"I Don't Wanna Meet Mickey In a Frumpin' Poncho!" An August 2011 TR! COMPLETE 11/30

[SummerInDisney]

Yay your back! I've been so excited for the new TR and more updates

 

[JessicaFaye508]

LOL I just realized that I NEVER read these. I'm always looking for updates to read on the DIS and my mind just was slippin' up over the past two week! Oh, you know what? It's because that's the day I left. I UNDERSTAND NOW.

Anywho, I was there... so you pretty much know my comments about the night.

And yes, I will forever mourn the loss of the old TTA narrator.

CINNAMON ROLL!!!!!!!!!!!!

The end.

 

[Disneyfreak616]

Yay your back! I've been so excited for the new TR and more updates

Yes I am! I'll probably start July first and I'm thinking of doing a DR for this August instead of a full-fledged TR, because it was a family trip. I will, however, be touching on the highlights in addition to ALL the FOOD. I'll keep ya posted!​

 

[Disneyfreak616]

LOL I just realized that I NEVER read these. I'm always looking for updates to read on the DIS and my mind just was slippin' up over the past two week! Oh, you know what? It's because that's the day I left. I UNDERSTAND NOW.

Anywho, I was there... so you pretty much know my comments about the night.

And yes, I will forever mourn the loss of the old TTA narrator.

CINNAMON ROLL!!!!!!!!!!!!

The end.

IT ALL MAKES SENSE. You're a fart shoes. I also miss you. </3

I do. There was lots of chewing involved.

That "Mr. Tom Morrow" still makes me flinch a little...

NOMS.​

 

[LifeIsDis]

I had an absolute blast!! Hope you had a great time as well! I loved all your tweets! ​

Glad to hear that! And trust me, I had A FANTASTIC time! And awww thank you

 

[DonaldDoleWhip]

Yes I am! I'll probably start July first and I'm thinking of doing a DR for this August instead of a full-fledged TR, because it was a family trip. I will, however, be touching on the highlights in addition to ALL the FOOD. I'll keep ya posted!​

Glad you're back, and I love that idea! Of course, I'd be happy to read whatever updates you feel like including. But I always enjoy a good dining report too (and you ate at some great places)!

 

[Disneyfreak616]

Glad to hear that! And trust me, I had A FANTASTIC time! And awww thank you

You're welcome! Yay so good to hear. ​

Glad you're back, and I love that idea! Of course, I'd be happy to read whatever updates you feel like including. But I always enjoy a good dining report too (and you ate at some great places)!

Thanks! I'm so glad that you do! I have been wanting to do a DR for a while now, and I thought this was the perfect opportunity. I had some phenomenal meals on this trip!​

 

[SummerInDisney]

Yes I am! I'll probably start July first and I'm thinking of doing a DR for this August instead of a full-fledged TR, because it was a family trip. I will, however, be touching on the highlights in addition to ALL the FOOD. I'll keep ya posted!

Sounds good!

 

[Disneyfreak616]

Chapter 31- Those Birthday Buttons Are Genius!​

August 22nd, 2011​

Hi everyone! I am SO SORRY for the lack of updates, but between school and the musical starting and worrying about college, I have had like ZERO time for the DIS! On a less stressful note, I had an absolute BLAST in Disney a few weeks ago! I met some awesome people (some of them DISers!), ate some great food and had some truly great times. I'm thinking once I finish this TR I'll start July, and then I'll do a Dining Review for August for something new! Thank you all so much for reading and being so loyal and patient! Here's an update for all of you!

On the morning of August 22nd, Mom, Sarah and I trekked out to Animal Kingdom!

Scott was too tired that day, so he decided to sleep in and meet us there later.

We headed into the park, and Mom and Sarah went to get in line for Kilimanjaro Safaris while I went to get us Everest FP's for later.

I met them back at the Safari entrance, where the CM saw that Sarah was wearing her birthday button! He escorted us to the front of the line AND gave us three Fastpasses! SCORE!

I love going on the Safari in the morning. It's not hot yet and SO many animals are out!

We saw some Okapi:

And some Rhinos:

I just love the savannah in the morning...

Then came Sarah's favorite part- the elephants!

She would have a pet elephant if she could, I think. They're super cute!

Next, we headed over to Pride Rock, where we saw Simba!

Just kidding...Simba was over in Camp Minnie-Mickey getting ready for FOTLK. But isn't this guy just adorable!?

Journeying on...

