Fleeing Wedding Showers for Epcot Flowers: My Final Morning, Finally! NEW 4/12

[3prettyprincesses]

Hi 3pp, how are you?

It really is ridiculous, isn't it? I'll admit to my fair share of speed walking. But at least I try to remain polite while I'm doing it!

Nope, they were good ol' American teens. And I may have attempted some pointed "shhhhs", but to no effect whatsoever!

That sucks about the avocados! I have to be careful about them, myself...usually they give me a pretty bad stomachache, much as I love them. But not in the Cobb salad, for some bizarre reason -- maybe they react with something else in the salad, so they don't effect me the way they usually do? Isn't that weird?

Thanks! I took it on the walking path.

I'm good, except that it's freaking freezing right now where I live! I can't wait for Spring to come!

I'm a speed walker too. Well, not in real life but definitely at Disney for rope drop! I just chuckle at the geniuses who are running past all of us to get to Peter Pan or TSM first! I wonder if they know how ridiculous they look?

I keep hearing that the Brazilian tour groups tend to vacay at Disney the end of January and beginning of February. Great, that's when we're going! I don't care if they're loud so much but I can't abide the line cutting. You know, where there's three of them in line ahead of you and then about 50 come up from behind to join those three in line?

I'm sad about the Cobb salad. I really love it there but my stomach says otherwise! I'll probably end up with a boring salad instead. No matter, everything is good there so I'll stop complaining right now!

Seeing your pics is getting me totally geared up for our trip! I really love HS, the details are incredible! DH says it's his least favorite park, sometimes I don't get that man!

Looking forward to the next update.

 

[onelilspark]

You'd think after all these years I'd remember to dress properly in the parks. I've definitely had my share of "oh crap, I hope I don't flash the ride camera..."

 

[norybell]

I've yet to try the Brown Derby, but if I did...I'd either have to order the Cobb salad, or make sure that Judy ordered it so that I could at least try it.

It's so yummy...if I were less lazy I'd make it for myself all the time. But, you know, all that chopping!

I keep hearing that the Brazilian tour groups tend to vacay at Disney the end of January and beginning of February. Great, that's when we're going! I don't care if they're loud so much but I can't abide the line cutting. You know, where there's three of them in line ahead of you and then about 50 come up from behind to join those three in line?

Oh no, I'd totally forgotten about that! That's when I'll be there, too...guess it's time to practice my withering stare in front of the mirror. And maybe a few choice words of Portuguese?

You'd think after all these years I'd remember to dress properly in the parks. I've definitely had my share of "oh crap, I hope I don't flash the ride camera..."

That particular shirt has been banned from my Disney wardrobe. It caused me problems later in the day, too!

 

[Leshaface]

Hey norybell!!! Hope your feeling better!!! Waiting patiently for your next update!

P.s. I'm reading your first TR and i'm loving it so far!!!

 

[GreatBiscuit]

Excellent morning outing Nory!

Great photos as always. Glad to hear the runners and the screamers didn't ruin it for you.

 

[brookelizabeth]

My stomach growled at the sight of that cobb salad. I wonder if we can manage a walk-up next month. Hmmm. I'll keep it in mind!

So you rode ToT FOUR times?! I don't know if my stomach could handle that! It's such a great ride though! Glad you other rides weren't surrounded by annoying teenagers. (you ever get a car on the train with teens that just got out of school? That is what I imagined during your update. U-G-H.)

I love that last shot you have of DHS taken from the walk back to BWI. Beautiful!

 

[Leshaface]

(I'm posting here since I can't post on your other TR)

I JUST finished your other Solo TR, and it was great...except the end!!! I can't believe the composure and patience you have!!! I probably would have FLIPPED out if someone would have started yelling at me like that!!

And I completely understand the situation like that...it's happened many a times at Disneyland for me...you're walking to a ride, to security, what-have-you, and you're about to collide with the opposing person, you have to make a drastic decision, do I walk a smidge faster or slow down?!? It can be very confusing at the time...what I think is kind of creepy, is that this guy had actually watched you...what a creepster.

Anywho, I wish there was a way to convince my hubster to allow me to go to WDW by myself! How do you do it!? I mean, I understand your hubby doesn't like the whole Disney thing, but he doesn't mind at all that you're alone?? Please mentor me!!!

But your TR was fantastic and like you, if I were to do a solo trip, I would only do a few days also.

 

[norybell]

Excellent morning outing Nory!

Great photos as always. Glad to hear the runners and the screamers didn't ruin it for you.

Thanks, GB! "the runners and the screamers" sounds like it should be a band name, or a movie title, or a popular expression of some kind!

My stomach growled at the sight of that cobb salad. I wonder if we can manage a walk-up next month. Hmmm. I'll keep it in mind!

Considering that I've been to the Brown Derby on each of my past three trips and it's been pretty much empty every time, I think you'll probably have a pretty good shot at a walk-up! For lunch, anyway.

