Girls Only Disneyland Trip - Old Thread

[bumbershoot]

Watching a bug's life AGAIN. I tell you, the music in this movie gets me yearning for a trip to DLR like NO other movie music does. Just makes me think of DCA and I get all happy.

Anyone else up for a few turns on Heimlich's during the trip?

 

[toocherie]

Hmmm, I dunno. I think your friend Beth would look better in a black Tink shirt that she already has hanging in her closet.

No she won't--because the instructions on the front pages explicitly say it has to be a WHITE T-SHIRT NOT EVEN OFF-WHITE. So there.

Watching a bug's life AGAIN. I tell you, the music in this movie gets me yearning for a trip to DLR like NO other movie music does. Just makes me think of DCA and I get all happy.

Anyone else up for a few turns on Heimlich's during the trip?

I've never been on Heimlich. Looks like it's too little for my knees!

 

[bumbershoot]

No she won't--because the instructions on the front pages explicitly say it has to be a WHITE T-SHIRT NOT EVEN OFF-WHITE. So there.




I've never been on Heimlich. Looks like it's too little for my knees!

And Beth even wrote that on the front page! So she has to comply.

When Old Navy had their 50% off clearance sale, I had a gift card, and I found a white shirt and bought it, just for the transfer. Now, it's 3/4 sleeve, so I'll either broil or have to get another, but still. Easy way to get a shirt that I know will fit in a way that I won't mind terribly.


Robert says there is knee room, and that it is more comfy for him than the front seats on the Pooh ride (which is notoriously difficult for tricky knees). Now, he doesn't have tricky knees, but he does have squeezing-in issues on rides, which might maybe sort of could be extrapolated to having tricky kness.

Best part about that ride is that there is little pressure on getting on fast. It's mostly kids, who tend to have issues with getting in or out quickly, so if you take a bit more time getting situated, no one notices.

 

[lulubelle]

Molly, Heimlich's Chew Chew is one of my DD's favorites. She gets giddy and must ride it each time. I don't get it, but I being the true DL freak in the family, I indulge her and we go on it. I like Flik's Flyers better. Those two are the only rides we do in Bug's Land. So, if we are in DCA together, I sense two excited gals running (well, walking briskly) to the good smelling caterpillar ride!

PS - Cheryl, I don't recall it being "snug". I am sure you would be fine. I am 5"7" and chubby and there's plenty of knee room, so you must come, too.

 

[lulubelle]

And as far as the shirts, I posted my dilemna last week (and no one responded feeling sorry for me ). My shirt is too tight around my chesticles (hey, you guys named them that, so I'm going with it...) and a little too fitted around my belly. So, if you see with the shirt on by itself, please know I lost ten pounds and it now somewhat fits. Otherwise, I will be wearing a zip up jacket, zipped up to just under the boo...bs, I mean chesticles, showing Tink and the wording only. So, I may "broil", too if the temps are warm. But, I AM wearing my shirt-even if I'm too fat for it!

 

[cheshiregirl]

"Carrots are orange, just like candy corn!"

Count me in as another Heimlich fan. We often ask to go 2-3 times in a row due to the short length of the ride and the typical lack of crowds. Cheryl, I really don't think that you will struggle with getting in and it is just so cute...

 

[bumbershoot]

Yay, other Chew Chew Train fans.

It's extra poignant to a Pixar fan b/c the Pixar employee who voiced Heimlich (and Wheezy the penguin and Peterbilt and Red and Jacques and Lenny the binoculars) passed away tragically, so it's like a little shout-out to the guy.

 

[Stacerita]

Speak for yourself!!

Strip, girl, strip (or would that be inappropriate?)

I speak for us all. lol And no, I don't find stripping inappropriate. Thats why we are signing up for the Stripper 101 when we do Vegas. Who knows, by then I may need a new BF.

Not as long as she was taking dollar bills for Disney it wouldn't. Then it's a family related activity!

Stripping for Disney? Now there's a plan.

Anyone else up for a few turns on Heimlich's during the trip?

Only if its a short line. Its cute, but I refuse to wait in a long line for it.

And as far as the shirts, I posted my dilemna last week (and no one responded feeling sorry for me ). My shirt is too tight around my chesticles (hey, you guys named them that, so I'm going with it...) and a little too fitted around my belly. So, if you see with the shirt on by itself, please know I lost ten pounds and it now somewhat fits. Otherwise, I will be wearing a zip up jacket, zipped up to just under the boo...bs, I mean chesticles, showing Tink and the wording only. So, I may "broil", too if the temps are warm. But, I AM wearing my shirt-even if I'm too fat for it!

Trust me, I feel your pain. Do some creative stretching and I am sure you will be able to wear it. And don't worry, there will be plenty of us who will be in the same boat.

 

[grizbuzz]

Must admit that DS and I do get quite excited to go on Heimlich -- "the most boring ride in the park" It is very slow. And very short. But I do rather like the watermelon spray.

