I said Ohana, not Obama!!!! - A BFF's do NYE TR **UPDATE 11/4 Pg. 38**

[MissDisney121]

I'm glad you're here.

The Princess Bride is the movie that got me into movie quotes at an early age.

"I do not think it means what he think it means."

Yeah I use that one and "My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father, prepare to die." all the time.

 

[IheartDDuck]

Yeah I use that one and "My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father, prepare to die." all the time.

Yup, exactly!

 

[IheartDDuck]

All righty. I'm going to start something new on my TRs. I'm going to start a running tally after each completed day of the things we accomplished, the things I wish we would have done, our favorites and foods of the day. Let me know what you guys think.

Things accomplished -

Kilimanjaro Safari
Expedition Everest
Dinosaur
It's Tough to be a Bug

Things we wanted to do but didn't -

Finding Nemo the Musical
Festival of the Lion King
Maharajah Jungle Trek

Farrell's Favorite of the day -

Expedition Everest (followed very closely by Dinosaur)

Farrell's Least Favorite of the day -

Didn't really have one. But if I had to pick, it would probably have been ITTBAB. Wonder why?

Farrell's Food of the day -

Fried Wontons. Yummy!

Danielle's Favorite of the day -

Farrell's reaction to ITTBAB. Hands down.

Danielle's Least Favorite of the day -

Dinosaur and the lack of sound effects.

Danielle's Food of the day -

Fried Wontons. For sure.

Line of the day - "I said Ohana, not Obama!!!!!

Photopass pics -

Honestly, I have no idea what I do with my face sometimes!

 

[IheartDDuck]

Day 2 - Sunday January 1, 2012

Wow! I started typing that and actually typed in 2011 instead of 2012. Figure it out Danielle!

So, clearly we had a great night for NYE. We had not planned on getting up early. See, because getting up early after a night of partying generally does not bode well with Farrell. Me, I'm fine with it. Farrell. Well, it takes a little bit of convincing, yanking, water throwing, and generally jumping on top of her. Only to irritate her and turn her into a lion. Which I didn't want to do. So we slept in. Smart move!

Our funny conversation of the day happened in the morning. I mentioned that I had to make sure I left a tip for Mousekeeping:

Farrell: Are they really called Mousekeeping or is that what you call them?

Me: Yup, Mousekeeping is their official name.

Farrell: So, if they have to knock on the door and announce themselves, do they say "Mousekeeping.....fluff your mouse?"



We were up around 10am and started getting ready. We were out of the room by about 11am and headed to Captain Cook's to get a snacky for breakfast. I got.....

Another chocolate croissant! Yum, yum, yum. No, I did not eat one every day!

Farrell got a very exciting muffin. After that, it was off to Epcot for us.

We walked to the TTC. This is my favorite part of being at the Poly, because you can walk there instead of having to take two monorails. On the way, I took some resort pictures.

As you can see, a beautiful day. Very warm, I think it got up around 80 that day.

I'm so wishing that I was there right now. *sob*

So, if we were walking to the TTC, what was our destination? Epcot of course!!!

Again, I was still nervous. That's the thing about going with a first timer. I think there's always this sense of nervousness about whether or not they're going to like it. Even though I know Farrell and knew she would.

Such an Epcot picture. I know you'll love this Jen!

Farrell loved the fountain. Said it reminded her of the fountain at the Bellagio that we saw a few years ago when we spent NYE in Vegas.

Soarin' fastpasses were listed as gone for the day so we didn't even attempt to get those. We also had our lunch reservation at 2pm, so we just wanted to wander around for a while and explore a little bit.

We headed to Test Track instead. We actually managed to score FPs for a return of 4pm, which I thought wasn't bad, considering we hadn't even walked through the gates of the park until after 12pm.

After this, we did some putzing around Mouse Gears. Farrell wanted to take inventory of what to purchase near the end of the trip. I told her this was the best approach, especially for a newb.

After shopping, we headed to....

MINE!

Even though this is a kids ride, I love the theming through the queue and Farrell really loved it. I mean, come on, who doesn't love Nemo?

Again, me with the face. What's my deal?

Jellies!

In the big blue world!