So you rode ToT FOUR times?! I don't know if my stomach could handle that! It's such a great ride though! Glad you other rides weren't surrounded by annoying teenagers. (you ever get a car on the train with teens that just got out of school? That is what I imagined during your update. U-G-H.)

I've found that the more times you ride TOT in a row (I think last October I rode it 8 times in a day, or something similarly insane), the less it effects your stomach!

And just picture those teens on the subway, only way more excited. Ugh, indeed.

(I'm posting here since I can't post on your other TR)

I JUST finished your other Solo TR, and it was great...except the end!!! I can't believe the composure and patience you have!!! I probably would have FLIPPED out if someone would have started yelling at me like that!!

And I completely understand the situation like that...it's happened many a times at Disneyland for me...you're walking to a ride, to security, what-have-you, and you're about to collide with the opposing person, you have to make a drastic decision, do I walk a smidge faster or slow down?!? It can be very confusing at the time...what I think is kind of creepy, is that this guy had actually watched you...what a creepster.

Anywho, I wish there was a way to convince my hubster to allow me to go to WDW by myself! How do you do it!? I mean, I understand your hubby doesn't like the whole Disney thing, but he doesn't mind at all that you're alone?? Please mentor me!!!

But your TR was fantastic and like you, if I were to do a solo trip, I would only do a few days also.

I'm so glad you liked my first TR! I think it was a lot better than this one, honestly...I just had a lot more to say. I have high hopes for my next one (about this past October trip--my best WDW trip ever!), though!

And yes, the guy was totally a creepster. I was flipping out on the inside, I swear! I think I ended up acting composed just because I was so thrown, I literally did not know what else to do.

How to convince your DH to let you go on a solo trip...hm...well, this is how the conversation usually goes for us:

Me: I was thinking of going back to Disney in January.
DH: Oh really? (said in a particular tone I can't describe, usually accompanied by a chuckle)
Me: Yeah. Do you want to go?
DH: Not particularly.
Me: Well, do you mind if I go?
DH: No, go ahead!

And that's that.

I dunno why he's so cool about it. I think it has something to do with the fact that we've been together for ages (13 years, maybe?). And something to do with the fact that he's not much of a traveler and has a tough time getting off from work, so it's not like I'm sacrificing vacations together to go off on my own. And something to do with the fact that we both lived alone for many years before we moved in together, so we're both used to spending a lot of time alone: I think it's kinda good for us to still get that for a few days, from time to time! But mostly I think it's just that we were never one of those couples who needed to do everything together (even though we still do 90% of things together), and were always comfortable doing things on our own without the other being offended. And he knows (though he doesn't quite understand) that Disney World is important to me. So that's that!

One of these days, though, I'll get him to come with me. And I can't wait! Though in the meantime, solo trips have grown on me so much I actually think I might prefer them!

 

[eandesmom]

ok clearly I missed this and need to go back and catch up but I'm here!

 

[norybell]

ok clearly I missed this and need to go back and catch up but I'm here!

Glad you made it! Hopefully I'll have another update later this week...I have to admit, I'm kinda taking my time so that I can finish my next TR (I'm experimenting and completely writing the new one before I start posting it) before this one ends, and link to it here. Not sure I can draw it out that much, though...I'm only halfway done with the other!

 

[3prettyprincesses]

Hopefully I'll have another update later this week...I have to admit, I'm kinda taking my time so that I can finish my next TR (I'm experimenting and completely writing the new one before I start posting it) before this one ends, and link to it here. Not sure I can draw it out that much, though...I'm only halfway done with the other!

Riiiight Nory, because you've never dragged out a trip report before... *cough*... Although, that one was unintentional due to wedding planning madness, yes?

I had a brilliant thought, what if you made the Brazilian tour group part of your YA novel?? They could try to steal the prophecy! I'm sure for your upcoming trip you'll get lots of experience with them. Unfortunately, so will I.

 

[norybell]

Riiiight Nory, because you've never dragged out a trip report before... *cough*... Although, that one was unintentional due to wedding planning madness, yes?

Ahem. What, me? Drag out a trip report? NEVER.

No, see, that's why I'm writing the next one in its entirety first...then there'll be no need for major delays, whatever's happening life-wise! See, it's all for you guys! Really!

I had a brilliant thought, what if you made the Brazilian tour group part of your YA novel?? They could try to steal the prophecy! I'm sure for your upcoming trip you'll get lots of experience with them. Unfortunately, so will I.

I'm starting to get a little nervous for this trip! I'll be encountering things I haven't had to deal with yet, on any of my recent trips: tour groups, short park hours, and bad weather!

 

[Leshaface]

Hi Nory!

Waiting patiently for your next update!!

 

[3prettyprincesses]

Ahem. What, me? Drag out a trip report? NEVER.

No, see, that's why I'm writing the next one in its entirety first...then there'll be no need for major delays, whatever's happening life-wise! See, it's all for you guys! Really!

I'm starting to get a little nervous for this trip! I'll be encountering things I haven't had to deal with yet, on any of my recent trips: tour groups, short park hours, and bad weather!

I must be thinking of someone else then!

