"I'M STUCK IN DISNEY!!!!!!!!" A Delightfully Unliveable TR ~ NEW TR 9/27!!!!!!!!!!!

[__disneygirl]

Yeah! I'm already almost in second trimester...due in October! Haven't had any morning sickness!

I swear, I read every one of your updates. I've been just a horrible reader and not commenting! I love that outfit you wore in your last update. The Mickey head is cute!

Wow! Well that's wonderful. I know so many women who had it constantly during the first stage. Congratulations to you and your husband!! Ahh I bet you can't wait to take the little one to Disney!

It's okay, don't worry about it! and Thank you!!

This trip report helps me make it through to my next trip! 13 days till my quick trip and 187 until my Birthday trip!!!

I have heard that Captain EO was going to be closing, I wonder if that had anything to do with the lack of merchandise at EPCOT?

OOH wow 2 upcoming trips!! Lucky you! I'm glad this TR can help ease the pain of waiting! I have to wait 44 days. Sigh.

I don't know. I heard they may do a new Figment 3D movie. Not sure how I feel about that. I'd rather they bring back Honey I Shrunk The Audience. It's one of the things I really remember from my early trips. But I think they don't have the EO merch anymore because if they're gonna have a space themed section, Star Wars merch sells so much better so putting MJ T-shirts in there isn't as effective for them. As you can tell I've worked in retail for too long and know too much about this crap. lol.

If I were Phoebe Buffay I'd be saying, "NO, DEMON!!!" at your HM picture. So yeah. That's seriously a crazy picture!

PHILHARMAGIC IS THE BEST. It always makes me cry, too.

No seriously, where are your modeling deals? I feel like there MUST be a market for couch modeling with mouse ears. MUST BE.

hahahahaha exactly. Her screaming moments are the best. JUDY PICK UP THE SOCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I don't know. I'm still waiting for the phone calls!

 

[__disneygirl]

OCTOBER 25, 2012
Day 5, Part 1 In Which I Am A TRUE ARTIST

By now I just accepted that I no longer needed Stitch's wake up call.

I could not believe that it was Day 5 and I was still not tired at all! Usually by Day 5 I'm like yeah, it's time to sleep in a bit. But not this time! I FELT SO GOOD.

It truly is a Disney phenomena because I feel like sometimes at home I'll get a good amount of sleep and still feel like I resemble an extra on The Walking Dead. At Disney, I can be over-exerting myself day after day, staying out late and getting up early, and I still have SO MUCH ENERGY! Ahh, if only life could always be like this.

I really hope that magical energy comes to me on #BirthdayFestivus13. I get tired just LOOKING at our plans, so I'm gonna need it!! 44 DAYS!!!!!!!!!!!

I think I got up around 7:30, ready and rarin' to go!

I WAS SO EXCITED. TODAY WOULD BE THE DAY THAT FINALLY, AFTER YEARS OF WAITING, I GOT TO EXPERIENCE MICKEY'S NOT SO SCARY HALLOWEEN PARTY! On top of that, for lunch we were going to a VERY exciting restaurant. I just could not wait to get this day started!!!

Of course, I wanted to get going ASAP, so I started getting ready. Lee-Anne wanted to sleep until like 10, and there is just no possible way I could do that. Maybe if I was tired I would have gone back to sleep, but there was no way I could waste my fabulous Disney energy staying in the room!

So I went off to Hollywood for another morning of demolishing the competition on my crack-like addiction, TOY STORY MANIA!

On the bus, I was sitting next to a really cute family from Manhattan. There was a 15 year old girl who was actually studying with my old acting teacher from when I was 16! Sing it with me now: "It's a small world after all."

I really miss that teacher, I wish he would do adult classes because those were some of my favorite times in class ever! I love that he is still inspiring young actors. It made me very happy!

The girl had two younger brothers, one who was 8 and one who was 4. The 8 year old was kind of a wise cracking kid and he was making me laugh so much. When it was time to get off the bus and Bus Voice Guy said, "Take small children by the hand," The 8 year old said, "You're a small child. Take my hand!!!!!!!!" to his little brother. LOL.

