Half a Ton of Big Guys Take on the World
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I get to go to Nashville and see the baby today and tomorrow, so I'm stoked. I'm finally getting all days at work(5 amCongrats on being a great uncle.
Hope you get you sleep schedule back on track.
-1:30). So all is better. I did the early thing for 20 years with Crackerbarrel. And I FINALLY had time to finish the next chapter.
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It's show day, I looovvve redheads, and we haven't seen The Little Mermaid yet, so that's where we head. Another test of our testosterone. We wait for the preshow looking at all that cool ocean stuff. It's not the Muppet pre-show, but still pretty neat. They let us in and it's less than half full. This show mixes puppetry, animation, special effects and of course, a live action Ariel. I think the rain in this show is one of Disney''s best effects. Just a sprinkle, but sooo effective. And the music-Under the Sea gets in your head like IASW but is so much more pleasant. I can't believe I skipped this show for years.
Next I suggest we spend a few minutes at One Man's Dream. So much of this exhibit deals with the creation of Disneyland, and that's where I got hooked(first visit, 1961). So 15 minutes shouldn't put a damper on the guy's day. Sixty minutes later, after each has studied every detail and we've watched the movie, we move on. They were all engrossed in all things Walt. I hadn't expected that from our merry little band. They drank deep from the kool-aid! They'll all be back.
On to The Great Movie Ride. I could skip this ride and just stand in the queue and watch the movie clips over and over. When John Wayne clips came on, we had a moment of reverence for an old friend that loved all westerns, but especially The Duke.
The ride itself is all right, but the best part is more clips at the end. They just pass so fast(dang MTV). I'd like to have that on tape to slow down and enjoy each separately.
A quick check of the time and we realize it's time to eat. At least it's almost time for our ADR at 50's Prime Time Cafe. This is a must do for me. Ever since my first trip to MGM, when we had PS for Sci-Fi, and when we arrived, it was locked tighter'n a drum. So we went across the street to PTC, and I've never looked back. The floor show had us in stitches from the start, then one bite of pot roast, and it was
. I've gotten the pot roast every time but one, when I tried the meatloaf. Not bad, but lesson learned. Although last year I ate the ex-gf's last piece of chicken and would consider eating here twice on a trip just to eat the chicken.
Back to our visit this year. We check in 5 minutes early after fighting our way through a throng of hungry folk. It's gonna be a while. So we head to the bar. Some people won't wait in a bar for various reasons, but not one of those people were here today. It was elbow to elbow.Blue drinks, clear drinks, red drinks, everybody has something. So we belly up to the bar and assk what's your best beer? Yuengling. Glad he didn't say something stupid like Bud Light. So yeah, we all got one. After about 15 minutes and several names being called, we managed to all snag seats at the bar, so ordering the second was simpler. The third just took a nod. Just after opening, we get the call. We're all feeling rather shall we say at ease? First question, where's the potty? Don't serve middle age+ men three beers before dinner and expect no visits. On to business.Now our ADR was for 6:45 and we sat at 7:30. And Fantasmic! was at 8:30. ohoh. Our server, Sherry, was a no longer young auntie from Long Island. She was a little gruff. Ok, she was bossy. But sweet. And busy. If you've read Lord of the Rings, she'd remind you of Butterbur, owner of the Prancing Pony, one of the many things lost in the movies. Best quote, "I run and run, but there's never any less of me." Sherry never slowed down. She also never forgot to be funny.
Foodwise, we ordered a variety of appetizers. I got the rings and swapped with some one for a couple of shrimp. No luck getting my fingers on any of Goofy's herb cheese, but I didn't expect to. I love getting to order shakes for my drink and getting dessert. And of course, I got the pot roast. The other guys got steak. Service was s-l-o-w because of the crowd and lack of staff. We got our appies near 8 o'clock, the meal came at 8:15. Pluto made a bathroom run and came back reporting torrential rains outside. Fantasmic! was cancelled. So any hurry we felt was gone. Dessert arrived not long after the main meal. Just before dessert, we got a rather stern warning about my elbows being on the table. Sherry let us know it was our only warning. In the middle of dessert, Sherry comes by and Goofy, who's a little hard of hearing, was propped on his elbows. Sherry makes him get up and sing I'm a Little Teapot, doing the hand motions. She did sing with him. It was obvious most of the cousins had been waiting for someone to get punished in this way. Goofy rarely gets a hand that big when he sings karioke IRL. He still thinks I set him up. Nope, Sherry just knows how to pick them.
