Grandpa Mohawk & BroganMc Blogging Begins

[MOM POPPINS]

I love reading about your trip! Thanks for sharing!

 

[Tarheel Tink]

I'm following your trip with envy (but happy for you!). I'm the person who came up to you and GM at Olivia's at OKW this past May- my husband had nudged me and said "Is that the guy with the mohawk you showed me the picture of on the computer?". I squealed and rushed to you and got a photograph taken with you both! A brush with fame...

 

[BroganMc]

How was Kona? I was a little dissappointed in our meal there on our last trip. Hope you have a wonderful time. Bye the way, has any construction started on the new Fantasy Land expansion yet?

Not that we've seen, but I heard today Mickey's Country House was closed. We didn't explore that area Monday. Our log walk route went through Tomorrowland.

Did you get my tweet tonight? I got yours.

 

[BroganMc]

I'm following your trip with envy (but happy for you!). I'm the person who came up to you and GM at Olivia's at OKW this past May- my husband had nudged me and said "Is that the guy with the mohawk you showed me the picture of on the computer?". I squealed and rushed to you and got a photograph taken with you both! A brush with fame...

Hey Tarheel Tink! We remember you. You made GM feel like quite the celebrity that day. So how did the rest of your trip go and when are you back?

 

[BroganMc]

Heya guys,

I finished yesterday's entry so refresh your pages. I also included a teaser video from today.

We've been running since morning. I'll write that report up tomorrow. For right now, my laptop is churning on uploading some video to PhotoBucket.

Of course, if you've been following my Tweets, I have been tweeting like mad today. My routine goes: blog when I'm chilling at the resort and twitter when I'm out and about.

 

[Tarheel Tink]

Hey Tarheel Tink! We remember you. You made GM feel like quite the celebrity that day. So how did the rest of your trip go and when are you back?

We had a wonderful trip- we were with our dearest friends of over 30 years who also love Disney. We go back in the beginning of December.

 

[flyingcat2003]

Great blog update. PS... Happy Birthday!

 

[DMKEDM]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Are you gonna do one of Disney's "Celebrate" b-day present options?

Have a great day...

 

[Mickey'sApprentice]

Oh I Do hope you go by Guest Relations and get a birthday button!

That was the best part of my bday trip!!

 

[BroganMc]

Hey guys,

I know I'm a little behind on my days. At the moment I'm about 6 drinks south of my b-day celebration at EPCOT. (Thanks for all the b-day wishes!!!)

I did go to Guest Relations and got my birthday pin and FunCard. (They wouldn't let me apply it to the F&W wristband but my Dad gifted me one of those too instead.)

Had a bit of a rocky start. Just as we were leaving the resort today the power window on the driver's side blew with the window down. So we had to divert to the nearest mechanic to get it fixed. Then a client of mine called because they couldn't get into their website on their "biggest weekend" (news to me that last bit). I thought I'd never get to EPCOT to celebrate my birthday. But a stranger stopped and said a little prayer for me and things turned around. (Gotta love God sometimes.)

We made it to EPCOT around 5pm. Just enough time for us to get halfway around the world eating and drinking before fireworks.

Not exactly what I had planned for the day but a lot better than last year's. I even got calls from ym sibs back home wishing me Happy Birthday. (I think my brothers were a bit clueless about the exact year and date but the SILs reminded them.)

Since I only got a few hours at EPCOT today we're gonna go back tomorrow and finish up. CMs told me to wear my pin all week.

One more day at Marriott here then we move over to SSR Sunday. (And the in-laws arrive. Cross your fingers that goes well.)

 

[DisneyJen]

A belated Happy Birthday!!

I so love your blog! It's one of the first things I check while enjoying my morning coffee

Looking forward to your next update

 

[BroganMc]

Hey folks!

I've caught up on the blog for the trip. It's incredibly hard to keep this up as I'd like while actually experiencing it.

With our guests coming in tomorrow I expect I'll have even less time. So you may just be seeing twitter posts and the odd message from me until I get home.