There was also a Disney know it all Dad on the bus. (Yeah, I took a lot of bus notes today, you're welcome.) He was killing me because he was like giving people speeches full of Disney facts and some of them were actually not accurate. The thing that really made me die laughing is that he sounded EXACTLY like Hank from Beavis and Butthead/King of the Hill - the one who is always saying "WHAT IN THE HELL!" I mean his voice was exact. It was KILLING ME. This is the guy I'm talking about hahaha.

This is the stuff I usually forget to take notes on but I remembered this time so there you go, even more details for you!

Finally, here we are in HOLLYWOOD!!!

I arrived before opening and was pleased with the lack of crowds.

There was of course some build up further down Hollywood Blvd toward Toy Story Mania, but it was no problem. I did my Joey Lunges and got ready to BREAK THOSE PLATES!!!

The Mad Dash is supposed to be part of the fun, but it is embarrassing sometimes. Not for me, because I treat other human beings with decency and respect, but there were other people who apparently had no idea what that is.

@babybritney The TSM mad dash was bad today. Grown adults who RUN to it are idiots. Learn to power walk and dodge crowds so you don't almost hit kids.

WORD. Oh man, there was this dad that almost knocked over a little girl! He was trying to cut people off while holding his son's hand! Like, are you serious? What on earth are you teaching your children?! It's fine to knock others out of the way, possibly hurting them, to get what you personally want. Fantastic parenting.

I am fierce and aggressive. I do not mess around during the mad dashes, believe you me. BUT you never touch anyone or cut right in front of anyone. Duh. Human decency, people.

I arrived at TSM without hurting anyone, and got to ride once with only about a 5-10 minute wait!

Again, they let me cut the line at the end due to being a Single Rider. AWWWWWYEAH!

The second time I got in line, the wait went up a little bit, but it was still nothing!

One of the fun things about being solo is that you can overhear people's silly conversations b/c you aren't having any of your own. There was a woman talking about how Hollywood Studios is more of a "wander around park" and that there wasn't much to do! Oh MY GOD LADY. YOU ARE IN LINE FOR ONE OF THE BEST ATTRACTIONS ON PLANET EARTH AND THERE ISN'T MUCH TO DO HERE?!

It was hard for me to resist butting in and listing, in GREAT detail, the millions of things to do at Hollywood Studios. She will just have to discover it for herself I guess! She was holding an open Guidemap too. I mean, duh.

Unfortunately, the second time I rode, I DID NOT GET BEST IN VEHICLE. There was a kid riding with me who seemed about 16-17 and his sister is a CM. They live in Winter Park and he told me he drives there almost every day after school! How jealous I was, omg. Imagine peacing out of 8th period and then driving to Disney World. LOL his life. He was skipping school that day because his cousins from New York City were visiting for MNSSHP! So many New Yorkers up in Hollywood today, I loved it.

Anyway, I think this is probably the first time I was not best in my vehicle. Thank God I now have a buddha-like zen about me when it comes to TSM scores, or I would have been really mad!

@babybritney: I DIDN'T GET BEST IN VEHICLE. I GOT 191 AND SOMEONE GOT 192. NEXT TIME THEY ARE DEAD. DEAD!!!!!!!

See? Zen.

I challenged the dude to a rematch b/c despite visiting Disney constantly, his score was actually not THAT much higher than mine. However, his cousin was dying to get on Tower of Terror, which I completely identify with. So we went our separate ways and I creamed a whole new group of people.

The wait was still only about 25 minutes! Oh, low crowds, how I love and adore you! AND BEST IN VEHICLE WAS MINE ONCE AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I still did not reach the goal I made in 2010 of cracking 200,000 points. Sigh.

@babybritney: Why can't I crack 200 on Toy Story Mania? Why? I don't deserve to live

On the way out, I noticed something I never had before: the alien puzzle pieces in the pavement!

The wait time suddenly said 60 minutes. Even though it was probably more like 40, I really wanted to get some quality wandering around time in with my beloved Hollywood Studios, so I moved on.

I really wanted to ride the Backlot tour since I haven't done that in a few years. However, it was closed for refurbishment! I can't wait to go on it during my upcoming trip and see the changes.

I decided to wander into this little warehouse kinda store that was near the backlot, since I didn't remember ever going in before. I noticed these scary giant white balloons over a tree and a Coca Cola sign.

Soooo.. that was that.

