Hucifer does the solo thing…sort of. Alone and going home, 9/21

Just know that it WASN’T the classic Mickey wakeup call. And that makes me very angry, earthling, very angry indeed. Makes me want to shoot the phone with my explosive space modulator. Or start a Bring Back Mickey Calls petition. Or write an angrily written letter to the CEO.

CEO? According to NMAmy’s trip report….the bus drivers are calling the shots at WDW….and how you ever got an explosive space modulator through airport security I’ll never know.

But when the Animal Kingdom bus comes, I am the only one getting on. And when I step inside, I am the only one on the bus (besides the driver of course).

Was there a bunch of empty clothes and loose jewelry lying around?....because I saw something like that in a movie once.

AK bus driver goes to Riverside today.

D’oh! I hate that....they've got like 300 bus stops.

After rope drop, I immediately hang left toward the lockers. I have dressy clothes for dinner with me and I really don’t feel like carrying them around with me all day.

I think you should have just worn them….because you never get a second chance to make a first impression.

I’m pretty excited about this ride for two reasons: One,…….And b),

Don’t you just love that bit? It gets me every time.

I do remember showing some poor woman next to me pictures of my unborn baby to pass the time.

That must have been some kind of a special camera you had there…..

Touring plan in hand, I walk to the FastPass machines (which were not stocked with idiot guests, happily enough)

You mean the ones who are milling around....bumping into each other…..and trying to cram their park maps into the fastpass slot? Are those the idiot guests you're talking about?

And holy crap, they have some large groups! Some as large as 60, 70, maybe 80 people or more. All in the same shirt.

Man….that must have really stretched out the neck hole….sorry

By Day 7 I had offered to take countless family photos and wasn’t turned down once. I really enjoyed doing that, and I did it every chance I could. (Funny enough, no one ever reciprocated the offer.)

It might have something to do with the fact that you wear a name tag all the time in a blatant attempt to impersonate a CM? Because….I’ve got to be honest….I don’t offer to take reciprocal snapshots of the CM’s. I’m funny that way.
 
Part 1. If it weren’t for the millions of tour groups, this park would be emptyI have a big bowl of oatmeal, a big cup of coffee, a big morning constitutional, and I’m ready to go. I rip out the Animal Kingdom touring plan and walk out the door.
Yes, it sounds like letting things rip is a common theme this morning.....

Then I walk to the bus stop. Sure, there are other guests here. But when the Animal Kingdom bus comes, I am the only one getting on. And when I step inside, I am the only one on the bus (besides the driver of course).
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No one to blame for the smell but myself.
I'm guessing you didn't go with the big scarf look again today, cause I'm sure that would have attracted at least a few curious onlookers....

And that would be three rides in one day. Not a bad way to make up for lost time, says I.

Speaking of previously unborn babies, I'm guessing you stole this line from your hubby.

Be extra kind to the guests…which included offering to take group photos. Lots of group photos.

There you go stepping out of your comfort zone.....trying to be nice to people....

This is when karma bites me on the butt. In exchange for bothering this poor woman and her tired family, an entire Brazilian tour group in orange t-shirts walks right by me as I’m holding the camera up to my face. All ten thousand of them walk into the Dinosaur building.

Aha....I knew it was going to come back to haunt you!!!

Coming up: Part 2. Lone Ride Nazi Slays Entire Crowd Single-Handedly. Story at 11.

Ah, the hucifer we've all come to know and love is finally back!!!

Just a "regular" day, I guess.
"Little" just won't do in Disney. Especially after BIG buffets.

:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

Ever wonder how a steam train with no steam goes that fast, though?

:confused3 Oh man, now I'm gonna be pondering this one the rest of the day!

Out of context, that might sound pretty wild indeed!

That's what I was thinking........

Definitely NOT! 3 times is a pretty good showing!

Especially for hucifer..... :rotfl:

Weird. That always makes me nervous. Like I'm going to get there and someone's going to say, "Park's closed. Moose out front should've told ya."

Must be a Wilderness Lodge thing, otherwise the Mouse out front shoulda told her.

I'm picturing people at the bus stop whispering to the bus driver, "Hey, is that naked lady on the bus again? No, we're good, we'll catch the next one."

