How "just one trip" became three (babies)... update 6/29, huge triplets photo update

[mvazul]

Great start!! Great pictures, too. I absolutely LOVE the DOF!! I seriously miss that and need to look into getting another lens soon.

I think I would have punted that poodle. How rude!

Look forward to reading more!!

 

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

My motto is "The longer the better" Seriously though I love long trip reports that are really detailed and have lots of funny stories and pictures. They are the most fun to read.

 

[Lease]

Hi Code and Lease! I really like your trip report and am looking forward to reading (and seeing- I saw some of your pics on the Disney Picture of the Day thread) more! Plus your avatars rock. I haven't seen that movie in forever and now have Stand Out in my head.

Welcome!! Sorry to get Stand Out stuck in your head Maybe this will help:

With nobosdy else but Y-O-U! Mwhahaha Sorry couldn't help myself.

 

[UGAFan0829]

Welcome back y'all!! Awesome start to the TR!! Can't wait to read more!!

 

[DancinDaisyDuck]

Welcome!! Sorry to get Stand Out stuck in your head Maybe this will help:

With nobosdy else but Y-O-U! Mwhahaha Sorry couldn't help myself.

Bahahahaah! How about the old Granny singing "watch out you dirtbags eat my dust!" in Open Road. I love that part. It's a popular movie on the campus where I work, I'm pretty sure it's played every day in any given residence hall.

Looking forward to reading more!

 

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Goofy Movie is AWESOME! It is a favourite here at my house.

 

[DisneyMissy318]

I'm all caught up and on board - can't wait to hear more

We stayed at POFQ in December - it was very quiet - and quaint - we really liked it and will be staying there again - although we want to try out some of the others too!

I LOVE all of the pictures! You guys have done a great job so far!

Thanks for taking the time to share your trip with us!

DisneyMissy

 

[m11dolphin]

great job you 2, Love the report so far

 

[pl'smama]

Code and Lease, you guys are a riot to read and I am so enjoying your report. Code, your photos are awesome.

I have been taking notes as I read your TR. I just confirmed our next trip yesterday!!! We are going in January 2008 and will be staying at the POFQ for the second time. I love that place.

Code, can I ask you how or where did you get that arieal (sp?) of the POFQ? That was pretty neat.

Thanks Suz

 

[DancinDaisyDuck]

sorry, I'm impatient and I've caught up on all my other trip reports and pre-trips. I just love your pictures!

 

[Lease]

Sorry for the delay, work is making us pay for taking a vacation. I'm over 40 hours in and will probably work through the weekend. Code has been working 11+ hour days as well. UGH!! Pictures are ready to go (I think) so next installment should be less than a day away.

 

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Take your time and try not to get too stressed out with work.

 

[Code]

Magic Kingdom At Last

When the bus arrived at the Magic Kingdom, we practically bounced off and toward the front gate. Do you think I look a bit happy?

We experienced our first bag check and our first finger scan before basking in the glow of the front gate for a bit...

Then through the tunnel...

I probably wouldn't admit it anywhere but a forum filled with Disney fans, but I buy into the "Disney Magic" lock, stock, and barrel. I have already said that my family's Disney trips were among my favorite childhood memories. I have to admit that I was somewhat worried that being a bitter, jaded adult would have somehow diluted the feeling, but as we walked out on to Main Street, there is no question that I was feeling it... I was drinking in every sight, sound, and smell and loving every second. Everything felt uniquely familiar, but finally sharing it with my wife made it feel about 10 times more special.

As we walked up the steps of the train station to get our first look at the castle, I got the most intense goosebumps I've ever felt that didn't involve sub-zero temperatures. Goose bumps were going to be a common thing for me over the next few hours...

Lease convinced me to buy into the idea of calling this our belated Disneymoon, so we headed to guest relations to pick up our buttons. This ended up being a lot of fun, I only wish that the buttons said something besides "Just Married". Oh well, we played along!

On the way to guest relations, Lease jumped rope with some CMs. She didn't get many jumps in a row, but it sure was fun to watch!...