I then walked around the Streets of America for a bit and stared longingly at the unlit Osborne Lights.

I was really just taking a few minutes to walk around and enjoy the beautiful weather. Ahh, so peaceful.

Suddenly, I realized it was the PERFECT time to finally do something I have been wanting to for ages!

An Animation class!

I was so pumped for this because when it comes to drawing, I am just awful. Seriously, if you asked me to draw a free hand picture of a farm, you'd look at it and be like "Why did you draw a spaceship surrounded by cats?"

For real.

I was really interested to see if I could produce a picture that looked even remotely like what it was supposed to.

As I walked in, the CM at the door asked how many were in my party. I said one. He smiled and said "CAST MEMBER!!!!!"

LOL. Not the first or last time that happened on this trip. I swear, it seemed like everywhere I turned some CM thought I was *one of them*. I wish.

I sat in the very back row on the benches. I thought it would be harder to see back there but it was fine! There was a really nice dad next to me who assured me my drawing would be great. He said his family does this at least twice every trip. I love being solo and meeting all these nice people!

I was very happy to see that the character we were drawing was none other than STITCH!!!! He is one of my favorites, so I was thrilled!

The artist teaching us was fantastic. He described what he was doing in such a way that it would have been impossible to be lost. I was so into every second of this class, and I can't believe what I produced!

Here is the cell phone pic I took in the class once we were done:

No, that is NOT the professional artist's drawing. IT'S MINE!!! I DREW STITCH!!!!!!!!!

It actually looks way better now since I had time to erase some lines and make other ones darker, but I'm too lazy to go take a pic and upload it so you'll just have to take my word for it!

I can't believe how well I did, if I do say so myself. I was so shocked! My whole life I always wished I could draw, and now thanks to Disney, I can! Oh my God, I was so happy that you could actually tell I drew Stitch when you looked at it!

I personally thanked the artist for his flawless teachings, and explained how terrible I am at drawing. He took my paper and said, "Obviously, you aren't terrible! What a great job." AHHH GLEE. I told him how much I loved his class and that I would be back!

As I exited the Animation Academy, I heard that the music they were playing was WHEN WILL MY LIFE BEGIN from Tangled.

I WAS JUST STUPID HAPPY AT THIS POINT. I sung along while basically skipping around the room and looking at all the beautiful Disney art on display.

My favorite was all the different Disney homes & castles!

RAPUNZEL'S!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I took a minute to sit on one of the benches in there and regroup because I was just like freaking out with joy at this point LOL. A group of people my age passed by me and I overheard that they were talking about *NSYNC. Not only do I love *NSYNC, but Kara (MarietheCat24) and I have talked extensively about them here on the boards/in our trip reports, so I immediately wished she was with me to experience this hilarious occurrence.

Then, one of the guys said, "Oh man, *NSYNC. Remember their Chili's commercial?!" Apparently the entire group DID remember their Chili's commercial. Because they then started to sing it.

"I WANT MY BABYBACK BABYBACK. I WANT MY BABYBACK BABYBACK. CHILIIIIIIIIIIS!!! BABY BAAAAAAACK RIIIIIIIIIIIBS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Barbecue sauce."

I am not making this up.

Like.

I *DIED*.

If you don't remember the ridiculous commercial of *NSYNC getting stranded on a deserted island and desperately singing about their need of baby back ribs, I feel bad about your life. I'm sorry.

Thanks to youtube, you can now view this commercial at any time. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W73gqTS1GRA

SEND RIBS.

In the Animation store, I found some of the coolest Disney merchandise ever!

@babybritney: Small World dishes and teapot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Next, I set out to visit some of my favorite rockstars.

Notice how I am the only one having fun on this ride. LOL.

The family I got seated with was so terrified! The girl behind me was SCREAMING LOUDER THAN ANY SOUND EVER. It was very spastic. She was literally just like "AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! AHHHHHHHHHHH! AHHHHHHHHHHH! AHHHHHHHHHH!"

But we still made it to the show relatively unscathed. WOO AEROSMITH!

How sweet of Hamilton to hand me the mic. Yes, Aerosmith, I will join you on stage!
I crossed over to my beloved Tower for another drop into the abyss, and as I walked out, I realized I had a missed call from my dad.

Now this is where #StuckInDisney12 really begins to manifest itself.