Not to mention the part of the crowd who had small children and had heard about that pool incident.

Was there a bunch of empty clothes and loose jewelry lying around?....because I saw something like that in a movie once.

:scared1: :scared1: :scared1:

I think you should have just worn them….because you never get a second chance to make a first impression.

She had them along just in case she ran into Russell again.

Man….that must have really stretched out the neck hole….sorry

:rotfl2: Yeah, I don't even think Omar the tentmaker has enough material to handle that order......
 
I’m sure, gentle reader, that you do not care what kind of a wakeup call I had this I have a big bowl of oatmeal, a big cup of coffee, a big morning constitutional, and I’m ready to go.
Glad you handled the constitution before riding the Safari. Those trucks are bouncy.

No one to blame for the smell but myself.
I see your constitution was still being amended.


I read once that a good rule of thumb is to visit a park the day after it has Extra Magic Hours. The psychology being that people aren’t going to visit a park two days in a row. Let me tell you I have tested this theory, with some mixed results. But overall I do think it is a good idea.
Sound and excellent advice. I shall endeavor to try it.

The next thing I knew I was getting into a train car and buckling my belt.
Safety first.

Before I step foot in Dinoland, let me say that this is the first day of experiencing Brazilian tour groups. You cannot miss them. At all. Now, they are not the loud and obnoxious brats I’ve been reading about. In fact, they all seemed very polite and organized. But you cannot miss them because they all wear the same t-shirt. Each group has their own dedicated Shirt Of The Day, usually with the Disney name on it, along with some Portuguese writing. The leader usually has a leader flag for everyone to follow. And holy crap, they have some large groups! Some as large as 60, 70, maybe 80 people or more. All in the same shirt. You really can’t miss them. Did I mention that you can't miss them? Today, they were taking over Animal Kingdom. I must have seen five or six different groups.
They also have some dang nifty gadgets. One night the MK, I saw a guy shooting video with a Canon XL H1. I was drooling and pondering why one would bring a six thousand dollar video camera on vacation when I noticed his shirt. It had the same logo as the line leader for one of the tour groups. I watched him film a while and wondered how to say “Can I borrow that?” in Portuguese.

This is when karma bites me on the butt. In exchange for bothering this poor woman and her tired family, an entire Brazilian tour group in orange t-shirts walks right by me as I’m holding the camera up to my face. All ten thousand of them walk into the Dinosaur building.
Doh!



In line, I pull out my trusty notepad and hotel pen and angrily scribble in it. Stupid lousy woman…like it was my job to take her freaking picture…why I ought to send her an angrily written letter or something… Then my cheap hotel pen sputters and dies right there in the middle of a sentence. Crap. I can’t even finish my vent now.
Double Doh!


I put away my notepad and toss the pen in the nearest trash receptacle. Now I can’t even vent about the not being able to vent. Then I wait in line behind sea of orange.
And thus we are left to ponder what effect this will have on international relations.
 

I can't, however, believe for the life of me that that lady acted like she did. If you had offered it to me, I assure you I would say thank you and mean it.
It was bizarre how flippant she was! Fortunately, she was the ONLY one that I met like that.

As far as the bus ride goes--it all looks to familiar, does it not. Except it doesn't seem like you ended up with what I ended up with, lol.
When I saw the same picture in YOUR trip report, I thought it was pretty coincidental. :laughing:


Where's the kaboom? There was supposed to be an earth-shattering kaboom!
It happened later during the morning constitutional.


Just a "regular" day, I guess.
Those are the best.


They were probably busy singing "Never My Love" and "Cherish" over at Port Orleans Riverside.
Don't they know I've come to expect my personal seranade?


Whew, you had me worried there for a sec. I thought it was like a doom buggy or something.
More like my own personal ride to the parks. On a big honking bus.


Oh yeah! I read about that in some woman's TR! That was hilarious!
Did she mention that the woman was breathtakingly beautiful?


I have to agree with you here. It seemed to pick up speed as it went up, maybe that depended upon which car you're in, but I did not expect that.
The sensation literally took the breath out of me...it was exhilarating.


