If I'm in Florida, it's gonna be hot! This time last year.....

[carrieannie]

Bring an oar! The best laid plans,,,,,,,,go nowhere. you tried...nothing else you could`ve done. The pool experience killed most of your MoJo I`m sure. How were the milkshakes at 50s? went for lunch in Sept.

 

[carrieannie]

BTW: Did you notice you got a post from ZZUB?

 

[sorul82?]

BTW: Did you notice you got a post from ZZUB?

Yes....does this mean that I have arrived?

 

[sorul82?]

WOW thats pretty HOT Slate

I was thinking, finally a trip to WDW when my hair might be tame enough for the photo ops. But no such luck. I looked like a cross between Gene Simmons and Richard Simmons.

 

[sorul82?]

I miss you s'latey! What do we have to do to get you down her in Aug.?

All expenses paid?

 

[sorul82?]

Wow S'Late sounds as though you had a nice relaxing time at the pool

Is this some of that dry British humour?

 

[sorul82?]

That is one of the funniest things I've ever read! Your narrative reminded me of the story Gordy tells around the campfire in Stand By Me.

I both admire and envy people who can pack up and go to Disney World on a virtual whim. I'm looking forward to reading the rest of your story.

ZZUB!! I would have posted sooner, but I have just regained consciousness from seeing that you posted on my TR! Oh and to find out that you admire and envy me! I must admit, I do have that effect on people.

 

[DisneyJo]

The Plan that I created the day before.

The day before Don't let T see that

I just wonder if they would be offended if I brought along an oar?

OMG K you're so funny

For us, we feel that at the ages of 8 and 10 and considering we have no medical needs, if our children are too tired to walk, then we are too tired to walk.

Totally agree!

The boys join us and we decide that we all need a PB&J milkshake from 50's.

Those shakes are great aren't they

Is this some of that dry British humour?

It sure is

 

[PrincessV]

Has anyone figured out the route for these Epcot area boats?

I have it written down on a sticky in my WDW Planner! But trust V - knowing doesn't make it any faster.

I'm hot, tired, my hair is frizzy

That right there was the clincher, I know.

I'm surely getting the Mother of the Year Award now.

Okay, but keep it handy will ya? I'm pretty sure I'll be needing it back soon...

Up Next: You mean the Osbourn Lights having nothing to do with Ozzy Osbourne?

If only! Can you imagine?!

All expenses paid?

Ummm.... talk to Michelle - isn't she renting a DVC frat house or something?

 

[boysmom5150]

I'm not complaining about the free transportation, mind you. I just wonder if they would be offended if I brought along an oar?

OMG

we were informed that it was standing room only....yeah, right. Well, the CM was right. Darn it.

the CM was actually right, well that may be a 1st

DD8 proceeded to meltdown....completely. She couldn't see, was hungry, tired, thirsty, wasn't having any fun, whine, whine, whine. So I started to whine, whine, whine. I announced that we were leaving and heading back to BC. This declaration caused DD8 to whine and cry more. DH announced the need for yet another bathroom break, so he took the boys leaving me with Miss Whiney pants. Then she sees an "abandoned stroller" which adds to the meltdown. Let me explain: during our Aug 06 trip with the outlaws, we were offered free "abandoned strollers" late one evening at MGM. I quickly blurted out "no thank you" while MIL at the same time says "sure, the kids would love to ride in them; they must be tired." Let me add that I don't judge others for their stroller choices. For us, we feel that at the ages of 8 and 10 and considering we have no medical needs, if our children are too tired to walk, then we are too tired to walk. I am also not interested in pushing 150 pounds of children around the parks. But, I did promise the Loud Children that if we were offered an abandoned stroller again, that we would take it....once. I didn't know if the strollers were abandoned, so I certainly was not going to take it. I tried to explain this to DD, but there is no reasoning with a tired 8 year old.

I'm hot, tired, my hair is frizzy,

I feel your pain,especially with frizzy hair and mine isnt even curly

The boys join us and we decide that we all need a PB&J milkshake from 50's.

SOunds good minus the PB&J

Up Next: You mean the Osbourn Lights having nothing to do with Ozzy Osbourne?

ARE YOU KIDDING ME????!!