After guest relations, up Main Street we went!

Then the obligatory castle pics...

I call this one "Everyone else is doing it, so why can't I?"...

My family's tradition when I came as a kid was to start with Pecos Bill Cafe and then Splash Mountain as our first ride, and thus our plan was the same, so we headed for Frontierland. When we arrived, we ordered on the handy self service kiosk and were soon enjoying our first free dining foodfest - chicken wraps with apple slices on the side and peanut butter brownies for dessert (yep, we ordered the same thing).

We decided not to do food porn photos on counter service meals, but the peanut butter brownie was so delicious (or we were just so hungry) that I had to capture Lease's food review...

On to Splash Mountain!

We were planning on waiting for it no matter how long the line. I knew crowds were going to be low, but I didn't expect this...

In addition, 5 minutes is Disney for 0 minutes.. at 5:30 in the afternoon, we walked directly on.. yay! Having only ever come in the middle of June, this was a completely new experience.

Splash is one of my favorite rides ever, so for my first ride I left the camera in the bag so I could just completely soak it in, but I did get some good on-ride pictures the next day so stay tuned...

Oh, and the ride was just as great as I remember! We made our first pressed penny on the way out, then headed over to Big Thunder. The wait sign said 20 minutes, we waited less than 10...

We decided we had ridden 2 of the 3 mountains, why not just make it 3 for 3 to start out? So we headed for Tomorrowland...

Next up... a few more rides, then Spectro and Wishes to finish day 1!

Go to Day 1 Part 3 - More MK

 

[SwansLoveDisney]

Your photos are AMAZING!

 

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Wow you guys sure got lucky with such short waits. Only 5 minutes for Splash at 5:30!

Love the photos Code, keep em coming!

 

[Code]

ok first you have me wanting the Evolt 510. I have the 500 and want to upgrade so badly.
2nd, great report. just read it all and it is really a lot of fun. The pics from arrival are great.
looking forward to more.

I didn't really start researching DSLRs until I was ready to buy one so the 510 is my first experience with Olympus, but I have absolutely loved it. But I've seen some of your 500 shots too and they are great.. it's not ALL about the camera now is it? (coming from me, this question is hilarious.. i know it is true but always have to have the latest )

Great start!! Great pictures, too. I absolutely LOVE the DOF!! I seriously miss that and need to look into getting another lens soon.

Getting the fast prime lens was a GREAT thing, I used it as much as both other lenses combined, I think.

Bahahahaah! How about the old Granny singing "watch out you dirtbags eat my dust!" in Open Road. I love that part. It's a popular movie on the campus where I work, I'm pretty sure it's played every day in any given residence hall.

Whenever I think of that song, it's always.. "the old man drives like such a klutz that I'm about to hurl my guts directly upon the open road!"

Code, can I ask you how or where did you get that arieal (sp?) of the POFQ? That was pretty neat.

Got it right here

To everyone else that commented, thanks for following along. I'm really sorry it's going so slowly, I'll try very hard to get a few updates done this week but with the high level of pain and suffering coming up in this work week, I can't promise

Also, thanks for the compliments on the Picture of the Day pics.

 

[mvazul]

Great post and awesome pictures!! I love the last one.

I look forward to reading more.

 

[TKDisneylover]

What a great start to your first day. I think I just may take on your start out plan with the same restaurant and Splash Mountain. I knew I wanted to head that direction, now I'm positive.

And of course the photos are excellent! I love, love, love the shot of Main St. USA & the Castle from the railroad station!

Looking forward to the continuation of Day 1.

 

[scottny]

Great update. I love MK. Lucky you had such short wait times.

This Saturday coming up I am getting the 510. I like the stabilization mode and live view. You are right it is the person more than the camera and there is nothing wrong with my 500 I just like to have newer things.

I think I am also getting the Ipod touch cause it is the newer model. I think it is an illness.
newidus. anything new I have to have.

Thanks for sharing your trip I am really enjoying it.

 

[pierresgirl]

Code- your pictures are breathtaking! Love it!