Ohhhhhhhhh nuts.
I say this expression a lot in front of Patrick when we're in traffic. He thinks it's hilarious. (I've really learned to sensor myself now that we have a child. I used to swear like a soldier in the Pre-Patrick days.)


I think they're designed to last as long as the 3-sheet hotel notepads.
:rotfl: True.


I'm glad to read that you're not a litterbug.
I'm an eco-conscious girl. At times.


Oh good -- a happy ending! I can't wait to read it!
It was WDW's darkest hour. :scared:


I have to say, I often forget about this little gem. But I, too, have seen it work some magic! :thumbsup2
It's not a bad idea! We've hit some slow parks using this method.

From one junkie to another - have you been over here to Busch Gardens Tampa yet? You really must. Kumba, Montu... Gwazi! It's a coaster lover's paradise! :cloud9:
Oooooh, you intrigue me. I would love to try Busch Gardens! We live about two hours away from Cedar Point, my favorite amusement park. In fact, we're going at the end of the month. We also found out that Patrick is a little thrill rider. We couldn't put him on anything that went too fast or spun too much.

What always amazes me is this: they nearly all, nearly always look happy. In that big, cumbersome, slow-moving group. Doesn't just one of them want to make a break for it, go it alone, pull a Toy Story Mania? :confused3
:rotfl: I wondered the same thing. But I NEVER saw one break away from the group. They're very disciplined groups.


Isn't anything better than a screaming toddler waking you up?

If not, I hear throwing it across the room works.
The toddler???? :eek:



"Little" just won't do in Disney. Especially after BIG buffets.
True. True.


Just about ruined the morning, did it?
It did...and then my own personal bus pulled up and all was forgiven.


I thought maybe you might say it was new attraction- Disney Busses. Negotiate the roads and see how lost you can get. Most guests guests won't even come close to Hucifer's high score.
I hold the record for the Most Wrong Turns Made In WDW.


hmmmm..... maybe, but I try to hit EVERY EMH, then get too lazy to hop.
EMH parks are too crazy-busy for me.


So glad you could have THIS one all to yourself!!! :thumbsup2
Me too. I was waaaaaaay overdue.


You SAT there while they rode. I'd have been like, "See ya later!". They should have paid you to shop while they rode!
It was too hot and I was too sick to do much walking. (First trimester -- I did a lot of retching during those months)


That it was! WAHOO! Ever wonder how a steam train with no steam goes that fast, though?
WDW Imagineers can do ANYTHING. I'm pretty convinced of that.


Out of context, that might sound pretty wild indeed!
You're a dirty girl.


Definitely NOT! 3 times is a pretty good showing!
It was worth the wait.


So, now instead of the fam guiding your moves, you're letting a book?!
The book never led me astray. Family, on the other hand...


Glad to hear this! I've only read horror stories.
The only time they bothered me was when they were in front of me in line. And that's because there were a million of them.


I'm sorry. I'll follow, but I'm sorry.
I know...I really hate this land. It's nothing like a Disney park should be.


YOu should definitely read my Trip Tenets and our Constitution... We put it in writing! ::yes::
I like that. :)


did you remind her she's in Disney? Did you kindly suggest she get snack to curb the crabbies? or smack her upside the head?
I wanted to throw her camera in the river and say, "oops."


What a great way to make off with some shoes! You could hock them in Dinoland. Or use them on Whack-a-Mole. maybe they wouldn't charge you $2.50 a game if you bring your own shoe?
Did no one get my European vacation reference?


Next time, better bring a 6 pack of pens- just for venting.
No kidding. :mad:


An Amy is faithful, 100%. (Just carrying on the Dr. Seuss theme there.)
:thumbsup2 My son is in a Horton Hears a Who kick lately. He makes us watch the movie a lot. Good thing we enjoy the movie too.


Shh...don't spread it around but Lou has a heart of gold.
Hmmm...color me skeptical.


TMI, pal.
What? I had to read about coffee in YOUR report too, missy.


Oh, for pete's sake. She's got a touring plan. Have I taught you nothing?
The touring plan shows me the way. It hasn't let me down. I'm not apologizing for it.


Hold the phone here. Someone runs around opening doors for you at Port Orleans? That is such a sweet deal! Well, when it's actually happening.
Well, it happened the one time. And yes, it was pretty sweet.


