I'm grumpy because you're dopey... A TR - Final Thoughts 10/15

[Yankeemouse]

really enjoying your trip report! You and your hubby are adorable. I'm going to have to read your earlier reports!

 

[not_Joanna_eggs]

I love the TTA as much as the next person, but I have to agree that there had to be some disappointed people that night. What a line!

I really like Philharmagic, but i absolutely hate when people just stop in the middle. I mean, they say move to the other side about a million times. Oh well...what can you do?

Seriously. TTA is one of my favorites, it's such a relaxing ride, but I can't imagine waiting for it!

Yes, we ran into the "stoppers" a lot. Then they have the nerve to mean mug you for crawling over them. Grrrr...

ugh. UGH. brett favre. massive tool. anywho. glad you're eating steak again. its not right that someone from wisconsin doesnt inhale beef in any form.

It's so funny - hatred of Farve is now a "bonding" topic of conversation - when it used to be blasphemy!

What can I say, I'm a Milwaukeean that's allergic to beer - the beef thing was the least of my worries

All caught up, I really enjoy your sense of humor. Instead of Dopey, your DH reminds me more of Sleepy these last couple installments you've written! Lord have mercy I hope he never gets ahold of some whacky weed, he'll never wake up

I can relate to the melt down, I had one of them myself on our last trip. You're around all these happy people & yet on the verge of tears you do wonder what is the matter with me It sounds like you had a case of heat stroke (is that what you meant by sun poisening?) You probably weren't drinking enough water either. I'm glad you felt better & made it to your dinner at Yachtmens afterall and your evening didn't end there, although your luck didn't seem to be too good in tomorrowland



Now what's this about not liking Pooh? For shame

I'm not lame!

Thanks for reading - glad you're enjoying it!

Yeah, he definately had some Sleepy in him this trip. That boy loves his sleep. When I told him the plan for December was to go to the parks for rope drop he looked at me like I had just said I was divorcing him or "I hate Sunshine"


I had a rash on my torso and legs, and the sense of nausea, and my sunburn was blistering. I've always called that sun poisining. Not sure what the difference between that and heat stroke is I hated the meltdown, but it woke DH up a bit, so it wasn't all bad. Tomorrowland was a total bust. I've never seen lines like that it was nuts!

Sorry - I just have never like Pooh. Not sure why? It's probally me that's lame - not you. Look at the bright side, that just means the line is one person shorter for you right?

Aww that really stinks about the RNRC/Hollywood Studios stuff. Atleast you still made it to Yachtsman. Gotta love the comment about the meat and cheese being a good choice for you guys. Yep, all us Wisconsinites care about are meat and cheese.

20 minutes for TTA?! That is crazy!

That RNRC line was just stupid. The posted standby line was 70 minutes. We waited for 60 in the single rider line - what's the point? The meltdown was not my proudest moment, but I fet much better after it. I think I just needed a release.

Well to be fair, meat, dairy and beer are all I ever think about

I've never seen such insanity in my WDW days. I could not belive the line!

I don't think I've ever seen a line that long at the TTA. Did the park feel more crowded than usual or was the long line there just a fluke? How very odd.

I don't think I'd ever seen a line at the TTA period It was so crazy.

Mainstreet didn't feel overly crowded and neither did Adventureland or Fronteirland, but Tomorrowland and Fantasyland were akin to a sardine can. I don't know if it was the construction, or the fact that COP and the Laugh Floor were both closed for the night or what, but tomorrowland was like uncomfortable crowded.

really enjoying your trip report! You and your hubby are adorable. I'm going to have to read your earlier reports!

Hello there. Thanks for reading along! Glad you're enjoying it - I've got to build up my readership - we still have 3 more trips to go before the end of January!

 

[not_Joanna_eggs]

After PhilharMagic, we wandered around the MK for a while

The first attraction that didn’t have a 45 minute wait was the Haunted Mansion.

We decided to give it a go, because there was a whole section on it in the Hidden Magic book, and DH wanted to see all the stuff.

We entered line, and DH was taken over by a (not-so) happy haunt

um…. Why are you glowing?