After a long wait and a very slow start, dinner wrapped up quickly and we were on the street by 9:15. The rain is gone. We decide to spend the balance of the EMH night riding ToT. But we need to get wrist bands. I say to head to the front of the park, but Pluto says they've got them at the ABC theater. Said he saw a sign. I tellsya, that dog is part bloodhound. Makes a 15 minute delay a 3 minute one. We head toward Mr. Serling, when we see the sign, Fantasmic at 10! I didn't know they added one for EMH. Mr. Soares didn't mention this. Maybe it was because the first was cancelled. We decide we have time for one quick drop. We had time for 3. The last one had a screamer. Not the aaayyyyaa most do. More of a NNNOOO!!!! why did I let you drag me on here. Well, it is the Tower of TERROR. And it had to be one that kept going. there were 7 drops, the last one after we had stopped for a few seconds. hehehe.
We got to Fantasmic! by 9:45 and it was only half full. We sat slightly to the left of center about halfway up. Much better seats than last year with the dining package. And the night was crystal clear. And not even a little hot. Maybe 75 degrees. I would never try to describe the show, it's just Fantasmic!!!
It's been a terrific day, but it's time to get on the bus and head back. Thousands descend on the bus stop, and most, seemingly, headed to the all star resorts. It takes 3 busses before we climb on, and are the last on, standing just behind the driver. He doesn't say a word, just has the music on.
It's a quiet ride until we get near the McDonalds, then you hear the intro to one of those songs I just have to sing along with.
Blame it all on my roots, I showed up in boots. Goofy is right in front of me, and being a music lover and much more talented singer, feels a need to sing loud enough to drown me out. Then Mickey joins in. Then Pluto, the driver, and soon, every one on the bus is singing. Just as we pull in at Music and the second verse ends, some clown in the back lets out a YEEHAWWW and the bus collapses in laughter. And some people would rather drive to the parks.
Tomorrow, Epcot rope drop. Geeze, that's in less than 8 hours.
Next I suggest we spend a few minutes at One Man's Dream. So much of this exhibit deals with the creation of Disneyland, and that's where I got hooked(first visit, 1961). So 15 minutes shouldn't put a damper on the guy's day. Sixty minutes later, after each has studied every detail and we've watched the movie, we move on. They were all engrossed in all things Walt. I hadn't expected that from our merry little band. They drank deep from the kool-aid! They'll all be back.
On to The Great Movie Ride. I could skip this ride and just stand in the queue and watch the movie clips over and over. When John Wayne clips came on, we had a moment of reverence for an old friend that loved all westerns, but especially The Duke.
The ride itself is all right, but the best part is more clips at the end. They just pass so fast(dang MTV). I'd like to have that on tape to slow down and enjoy each separately.
A quick check of the time and we realize it's time to eat. At least it's almost time for our ADR at 50's Prime Time Cafe. This is a must do for me. Ever since my first trip to MGM, when we had PS for Sci-Fi, and when we arrived, it was locked tighter'n a drum. So we went across the street to PTC, and I've never looked back. The floor show had us in stitches from the start, then one bite of pot roast, and it was
. I've gotten the pot roast every time but one, when I tried the meatloaf. Not bad, but lesson learned. Although last year I ate the ex-gf's last piece of chicken and would consider eating here twice on a trip just to eat the chicken.Back to our visit this year. We check in 5 minutes early after fighting our way through a throng of hungry folk. It's gonna be a while. So we head to the bar. Some people won't wait in a bar for various reasons, but not one of those people were here today. It was elbow to elbow.Blue drinks, clear drinks, red drinks, everybody has something. So we belly up to the bar and assk what's your best beer? Yuengling. Glad he didn't say something stupid like Bud Light. So yeah, we all got one. After about 15 minutes and several names being called, we managed to all snag seats at the bar, so ordering the second was simpler. The third just took a nod. Just after opening, we get the call. We're all feeling rather shall we say at ease? First question, where's the potty? Don't serve middle age+ men three beers before dinner and expect no visits. On to business.Now our ADR was for 6:45 and we sat at 7:30. And Fantasmic! was at 8:30. ohoh. Our server, Sherry, was a no longer young auntie from Long Island. She was a little gruff. Ok, she was bossy. But sweet. And busy. If you've read Lord of the Rings, she'd remind you of Butterbur, owner of the Prancing Pony, one of the many things lost in the movies. Best quote, "I run and run, but there's never any less of me." Sherry never slowed down. She also never forgot to be funny.
