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Disney Bride!! December 2006
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penguingirlie
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Day 3- Four Parks, 2 Hotels and one crazy pin quest.
We started off our day at Epcot. We got to the park at about 8:40 and again found an entrance that had no one standing at it. We were the first ones in the park. It was a glorious 5 seconds before the chaos started - the sprint to Soarin. I was excited to ride this and knew that we needed to ride and get fast passes for later. This is pure insanity at Epcot. Everyone gets all anxious waiting at the ropes. The CMs just make it worse because they tell everyone how important it is to get to Soarin. We were off at 9:00 to the Land. I couldnt walk that fast because of the ankle injury a few days earlier. We kept up with the pack but at our own pace. I knew if we slowed down or stopped we would be trambled. We got to Soarin and went to grab fast passes before riding it. This crazy man decided that he wanted to literally shove me out of the way to get to the box first. Are you kidding? You are a grown man. What in the world are you doing shoving me? I was furious. I cant believe how rude people get. We will all get our turn so just chill. He got what was coming for him when he turned around shouting explicitives of Where is my family? I will let you fill in the blanks on that one. He was still waiting when we got out. We rode Soarin and I have to admit it is my favorite ride ever. I loved the feeling of it and the scents were amazing. We got the second row and the feet were a little distracting so we vowed to ask for the front row the next time. I was worried about Soarin making me sick because I am prone to motion sickness. I never even noticed it. I just thought it was an amazing experience. Definitely one you should check out!!
After we left the crazy world of Soarin we rode Living with the Land. I like this ride. I know it is cheezy but I think it shows a different side of Disney and now it provides a nice break from the chaos of Soarin.
After leaving the Land we headed over to the Living Seas. I was really disappointed. I know they are working on things but it seemed to be missing a lot. We decided not to do Turtle Talk as the line was enormous even before 10:00. We took the obligatory shark picture and left.
It was time to get another fast pass so we headed for Test Track. Now while at Test Track I witnessed a lot of people that didnt know how to use the fast pass. I witnessed one woman insert her card in 30 times trying to get a fast pass. She already had another one for Mission: Space so it told her not a valid fast pass. She told everyone standing there that the machines were broken. No honey I think you might be though. Everyone scattered like the wind except for me and Brian. I had pretty much figured out she was doing something wrong and decided to try anyway. This woman really took offense to the fact I didnt believe her. Our fast passes popped out and she stood there for a few minutes looking at us. Then she started yelling for someone to help her. Crazy people- they come out because they know I am coming. We rode Test Track and liked it. I thought it was a really fun ride.
Oh I almost forgot, not only did we get our fast passes for Test Track but we also got bonus ones at the same time for Mission: Space.
I wasnt riding Mission: Space because I didnt want to feel awful the rest of the day. Brian was more excited than a kid in a candy store. He wanted to be an astronaut as a kid and loves space, astronomy and anything science in nature. We went right over and rode Mission: Space. I waited by the flower beds right outside. I knew he had a fast pass so I didnt think it would be too long. I waited and I waited. I called my mom, my dad, my grandmother and the woman watching our cats. I took some pictures of the flowers.
I watched all the people walking by. I watched people go in, ride and come out. I took some pictures of Spaceship Earth through the trees.
I cleaned out my bag. I took some pictures of Mission: Space.
It had been close to an hour at this point. I was getting restless and getting worried. I didnt want to leave because I thought he would show up as soon as I did. Five minutes later he walks out with a huge grin on his face. He was messing around with the computers after you get off the ride and didnt realize how long it had been. I decided for the sake of future trips I would forgive him and we would move on. I knew we had to leave Epcot if we wanted to finish our pin quest so we decided to ride Spaceship Earth and head out on the monorail to the Grand Floridian.
We stopped twice on the ride. Luckily we didnt stop anywhere obnoxious or for too long. It is a good classic ride. It needs a lot of work though. I hope they rehab it soon. We were off on the Pin Quest.