Well it's nice that you think of your readers. I must say though that you've been good with updates lately, or at least better than your 1st TR was. Just kidding.

I'm a little nervous too! I'm assuming you've been checking the weather, it looks like rain that last week of Jan. Um, no thanks. I'm hoping they change that forecast to 72 and sunny everyday, that's not too much to ask is it?

 

[norybell]

I'm a little nervous too! I'm assuming you've been checking the weather, it looks like rain that last week of Jan. Um, no thanks. I'm hoping they change that forecast to 72 and sunny everyday, that's not too much to ask is it?

My fingers are so crossed, that at least there'll be a little bit of sun! If it's going to be low 60s, I can handle that -- it'll still be far warmer than here! -- but I really don't want rain every day. I'm so sick of precipitation at this point! I've been obsessively checking the weather, and the forecast seems to change every day.

Sigh.

 

[3prettyprincesses]

My fingers are so crossed, that at least there'll be a little bit of sun! If it's going to be low 60s, I can handle that -- it'll still be far warmer than here! -- but I really don't want rain every day. I'm so sick of precipitation at this point! I've been obsessively checking the weather, and the forecast seems to change every day.

Sigh.

Ditto. I can handle 60's no problem, it's currently 31 where I live! But rain? Ack! I don't want rain, I hate being wet unless is sweltering outside, then it's a relief. I swear, 3 days ago I checked it and it was forecast as 70's and sunny. I'm glad to know I'm not the only one obsessing about Disney weather!

 

[norybell]

Ditto. I can handle 60's no problem, it's currently 31 where I live! But rain? Ack! I don't want rain, I hate being wet unless is sweltering outside, then it's a relief. I swear, 3 days ago I checked it and it was forecast as 70's and sunny. I'm glad to know I'm not the only one obsessing about Disney weather!

I really should stop checking...not like I can do anything about it but worry, right?

Yesterday, accuweather told me all four days of my trip would be rainy. Today, they say the first two days won't have rain, and the second two will. My bigger concern is that now they're saying it's going to snow Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday next week in NY...and I leave for Orlando on Wednesday...if my flight's delayed or canceled, I will be so bummed! With only three nights there, I really can't afford to lose any time!

Stupid winter.

 

[eandesmom]

Glad you made it! Hopefully I'll have another update later this week...I have to admit, I'm kinda taking my time so that I can finish my next TR (I'm experimenting and completely writing the new one before I start posting it) before this one ends, and link to it here. Not sure I can draw it out that much, though...I'm only halfway done with the other!

I'm all caught up! And it took longer than usual because I'm enjoying your writing so very much! I'm almost convinced now that I could get past the flowery bedspreads at the GF. What a perfect spot to hang with your mom (or a sister, a girlfriend) and have wine. I love it! Really enjoying the trip so far and very glad you are drawing it out. Purely selfishly being the latecomer I am mind you.

That BW room is HUGE! I'd heard that before on the BC/YC boards but wow! What a great spot!!!

Could you hear boardwalk noise inside the room if the balcony door was closed? Just curious....

 

[3prettyprincesses]

Nory, I think accuweather is messing with my psyche! Now they're saying partly cloudy, but no rain?? I really need to stop looking, it's frying my brain! Curse you accuweather!

 

[norybell]

I'm all caught up! And it took longer than usual because I'm enjoying your writing so very much! I'm almost convinced now that I could get past the flowery bedspreads at the GF. What a perfect spot to hang with your mom (or a sister, a girlfriend) and have wine. I love it! Really enjoying the trip so far and very glad you are drawing it out. Purely selfishly being the latecomer I am mind you.

That BW room is HUGE! I'd heard that before on the BC/YC boards but wow! What a great spot!!!

Could you hear boardwalk noise inside the room if the balcony door was closed? Just curious....

Glad you're caught up! (And I dunno, but it looks to me like you're giving me even more of an excuse to draw this thing out as long as possible...)

The flowery bedspreads in pictures were always my biggest turnoffs when I considered the GF. But I'm telling you, in reality they really looked very nice!

The chances of this are pretty slim, but I'm hoping that maybe my baby sister, who's getting married in September, will let me throw her a wedding shower at WDW...the GF would be the perfect place to stay for something like that.

And no, we couldn't hear any Boardwalk noise at all from inside the room. I'd been really worried about that beforehand. And I think a regular Boardwalk-view room might be pretty noisy. But this room had the advantage of that whole extra sitting area -- essentially a whole extra room -- to act as a buffer between the beds and the balcony, which I'm sure helped a lot. Plus, it was a pretty slow time of year, and we were there on weeknights, so the Boardwalk stayed pretty quiet, even at night.

Nory, I think accuweather is messing with my psyche! Now they're saying partly cloudy, but no rain?? I really need to stop looking, it's frying my brain! Curse you accuweather!

I KNOW, RIGHT??? I need to stop, too. It seems like it's changing twice a day!

Of course, seeing those "partly cloudy" suns instead of the rainclouds has considerably brightened my day today!