Here we go again, with live updates, Photopass pics added post #735

[dixonsontour]

You can see what a fab time everyone is having from the huge grins - great pics!

 

[2Tiggies]

You can see what a fab time everyone is having from the huge grins - great pics!

I think it is even better when you go in a big group like that. Looks great fun!

 

[disney_princess_85]

HDDR looks fun!

A few more pics, yesterday ate at Pop Century food court, never been before. We didn't enjoy All Star Movies a few years back and wouldn't enjoy Pop, it was so busy, values are just not for us.

I think it depends on when you go. I stayed at Pop in May 2008 and it wasn't busy. In the height of summer (i.e. now), I can imagine it being a little frantic.

 

[T16GEM]

Dessert I had cheescake,

You really do like your cheesecake don't you Wayne!


My kids would love the painting dessert! What great fun! Glad to see that Matt and Karen completed their pictures before eating the yummy chocolate!

Looks like everyone had a fab time at Hoop!

 

[cazzie]

I think it depends on when you go. I stayed at Pop in May 2008 and it wasn't busy. In the height of summer (i.e. now), I can imagine it being a little frantic.

I agree, not only that it depends on the time of day. If we ate early at the values there wouldn't really be any queues but once it got to around 7pm it could be really crowded. Breakfast IMO is probably the worst as everyone seems to eat around the same time.

Great photos from Hoop De Doo Wayne, When we went I didn't go much for the food and looking at your photos I haven't changed my mind... Am I the only one who doesn't like corn bread?????

 

[wayneg]

Looks like you guys had a right laugh! I've been thinking about trying the Hoop for a giggle. What was your verdict of the show itself?

3rd time we have been, its not the best show in the world but with a few drinks its hilarious to us.

Another great update - thanks Wayne

What were your seats like, did you have a good view ?

We were at the back of lower level, not really a bad seat in the hall.

You really do like your cheesecake don't you Wayne!

Yes, fave dessert but last night it was choc cheesecake at Mama Melrose, not a choc fan so I didn't have it but Matt did.

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Great photos from Hoop De Doo Wayne, When we went I didn't go much for the food and looking at your photos I haven't changed my mind... Am I the only one who doesn't like corn bread?????

I don't dislike cornbread, I just don't see the point in it quite tasteless & fills you up.
Hoop food is not for everyone but I realy like it, I just eat chicken & ribs none of the extras, then a little strawberry shortcake. We also like Trails End buffet next door, similar food but a little more choice.

 

[PJB71]

Looks like a good night was had by all

 

[scojos]

firstly..im back
2ndly, can you please photo shop photosof me before you post them, i like to be slim
cani say thank you for organising the meet it took us over 2 hours to get back to our villa from okw...disney transport is pants
victoria and albert review will be done soon, but itwas amazing, saw rob and paula and everton cj s family at boma on sunday night, mini dis meet
we have had a great time, except disney charged the wrong card and we have no money now, anyone know how long it takes for a credit to appear on a fairfax card???
tracy xx

 

[wayneg]

firstly..im back
2ndly, can you please photo shop photosof me before you post them, i like to be slim
cani say thank you for organising the meet it took us over 2 hours to get back to our villa from okw...disney transport is pants

Takes me long enough to upload without photoshop should be an auto setting for slim, like redeye reduction

We tried Disney transport again for Hoop, very impressed, last year we did OKW~DTD~FW then internal FW bus, took forever. This time OKW~MK then boat to FW, far better route.
Went so well we decided to take bus following morning(yesterday) to MK for Keys to the Kingdon tour. Nightmare, had to stand as bus was full & screeming child next to us all the way there, coming back far too warm on bus, will stick to car in future.

 

[2Tiggies]

firstly..im back
2ndly, can you please photo shop photosof me before you post them, i like to be slim
cani say thank you for organising the meet it took us over 2 hours to get back to our villa from okw...disney transport is pants
victoria and albert review will be done soon, but itwas amazing, saw rob and paula and everton cj s family at boma on sunday night, mini dis meet
we have had a great time, except disney charged the wrong card and we have no money now, anyone know how long it takes for a credit to appear on a fairfax card???
tracy xx

Welcome back! Are you actually back in the UK, or did you mean back on the DIS?