Weird. That always makes me nervous. Like I'm going to get there and someone's going to say, "Park's closed. Moose out front should've told ya."
:lmao: Is this a nod to my European Vacation reference?


I'm picturing people at the bus stop whispering to the bus driver, "Hey, is that naked lady on the bus again? No, we're good, we'll catch the next one."
:rotfl:
You are cracking me up!


Well, now I'm quite curious as to where you're eating dinner that requires a costume change into fancy duds.
Methinks you will find out if you keep reading.


Ah, there are more like you.
Yes, and we're about to take over the World. So watch out.


That's just crazy talk, deviating from the plan is madness, madness, I tell you!
Alright, smarty. I've done the Winging It plan many times. Including the day before. So stuff it.


I love it but it's the only rollercoaster that makes me dizzy.
You sure it's the rollercoaster?


I do envy you for being able to do that!
I sort of envy me myself.


Sigh. And the Born to Be Wild Music scratches to a halt.
Born to be Mild. That could be my new subtitle!


I've run into some people like that. It's as though they're doing me a huge favor by indulging my weird picture taking habits. I rate them right up there with people who look at you like you're a shady aluminum siding salesman when you're trying to give them a free fast pass. It's FREE. I promise! No catch!
Some people are just unpleasant, no matter WHERE they are.



Maybe she thought you were planning on stealing their shoes.
Anything's possible with that one.


Sigh. Wendy, Wendy, Wendy. When a tour group shows up, you ditch your touring plan--just for a little bit, really, you can have it back soon--and ride Primeval Whirl or something while you're waiting for Dinosaur to clear out.
Or...I could wait behind the tour group.


Were they all wearing orange shirts?
I'm sorry. I don't give away spoilers on my TR.
 
Thanks to GreatBiscuit's comment, I went back to read the preamble to the constitution. It's not quite like I learned on Schoolhouse Rock, but gets right to the point. Which is good, because I don't like a lot of preamble in my preamble.

I have a big bowl of oatmeal, a big cup of coffee
 
CEO? According to NMAmy’s trip report….the bus drivers are calling the shots at WDW….and how you ever got an explosive space modulator through airport security I’ll never know.
Good questions, all.

I got nothin'.


Was there a bunch of empty clothes and loose jewelry lying around?....because I saw something like that in a movie once.
Is that a Langoliers reference? When they woke up on the plane?


D’oh! I hate that....they've got like 300 bus stops.
Yep. It sucks alright.


I think you should have just worn them….because you never get a second chance to make a first impression.
But what if I want that first impression to be one of a slobby tourist?


Don’t you just love that bit? It gets me every time.
It never gets old.


That must have been some kind of a special camera you had there…..
No, I'm just really, really flexible.


You mean the ones who are milling around....bumping into each other…..and trying to cram their park maps into the fastpass slot? Are those the idiot guests you're talking about?
Yes! You saw them too?


Man….that must have really stretched out the neck hole….sorry
They looked really odd on EE.


It might have something to do with the fact that you wear a name tag all the time in a blatant attempt to impersonate a CM? Because….I’ve got to be honest….I don’t offer to take reciprocal snapshots of the CM’s. I’m funny that way.
"Funny" isn't the word I would use.


Yes, it sounds like letting things rip is a common theme this morning.....
It's just a part of waking up. Like having Folgers in your cup.


I'm guessing you didn't go with the big scarf look again today, cause I'm sure that would have attracted at least a few curious onlookers....
I was actually dressed today. In clothes.


Speaking of previously unborn babies, I'm guessing you stole this line from your hubby.
Filthy mind, you.


There you go stepping out of your comfort zone.....trying to be nice to people....
I know. And what do I get in return? Attitude! :mad:


Aha....I knew it was going to come back to haunt you!!!
They showed me.


Ah, the hucifer we've all come to know and love is finally back!!!
I never left, Marvin. I never left.


Not to mention the part of the crowd who had small children and had heard about that pool incident.
:sad1:


Glad you handled the constitution before riding the Safari. Those trucks are bouncy.
As you can tell, this isn't my first time exploring the parks.


I see your constitution was still being amended.
You mean, "I smell your constitution was still being amended"?