We saw some flamingos!

I am actually terrified of birds, but I can handle flamingos from a safe distance.

After our Safari, we decided to go in search of a little breakfast-ish snack to tide us over until lunch.

We decided on Pizzafari!

Mom and I shared a bounty platter and Sarah had a cinnamon roll. I don't seem to have pics, but it was your average CS food. I think the best part about that place is all of the gorgeous murals on the walls.

DEER:

While we were eating, Jess texted me and said that she and Nat were almost to Animal Kingdom. They had gone to DHS for Rope Drop to get some TSM Fastpasses and a certain delicious treat!

We decided to meet at Island Mercantile, so Mom, Sarah and I finished up our food and headed over there!

Continued in Next Post​

 

[Disneydude97]

Hi everyone! I am SO SORRY for the lack of updates, but between school and the musical starting and worrying about college, I have had like ZERO time for the DIS!​

What are you doing for your musical? Just yesterday, I auditioned for my school district's musical Hello, Dolly!. I really wish to get the part of Ambrose Kemper, the artist, but I could settle for Horace, Cornelius or Barnaby.

Anyways, can't wait for the next update!

 

[emma212010]

I'm glad you had a wonderful time! Whatever you plan on writing, I'll read it! I hear you on the no time thing! I have been sooooo incredibly busy with school just starting up!

That picture of the lion is so cool! They are such majestic creatures.

I've always wanted to try Pizzafari or Flame Tree, but I don't spend enough time in AK to get hungry! I need to go on longer trips!!

 

[emmysmommy]

I love all of the safari critters - especially the crocs! Or are they alligators? Having never actually been on the safari, I don't suppose they put the crocs in the same body of water as the flamingos? (ok, not so funny...)

I didn't know that Pizzafari served breakfast - I learned something new.

I'm looking forward to the rest of this review and then your July TR... and then your August DR.... did you ever say what the surprise ADR was for Sarah?

 

[marDgreen88]

Oh girl, I get it! Senior year is insane! For me at least, the first semester was the worst, so hopefully things will slow down for you! Good luck with everything!

AHH ANIMAL KINGDOM. I love it. Dang, I REALLY need to go for my birthday! Free stuff all over the place!

Your safari pics are great, I love the sleeping lion!

 

[LifeIsDis]

I'm glad you're back and updating!!

I LOVE the safari in the morning. We always see a ton of animals then. Your pictures are fantastic of them!

 

[AlaskaMOM]

Just finished your "suck it up buttercup" TR and was so pleased to see you had another in progress. You are such an enthusiastic writer!
I have started reading this TR, and am looking forward to many more vicarious Disney days.

Now to go back to page 1...

 

[MarieTheCat24]

I feel ya girl. Fall of my senior year was crazy busy. It felt like I didn't sleep at all. But once you get college stuff figured out, it'll get better. I mean, spring of my senior year was the exact opposite. Aside from AP classes, school turned into a big joke and I slept all the time.

Your safari pics are fab. The sleepy lion is adorable. I want one!

I didn't know Pizzafari served breakfast. That's good to know for future trips.

AHH THE TREE OF LIFE!! I don't know why but I've been obsessed with pictures of that thing lately. It's just so pretty!

 

[Disneydude97]

And then I started singing the old song... "Just make believe, you're a tiny little seed..."

"Let's listen to the land we all love, nature's plan will shine above, listen to the laaaaand, listen to the land."

Nowadays, don't you think the song could go "We're living with the land we all love" instead of "Let's listen to the land"?

 

[MissPrice]

Great update Kristin.Thanks for taking time out of your busy schedule to feed our collective Disney habit. Yay for the deer in the mural. Just curious, what kind of camera do you use? Looking forward to the new trip reports. -Amanda

 

[DonaldDoleWhip]

Beautiful pictures of Animal Kingdom. It's such a gorgeous park, and I never feel like I spend enough time there.

Pizzafari! I haven't been there in years, but I used to really like the breadsticks they serve (they might still be on the menu). Those murals are so cool - Disney came up with some really interesting details when they designed AK's original quick service locations, such as Restaurantosaurus and Tusker House.

 

[solana131]

Somehow this disappeared from my subscriptions list I was reading along...then went to Disney....then met you at the Dessert Party in July....and just realized it wasn't on my list anymore when I got to that day in my TR. But now I have re-read through all 39 pages and am all caught up again. It was great meeting you...I felt like I had met a celebrity that night!