My dad overreacts in every situation, ESPECIALLY anything that has something to do with me, so I really did not take him seriously when he told me how bad Sandy was going to be.

At this point, the entire northeast was working into a panic over this storm, and I really had no idea. While in the Disney bubble, I don't pay attention to news or anything going on that doesn't have to do with The Mouse, so I was clueless. We get snow storms all the time, in fact the Halloween before we had a blizzard the day before the holiday, so this was just par for the course in my mind.

I planned on leaving Disney the night of Sunday, October 28, which is when the storm was supposed to come. My dad said there was a good chance that I would have a delayed or canceled flight. I tingled with excitement over the possibility of having to stay in Disney one extra night, but I quickly got that idea out of my head. I COULD NEVER BE THAT LUCKY, I thought to myself.

Hah. Little did I know, I wouldn't end up getting home until November 5th. LOL!

I told my dad I would check and recheck with the airline over any possible issues, and promised I'd stay safe. But at that time, I hardly thought there would be an issue, so I brushed it off. I had much bigger things to worry about, such as cupcakes.

Here's a window display at Mouse About Town that I actually found funny? I just think the mannequins look weird and there's a Snow White poster, yet no Snow White theme. I love the Tower in the reflection.

It's so funny when you turn around and see the Streetmosphere among the guests. I love that fabulous woman in green, but what I was really after was what's behind her!

I walked over to the best bakery ever AKA Starring Rolls. Although my favorite will always be the Red Velvet Cheesecake Cupcake, I was VERY pumped to try a new one! This was turning into a day of very exciting firsts.

I was torn between the Butterfinger and the Peanut Butter & Chocolate, but ultimately I decided I was in more of a Butterfinger kind of mood. The PB&C will have to wait until #BirthdayFestivus13!!

Oh Jesus.

HAVE MERCY.

I just love how these giant cupcakes have so many components and layers. That's chocolate cake with chocolate ganache in the center, topped with a light vanilla buttercream that's covered in a hard chocolate shell that was then rolled in Butterfinger crumbs.

SO. GOOD. I loved the combination of flavors and textures! The vanilla made all the chocolate not as overpowering as it could be, and the Butterfinger was an awesome, different addition to the classic chocolate and vanilla. Still not as good as the Red Velvet, but you know, it's better than most other cupcakes on this planet.

Oh boy was I enjoying myself. I was sitting there in the sun, in Disney, with a magical beyond magical day ahead of me, taking some TR notes and eating a delicious cupcake. *Sigh* it was beautiful.

Up Next: Dealing with a stupid and rude CM. Blah. ​

 

[tinkgurl]

DH and I love the animation drawing class!

Hahahaha, yes I remember that commercial!

Ugh, Sandy! My family and I were stranded on Long Island for a week! And my poor friends (we were in their wedding) couldn't leave for WDW until a few days later!

 

[katt789]

Yay for awesome amounts of energy! I find that even on days when I do wake up a little ragged in Disney, I remember what I’m doing that day and bound out of bed with so much energy.

Ugh, Disney “know it alls” that don’t actually know anything really irk me, like no, how hilarious he sounded like hank! Another ugh to the people who can’t have manners in crowds and TSM races. Like, you cannot weave quickly like that when you’re holding hands, there’s so many wrong lessons parents teach their kids at Disney rope drops! We saw a dad RUNNING to dumbo with his kid held in his arms, like, what if you FELL?!?! He would’ve crushed the kid!

That’s one of the things I LOVE about traveling solo in the parks, the conversations and things you overhear, it’s hilarious! I get the “CM!” thing, I get it a lot in the parks, and with Paige, both of our trips everyone thought we were part of entertainment! And I mean hey, we’ll take it! To be mistaken for a cast member is an amazing thing!

Awesome drawing!!

Yum! CUPCAKES! So much yumm!!

 

[enchantedrosex]

Isn't it the saddest when friends just can't DO Disney like you do??? I'm glad you can have fun on your solo adventures though!

Bahaha, that pic of the unlit Osbourne lights looks like a bunch of creepy spiders waiting to jump down on unexpecting guests. #shudder

Holy smokes, I didn't realize Sandy gave you 8 EXTRA DAYS OF DISNEY!!!!???? That's freakin insane!! What luck!!