Foodwise, we ordered a variety of appetizers. I got the rings and swapped with some one for a couple of shrimp. No luck getting my fingers on any of Goofy's herb cheese, but I didn't expect to. I love getting to order shakes for my drink and getting dessert. And of course, I got the pot roast. The other guys got steak. Service was s-l-o-w because of the crowd and lack of staff. We got our appies near 8 o'clock, the meal came at 8:15. Pluto made a bathroom run and came back reporting torrential rains outside. Fantasmic! was cancelled. So any hurry we felt was gone. Dessert arrived not long after the main meal. Just before dessert, we got a rather stern warning about my elbows being on the table. Sherry let us know it was our only warning. In the middle of dessert, Sherry comes by and Goofy, who's a little hard of hearing, was propped on his elbows. Sherry makes him get up and sing I'm a Little Teapot, doing the hand motions. She did sing with him. It was obvious most of the cousins had been waiting for someone to get punished in this way. Goofy rarely gets a hand that big when he sings karioke IRL. He still thinks I set him up. Nope, Sherry just knows how to pick them.
After a long wait and a very slow start, dinner wrapped up quickly and we were on the street by 9:15. The rain is gone. We decide to spend the balance of the EMH night riding ToT. But we need to get wrist bands. I say to head to the front of the park, but Pluto says they've got them at the ABC theater. Said he saw a sign. I tellsya, that dog is part bloodhound. Makes a 15 minute delay a 3 minute one. We head toward Mr. Serling, when we see the sign, Fantasmic at 10! I didn't know they added one for EMH. Mr. Soares didn't mention this. Maybe it was because the first was cancelled. We decide we have time for one quick drop. We had time for 3. The last one had a screamer. Not the aaayyyyaa most do. More of a NNNOOO!!!! why did I let you drag me on here. Well, it is the Tower of TERROR. And it had to be one that kept going. there were 7 drops, the last one after we had stopped for a few seconds. hehehe.
We got to Fantasmic! by 9:45 and it was only half full. We sat slightly to the left of center about halfway up. Much better seats than last year with the dining package. And the night was crystal clear. And not even a little hot. Maybe 75 degrees. I would never try to describe the show, it's just Fantasmic!!!
It's been a terrific day, but it's time to get on the bus and head back. Thousands descend on the bus stop, and most, seemingly, headed to the all star resorts. It takes 3 busses before we climb on, and are the last on, standing just behind the driver. He doesn't say a word, just has the music on.
It's a quiet ride until we get near the McDonalds, then you hear the intro to one of those songs I just have to sing along with.
Blame it all on my roots, I showed up in boots. Goofy is right in front of me, and being a music lover and much more talented singer, feels a need to sing loud enough to drown me out. Then Mickey joins in. Then Pluto, the driver, and soon, every one on the bus is singing. Just as we pull in at Music and the second verse ends, some clown in the back lets out a YEEHAWWW and the bus collapses in laughter. And some people would rather drive to the parks.
Tomorrow, Epcot rope drop. Geeze, that's in less than 8 hours.
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You got friends in low places too? 
What did you have for dessert at FPT? Tell me it was S'mores...ohhhhh the S'mores!
I think they have the very best Pot Roast ever! I ordered the salmon and it was raw inside, and not in a good sushi way either. It was "yucky".
THAT is my ultimate dream job....to be a 50's Prime Time Waitress. I think I have fairly good Tea-Pot-Spotting radar too.
Did she hand you a crayon and tell you to make a list of 20 Disney Movies with only one word for a title? I was deemed a "smarty-pants" when I rattled them off without pausing....useless trivia finally came in handy.
Great reporting Donald!!!!
What did you have for dessert at FPT? Tell me it was S'mores...ohhhhh the S'mores!
I think they have the very best Pot Roast ever! I ordered the salmon and it was raw inside, and not in a good sushi way either. It was "yucky".