We started off our day at Epcot. We got to the park at about 8:40 and again found an entrance that had no one standing at it. We were the first ones in the park. It was a glorious 5 seconds before the chaos started - the sprint to Soarin. I was excited to ride this and knew that we needed to ride and get fast passes for later. This is pure insanity at Epcot. Everyone gets all anxious waiting at the ropes. The CMs just make it worse because they tell everyone how important it is to get to Soarin. We were off at 9:00 to the Land. I couldnt walk that fast because of the ankle injury a few days earlier. We kept up with the pack but at our own pace. I knew if we slowed down or stopped we would be trambled. We got to Soarin and went to grab fast passes before riding it. This crazy man decided that he wanted to literally shove me out of the way to get to the box first. Are you kidding? You are a grown man. What in the world are you doing shoving me? I was furious. I cant believe how rude people get. We will all get our turn so just chill. He got what was coming for him when he turned around shouting explicitives of Where is my family? I will let you fill in the blanks on that one. He was still waiting when we got out. We rode Soarin and I have to admit it is my favorite ride ever. I loved the feeling of it and the scents were amazing. We got the second row and the feet were a little distracting so we vowed to ask for the front row the next time. I was worried about Soarin making me sick because I am prone to motion sickness. I never even noticed it. I just thought it was an amazing experience. Definitely one you should check out!!
After we left the crazy world of Soarin we rode Living with the Land. I like this ride. I know it is cheezy but I think it shows a different side of Disney and now it provides a nice break from the chaos of Soarin.
After leaving the Land we headed over to the Living Seas. I was really disappointed. I know they are working on things but it seemed to be missing a lot. We decided not to do Turtle Talk as the line was enormous even before 10:00. We took the obligatory shark picture and left.
It was time to get another fast pass so we headed for Test Track. Now while at Test Track I witnessed a lot of people that didnt know how to use the fast pass. I witnessed one woman insert her card in 30 times trying to get a fast pass. She already had another one for Mission: Space so it told her not a valid fast pass. She told everyone standing there that the machines were broken. No honey I think you might be though. Everyone scattered like the wind except for me and Brian. I had pretty much figured out she was doing something wrong and decided to try anyway. This woman really took offense to the fact I didnt believe her. Our fast passes popped out and she stood there for a few minutes looking at us. Then she started yelling for someone to help her. Crazy people- they come out because they know I am coming. We rode Test Track and liked it. I thought it was a really fun ride.
Oh I almost forgot, not only did we get our fast passes for Test Track but we also got bonus ones at the same time for Mission: Space.
I wasnt riding Mission: Space because I didnt want to feel awful the rest of the day. Brian was more excited than a kid in a candy store. He wanted to be an astronaut as a kid and loves space, astronomy and anything science in nature. We went right over and rode Mission: Space. I waited by the flower beds right outside. I knew he had a fast pass so I didnt think it would be too long. I waited and I waited. I called my mom, my dad, my grandmother and the woman watching our cats. I took some pictures of the flowers.
I watched all the people walking by. I watched people go in, ride and come out. I took some pictures of Spaceship Earth through the trees.
I cleaned out my bag. I took some pictures of Mission: Space.
It had been close to an hour at this point. I was getting restless and getting worried. I didnt want to leave because I thought he would show up as soon as I did. Five minutes later he walks out with a huge grin on his face. He was messing around with the computers after you get off the ride and didnt realize how long it had been. I decided for the sake of future trips I would forgive him and we would move on. I knew we had to leave Epcot if we wanted to finish our pin quest so we decided to ride Spaceship Earth and head out on the monorail to the Grand Floridian.
We stopped twice on the ride. Luckily we didnt stop anywhere obnoxious or for too long. It is a good classic ride. It needs a lot of work though. I hope they rehab it soon. We were off on the Pin Quest.