And then.....it happened......Farrell got too close....I'd like to say it was by accident......but it was more driven by the fact that Farrell and Yeti were being naughty.....and didn't want to listen to me......teaches them!

Bruce, I hope you enjoyed your snack!

Up Next: Where do you think we lunch?

 

[IheartDDuck]

So, let's remember that I went to sleep like this.

And I woke up like this.

Not nice girls! Throwing me on my face like that. Whatever. Honestly, I didn't wake up until later in the day, and they were already in Epcot. Shopping. I don't like shopping. Rather, I prefer to wander around the store and entertain myself.

Dude, Pumbaa, seriously?!

I told the Roaming Gnome that he had nothing on me. Mickey Roaming Gnome? Still got nothing on me!

After shopping we went on Nemo and Friends. Farrell dragged me into something. Danielle will try to say that I was being bad. I stand by the fact that.......I was only.......a little.

Can you see me in between his teeth? Seriously!

Well, I went in search of food then. Because all of this..*ahem*..really good behavior had be working up an appetite!

Ahoy! Is that food I see?!

 

[MEK]

Another great update! I think I'm getting my own Yeti for my next trip! Great mascot!

I loved your recaps. I just love that picture on EE - Priceless! Your simba PP pic is cute too, no matter what you think.

Way to score a TT FP for 4pm.

Lunch? Hmmmmmmm - for a newb - I'm thinking Le Cellier only because that's where I taking my newb guests this summer!

 

[IheartDDuck]

Another great update! I think I'm getting my own Yeti for my next trip! Great mascot!

I loved your recaps. I just love that picture on EE - Priceless! Your simba PP pic is cute too, no matter what you think.

Way to score a TT FP for 4pm.

Lunch? Hmmmmmmm - for a newb - I'm thinking Le Cellier only because that's where I taking my newb guests this summer!

I love mascots! Yeti just kind of happened and he's now grown into something that I have to keep up with. But I'm afraid that I'm going to run out of things for him to do.

You'll have to wait and see about lunch. I don't always do what's expected. Clearly.

 

[jecskc]

Loved you NYE post. HS looked like so much fun on NYE. And who knew black lace was so versatile ?? I mean you can go from underwear, party clothes and Victorian mourning garb. Not necessarily in that order.

Loving your TR as usual.

 

[Nermel9]

Sleeping in after the night you guys had was probably the best option!

OMG the Poly is so beautiful. I need to stay there!

Yay, Epcot!

Such an Epcot picture. I know you'll love this Jen!

I don't know if the Jen you're talking to is me, but I LOVE that Epcot-y picture! I always take a picture of those things, always! I love that Fountain of Nations picture too! Ahhhh, I can't wait to be back in Epcot!

Aww, Nemo, it's always so much fun, although I'm not gonna lie-the Big, Blue World song kind of makes me depressed.

Haha, love the Yeti's adventures! I want one! I always think about bringing a mascot with me on my trips, but I have a hard enough time taking TR notes that a mascot seems like it would be a pain for me!

 

[Nermel9]

ps-I just looked at your million new tickers! What weekend are you going for Food and Wine?

 

[NikkiLovesWDW!]

First of all, I totally know how you feel about bringing a newb - believe it or not, Tom had never been to Disney and the first time we went together, I was so nervous about him liking it the whole time!

Secondly, the reason why Farrell was reminded of the Bellagio is because the person who designed the Fountain of Nations ALSO did the one in Las Vegas!

 

[marDgreen88]

I loved your recap! It's a good way to remind us what happened... which is basically what a recap is supposed to do... SO YAY!

I'm glad Farrell's muffin was very exciting. Who wants a boring muffin? Not I.

Oh no... Bruce strikes again. I swear, I've seen too many good people get eaten by him.

 

[wdwgirl03]

Love the recap...great idea.

I remember when we used to stay at the Poly my youngest sister (who was pretty little when we stayed there) loved the monorail so much she didn't want to walk to the TTC.

I also really enjoy Nemo...it's definitely my favorite Pixar movie!

 

[IheartDDuck]

Loved you NYE post. HS looked like so much fun on NYE. And who knew black lace was so versatile ?? I mean you can go from underwear, party clothes and Victorian mourning garb. Not necessarily in that order.

Loving your TR as usual.

You're right! Black lace is super versatile.