THAT is my ultimate dream job....to be a 50's Prime Time Waitress.
I think I have fairly good Tea-Pot-Spotting radar too. Did she hand you a crayon and tell you to make a list of 20 Disney Movies with only one word for a title? I was deemed a "smarty-pants" when I rattled them off without pausing....useless trivia finally came in handy.
Great reporting Donald!!!!
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That's what I had at Prime Time too when we were there with Moo. I think she had pot roast too. Next time I will have to try the chicken. We go here everytime too.
for Goofy on knowing where to get a wristband. I usually ask strangers where they got theirs....
Can't wait to see more pictures.
for Goofy on knowing where to get a wristband. I usually ask strangers where they got theirs.... Can't wait to see more pictures.
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Great update. I love how you can sing without blinking an eye, not that I ever do that.
As far as all those movie clips at the end of the GMR I was trying to tell PJ who was who or at least point actors/actresses I thought she should know, but it was fruitless. Too much info coming at her too quickly. she just looked at me like this.
As far as all those movie clips at the end of the GMR I was trying to tell PJ who was who or at least point actors/actresses I thought she should know, but it was fruitless. Too much info coming at her too quickly. she just looked at me like this.
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OK, I want to know what you sang on the bus?????????
Great update! I will have to go see Fantasmic one of these years, LOL. Once we went with a dinner package, but a tropical storm got posted, so it was cancelled. And as to ToT, NO THANKS for me, I am terrified of falling!
Great update! I will have to go see Fantasmic one of these years, LOL. Once we went with a dinner package, but a tropical storm got posted, so it was cancelled. And as to ToT, NO THANKS for me, I am terrified of falling!
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Four (out of four) thumbs up on the PTC pot roast.Loved this episode, DTD!!!
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Just found this TR! Awesome!! I can totally see everything you describe. It's like my uncles all going to WDW again like they did in the 80's! Good tines, I hear!
More more more!
More more more!
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OK, I want to know what you sang on the bus?????????
Garth Brooks "Friends in low places" Duhhhhhhh
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Marita, you have to be at least a little bit of a country fan to recognize the best country song of the last half century. Not that I love c&w or anything.OK, I want to know what you sang on the bus?????????
Garth Brooks "Friends in low places" Duhhhhhhh
You got friends in low places too?
What did you have for dessert at FPT? Tell me it was S'mores...ohhhhh the S'mores!
I think they have the very best Pot Roast ever! I ordered the salmon and it was raw inside, and not in a good sushi way either. It was "yucky".
THAT is my ultimate dream job....to be a 50's Prime Time Waitress.
Did she hand you a crayon and tell you to make a list of 20 Disney Movies with only one word for a title? I was deemed a "smarty-pants" when I rattled them off without pausing....useless trivia finally came in handy.
Great reporting Donald!!!!
One Man's Dream should be a must for everybody.
I'll have to remember to order the pot roast. I think I had meatloaf last time. I hope to get a good server next time.
What luck that they had a 10 pm show.
That's what I had at Prime Time too when we were there with Moo. I think she had pot roast too. Next time I will have to try the chicken. We go here everytime too.
Can't wait to see more pictures.
Loved this episode, DTD!!!
Can't believe I glossed over dessert. Must have been in a hurry. I tried the S'mores last year, ate one of ex gf's. Not a fan of marshmallows, but they were goog. I laways have the brownie sundae with all the junk on it, m&ms, rice Krispy treats(I know, marshmallows),candy corn etc.
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Congrats on your great nephew! Your TR is fun reading. I agree with you on the clips at the end of the GMR, I wish I could see them slow mo. And I wish I could get on your bus
Great update. I love how you can sing without blinking an eye, not that I ever do that.
As far as all those movie clips at the end of the GMR I was trying to tell PJ who was who or at least point actors/actresses I thought she should know, but it was fruitless. Too much info coming at her too quickly. she just looked at me like this.
I'm starting on the next episode(ropedrop at Epcot) Thanx, all for the kind words.Just found this TR! Awesome!! I can totally see everything you describe. It's like my uncles all going to WDW again like they did in the 80's! Good tines, I hear!
More more more!
E, I learned to sing unabashedly at ballgames when no one would sing the fight song. I started and just kept singing louder until those around me learned to sing it in self defense.
