When we got back to our room the luggage was there. I love the Magical Express. Vinny then said he was going to take a nap and
skip dinner. I said not an option. I know he was just nervous as he is shy around new people. I think it took almost a year before meeting my family. Anyway, I said I will call him at 4:15 to wake him up and told him how to get the Yacht Club.
I leave and take the bus to Downtown Disney. I am not sure how I got to DTD but when I did I got on the SSR bus after asking if it goes to Treehouses. The driver said yes. A family also gets on with me. We start moving and we go towards Pleasure Island. I kind of figured this. The others did not and the father asked. He said we had to go to typhoon Lagoon first. OYE!! The sign did not say this. Now getting through DTD on a busy Saturday afternoon is not easy. I told Buzz I would meet them at 3:30 at the their treehouse. Once we got to SSR I was told I had to transfer to another bus that would take me to the treehouses. I think I got there around 4 or a little after. I was not happy.
So I walked up the stairs and trey was outside on the porch and when he saw me coming up he stopped and then I could see after a few seconds he remembered me by his eyes and he went back to his walking. I then knock on the door which was open a little and then Buzz opens it fast and jumps out and screams out me. I nearly peed. Linnie then gave me the tour and I wish I took photos but it was amazing. Gorgeous.
After the tour I spoke to Vinny who was not happy with me. I told him to go to Epcot and it turns out there are no buses to Yacht Club from there so he had to take the bus to Hollywood Studios and then the boat. You may ask why not just walk through Epcot, well we had 6 days hoppers and this was not one of those days. Buzz told me he would pick him up but by then it was too late and I didn't want to put Buzz out.
We arrive at YC and park the car
it is early and so we go to the bar there. Buzz buys me a premium margarita (he can tell you what is in it) and it is so good. Thanks again Buzz. Linnie had a wine and Buzz had scotch or something.
I check us in a little before 5 but tell them we r waiting for others to arrive. Vinny then arrives and I get a text from Kristal they r getting closer. I notice that Lorrie and her hubby are in the lobby so I go over and say hello. Then Kristal and her hubby walk in. I go and check us in. 2 minutes later we r being seated.
We all start chatting up a storm and Vinny is talking so I was happy. No idea why he worries about meeting new people, he is always fine. Now Kristal and I purchased gifts for everyone.
I purchased customized M&M's.
They said
"u r an ip dip"
"r u enchanted"
"10/23/10"
and I think one more but cannot remember. oops.
Then I got tote bags. I love these, I use them to go shopping.
Then Kristal suggested for the theme of the night being we were at YC to get these so I did. She wrote on them. I could not it would be very messy. LOL
front
back
Then Kristal gave:
candle
notepad and pen
tin of mints and an empty one.
I believe a mirror. I have not opened this one yet.
Keychain
A photo of all the items together.
Everything was in the bag. I believe everyone enjoyed them and I am so happy we did it.
Buzz and linnie
Kristal (lazydoxy66)
Buzz
Taz and hubby (Lorrie and Jim)
Our dinner.
Drinks:
Scott - Captain's Mai Tai - Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum, BOLS Amaretto, pineapple juice, lime juice and Grenadine ***** Delicious
Agave Nectar Margarita - Partida Blanco Tequila, Organic Agave Nectar, and Freshly Squeezed Lime Juice * DISGUSTING. It was so strong.
Appetizers:
Scott - Green Goddess Salad - romaine with house-made Green Goddess dressing and croutons not really sure. Ask Lorrie. LOL
Vinny - Mussels. I guess they were ok, he does not remember.
ok funny story about the appetizer. I was undecided about what to order being I had crab cakes for lunch. They bring out a crab cake and my salad and put my salad closer to Lorrie so I thought it was hers and completely forgot I ordered it and so I ate the crab cake. When I finished Kristal had not gotten her crab cake and that is when I realized I ate hers and I was supposed to have the salad. I could not stop laughing once I realized what I did. I felt so bad.. . she got a waiter and ordered a new one. Then the waitress brought it over and I told her what happened and to put it on my bill as an appetizer and I would pay for it. She said not to worry about it. I was so embarrassed. It was good though.
Entrees:
Scott - Bourbon Marinated N.Y. Strip - with Herb-roasted Potatoes, seasonal Vegetables **** I enjoyed this. (sorry cut it before pic)
Vinny - Market Fish - with Ancient Grains and Sautéed Vegetables ** said it dry. (this was Mahi Mahi).
Desserts:
Scott - Double Chocolate Cheesecake - with fresh Berries. **** very good.
Vinny - Sugar free Gelato. ****
It was a little over 2 hours and Buzz and Linnie left to go see Night Ranger. We then all left.
We were going to go to MK for late hours but that day finally caught up to me and we went back to the hotel.
I was asleep within 10 minutes....
Up next...
Animal Kingdom
When I heard about the treehouses I was excited....until I learned about the bus service!!! As you said, you have to get a bus from any park to SSR then get a bus from SSR to treehouses & vice versa! That's a lot of time waiting for buses! They should really look at that situation! You really need a car if you stay there. 
I am glad Vinny was fine once he met up with everyone. Meeting new people can be hard sometimes. 