There was even a little bit of a wait for the HM, not TTA crazy, but still longer than I’ve ever waited.

It was kind of fun in our little Doom Buggy, DH was pointing out all this stuff that he read about. It was cool how excited he was. Leave it to DH to finally start getting perky, awake and excited after midnight

We couldn’t see it since it was so dark, but in the photo you can kind of see Mr. Toad.

After HM, wandered through Liberty Square.

2 Lanterns – in honor of Paul Revere

We headed to BTMRR – there was absolutely no line. It’s a world gone mad! 20 minute line for the TTA and no line for BTMRR??

We like RAN through the line because people were right on top of us, but if we’d stop to let them through, they would just look at us as if we’d gone mad and not pass. I’m not sure they spoke English.

It was obnoxious, they hadn’t changed the queue from the day – so there was a million little crannies that we had to weave through.

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I see blurry things!

We got to the front of the line and were ushered directly to the empty corral for the last car. There were people in what I assume was the GAC line, and we ended up waiting for 2 more cars. And the people behind us were yelling at us. Um… yeah, it’s our choice not to get on the ride.

Whatever

Um… anytime now…

Finally, we ended up riding and had a fabulous time as always. After BTMRR, we debated going on Splash, but we just didn’t want to get wet, so we kept heading in our circle, and decided to take a ride on Pirates.

Can you tell I was getting tired? I couldn’t take an in-focus picture to save my life.

After that, we were beat, and it was almost 1 (the end of EMH that night), so although we briefly discussed a ride on Jungle Cruise, we just headed out.

An OKW bus came about 5 minutes after we arrived and we were soon on our way back to the resort. We marveled at all we got accomplished that day. I'm starting to worry about what we're going to do in December when we have 10 days (yeah, you should feel so sorry for me! )

Anyway, once back at the resort I discovered my rash and exactly how red I was. Not good! After a long exhausting emotionally draining day, we snuggled into bed and headed into dream land.

 

[Princess_K]

I would say you certainly had a full day! I've always wanted to stay out really late at one of the parks, but the last few trips I've been on, the parks haven't been open that late Looking forward to your next update!

 

[meeko_33785]

Wow, what a long day. I bet you were tired.

We like RAN through the line because people were right on top of us, but if we’d stop to let them through, they would just look at us as if we’d gone mad and not pass. I’m not sure they spoke English.

It was obnoxious, they hadn’t changed the queue from the day – so there was a million little crannies that we had to weave through.

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I see blurry things!

LOL at "I see blury things". Did you take these as you were running through the queue?

 

[TwiddleDeeTwiddleDum]

Sorry - I just have never like Pooh. Not sure why? It's probally me that's lame - not you. Look at the bright side, that just means the line is one person shorter for you right?

Aw shucks, I wasn't saying either of us were lame, I put a tigger icon in there to defend pooh since I couldn't find a pooh one to say he wasn't lame

ANYWAY please tell me EXACTLY where in that picture is Mr. Toad? DH LOVED Mr. Toad & was totally DISGUSTED when Winnie the Pooh took over his space. I guess he thought Pooh was lame too well, that was before we had our son who LOVED pooh when he was 4.

Now I have been able to show him owl taking over the "deed" from Mr. Toad in the winnie the pooh ride, but never been able to spot him at HM, my DH's all time favorite ride.

So please do tell where he is!!!!

 

[not_Joanna_eggs]

I would say you certainly had a full day! I've always wanted to stay out really late at one of the parks, but the last few trips I've been on, the parks haven't been open that late Looking forward to your next update!

It was definitely a full day. I still can't believe how much we did! I much prefer the late nights to the early mornings. It's been so cool to have the late nights available these past few trips - I'm bummed there aren't any scheduled when we go in October.

Wow, what a long day. I bet you were tired.

LOL at "I see blury things". Did you take these as you were running through the queue?