Sleeping in after the night you guys had was probably the best option!

OMG the Poly is so beautiful. I need to stay there!

Yay, Epcot!



I don't know if the Jen you're talking to is me, but I LOVE that Epcot-y picture! I always take a picture of those things, always! I love that Fountain of Nations picture too! Ahhhh, I can't wait to be back in Epcot!

Aww, Nemo, it's always so much fun, although I'm not gonna lie-the Big, Blue World song kind of makes me depressed.

Haha, love the Yeti's adventures! I want one! I always think about bringing a mascot with me on my trips, but I have a hard enough time taking TR notes that a mascot seems like it would be a pain for me!

You definitely need to stay at the Poly if you ever get the opportunity. Beautiful resort for sure.

It was you I was thinking of! LOL. I probably should have mentioned that. Whoops. Fail.

My TR notes are never a problem, because I have a really good memory and I do it all electronically because I type so much faster than I write. Plus, I take tons of pictures, so it always creates a narrative for me. When something really funny happens, I use my phone to take the note of it too. Mascot's are tons of fun!

ps-I just looked at your million new tickers! What weekend are you going for Food and Wine?

I know, there are a lot of them, aren't they? Some of them are moving targets, but I figure a ticker makes it kind of real, right? F&W I'm not sure about yet. It depends on some timing for work, but we're aiming for 10/10-10/14. But that can definitely change.

First of all, I totally know how you feel about bringing a newb - believe it or not, Tom had never been to Disney and the first time we went together, I was so nervous about him liking it the whole time!

Secondly, the reason why Farrell was reminded of the Bellagio is because the person who designed the Fountain of Nations ALSO did the one in Las Vegas!

It's nerve wracking, isn't it?! I think because we like it so much and we're nervous if someone else doesn't.

I had no idea about that! You always learn something new, right?

I loved your recap! It's a good way to remind us what happened... which is basically what a recap is supposed to do... SO YAY!

I'm glad Farrell's muffin was very exciting. Who wants a boring muffin? Not I.

Oh no... Bruce strikes again. I swear, I've seen too many good people get eaten by him.

Haha, glad you liked the recap. I've never done that before, so I figured I would give it a try.

I don't like any boring food!

Bruce gets all the good people, I know. I don't know why he's so enticing.

 

[IheartDDuck]

Love the recap...great idea.

I remember when we used to stay at the Poly my youngest sister (who was pretty little when we stayed there) loved the monorail so much she didn't want to walk to the TTC.

I also really enjoy Nemo...it's definitely my favorite Pixar movie!

I only ever stayed there as pretty much an adult, so the walk was never a problem for me. But I could imagine that if I was little, I would have always wanted to ride the monorail too, because I LOVED the monorail!

 

[TinksThree]

Great slow start to the day! The chocolate croissants look so good! I had one at Starring Rolls (not sure how similar the two are) and it was awesome! I plan to eat one in March!

I agree on the FP return time to TT...especially considering it was a major holiday! And Mouse Gears is my favorite! I almost enjoy it more than World of Disney. Maybe because I get so turned around in WOD and it is always so crowded!

I like the recap! I tried doing something similar because I know when I read TRs and a day ends I can't remember what all happened that day!

That Yeti...he was a handful wasn't he!

 

[MissDisney121]

Good update. That yet sure gets himself in some weird spots.

 

[katt789]

Yay! Love the updates! Great shots of Epcot.
I definitely agree on the walking from the Poly to the TTC, my room was the last room in the building closest to the ttc, and it was awesome!! Such a short ride to MK/Epcot, heck yes! I love the ridiculous faces in the pictures too! Sometimes those just make moments the greatest!

 

[teekathepony]

I like the recap
Love Epcot, Yeti's updates are adorable. I actually took a yeti (a home made craft done by a friend of mine) to Europe and did things like that with him, he was another traveling yeti. Our friends all took turns with him when we were going places. It was fun

 

[Stringbean&Wingnut]

Um, I see absolutely NO reason why you shouldn't have had a chocolate croissant every day!!!

Hahaha the walk from the Poly to the TTC IS very convenient when you get your directional confidence! Apparently we needed a navigator like you!

Good job scoring the TT FP's! Can't wait to hear more about your Epcot day!