I found several clips at youtube with the GMR ending montage. This one has the best quality. You can stop it at will. It concentrates on the middle screen.
camelot- We feel like brothers after that trip. We call and see each other more often than before. It's the ultimate bonding trip.
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OMG I am LOVING your TR, Mr. Duck! The 4 of you must have been the hit of the whole park with your antics!
I love PTC, when we went, Auntie Claire made the 13yo with us eat his veggies, and fed him when he wouldn't!
BTMRR in the dark is the best ride in the MK!
Keep the updates coming. I can use all the laughs I can get these days!
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The 4 of you must have been the hit of the whole park with your antics!I love PTC, when we went, Auntie Claire made the 13yo with us eat his veggies, and fed him when he wouldn't!
BTMRR in the dark is the best ride in the MK!
Keep the updates coming. I can use all the laughs I can get these days!
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We did our best to be entertaining. It's been an ongoing contest for decades. At PTC, you couldn't have sopped up anything of significance with a fresh biscuit. Except dessert. There may have been a full bite between the 4 desserts. I may have left a rice krispy. Or not.OMG I am LOVING your TR, Mr. Duck!
I love PTC, when we went, Auntie Claire made the 13yo with us eat his veggies, and fed him when he wouldn't!
BTMRR in the dark is the best ride in the MK!
Keep the updates coming. I can use all the laughs I can get these days!
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Technical problems froze out pix on the last update, but Goofy had several goog Epcot ones, so this update will be more illustrated.
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This is the first morning the we used the wakeup call, and it actually woke us up. Up at 6:45, at the bus stop by 7:15. EMH at Epcot, and we wanted to hit rope drop and ride Soarin first thing. I did grab a pack of nabs. And of course, a DIET COKE.
First site, too bad, no ride. Dang rehabs.
Rope drop at Epcot is a little different. I've always been at Donald's in AK , and that's a little similar, but not as orchestrated. When the ropes dropped, there were 2 cms with a banner between them that marched to The Land. Over half the crowd followed. A few tried to pass, and were reprimanded and told they would be sent to the back of the line if they tried again. The lady in the ECV in the group cursed audibly.
When we got to The Land, the cms turned away and the race was on. The lady on the ECV was determined to hit as many walkers as possible. I hope she had a magical day. We just stayed in stride and were on the second group to ride. which is about the same as the first, since both sides were operating. And we were in the front row. The first time I rode this, I was freaked for a minute by the height, but as soon as we started over the ocean, I calmed down. I do use the between the leg lock, which is a stretch for a Big Guy. Since the rumor is the golfer is Eisner, I always try to kick him in the head. Missed him by that much. Everything is fine til we get downtown between the buildingsm that always will freak me out. But soon we're over The Happiest Placed on Earth and all is well. Although that one boomer is a little close. When people say they need to change the movie, I'm afraid we might lose SB's castle to Cindy's, and we see that already in FL.
Nice how this ride exits right into a restaurant. Especially on EMH days. Especially for Big Guys. We decide a snack credit should be burned. All I really remember is chocolate, seems like some kind of muffin or cupcake. Just enough to hold off eating until World Showcase opens. Then we did Livin' With the Land. I think I like it better without the guide. But still(sorry Twinks) not a top ten ride. When they rehabbed this last year, they changed the wall in the queue. There had been a quote by a Bowling Green third grader up there. Guess since now she's a college grad, it was time to update.
Two rides and a snack and the poor minions(off property folk) have yet to be let in, so we head to Figment. It isn't open yet, they hold off til 9. So we were the first folks on. I rode this several times when Dreamfinder ran the show, so until he returns, this will always be a disappointment. Idle is funny, but nuh-uh, not here. But amazingly, when we finish the ride, the interactive area is completely full. We did manage to make postcards
and play a few games, but thought we'd have it to ourselves. Their shop is one of the best in Epcot, but no one bought anything.
We head out to HISTA, and hit our first disappointment, an unannounced rehab. Down for 2 weeks, starting the day before. Hista takes a lot of heat on here, but I love it. But I've loved every 3D show I've ever seen. O why couldn't they have rehabbed that film is France if they wanted something to do.