 

[jane2073]

You HAVE to try the peanut butter and chocolate cupcake! It is my absolute favorite! Better than the Butterfinger.....

 

[arbolita]

I agree so much with this:

Seriously, after seeing AoA and New Fantasyland, I don't think I've ever been more excited about the future of Disney. So many people complain about changes. However, when they add something new, they do not screw it up. I mean, I was just wowed.

I feel like some days I need to take a break from the internet because no matter what Disney announces, so many people in the fandom only look for any potential negative thing they can complain about. It's fine to say something isn't your style or a certain character/movie you're interested in, but it's pretty apparent when it comes to making an immersive environment they are really going all out! I mean, YES, Tangled deserves way more than just bathrooms, but look how freaking amazing that area is!

Sorry for the rant in your TR, haha.

OMG I love your gray skirt with the giant Mickey head!! Did you make that or buy it (sorry if you've already answered this is other comments)?

Artist Point is probably in my top 3 Disney restaurants I haven't eaten, but reallyreally want to. Everything you ordered looks excellent!

That Haunted Mansion picture. Hahahahahahahahahahaha.

You did a great job with your Stitch drawing!

I am so excited for you to finally try the PB&C cupcake from Starring Rolls. Perfect before a ride on TSMM!

 

[Stringbean&Wingnut]

Yay for so much TSM that morning!!!! I think your animation drawing looks great! I always forget to go there, but someday I definitely want to!!

Hahahahahahaha YES that Chilis commercial!!! You KNOW if that came out now, there would totally be a #sendribs campaign going on.

Oh wow, I didn't realize you stayed in Disney that long after Sandy!! Our trips really did overlap!! We were able to fly out on that Sunday morning, but I'm pretty sure if our flight was just a bit later, we wouldn't have been able to!

 

[DisneyKid4Life]

I agree so much about extra energy in Disney. I really wish it could be bottled up and brought home.

"Why did you draw a spaceship surrounded by cats?"

Too funny. Whenever I think of the Babyback ribs song I always think of Fat ******* from Austin Powers.

I do enjoy wandering solo on trips since whoever I'm with usually crashes at some point. You really get to experience things you never would otherwise.

 

[flyergrad09]

Joey lunges. Bahahaha. "I better not do any, you know, lunges!"

Eavesdropping is always fun, especially when the people you're eavesdropping on are saying the dumbest things, like that DHS is a "wander around park."

I've never done a drawing class either, mainly because I'm terrible at art. But your Stitch is so good!

OMG I LOVED THAT COMMERCIAL! Somehow I forgot about the crate of ribs dropping on Joey. Poor Joey... everyone always picked on him!

 

[MarieTheCat24]

So I just caught up on your 94083823819053 fabulous updates.

I had a ton of things to say, but then I got distracted by that commercial. WHEN WILL YOUR FAVES.

But yes. You're the best and I love this TR and I love Disney and I love *NSYNC.

 

[LifeIsDis]

ALL OF MY FAVORITES MK FAVES IN ONE UPDATE (as you can see, I’m catchin’ up).

Even though I am sick of MSEP and want Spectromagic back really bad, it’s still an awesome parade! And don’t apologize for more than a few pics. Disney photos make me happy.

Your photo shoot on Main St. is just fabulous. I was going to ask if you were in the last issue of Vogue but SILLY ME. Of course you were! Who am I kiddin’!

People REALLY need to learn to power walk. Like, isn’t that part of the Disney planning books? “LEARN TO POWER WALK (WITHOUT RUNNING KIDS OVER) TO YOUR FAVORITE ATTRACTION.” At least I thought it was…

THAT LITTLE GREEN MEN PUZZLE PIECE I AM IN LOVE.

Awesome job on drawing Stitch!

THOSE MARY BLAIR PLATES AND TEAPOT I AM CRYING.

Cupcakes are FAR more important than hurricanes, let’s be real.

THAT CUPCAKE NOMS.