I was dragging. It didn't hit me until after we left POTC, but I was exhausted. DH, on the other hand, had pretty much woken up

And yes, those blurry pictures were me holding the camera while trying not to be trampled by the people behind us

Aw shucks, I wasn't saying either of us were lame, I put a tigger icon in there to defend pooh since I couldn't find a pooh one to say he wasn't lame

ANYWAY please tell me EXACTLY where in that picture is Mr. Toad? DH LOVED Mr. Toad & was totally DISGUSTED when Winnie the Pooh took over his space. I guess he thought Pooh was lame too well, that was before we had our son who LOVED pooh when he was 4.

Now I have been able to show him owl taking over the "deed" from Mr. Toad in the winnie the pooh ride, but never been able to spot him at HM, my DH's all time favorite ride.

So please do tell where he is!!!!

Haha... There should be a Pooh smiley! It would prevent confusion!

Mr. Toad was one of my favorites too! I'm so sad it's gone, but just one more reason to visit Disneyland. He currently resides in the the "pet" cemetery as you're leaving the ride. In my picture - the third (from the left) "spear" from the fence is pointing to his leg. He's directly to the right of the stone pillar on the left. Does that help?

 

[not_Joanna_eggs]

Here’s a shocker, I woke up earlier than DH (imagine that!) But not early by any stretch of the imagination - 9ish. I took a shower and started packing up. Fortunately there wasn't too much stuff and it went rather quickly. At 10, I turned on Stacey , which is my signal to DH to start waking up. He did (WHOAH!), and our bags were packed and we were heading to bell services by 10:00.

Come on, stop lollygagging!

WHO ARE YOU?

It was empty near the boat dock.

We checked our bags in with Bell Services, and headed to the Ferry.

We caught the boat to DTD. It took me a while to figure out their crazy schedule - the boats ran at :00, :20, :40 and they arrived 5 minutes before that. Complicated isn't it?

Huh?

We had a short wait..

But soon, the ferry was arriving.

I love this little ride, it is so great!

Grrr… Balloons make me angry!

How about other resorts?

Our ultimate destination?

 

[OhioDisneyLover]

It looks and sounds like you were able to get a lot done at MK. I love when that happens.

Can't wat to hear more.

 

[TwiddleDeeTwiddleDum]

Mr. Toad was one of my favorites too! I'm so sad it's gone, but just one more reason to visit Disneyland. He currently resides in the the "pet" cemetery as you're leaving the ride. In my picture - the third (from the left) "spear" from the fence is pointing to his leg. He's directly to the right of the stone pillar on the left. Does that help?

I had to look several times but I found him! Now I know where to look next time we go - thank-you!

Your final destination, was that Fulton Crab House?????

 

[not_Joanna_eggs]

It looks and sounds like you were able to get a lot done at MK. I love when that happens.

Can't wat to hear more.

Yeah, it didn't look hopeful at the MK when we were in Tomorrowland, but ultimately, we were able to get a lot in. I love when that happens too.

I had to look several times but I found him! Now I know where to look next time we go - thank-you!

Your final destination, was that Fulton Crab House?????

Yay! He's hard to see in that picture, but he is there. Good luck finding him when you go.

Yep! We had lunch ADRs at Fultons (yummmm!)

 

[not_Joanna_eggs]

Our ADRs at Fultons were for 11:40, but we decided to just check in early. Unfortunately the restaurant wasn't open yet, so we kept walking. We headed to the Lego Store.

It was mobbed! Dh walked around a bit and ogled some of the legos on display

Star Wars and legos it’s a marriage made in nerd heaven

But it was too crowded to do anything, so we left pretty quickly.

So we ended up at WOD. That store is just so fun to walk around.

Yo Ho, Yo Ho… Mickey’s life for me!

Say Cheese!

I want to live in this country!

DH looked and me and said, “They have the bags you want here right?”
I said, “yes, but you woke up, so I’ll get it later.”
To which he replied, “Yeah, but if you want it, you can get it. I’m sorry I’ve been so sleepy.”
Awwww…
I took DH to the room where they house the D& B bags, to show him the D&B bag I wanted - and they didn't have the princess collection at all! I was heartbroken!
He kept asking me if I wanted another bag, I considered it, but I really wanted a bag the Princess Collection bag, so I decided to wait.