GeorgiaAristocat
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oooooooohhhhh! Can't wait to hear about the Pin quest. Will they be successful? Will your efforts be rewarded with knighthood? Will the quest lead to a chalice shaped pin?
bluejay2006
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Loving the TR, but want to hear more!!! 
a*lil*bit*goofy
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its taking too long, i need more more more i tell ya! and i love love LOVE that you put pics in your report. i enjoy the reports more when there are pics!
penguingirlie
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Sorry guys!! I am doing what I hate- people taking too long with the trip report. I had a huge blog project this week that ate up all my computer time. I promise a new report within 24 hours. I am uploading 200 more pictures this afternoon after work!
penguingirlie
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Day 3- The Pin Quest
We were off on the 4 Parks, 2 Resorts, and a Downtown Disney Pin Quest. I knew this would be exhausting but I had to save future trips. It paid off because we are going in September for free dining!! I must dance around the room for a moment, please excuse me. Okay back to the report. We were at Epcot so we decided to take the monorail over to Magic Kingdom. I saw on the map that we had that there was a pin stop at the Transportation and Ticket Center. I thought why go into the park when you could stop right outside of it. We found the only shop at the TTC and got our stamp there. Next was the Grand Floridian. We took the resort monorail over and went inside this beautiful resort. I absolutely loved it! I dont know if I will ever stay there because it was too quiet. I tend to make noise when I am trying to be quiet so I would be scared to go dancing down the halls. I was very impressed. Brian and I laughed at each other over the stamp at this resort. It was huge! It was a big black GF. It was staring at us. It new it was big and glamorous and all the other stamps should fear it. It became a joke to us the rest of the week. After that it was to MGM via bus. We get to the gates and Brian informs me that he no longer has my ticket. WHAT!!!! He was holding on to them in his holder because mine broke the first day. He only had his. Great! We are going to have to deal with Guest Services and it will deter the Pin Quest. Oh wait a second dear, what is that in your pocket? A piece of fuzz? No, that would be my ticket. Thanks for making my heart stop. I appreciate it. He claims he has no idea how it got there but unless he met some other girl on the bus I have a feeling he put it there. We went into MGM and walked to the hat to get the Pin Stamp. We took a couple of photopass pictures and we were off! Off to Animal Kingdom that is. Are you tired yet? I certainly was. We went to Animal Kingdom and again didnt have to enter the park. We got the stamp at the gift shop. I have to admit that here I had lost all energy. My sprained ankle could not hold out anymore. It was painful and I had walked too many steps. 9253 according to my pedometer. I was tired and this Pin Quest wasnt about me at all. I became selfish for those few minutes and Brian pushed me in the wheelchair to the shop. I know I had lost the Disney Magic for those few minutes but I couldnt go on. We got the stamp and went back to the bus. Brian wanted to give it up but we trudged on. We only had a few more stops. We caught the bus back to Pop Century to get our car. I took some pictures of the hotel.
Can you tell we stayed in the 50's?? We took a few minutes to rest and change clothes and then we left for the Boardwalk and Downtown Disney. We stopped at the Boardwalk and quickly got the Pin Stamp. One more to go people!! We headed to Downtown Disney. I think we spent more time here than the Parks. It just seemed we kept coming back. Oh well it was a lot of fun anyway. We got the Completer Pin!!! It was an incredibly long day but it was worth it to see the smile on Brians face. Everyone complemented him on that pin the rest of the week. Oh and did I tell you that he carried his pins on his murse. His man purse. Yep. He loved his murse so much that I thought it might get used after we got back. I was relieved to find out it was hung in the closet and deemed the Disney Murse.
We decided to venture over to Pleasure Island and decided to go into the Adventurers Club. We loved it here. It was so fun seeing all the characters and they had drink specials. I love the fact that there is something going on all the time. That way you never get too bored! We stayed for the first few skits in the Library and left.
We had to get up early for Magic Kingdom!!!!