When I saw your picture I though you looked lovely.

Did you use Disney buses to SSR? We have had great experiences with Disney transportation.

It can take about a week for a credit to reflect in the FairFX apparently. How did they manage that? Did you give them more than one card?

 

[luke]

, saw rob and paula

Um, did I change my name?
Was good seeing you, Bruno and the kids as well as EvertonCJ (so I could mock his teams loss ).

 

[scojos]

Welcome back! Are you actually back in the UK, or did you mean back on the DIS?

When I saw your picture I though you looked lovely.

Did you use Disney buses to SSR? We have had great experiences with Disney transportation.

It can take about a week for a credit to reflect in the FairFX apparently. How did they manage that? Did you give them more than one card?

omg we used the fairfax card to guarantee theroom, told them we d be paying with a different card, they charged the fairfax anyway.
they put it back on, but not showing on card..we are in trouble $1500 down
will see what happens tomorrow if not will have to try and pull cash with our bank card which will cost a fortune...pants pants pants
no, we are still in disney about 20m fro the GKTW in a villa with internet, so back on dis
missed you guys
when did you get tagged lee?
tx

 

[scojos]

Um, did I change my name?
Was good seeing you, Bruno and the kids as well as EvertonCJ (so I could mock his teams loss ).

sorry mate, as a liverpool fan you should be used to being called all names

 

[wayneg]

Try catch up a bit tonight. Been so busy, we come for long breaks to try have rest days, they never happen.
Yesterday we started early for Keys To The Kingdom tour, Tour guide was Matthew who is a friend of a friend. 4 hours 30 mins incl lunch at Harbor House, Front of line for Jungle cruise & Haunted mansion. Got to go behind the scenes and see the utilidors. We knew a lot of what we were told but still learned enough to make it worth while doing.

Evening ate at Mama Melrose, next table to Mart & family, also saw jjk & family on way to Fantasmic.
Unfortunately I didn't enjoy my meal, ordered calamari(its a starter for 2) but ate too much of it, spoiled rest of my meal. Steak was nowhere near as nice as others I have had this trip and slightly overcooked. I am being very critical here, If this had been our 1st meal it would have been good but so far the steaks I have had had been outstanding, this was average. over ate on starter, didn't really enjoy entree, didn't feel like dessert.
On the other hand Karen and Matt did enjoy it.
Will probably try here again another trip but not eat a starter or a order a small starter, don't know why they include starter when other places don't, 2 courses is enough for me.

 

[DISWolves]

We are at Mamas on Sunday, so thanks for the tip
Will catch up with you tomorrow about KTTK, since it will be a few more years before we will be doing it

 

[wayneg]

Today down to Busch, still my favourite park. Jungala is superb, could photograph tigers all day. A lot changed since our last visit, new areas, incl Kangeroos.
Ate at new place, all you can eat pasta, pizza & salad. Nothing fancy, 5 or 6 pizzas, 3 pasta, 3 sauces, 2 salads, small dessert section, cost just over $28 ( with 10% AP disc)for 3 of us, good value for a theme park IMO. Also included soft drinks.

 

[disneyholic family]

was busch gardens crowded?

 

[wayneg]

was busch gardens crowded?

Just average, seen it busier and seen it quieter.

AP holders get buy one get one free on ice cream bars.

 

[wayneg]

This evenings meal at Biergarten Germany, almost cancelled this numerous times, wished we had really, we have gone off buffet meals. found the food bland, all sausage tasted same.
Found it a bit strange. Tried having a convo with family next to me then band started playing, way too loud to talk. Eventually they stopped managed to talk some more, they gave us some fast passes to use by end of August as they were going home to Buffalo NY and could not use them.
1st meal service hasn't been 1st class, had to ask for drinks, then he told me I had to had tip. Not a good idea to tell me that, I hate it. Tip immediately went down to $5(about 6-7%). Every other meal this trip its been 18-20%+

 

[Pegasus928]

Great updates Wayne.

We used to love Biergarten and made a point of eating there every trip. Having lived in Germany for 4 years it was a nice little trip down memory lane
Having said that we have decided to give it a miss next time in favour of trying some new stuff