 

[pirateprincess1976]

OMG! I totally understand how you feel about being in the Disney bubble and not really being aware of the outside world. And the "Could I really be stuck in Disney? Nah, I would never be that lucky." But, lo and behold... yes! I was that lucky! I wasn't stranded as long as you, but I got my own little stuck in disney moment thanks to a 5 day trip at the beginning of February and a little storm called Nemo that was due to hit Boston the day I was "supposed" to come home. Thanks to my family calling me and suggesting I switch my flight and stay and enjoy myself, I got 2 extra Disney days. While my friends and family were shoveling 2 feet of snow, I was in Epcot waiting to meet Aladdin and Jasmine. The most amazing experience ever! I can't wait to hear how awesome yours was!

 

[__disneygirl]

DH and I love the animation drawing class!

Hahahaha, yes I remember that commercial!

Ugh, Sandy! My family and I were stranded on Long Island for a week! And my poor friends (we were in their wedding) couldn't leave for WDW until a few days later!

I love it so much too! I did it 2 more times on the trip and I am DYING to go back.

Oh gosh, I hope everything ended up okay with them!

Yay for awesome amounts of energy! I find that even on days when I do wake up a little ragged in Disney, I remember what I’m doing that day and bound out of bed with so much energy.

Ugh, Disney “know it alls” that don’t actually know anything really irk me, like no, how hilarious he sounded like hank! Another ugh to the people who can’t have manners in crowds and TSM races. Like, you cannot weave quickly like that when you’re holding hands, there’s so many wrong lessons parents teach their kids at Disney rope drops! We saw a dad RUNNING to dumbo with his kid held in his arms, like, what if you FELL?!?! He would’ve crushed the kid!

That’s one of the things I LOVE about traveling solo in the parks, the conversations and things you overhear, it’s hilarious! I get the “CM!” thing, I get it a lot in the parks, and with Paige, both of our trips everyone thought we were part of entertainment! And I mean hey, we’ll take it! To be mistaken for a cast member is an amazing thing!

Awesome drawing!!

Yum! CUPCAKES! So much yumm!!

LOL yeah I know. Sometimes I forget where I am for like a second when I wake up, and then I remember and I am like OH MY GOD I'M IN DISNEY WORLD.

In general there are just so many rude parents in Disney teaching their kids the complete opposite of how they should act.

Yeah, the same thing kept happening to me! We just need to be entertainment CMs for real already!

Thank you!!!

Isn't it the saddest when friends just can't DO Disney like you do??? I'm glad you can have fun on your solo adventures though!

Bahaha, that pic of the unlit Osbourne lights looks like a bunch of creepy spiders waiting to jump down on unexpecting guests. #shudder

Holy smokes, I didn't realize Sandy gave you 8 EXTRA DAYS OF DISNEY!!!!???? That's freakin insane!! What luck!!

I actually don't mind it! I really like being solo. It's no reflection on Lee-Anne personally, it's just that I'm an only child so I'm used to it and I enjoy being able to be selfish and just completely do WHATEVER I want! So it works out well for us cause she gets to sleep, I get to play, and then we join up later!

AHHH you're right! That's creepy.

It didn't, actually! I left Disney on November 1, but stayed with my friend Gina til November 5.

You HAVE to try the peanut butter and chocolate cupcake! It is my absolute favorite! Better than the Butterfinger.....

I will probably try it next time, but it's really hard to get anything other than my beloved red velvet!

I agree so much with this:

I feel like some days I need to take a break from the internet because no matter what Disney announces, so many people in the fandom only look for any potential negative thing they can complain about. It's fine to say something isn't your style or a certain character/movie you're interested in, but it's pretty apparent when it comes to making an immersive environment they are really going all out! I mean, YES, Tangled deserves way more than just bathrooms, but look how freaking amazing that area is!

Sorry for the rant in your TR, haha.

OMG I love your gray skirt with the giant Mickey head!! Did you make that or buy it (sorry if you've already answered this is other comments)?

Artist Point is probably in my top 3 Disney restaurants I haven't eaten, but reallyreally want to. Everything you ordered looks excellent!

That Haunted Mansion picture. Hahahahahahahahahahaha.

You did a great job with your Stitch drawing!

I am so excited for you to finally try the PB&C cupcake from Starring Rolls. Perfect before a ride on TSMM!