Sound and excellent advice. I shall endeavor to try it.
Do!


They also have some dang nifty gadgets. One night the MK, I saw a guy shooting video with a Canon XL H1. I was drooling and pondering why one would bring a six thousand dollar video camera on vacation when I noticed his shirt. It had the same logo as the line leader for one of the tour groups. I watched him film a while and wondered how to say “Can I borrow that?” in Portuguese.
Who brings a $6000 camera to WDW? :scared1:


And thus we are left to ponder what effect this will have on international relations.
Talk among yourselves.
 
Thanks to GreatBiscuit's comment, I went back to read the preamble to the constitution. It's not quite like I learned on Schoolhouse Rock, but gets right to the point. Which is good, because I don't like a lot of preamble in my preamble.

You sneaky ninja poster.

The Constitution is a good read. The current adminitration should pick it up some time and look through it.
 
Ok, I just found your TR, and am only on page 11. However, I have to comment now because you are just so darned entertaining! Also, I am now realizing how woefully inadequate my own TR is, but luckily I am in the middle of it, so I will look to you as my mentor in the hopes of making it better! Off I go to continue reading this addictive TR when I should be in bed... (Even reading about your truck class thingy is addicting, so I can only imagine what the rest of it will be like... My DH will find me huddled by my laptop in 2 days muttering, "Just one more post!")
 
I’m sure, gentle reader, that you do not care what kind of a wakeup call I had this morning. .

As a gentle reader, I do care. It's what I'm here for.


Now, I have ridden many a roller coaster in my day. So it takes a lot to surprise or impress me. Because of reading countless spoilers, I knew what to expect…until the thing shot backwards and up. It was a sensation I have never, ever experienced before. It was exhilarating! I was whooping and laughing and loving every backwards moment of it..

Sweet.


Once my second journey to the Himalayas is over, I notice that the standby line creeps up to twenty minutes,.

Probably because the orange tshirt Brazilians entered the line.

By Day 7 I had offered to take countless family photos and wasn’t turned down once. I really enjoyed doing that, and I did it every chance I could..

You are so kind hucifer.


But I don’t let her strange flippant attitude ruin my mood. .

Cool.

She mumbles a “thanks,” like she doesn’t really mean it, .

Some people, I tell ya. She must not be a Diser.



In line, I pull out my trusty notepad and hotel pen and angrily scribble in it. Stupid lousy woman…like it was my job to take her freaking picture…why I ought to send her an angrily written letter or something… .

Like the angrily written letter you will send about the wake up call?





Coming up: Part 2. Lone Ride Nazi Slays Entire Crowd Single-Handedly. Story at 11.

Wait, let me guess. The CM comes looking for a single rider. Since none of the Brazilians are single riders, you get to go straight to the front.

Looking forward to more hucifer.
 
Hey Hucifer!

I'm sorry I haven't posted in a while. I have been checking in and reading and still loving your story, but I've only had time to do so from my phone and it just doesn't lend itself to replying.

Anyway, as I am planning for my daughter's 3rd birthday :cake: this coming weekend, it occurred to me that your Patrick just had a birthday too. So... I wanted to wish him a belated :bday:. I hope yall had a fun time.

Looking forward to more of your trip. And I'm even looking forward to the report of Patrick's first trip to WDW - no matter how far in the future that may be. :)
 
We live about two hours away from Cedar Point, my favorite amusement park. In fact, we're going at the end of the month. We also found out that Patrick is a little thrill rider.
Aaahh, Cedar Point is on my short list of parks to try someday! Many years ago, my ex and I road-tripped up to Kennywood... I was in wooden coaster heaven! :cloud9: Love that Patrick is ready to carry on the family tradition :thumbsup2
 
You sneaky ninja poster.

The Constitution is a good read. The current administration should pick it up some time and look through it.

:rotfl2:


Been a long time since an update? This is the only TR I'm reading right now, don't leave me hanging!

:)
 
Aaahh, Cedar Point is on my short list of parks to try someday!

I love, love, LOVE me some Cedar Point. It's been a long time since I was last there but it's got the Tinkerbellarella stamp of approval. No roller coaster before or since Millenium Force has wowed me like that one did.

Sorry, OT, I know...carry on...
 












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