I'm a HUGE Pixar fan. Got to have lunch there a few months ago with an old friend from Jr. High and I was on top of the world. Just too cool. Now that would be a dream place to work... John Lasseter is just dreamy....

 

[jordansmomma]

I'm more of a lurker there...I'm afraid to say anything. LOL I've seen what happens to some

No kidding..I would rather be a lurker sometimes...

I lurk on the freebie thread.


Other than that, I stay FAAAR away from the other threads. It just seems to make me want to buy stuff. They post all these great deals and then I end up shopping.

I hate to pass up a good deal...

Well at least you don't have a closet of useless junk you bought because of the BB.

Sadly...I do...

 

[DangerMouse]

Hey Molly and Jen (and any other Lasseter fans), I just came across this article by John on the 7 Creative Principles of Pixar. Very interesting. I love the Pixar Story and think John is truly the best thing that has happened to Disney since Walt was alive.

http://2nfactory.blogspot.com/2008/10/7-creative-principles-of-pixar-by-john.html

 

[cheshiregirl]

Only if its a short line. Its cute, but I refuse to wait in a long line for it.

When on earth did you see a long line for Heimlich? There is rarely a line at all, let alone one that I would consider long. In all our trips we have never had to wait more than 1 train to get on this ride, and typically it is less than half full. I would think that it would take a pretty special and crowded day at DCA for Heimlich to have a long line due to how tucked away the ride it...

 

[bumbershoot]

I'm a HUGE Pixar fan. Got to have lunch there a few months ago with an old friend from Jr. High and I was on top of the world. Just too cool. Now that would be a dream place to work... John Lasseter is just dreamy....

Whimper. Jealous. Lucky you!

When on earth did you see a long line for Heimlich? There is rarely a line at all, let alone one that I would consider long. In all our trips we have never had to wait more than 1 train to get on this ride, and typically it is less than half full. I would think that it would take a pretty special and crowded day at DCA for Heimlich to have a long line due to how tucked away the ride it...

It happens! I promise it does. I've seen it, though I have not experienced much of a line (I too refuse).



Thanks, Danger!

 

[daisy_77]

When on earth did you see a long line for Heimlich? There is rarely a line at all, let alone one that I would consider long. In all our trips we have never had to wait more than 1 train to get on this ride, and typically it is less than half full. I would think that it would take a pretty special and crowded day at DCA for Heimlich to have a long line due to how tucked away the ride it...

In June, DD and I stood in line for 20 minutes. For that ride, I call that a long wait.

 

[DangerMouse]

Thanks, Danger!

You're welcome! BTW, did you know that today is Pixar's 23rd Anniversary?

Happy Birthday Pixar!

 

[MommyWithDreams]

Question for you girls...those of you that have already ridden Toy Story at DCA, does it spin you around much? I couldn't really tell from the youtube video. Going backwards or spinning would leave my car ....well being rinsed out at the end if you know what I mean. Thought I'd save you all the trouble if you could warn me first...since one of you may be getting on it right after I get off.

 

[bumbershoot]

I did not know that! Thanks for letting us know!

 

[fairykin]

HoLa ChiCa's!

We just got home and had *such* a great trip!

It was Big Fun to meet all the girLs.. and I was sad to tell them bye when we parted!!

Oh CheryL!, It was great to meet You , I wish You could have gone to lunch with us at the Wine Country Trattiroriaum..{ hahaha.. could i have spelt that any more WrOnG!} I can't wait to go on the tour with You on the trip. We will have BiG Fun!

Miss Stacie... Don't make me RoLL Up on You! ... ohmygosh.. Bob and I were laughing about that all day yesterday... We had so much fun! You and I could get into alot of trouble! You have *such* a Kewl Daughter..guess she takes after her MaMaCiTa

MicheLLe... Oooohhh.. we had alot of fun with You and Your BabygirL Zoe! She was great! It was just like Old Friends who just met! Heyyyyyy isn't that a song by the muppets! Thank You for being so warm and welcoming to us.. Bob and I had a very happy day!

After we went back to the room... I told my husband... hhhmmm... so Now... You have a Harem of Disney Wives!!! He thought Ya'll were WonderfuL!

And.. the next day when we went back to the park... as we got off the shuttle.. he said.. Okay first we are going to get fast passes for SoariN!

You all have trained my husband!!!!
Thank You!!!

It was Just the best meeting.. I was lucky to have such a beautiful day with my Disney Friends.. Thank You so much

 

[lulubelle]

Dawn, I cannot wait to meet you, too!

Mommy - Toy Story does not whip or spin you around at all. The vehicle turns, but not quickly or with a "snapping" motion. It does get intense when trying to hit all the targets though! It is an awesome ride, you will love it!

 

[MommyWithDreams]

Dawn, I cannot wait to meet you, too!

Mommy - Toy Story does not whip or spin you around at all. The vehicle turns, but not quickly or with a "snapping" motion. It does get intense when trying to hit all the targets though! It is an awesome ride, you will love it!

Thanks Lulubelle!