PiratesFan
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We were all up at 7 today and had breakfast down in the dining room. We head out for MGM and are actually there for the opening 
Our first one yet.
Mom, Darrin and Sister head off to do Rock N' Rollercoaster. I volunteer to take The Boy to the Villan's Shop.
I quite enjoyed the store. They had tonnes of Pirates stuff 
and lots of stuff from Nightmare Before Christmas (I adore that Jack too!)
Anyway, the other three show back up and they spen some time in the shop too. Sister adores Maleficiant. I bought some pirate pins there too
Next you, we did the Great Movie Ride. On our way up to it, Sister and I swear we heard Harry Potter music...now I'm suspicious. Anyway, the ride was great, and we got the gangster. I loved the Oz part too.
Then, we split up. Mom took The Boy to the Honey I Shrunk the Kids playground. Darrin, Sister and I went to Tower of Terror. I think DArrin quite enjoyed it. Then, soon as we got off, Sister and I hopped in the Fast Pass line and went for another go. Now, I have a confession to make. This was our third time on the ride, and we had been talking about this on our way through the line. Well, when we got into the holding room with the video, we were talking about the ride. Then, just before the lights go out, I said "The best part is when you find out that THIS is really the elevator!" About 15 heads snapped around to look at me before the lights went out.
Also, we had figured out where the camera on the ride was, and made sure to make an over-the-top face for our pic.
After that, we went and found the other two. We also got to meet Woody, Jessie and Buzz. Then we did Muppets, which was pretty good. Then it was off to...INDIANA JONES!
Well, they pic people out of the audience and *I* got picked!
I don't know why I volunteered, because being in front of crowds terrifies me! But, I stood up and screamed, I got picked and off I went to sign the waiver. They dressed me as a peasant, and then I waited my turn to go up. The CM directing us was from Nova Scotia, and her and I had a chat.
Once on stage, they took us through directions, and this BIG Irish man had to pretend he was dying. Well, he decided he wanted ME to catch him! It was...a struggle. Then, we played the part of peasants, and I got to shake the hand of Harrison Ford's stunt double. Which, through association, is like getting to shake Harrison Ford's hand.
We stopped at Fairfax Fries for lunch. Then it was off to Beauty and the Beast, which Sister really wanted to see. The Boy did not seem to thrilled, but he had gotten into a bit by the part where they are hunting the Beast.
Then we did the Backlot Tours. As we are walking to the loading deck, my Pirate Sense starts tingling.
Off in the bushes, behind the building, I spy one of those big cages made out of bones that was in POTC: Dead Man's Chest. I grab Sister and point it out to her. Sadly, I don't have a picture of it and I am POSITIVE it was an actual one from the movie 
On the tour, we also see a Captain Jack costume that was actually worn by JOHNNY DEPP!!! It actually touched his body! 
After the tour, we walked through a section where they had costumes that were actually used in movies. We say Darth Vader's and Barbossa's.
Once outside, we got to meet the Power Rangers! I am a Ranger fan from way back and loved getting to meet them. One Ranger punched The Boy in the head by accident. I would just like to comment that we DID NOT sue. We also cracked up when we say that Green Samuri Ranger seemed to have a crotch sweat issue. 
The Boy informed us after meting him that it was not crotch sweat, it was just a shadow.
Then we left and went back to our room for supper (left over's from our "home cooked meal" from last night). Then we headed for Epcot (or Ebcot, as Darrin calls it).
We did Ice Station Cool, but they were out of most of the drinks. Then we did Innoventions West, and did the thing where you bulid and race (on a computer) your own robot. Then we really built little plastic robots afterwards. The Boy also e-mailed a message to his uncle and his uncle's girlfriend.
Then we did Mission Space (wimpy version) and watched the Circle of the Life video. Then...I guess we must of went back to the hotel. This is our last night at Plam Suites.
Tomorrow is Blizzard Beach and Downtown Disney.
Our first one yet.Mom, Darrin and Sister head off to do Rock N' Rollercoaster. I volunteer to take The Boy to the Villan's Shop.