My aunt & uncle fly in tomorrow at noon. Talked to my cuz briefly today just to touch base. We both worried about my aunt overdoingg it on Tuesday at EPCOT. So we're renting her a scooter whether she wants it or not. (She's been relunctant but we figure at least my cuz or uncle will use it up to England when my aunt tires out and realizes she can't just walk Disney. Better to have one at hand then be caught in the middle of EPCOT.)

Weather forecast next week is hot. Low 90's all week. It's nice in the AM and later afternoon/evening, but mid-day is a bit too hot for walking outside. The 1-5pm time especially. We'll just have to see how things go.

 

[BroganMc]

Hey guys,

Quick note. We're all settled into SSR, Springs 3510. So far things are going better than we hoped.

My aunt and uncle are falling in love with SSR. They've already taken several walks around. This morning my uncle was up and walking all around Paddocks and Congress Park before we had even woken up. Both are eager to get to EPCOT for Food & Wine.

Weather is near perfect. A little hot & humid but not summer hot. We just need to moderate outside walking mid-day.

Today we head to tea at Grand Floridian (they're waiting on me). They want to see everything now! If anything it seems like GM & I will have a hard time keeping up with the 80 yo newbies.

 

[BroganMc]

I want to check in very quickly. Again the group is waiting for me.

Yesterday turned out fantastic. The "old folks" loved the tea and ended up turning into a couple kids. We walked around the MK resorts a bit but with all the ferry and train whistles blowing, they suddenly got eager to go into the park. We ended up in MK watching Spectro and Wishes fireworks.

Didn't get home until near 11pm last night. My aunt was tired (Disney brain overload) but loved it all. She's up today and well rested and raring to go.

We head to EPCOT now for F&W. (Good cuz I missed breakfast. Took a long hot shower instead.)

I'll have lots of stories to tell when I do the blog up right. Just wanted to give the highlights.

Oh and my travel laptop power cord died. I've ordered a new one to be delivered here tomorrow.

Oh and one of the conversations overheard last night after fireworks... my dad and uncle talking about the year Snow White came out. My dad was 6 years old and his mom kept him home from the theatre because he was sick. My dad declared he never forgave his mom for that. It scarred him for life.

 

[kikiq]

I see we have 2 new converts to add to your family. How exciting! Looking forward to your updates!

 

[BroganMc]

Ok, I think we've finally met our match. GM and I have spent the last 3 days showing the family around the World. First MK resorts & fireworks and parade. Then EPCOT yesterday. Today we took my uncle on an early AM tour at MK (Mickey's Magical Milestones) then let him roam around the park all day. We did a parent handoff with me staying with the dad's in the morning then my cousin swapping with me at lunchtime. I did the floral experience with my aunt while the guys took over MK. We met up at DTD for a little shopping and dinner at Wolfgang Puck Express. (Met a fascinating CM named Hans who's also a lead role at Seaworld.)

Walking back home my power was on half, GM was half asleep and the 80 yo's were raring to go. They walked all the way back from marketplace to Springs. When I told my uncle it was EMH at EPCOT tonight he wanted to go!!!

So yes, I think we've met our match. Or else it's just all that newbie exuberance.

Weather-wise, it's turned into a hot & sticky week. Beware anyone who comes next few days. 90's during the day, humid and feels like 109. You do feel it in the sun. Shade is better. We've diverted a few times to take in AC. And I'm like a mother duckling making sure everyone has a drink and stays hydrated.

Now I and GM are exhausted. We're heading to bed before the folks get us into something else.

Tomorrow's MGM.

 

[Tarheel Tink]

Good luck to you and GM!

 

[tomandrobin]

I was nice seeing you guys at MK ....again.

Its nice to see the extended family taking in Disney, like a duck to water.

We'll see you guys in December.

Go Ravens!!!

 

[LCPOAPA]

Hi Brogan,

I have enjoyed following your trip. Any updates??

 

[Pixieflip]

Loving your updates, still. Your new tagalong guests sound like a real hoot!! Enjoy your time together and update us when you get a chance.