are you that baseball is back on!? I know in our house we are pretty excited. If you could only hear my kids... I don't know if it is the same way in New York households... but I didnt even prompt and when the Yankees were introduced my kids started yelling "boo yankees!" or as my 2 year old was saying, "boo Ankies" It's been some great baseball so far and I cant wait to see how our new guy Lackey does tonight. My MIL is at the game and it is BEAUTIFUL out!

I'm watching the game as I type this.. the ankies just tied things up!!! 1-1 Don't worry.. Chan Ho Park will give you guys a run or 2 back.

Juliana used to call them the 'ankies' too. LOL Too funny!

The weather today is beautiful. We hit 90 here today!!!

I need to get back to Fenway for a game. I've only seen 1 game there and it was a classic. It was the game where A-rod and Varitek got into a fight.

Ok! So about Disney.... I am loving the report and the picture on Rockin Rollercoaster is awesome. The kid behind you guys cracked me up too!!

The kids face is priceless!! We were cracking up about it!

So you will probably mention this at the end maybe but I am really wondering how you liked the house vs onsite! We are going (14 of us) in January and the cost of all of our rooms is SO much more than renting a house for the week... I just cant bring myself to stay offsite. What do you think???

You want to know now... or do you want to wait? I can PM you if you'd like.

Go Sox!!

GRRRRRRRR

 

[MaryAz]

FUn update, DisMeets are the best! Can't wait to read about MK!

 

[stopher1]

First off - GREAT pictures!

We would first start out and head over to see the Muppets.

I think everyone liked the show and my favorites are Statler & Waldorf. I love those guys!

Do you think we have time to go to the bathroom before the next show? We can't you dummy, we're bolted to the floor! I love them too!

I still feel like the show needs to be updated though.. I think there is so much more that could be done with it.

Oh man, ya think? After 21 years I'd say it was time for an update, yeah!!
Here here. All in favor, say aye. AYE!!

It was time for Dave & I to head over to see LMA. While we were going to the show, the girls were taking the kids to go shopping.

Oh yeah, we love LMA. Great show. We've seen it like 5 or 6 times, and enjoy it each time. Though it was pretty funny - when we got home from this last trip with my folks in Jan - the boys put in the DVD from when we videoed it the very first time...and DW turns to me and says, "that's the same lady!" The same "assistant director" lady has hosted it since it debuted in 2005.

A few shots from the show.

Did I already say I love LMA? I did? Oh well, here it is again. I love LMA. Great pics.

One Man's Dream.

Yeah, you've got to see the whole thing. It is a nice, nice presentation.

We made it back right before the parade started. The kids were ready!!!

After a few minutes it started...

I think the kids were excited.. don't you?



I know many people do not like this parade but the fact that they get people involved, makes it really fun! The girls & kids went out and danced with the CMs.

Mr. Potato head was so funny!!! He kept coming over dancing in front of us. Then he kept wiggling his eyes at the girls.. we were all laughing.

Boo!

First saw this parade when it was originally at DCA at the DLR. I was happy to see it move east myself. We like it. They do definitely strive for interactivity. Nice shots of Mr. Potato Head & Boo.

The kids loved the parade! When it was over we high-tailed it over to TSM! While in line I got a text from Maroo and she was in DHS! I told her we would meet up when we got off the ride.

On the way to TOT we met Maroo and some special people. Maroo had her princess 1/2 medal on!!! She just completed her 1st marathon!!! I guess I should back up a bit.. who is Maroo? Mary (AKA Maroo) is a DISer who runs the WISH trip board here on the DIS. She does so much for Wish kids and their families that she truly is a celebrity!!!

Cool your celebrities! That's awesome. Yay for Maroo and all she does. What an awesome and special role she has. I see you've been along for the ride too Maroo - so let me just say - kudos to you. You are a true celebrity. Giving so much for so many others.


Ok - so I finally took the time to read this update... now on to the next one.

 

[stopher1]

We noticed that the next showing of Beauty & the Beast was about to start. The show was great and the kids, even Alex, loved it!

Great show. Though if Alex is like my boys in a few years... he won't like it so much then. But right now - yeah baby, that's good stuff. Let me just say my boys DO do stuff with and for their younger sister, but they don't always want to. It's fun trying to mix teen/pre-teen and 6 yo well and achieve a happy, healthy balance.

Awesome photo.

I told him since he has never been on one before that I would break him in the right way- we were going to sit in the front seat. I really didn't have to pressure him too much- he agreed!

I think Dave was getting a little nervous. But he did it and loved every minute of it!

Wow, hard to believe he'd never been on one before, but hey, that's great that he got to experience such a good one first.

The kids had fun putting stickers on records at the DHS version of Kidcot. LOL

DING, DING, DING! We have a winner! You have finally shown something in your report (and the first of all the other DDC guys' reports) that I was not aware of at WDW. I love it! You win the prize Tim! In all of my various visits, research and website perusal - I have never seen or read anything about these little things. Great job!

Now I'm going to have to make sure to go over there and see that we do that on our next visit... not for the kids, but for ME. I want one of those little records for my office shelves. All kinds of treasures (both Disney and not Disney), things collected on various trips and excursions here and there end up there - both things I've acquired myself, and those toys that my boys have "grown out of" (yet get played with when they come to visit dad at work). I have more stuff, but only 3 of the shelves are Disney related, so I rotate stuff around, and off the shelf and into/out of boxes too so that there's always something new and different to look at.

Another great update. I'm all caught up... for now.

 

[middlepat]

DING, DING, DING! We have a winner! You have finally shown something in your report (and the first of all the other DDC guys' reports) that I was not aware of at WDW. I love it! You win the prize Tim! In all of my various visits, research and website perusal - I have never seen or read anything about these little things. Great job!

To Tim: anyone who can "inform" stopher about anything at the parks deserves a little