I quite enjoyed the store. They had tonnes of Pirates stuff and lots of stuff from Nightmare Before Christmas (I adore that Jack too!)Anyway, the other three show back up and they spen some time in the shop too. Sister adores Maleficiant. I bought some pirate pins there too
Next you, we did the Great Movie Ride. On our way up to it, Sister and I swear we heard Harry Potter music...now I'm suspicious. Anyway, the ride was great, and we got the gangster. I loved the Oz part too.
Then, we split up. Mom took The Boy to the Honey I Shrunk the Kids playground. Darrin, Sister and I went to Tower of Terror. I think DArrin quite enjoyed it. Then, soon as we got off, Sister and I hopped in the Fast Pass line and went for another go. Now, I have a confession to make. This was our third time on the ride, and we had been talking about this on our way through the line. Well, when we got into the holding room with the video, we were talking about the ride. Then, just before the lights go out, I said "The best part is when you find out that THIS is really the elevator!" About 15 heads snapped around to look at me before the lights went out.
Also, we had figured out where the camera on the ride was, and made sure to make an over-the-top face for our pic. After that, we went and found the other two. We also got to meet Woody, Jessie and Buzz. Then we did Muppets, which was pretty good. Then it was off to...INDIANA JONES!
Well, they pic people out of the audience and *I* got picked!
I don't know why I volunteered, because being in front of crowds terrifies me! But, I stood up and screamed, I got picked and off I went to sign the waiver. They dressed me as a peasant, and then I waited my turn to go up. The CM directing us was from Nova Scotia, and her and I had a chat.Once on stage, they took us through directions, and this BIG Irish man had to pretend he was dying. Well, he decided he wanted ME to catch him! It was...a struggle. Then, we played the part of peasants, and I got to shake the hand of Harrison Ford's stunt double. Which, through association, is like getting to shake Harrison Ford's hand.
We stopped at Fairfax Fries for lunch. Then it was off to Beauty and the Beast, which Sister really wanted to see. The Boy did not seem to thrilled, but he had gotten into a bit by the part where they are hunting the Beast.
Then we did the Backlot Tours. As we are walking to the loading deck, my Pirate Sense starts tingling.
Off in the bushes, behind the building, I spy one of those big cages made out of bones that was in POTC: Dead Man's Chest. I grab Sister and point it out to her. Sadly, I don't have a picture of it and I am POSITIVE it was an actual one from the movie On the tour, we also see a Captain Jack costume that was actually worn by JOHNNY DEPP!!! It actually touched his body! After the tour, we walked through a section where they had costumes that were actually used in movies. We say Darth Vader's and Barbossa's.
Once outside, we got to meet the Power Rangers! I am a Ranger fan from way back and loved getting to meet them. One Ranger punched The Boy in the head by accident. I would just like to comment that we DID NOT sue.
We also cracked up when we say that Green Samuri Ranger seemed to have a crotch sweat issue. The Boy informed us after meting him that it was not crotch sweat, it was just a shadow.Then we left and went back to our room for supper (left over's from our "home cooked meal" from last night). Then we headed for Epcot (or Ebcot, as Darrin calls it).
We did Ice Station Cool, but they were out of most of the drinks. Then we did Innoventions West, and did the thing where you bulid and race (on a computer) your own robot. Then we really built little plastic robots afterwards. The Boy also e-mailed a message to his uncle and his uncle's girlfriend.
Then we did Mission Space (wimpy version) and watched the Circle of the Life video. Then...I guess we must of went back to the hotel. This is our last night at Plam Suites.
Tomorrow is Blizzard Beach and Downtown Disney.
What's this? Is he actually *gasp* having fun? He's no Captain Jack, however...
Thanks!
Looks like you and your family had a great time!
We cannot check into the hotle, but at least we make it out alive!
I just stood my ground. No way was ANYONE making my little brother and sister stand out in a puddle while lightening is striking 4 feet away!
We try to wait it out, but it doesn't appear to be stopping. So, holding our already wet towels over our heads, we make a break for the car. We manage to make it without getting struck by lightening.
We searched for the other one, but no dice. Sister and I once again lapsed into bad southern accents.
You can see a little of the Boy's banged up knee in his sad picture just peeking out from under his left arm.
I think he was also sad because he knew the trip was winding down. Although he won't admit that.