 

[cmp1111]

I am convinced that we can cram Fantasmic, Osbourn Lights, RnR, and Illuminations into the remainder of this evening. At least that is according to The Plan that I created the day before.

I know I'm an amateur, but that seems like a lot.

Let me add that I don't judge others for their stroller choices. For us, we feel that at the ages of 8 and 10 and considering we have no medical needs, if our children are too tired to walk, then we are too tired to walk. I am also not interested in pushing 150 pounds of children around the parks.

Heck, I said that about the 5 year olds last year. Of course, I'm cheap.

so, I just walked off towards the Fanstasmic exit with DD chasing behind me still crying and protesting about going back to BC. Yep, that is one of my finer mothering moments. I'm surely getting the Mother of the Year Award now.

I'd be doing the same thing.

Up Next: You mean the Osbourn Lights having nothing to do with Ozzy Osbourne?

Well, they let Aerosmith in, why not Ozzie?

 

[sorul82?]

Our PB&J milkshakes hit the spot. We were reved up for another hour or five. We made our way over to the sea of blinky twinkly lights. We arrived mid performance, so we were able to enjoy some of the calm time before the next set. Now, one would think that with all the time I spend on the DIS, that I would know every detail about everything Disney, right? Sadly, I knew of the Osbourne lights, but never read anything about them as I never expected to be at WDW in December. I don't remember when it happened, but at some point, I found out that these lights had nothing to do with Ozzy Osbourne. I was devastated. How could life continue? Just kidding; I'm not even an Ozzy fan, but I really did think that these lights had something to do with him and I enjoyed them nonetheless. Ok, you can laugh now.

After our fill of optical stimuli, DD and I found a bench while the boys went for yet another potty break. While we waited, it started to snow. Oh if it were only cold enough to be real. But even the Hollywood snow couldn't reduce my body temp or the fact that I was approaching dehydration. Remember this.

It was time for to leave MGM and make our way to Epcot. As we exited, it as time for a crucial decision: bus or boat? Surely there could be no mode of transportation slower than the boats?

 

[englishrose47]

Hi! Just checking in! My personal fqav. Milkshake is the oreo cookies one at SciFI!!

 

[PrincessV]

I don't remember when it happened, but at some point, I found out that these lights had nothing to do with Ozzy Osbourne. I was devastated. How could life continue? Just kidding; I'm not even an Ozzy fan, but I really did think that these lights had something to do with him and I enjoyed them nonetheless. Ok, you can laugh now.

Sorry, couldn't help myself!

Surely there could be no mode of transportation slower than the boats?

Ummm, yes - yes there can.

 

[sorul82?]

For the life of me, I don't know why we didn't drive to MGM. Oh, I know why. When one is approaching heat stroke, heat exhaustion, dehydration, (insert other), one's brain cannot produce rational thoughts when it has turned to mush. We looked over at the boat line: the entire "L" was full; looked like a 4 hour wait to me. Walking was out of the question; that would take a good 45 minutes at least, plus that would put us at the back of Epcot, exactly where we wanted to go. So, let's take the bus.

As we approach the stop, it looks promising. Shortish line; maybe we would get a seat and have a little breather. 10 minutes passed, no bus. Another 10, 20, 30, 40, and still no bus. What happened to buses every 30 minutes? Other buses came and went.....we could have made three round trips to DTD. Finally, a bus pulls up......a non-empty bus. Oh well, what's a little more standing? The bus was packed, and all passengers looked like I felt. The Loud family wasn't together on the bus because we had to "fill all empty spaces." But don't worry, I knew exactly where my children were as did the entire bus. This was a particularly jerky bus. With every stop, start, turn, it seemed as though all passengers shifted. And with this shifting came, "STOP TOUCHING ME! YOU ARE IN MY PERSONAL BUBBLE! STOP LEANING ON ME!" Man, some parent needs to get ahold of their kids. Meanwhile, I'm at the front of the bus, trying to send death rays to the middle of the bus, but they keep stopping at two boys who were seated. As usual, two able bodied 12-14 year olds were sitting while others stood. Others like an older lady and man with a sleeping toddler. Grrr. I'm sure I remembered m Southern home training and didn't mutter anything about manners and such. As we approached Epcot, I could read the body language of these teens and their 30-something parents. They were planning the trample those standing to make a quick exit off the bus. Hmm, that's nothing a body block or two won't stop.....again not that I would do that or anything.