We were off on the 4 Parks, 2 Resorts, and a Downtown Disney Pin Quest. I knew this would be exhausting but I had to save future trips. It paid off because we are going in September for free dining!! I must dance around the room for a moment, please excuse me. Okay back to the report. We were at Epcot so we decided to take the monorail over to Magic Kingdom. I saw on the map that we had that there was a pin stop at the Transportation and Ticket Center. I thought why go into the park when you could stop right outside of it. We found the only shop at the TTC and got our stamp there. Next was the Grand Floridian. We took the resort monorail over and went inside this beautiful resort. I absolutely loved it! I dont know if I will ever stay there because it was too quiet. I tend to make noise when I am trying to be quiet so I would be scared to go dancing down the halls. I was very impressed. Brian and I laughed at each other over the stamp at this resort. It was huge! It was a big black GF. It was staring at us. It new it was big and glamorous and all the other stamps should fear it. It became a joke to us the rest of the week. After that it was to MGM via bus. We get to the gates and Brian informs me that he no longer has my ticket. WHAT!!!! He was holding on to them in his holder because mine broke the first day. He only had his. Great! We are going to have to deal with Guest Services and it will deter the Pin Quest. Oh wait a second dear, what is that in your pocket? A piece of fuzz? No, that would be my ticket. Thanks for making my heart stop. I appreciate it. He claims he has no idea how it got there but unless he met some other girl on the bus I have a feeling he put it there. We went into MGM and walked to the hat to get the Pin Stamp. We took a couple of photopass pictures and we were off! Off to Animal Kingdom that is. Are you tired yet? I certainly was. We went to Animal Kingdom and again didnt have to enter the park. We got the stamp at the gift shop. I have to admit that here I had lost all energy. My sprained ankle could not hold out anymore. It was painful and I had walked too many steps. 9253 according to my pedometer. I was tired and this Pin Quest wasnt about me at all. I became selfish for those few minutes and Brian pushed me in the wheelchair to the shop. I know I had lost the Disney Magic for those few minutes but I couldnt go on. We got the stamp and went back to the bus. Brian wanted to give it up but we trudged on. We only had a few more stops. We caught the bus back to Pop Century to get our car. I took some pictures of the hotel.
Can you tell we stayed in the 50's?? We took a few minutes to rest and change clothes and then we left for the Boardwalk and Downtown Disney. We stopped at the Boardwalk and quickly got the Pin Stamp. One more to go people!! We headed to Downtown Disney. I think we spent more time here than the Parks. It just seemed we kept coming back. Oh well it was a lot of fun anyway. We got the Completer Pin!!! It was an incredibly long day but it was worth it to see the smile on Brians face. Everyone complemented him on that pin the rest of the week. Oh and did I tell you that he carried his pins on his murse. His man purse. Yep. He loved his murse so much that I thought it might get used after we got back. I was relieved to find out it was hung in the closet and deemed the Disney Murse.
We decided to venture over to Pleasure Island and decided to go into the Adventurers Club. We loved it here. It was so fun seeing all the characters and they had drink specials. I love the fact that there is something going on all the time. That way you never get too bored! We stayed for the first few skits in the Library and left.
We had to get up early for Magic Kingdom!!!!
BbearRosenfeld
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I am loving your trip reports and I have to read more. Please update when you can and I love the photos. I think there are a lot of wives out there like you, we do what we can to ensure future trips back to disney!
Thanks for all your hard work on this report!
Thanks for all your hard work on this report!
a*lil*bit*goofy
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whoohoooooo u got the pin! are we gonna see a pic of it?!?!
GeorgiaAristocat
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Yeah! Pin Success!!
Remind me - are we at the beginning of this report, or the end? Hmmmm, my memory is fuzzy with cobwebs.
Remind me - are we at the beginning of this report, or the end? Hmmmm, my memory is fuzzy with cobwebs.
PaulDavid's mom
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I am also lovin' your report. Can't wait to read more...and I LOVE pictures!!
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Cinderella Fan
Disney Bride!! December 2006
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Lovin the TR! 
Can't wait to read more.... (hint, hint....)
Can't wait to read more....
(hint, hint....)
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