I told him he could buy me this necklace as a consolation prize

But he didn’t go for it….

I don’t know why Tink looks like she wants to escape. I would love to be trapped in a room with D&B bags and expensive jewelry.

Okay, this room is creepy – what’s with the villain hands

We wandered around a little more. These lanterns are so cute!

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I kept trying to remember to “look up”

 

[Princess_K]

That stinks they didn't have the D&B bag you want. I hope you find it later in the trip! But how sweet of your DH for remembering

 

[not_Joanna_eggs]

That stinks they didn't have the D&B bag you want. I hope you find it later in the trip! But how sweet of your DH for remembering

I was so bummed they didn't have the bag I wanted. I was surprised they didn't have the collection at all. Unfortunately, this was the end of the trip, so I didn't get it - but we're going back in a couple weeks, so fingers crossed he remembers then too

 

[not_Joanna_eggs]

Soon it was time for our ADRs, so we headed back to Fultons.

We were seated in the downstairs bar area, and had a window table. Nice view!

Hmmmmm….. what should be have?

First, they yummy crab cheese dip stuff. Mmmm

Bottoms Up!

I’ll drink to that!

We still weren't super hungry from our dinner at Yachtsman, so we decided to order the seafood tower appetizer. Lots of chilled seafood. Mmmmm…

Mmmmm seafood…

Of course, DH ordered coffee. Even though he was more awake than I had seen him on the entire trip!

Not that this picture shows that…

Need Coffee to liiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiive!

Fulton's doesn't accept TIW, but they do have an AP discount of 20% at lunch! It was the perfect amount of food, and we had a great view.

Plus the restaurant was nearly empty –which is more than I can say for DTD. I don’t remember it being this crowded the other times we visited.

 

[meeko_33785]

That is really nice view from your table. And that seafood tower is an appetizer? I can definitely see how that alone would be plenty for a meal- especially after a big steak dinner the night before.

 

[Princess_K]

Fulton's looks good! And what a nice way to escape the craziness from outside!

 

[not_Joanna_eggs]

That is really nice view from your table. And that seafood tower is an appetizer? I can definitely see how that alone would be plenty for a meal- especially after a big steak dinner the night before.

The table was really nice, and the view was great! Yes, the seafood tower is an appetizer, but I can't imagine eating anything more after it. It was quite yummy!

Fulton's looks good! And what a nice way to escape the craziness from outside!

Fulton's is one of our favorites. We try to get there every few trips!

 

[not_Joanna_eggs]

After lunch, we had about 30 minutes before we needed to catch the ME, and I still needed to get my mom cotton candy in the tub- the woman is addicted!

Instead of trekking back into the crowds of the Marketplace, I suggested we check out the West Side since we were there, and if they didn't have it, I knew the shop at the resort did.

I can't decide if I want to do flights of Wonder. It sounds fun, and you know DH's 80+ year old grandma did it, but I'm not the biggest fan of heights. Maybe some day!

We headed to D Street first

The store was cute, but I’m still resisting vynlmations.

Then the glass gallery - I loved these glasses!

Then the Candy Culdron to pick up my mom's cotton candy.

They had the cutest Halloween stuff out. I can't wait to go in October!

Oh, if we hadn’t been so full from lunch and getting on a plane in a few hours…

Is it just me, or is it kind of weird for a candy store to be themed for something poisonous and then have vials of the supposed poison displayed. Just saying.

Mission accomplished, we kept walking around.

We stopped at Magentron on the way back.

That store was just really weird.

I wasn't a huge fan of the West Side. It was very commercial and not Disney at all. Not that there's anything wrong with that, it was just a far cry from the Marketplace.

 

[norybell]

Wow, I go out of town for a few days, and you post a gazillion updates!

Sorry to hear about your breakdown! I'm sure, though, that we've all been there. I know I've shed tears at WDW, usually over something that typically wouldn't be such a big deal...

I blame it on overexcitement.

That seafood platter looks amazing! I would like one now, please!