 

[sorul82?]

Sorry, couldn't help myself!

Yep, it's pretty funny.

 

[cmp1111]

Ok, you can laugh now.

Thanks, I will.

Surely there could be no mode of transportation slower than the boats?

Sounds like there might just be...

10 minutes passed, no bus. Another 10, 20, 30, 40, and still no bus.

Yup.

As usual, two able bodied 12-14 year olds were sitting while others stood. Others like an older lady and man with a sleeping toddler. Grrr.

Oh, this SO torques me off.

Hmm, that's nothing a body block or two won't stop.....again not that I would do that or anything.

No, of course not.

 

[englishrose47]

For the life of me, I don't know why we didn't drive to MGM. Oh, I know why. When one is approaching heat stroke, heat exhaustion, dehydration, (insert other), one's brain cannot produce rational thoughts when it has turned to mush. We looked over at the boat line: the entire "L" was full; looked like a 4 hour wait to me. Walking was out of the question; that would take a good 45 minutes at least, plus that would put us at the back of Epcot, exactly where we wanted to go. So, let's take the bus.

As we approach the stop, it looks promising. Shortish line; maybe we would get a seat and have a little breather. 10 minutes passed, no bus. Another 10, 20, 30, 40, and still no bus. What happened to buses every 30 minutes? Other buses came and went.....we could have made three round trips to DTD. Finally, a bus pulls up......a non-empty bus. Oh well, what's a little more standing? The bus was packed, and all passengers looked like I felt. The Loud family wasn't together on the bus because we had to "fill all empty spaces." But don't worry, I knew exactly where my children were as did the entire bus. This was a particularly jerky bus. With every stop, start, turn, it seemed as though all passengers shifted. And with this shifting came, "STOP TOUCHING ME! YOU ARE IN MY PERSONAL BUBBLE! STOP LEANING ON ME!" Man, some parent needs to get ahold of their kids. Meanwhile, I'm at the front of the bus, trying to send death rays to the middle of the bus, but they keep stopping at two boys who were seated. As usual, two able bodied 12-14 year olds were sitting while others stood. Others like an older lady and man with a sleeping toddler. Grrr. I'm sure I remembered m Southern home training and didn't mutter anything about manners and such. As we approached Epcot, I could read the body language of these teens and their 30-something parents. They were planning the trample those standing to make a quick exit off the bus. Hmm, that's nothing a body block or two won't stop.....again not that I would do that or anything.

I know what you mean about ill mannered teens!! I blame the parents who should have taught them respect for their elders which would definately include giving upyou seat to an elderly person. DSIL is from the South and he gets really frustrated when young people don't give their seats to older people. I know I've been flamed on other threads for this but I was raised in Engtland and definately taught respect !! I found most people to be very good about this on the buses and while some would consider me elderley I don;t and would over a seat to a poor tired mom or at least hold the child!!

 

[DisneyJo]

Shhhhh I thought it was Ozzy for a while too

I forgot why had you left your car at Epcot

 

[ZZUB]

We our way to the boat dock, board the speedboat to nowhere, and an hour later we arrive at MGM. Has anyone figured out the route for these Epcot area boats? We always end up on one that makes at least three rounds between BWV, YC/BC, and the Swolphin before heading to MGM.....and they are soooo slow. I'm not complaining about the free transportation, mind you. I just wonder if they would be offended if I brought along an oar?

This is just one of the reasons I don't think the ZZUBs will ever stay at the EPCOT resorts. The transportation options there are pretty lousy. We've walked it from Boardwalk before and that is ludicrously far when the sun is beating down on your or it's the end of the night. The boats are obscenely slow. As you discovered.

As usual, two able bodied 12-14 year olds were sitting while others stood. Others like an older lady and man with a sleeping toddler. Grrr.

We used to have a gal who worked in our office. Fancied herself an elightened feminist. Which is why I purposefully called her a gal. She said that she taught her sons not to open doors for women or offer them a seat b/c it was insulting to women. The first time I heard her say it, I replied, "I've never been a woman but as a man, I've never been insulted when someone's held a door open for me. It's just polite. Not every gesture is sexist." Sadly, however, there are some people who either don't think manners are important, or like this foolish gal from my office, believe it's insulting to women.

Glad you're back with more.