Gah, sorry but I'm one of those people who's like REALLY DISNEY, BATHROOMS!!?!!?!?!?!?! EFFING BATHROOMS?!?!?!!?!?!? IT'S TANGLED YOU MORONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yes, I understand that the area is brilliantly themed and I CAN NOT WAIT to see it in person, omg. But it's BATHROOMS. I never in a MILLION years thought Disney would make a movie during my adult life that would in my mind compare to the ones of my childhood and then they did, and it's called Tangled, and I want a 45 minute broadway show of it, Nemo style, and I want a ride, and I want a greeting area that they don't change for Merida, or basically just anything that isn't a place where people change their kid's diapers. Like. UGH. It just really annoys me because it's such an unbelievable movie and they could do so much with it. And it's bathrooms.

Thank you! I bought it from Forever 21 like 3 years ago when they teamed up with that Japanese designer I can't remember right now and did the Minnie Muse collection.

Omg you really should book it for next time. I can't stress enough how great my experience was!

Thank you!!!

Hmm.. maybe AFTER TSM would be better for me. I get a bit uppity on that ride. and by uppity, I mean bouncing up and down and screaming. But I can't wait to try it!

Yay for so much TSM that morning!!!! I think your animation drawing looks great! I always forget to go there, but someday I definitely want to!!

Hahahahahahaha YES that Chilis commercial!!! You KNOW if that came out now, there would totally be a #sendribs campaign going on.

Oh wow, I didn't realize you stayed in Disney that long after Sandy!! Our trips really did overlap!! We were able to fly out on that Sunday morning, but I'm pretty sure if our flight was just a bit later, we wouldn't have been able to!

Thank you so much! I think you would love it, you should try and stop in there next time!

hahaha #SENDRIBS. We have to bring that to twitter. maybe if we tweet @jtimberlake enough he will retweet us.

Well, I only stayed in DISNEY until Nov 1, and then I went to my friend Gina's til Nov 5! I didn't know you guys were able to fly out Sunday. I'm happy I always schedule late flights then hahaha.

I agree so much about extra energy in Disney. I really wish it could be bottled up and brought home.

"Why did you draw a spaceship surrounded by cats?"

Too funny. Whenever I think of the Babyback ribs song I always think of Fat ******* from Austin Powers.

I do enjoy wandering solo on trips since whoever I'm with usually crashes at some point. You really get to experience things you never would otherwise.

Oh don't I know it.

HAHAHAHA omg. I forgot about him. I really need to watch those movies again, it's been years!

I agree!!

Joey lunges. Bahahaha. "I better not do any, you know, lunges!"

Eavesdropping is always fun, especially when the people you're eavesdropping on are saying the dumbest things, like that DHS is a "wander around park."

I've never done a drawing class either, mainly because I'm terrible at art. But your Stitch is so good!

OMG I LOVED THAT COMMERCIAL! Somehow I forgot about the crate of ribs dropping on Joey. Poor Joey... everyone always picked on him!

That is really like in the Top 5 best Friends episodes ever.

I'm sure you would do much better than you usually do at this drawing class! Seriously, they really make it easy for you. If I can do it, a blind man could!

LOL I forgot about that too honestly. I cracked up when I watched it!

 

[__disneygirl]

So I just caught up on your 94083823819053 fabulous updates.

I had a ton of things to say, but then I got distracted by that commercial. WHEN WILL YOUR FAVES.

But yes. You're the best and I love this TR and I love Disney and I love *NSYNC.

hahahahahahaha I KNOW. I can't even. It's so weird to me when I think about *NSYNC even agreeing to do that commercial. I mean at this point their record sales were astronomical, they were raking in more money than they could ever count, they were as famous as can be, and their manager was still like "A Chilis commercial about ribs?! They are so IN!"

You're the best toooooo!!!

ALL OF MY FAVORITES MK FAVES IN ONE UPDATE (as you can see, I’m catchin’ up).

Even though I am sick of MSEP and want Spectromagic back really bad, it’s still an awesome parade! And don’t apologize for more than a few pics. Disney photos make me happy.

Your photo shoot on Main St. is just fabulous. I was going to ask if you were in the last issue of Vogue but SILLY ME. Of course you were! Who am I kiddin’!

People REALLY need to learn to power walk. Like, isn’t that part of the Disney planning books? “LEARN TO POWER WALK (WITHOUT RUNNING KIDS OVER) TO YOUR FAVORITE ATTRACTION.” At least I thought it was…

THAT LITTLE GREEN MEN PUZZLE PIECE I AM IN LOVE.