It's time to travel to the other side of the (Future) World. It's testosterone time! Test Track. Humm, same initials. In fact, same as mine IRL. Coincidence, I think not. We check times and less than a ten minute wait, so we hop on. The line was more like 3 minutes. I like this ride a lot, but they really should let me drive. I'd go faster. I still prefer The World of Motion. I'll take cool over fast anytime. The guys liked it, but later chose not to do it again. Just not that big a thrill to backwoods rednecks.
Next, Mission:Orange er Space.
Yep, we manned up. I told them about both sides and no one wanted to be the one to say wimp side. Besides, who wants to look like a sissy in front of Lt. Dan. Once again, very short wait. The first time I rode, in the days before Green, I almost tossed my chocolate muffin thingy or whatever I had that day. Someone on the Dis said to focus on the screen and that wouldn't happen. They were right, guess I should have shared that with the other guys. Works out nice having 4 guys, no strangers in the **** pit. Everyone completed their assignments and we mangaed to arrive fairly safely.
The guys want a soda to settle their tummies, or sumpin like that, so I suggest Club Cool. After several tastes, I 'pour' a Beverly and fake sip. Yummm! Try this one Goofy. He did, but has learned enough in life to be cautious when I suggest something. a short sip, and "OMgosh, you sick puppy." Puppies usually don't know who their father is, right? Same thing. Pluto took some just to see. Mickey sat it out.
It's still not 11, so we watch the end of Jammitors show in the Plaza, then walk toward World Showcase slowly and discuss options. Goofy and I opt for Mexico, Mickey and Pluto head around the bend. They landed in Morocco. I got my usual, plato combinacion with a churro for dessert. Uhmmm, goog. And, since they have cafeine free diet coke, I got a big orange soda. I was too busy eating to notice what Goofy ate. Plus Goof distracted me when he got all excited about what he saw across the street. And he knew I'd be even more excited.
This was the absolute lighlight of the whole trip. I luvs that guy(bet you knew that). Not sure what the other guys had, just remember they thought you can get better in Loo uh vul.
For any real foodies, Louisville is a destination city for food junkies having several dozen top restaurants. There are regular junkets from Seattle for folks just to eat. Plus, it's the home of the first cheeseburger, a place called Kaelin's. This was also the first KFC franchisee. Louisville is also home office for dozens of national chains including YUM!, Papa John's, and Rally's.
Next, World Showcase and dinner at Biergarten!
First site, too bad, no ride. Dang rehabs.
Rope drop at Epcot is a little different. I've always been at Donald's in AK , and that's a little similar, but not as orchestrated. When the ropes dropped, there were 2 cms with a banner between them that marched to The Land. Over half the crowd followed. A few tried to pass, and were reprimanded and told they would be sent to the back of the line if they tried again. The lady in the ECV in the group cursed audibly.
When we got to The Land, the cms turned away and the race was on. The lady on the ECV was determined to hit as many walkers as possible. I hope she had a magical day. We just stayed in stride and were on the second group to ride. which is about the same as the first, since both sides were operating. And we were in the front row. The first time I rode this, I was freaked for a minute by the height, but as soon as we started over the ocean, I calmed down. I do use the between the leg lock, which is a stretch for a Big Guy. Since the rumor is the golfer is Eisner, I always try to kick him in the head. Missed him by that much. Everything is fine til we get downtown between the buildingsm that always will freak me out. But soon we're over The Happiest Placed on Earth and all is well. Although that one boomer is a little close. When people say they need to change the movie, I'm afraid we might lose SB's castle to Cindy's, and we see that already in FL.
Nice how this ride exits right into a restaurant. Especially on EMH days. Especially for Big Guys. We decide a snack credit should be burned. All I really remember is chocolate, seems like some kind of muffin or cupcake. Just enough to hold off eating until World Showcase opens. Then we did Livin' With the Land. I think I like it better without the guide. But still(sorry Twinks) not a top ten ride. When they rehabbed this last year, they changed the wall in the queue. There had been a quote by a Bowling Green third grader up there. Guess since now she's a college grad, it was time to update.
Two rides and a snack and the poor minions(off property folk) have yet to be let in, so we head to Figment. It isn't open yet, they hold off til 9. So we were the first folks on. I rode this several times when Dreamfinder ran the show, so until he returns, this will always be a disappointment. Idle is funny, but nuh-uh, not here. But amazingly, when we finish the ride, the interactive area is completely full. We did manage to make postcards
and play a few games, but thought we'd have it to ourselves. Their shop is one of the best in Epcot, but no one bought anything.
We head out to HISTA, and hit our first disappointment, an unannounced rehab. Down for 2 weeks, starting the day before. Hista takes a lot of heat on here, but I love it. But I've loved every 3D show I've ever seen. O why couldn't they have rehabbed that film is France if they wanted something to do.
It's time to travel to the other side of the (Future) World. It's testosterone time! Test Track. Humm, same initials. In fact, same as mine IRL. Coincidence, I think not. We check times and less than a ten minute wait, so we hop on. The line was more like 3 minutes. I like this ride a lot, but they really should let me drive. I'd go faster. I still prefer The World of Motion. I'll take cool over fast anytime. The guys liked it, but later chose not to do it again. Just not that big a thrill to backwoods rednecks.
Next, Mission:Orange er Space.
Yep, we manned up. I told them about both sides and no one wanted to be the one to say wimp side. Besides, who wants to look like a sissy in front of Lt. Dan. Once again, very short wait. The first time I rode, in the days before Green, I almost tossed my chocolate muffin thingy or whatever I had that day. Someone on the Dis said to focus on the screen and that wouldn't happen. They were right, guess I should have shared that with the other guys. Works out nice having 4 guys, no strangers in the **** pit. Everyone completed their assignments and we mangaed to arrive fairly safely.
The guys want a soda to settle their tummies, or sumpin like that, so I suggest Club Cool. After several tastes, I 'pour' a Beverly and fake sip. Yummm! Try this one Goofy. He did, but has learned enough in life to be cautious when I suggest something. a short sip, and "OMgosh, you sick puppy." Puppies usually don't know who their father is, right? Same thing. Pluto took some just to see. Mickey sat it out.
It's still not 11, so we watch the end of Jammitors show in the Plaza, then walk toward World Showcase slowly and discuss options. Goofy and I opt for Mexico, Mickey and Pluto head around the bend. They landed in Morocco. I got my usual, plato combinacion with a churro for dessert. Uhmmm, goog. And, since they have cafeine free diet coke, I got a big orange soda. I was too busy eating to notice what Goofy ate. Plus Goof distracted me when he got all excited about what he saw across the street. And he knew I'd be even more excited.
This was the absolute lighlight of the whole trip. I luvs that guy(bet you knew that). Not sure what the other guys had, just remember they thought you can get better in Loo uh vul.
For any real foodies, Louisville is a destination city for food junkies having several dozen top restaurants. There are regular junkets from Seattle for folks just to eat. Plus, it's the home of the first cheeseburger, a place called Kaelin's. This was also the first KFC franchisee. Louisville is also home office for dozens of national chains including YUM!, Papa John's, and Rally's.Next, World Showcase and dinner at Biergarten!
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I had a few to read this time, but so worth it.
My DH just told me not to long ago that the next ressie we make in MGM would be for 50's Prime Time cause he missed the pot roast last trip.
We ate there without a ressie and got seated faster than you did. Hmm?
Soarin had me pretty spooked. It's that ride and the ski lift at Blizzard Beach that made me realize how real my fear of heights is.
Great TR. I am loving it.
You'd make an excellent Waitress there. I think the ADR's would have to start 5 years ahead of time.
You and my DH would hit it off toadily.
My DH just told me not to long ago that the next ressie we make in MGM would be for 50's Prime Time cause he missed the pot roast last trip.
We ate there without a ressie and got seated faster than you did. Hmm?
Soarin had me pretty spooked. It's that ride and the ski lift at Blizzard Beach that made me realize how real my fear of heights is.
Great TR. I am loving it.
You got friends in low places too?
What did you have for dessert at FPT? Tell me it was S'mores...ohhhhh the S'mores!
I think they have the very best Pot Roast ever! I ordered the salmon and it was raw inside, and not in a good sushi way either. It was "yucky".
THAT is my ultimate dream job....to be a 50's Prime Time Waitress.
Did she hand you a crayon and tell you to make a list of 20 Disney Movies with only one word for a title? I was deemed a "smarty-pants" when I rattled them off without pausing....useless trivia finally came in handy.
Great reporting Donald!!!!
You'd make an excellent Waitress there. I think the ADR's would have to start 5 years ahead of time.
You and my DH would hit it off toadily.
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