Awesome job on drawing Stitch!

THOSE MARY BLAIR PLATES AND TEAPOT I AM CRYING.

Cupcakes are FAR more important than hurricanes, let’s be real.

THAT CUPCAKE NOMS.

I'm a bit sick of MSEP myself. I really miss Spectro! I'm so ready for it to be back! It's just a better parade IMO, even though MSEP has some great moments and reminds me of childhood trips, I'm just ready for Spectro to come back!

THANK YOU SO MUCH! Yes, I was in Vogue, but it flew off the shelves so don't expect to find it anytime soon.

Ugh, they really do. It bothers me a lot. If I had a kid I probably wouldn't even do the mad dash with them and if I did I'd have to do it in a stroller or carry them cause the select few people that are crazy rude make me too nervous!

THANK YOU!!!

I know! I really want to buy some Mary Blair art next time I'm there. She is one of my all time favorite artists.

Cupcakes are more important than anything.

OMG! I totally understand how you feel about being in the Disney bubble and not really being aware of the outside world. And the "Could I really be stuck in Disney? Nah, I would never be that lucky." But, lo and behold... yes! I was that lucky! I wasn't stranded as long as you, but I got my own little stuck in disney moment thanks to a 5 day trip at the beginning of February and a little storm called Nemo that was due to hit Boston the day I was "supposed" to come home. Thanks to my family calling me and suggesting I switch my flight and stay and enjoy myself, I got 2 extra Disney days. While my friends and family were shoveling 2 feet of snow, I was in Epcot waiting to meet Aladdin and Jasmine. The most amazing experience ever! I can't wait to hear how awesome yours was!

Wow! Yeah, mine was beyond awesome as well. I had a lot of guilt though. I was like, people in my home state are dealing with their flooded homes and I'm on Space Mountain... how did I get so lucky?!!? So it was bittersweet for me.

 

[sheila <3 WDW]

I loved your drawing! The animation class is on my future to-do list for when the kids are old (ages 5 and 1) and can participate.

I'm a little bummed though...I really want to read about MNSSHP and I just read like 3 updates and you STILL AREN'T AT THE PARTY!!! LOL Guess I'll have to wait longer...

 

[__disneygirl]

I loved your drawing! The animation class is on my future to-do list for when the kids are old (ages 5 and 1) and can participate.

I'm a little bummed though...I really want to read about MNSSHP and I just read like 3 updates and you STILL AREN'T AT THE PARTY!!! LOL Guess I'll have to wait longer...

Thanks so much!!!! I think you can even do the animation class now with them being so young. During the 2nd class I took, a little girl enjoyed scribbling all over her paper very much and the instructor complimented her on her work. It was so cute.

Don't be bummed! There are 3 nights of MNSSHP for me to write about so there will be many many MNSSHP updates! Not quite yet though.

 

[TangledUp]

So I've been lurking on your trip report pretty much from the start and just had to finally join in and say hello. The reason for this you may ask is because while my mom and I were supposed to be in Disney from October 24th - 28th...we also got stuck in Disney. Which I mean is pretty much the greatest thing ever. Anyway...our morning on the 24th was almost exactly the same as yours - two rides on TSMM, ToT, RnRC, followed by red velvet cupcakes at starring rolls. I feel like we must have been right near each other so many times.

Looking forward to the rest of your report (hopefully I'll see myself in the background of some of your pictures).

 

[Cinderella16]

I LOVE this trip report!!! I don't want it to end. EVER! lol! It makes me so happy, mostly because you are just a bubble of Disney energy like me!!

So hubby and I are headed in May too, only 40 DAYS!!! I mean seriously, I can't even contain myself....We are also going in October for our very first MNSSHP & Food & Wine Festival -- so this here trip report has been very helpful, cant wait to hear about MNSSHP!

I realize these comments are all over the place, but I really just wanted to stop by and say that you & this TR ROCK!!!!

 

[lisatav]

Lia, your updates were great! I love your solo time! I'm hoping to get some solo time at HS on my next trip since the rest of my family are sleep late people (which normally i am, outside of the WDW bubble). Not sure if i've said this yet but CONGRATS on the upcoming trip, it sounds amazing! Can't wait to hear about the rest of your time stuck in disney!