"It's Time for the MONORAIL PUB CRAWL!" April 2013 Trip Report**COMPLETE 7/14

[rachel09985]

We haven't seen Fantasmic in a while. We hope to see it again when we go back in September. We will be staying at Beach Club, so we will be relatively close by. Hopefully, that will help.

That will help! you can just pop over there! I saw it last two trips ago. I think I normall do it about once every other trip. Truth be told I would be happy if they took out Fantasmic and replaced it with something else.

that cake loks really good hmmmmm wonder if i can get a walk up n just do dessert???? I think I might just try!

I think you can! Actually I think you can get it to go from Starring Rolls, you just gotta ask!

 

[Discajun]

Hey Rachel,
Sorry to hear some inconsiderate (i'm being polite) people ruined your tot experience. We've had that sort of thing happen too. When we get next to a large group we try & see what line/que they're goin to and make sure we don't end up with them, even if it means getting out of the que or letting others go ahead of us. You did good not losing your cool, maybe when they grow up & have to pay for things theselves they'll understand. We have reservations NEXT SUNDAY at the Brown Derby, did you notice anything else that looked worth trying from the menu? Thanks.

 

[rachel09985]

On the way to TSM I took a couple of pictures.

I like this one!





When we got to TSM the wait was 30 minutes.



There was no one in line!!! I loved it sooo much! I have never seen the line like this. Such a beautiful sight.







Mr Potato Head! This line is one of my favorite lines!



Luxo ball! I love trying to find this ball in all of the pixar movies. We just watched Monsters Inc and it is very noticeable in that movie.







Emme put on her glasses early and was so excited because she loves this ride but Patty and her have only been on it once!





I don't think I did very well this round. I think I only got like 120-140K.

When we got out of the ride it was 9:53 and the park closed at 10pm. We walked across the road and saw Buzz and Woody meeting and the CM ushered us in and said last chance to see them! That was cool because I didn't think they would let you in that early to park closing.

Emme and Baby Tinkerbell!



There was a little girl in front of us who all of a sudden said she had to pee really bad, she was probably about 2. They were almost at the front of the line so they just waited until they met Buzz and Woody. The mom said this was their 3rd time in the Buzz and Woody line when she had to pee! The first two times they left. I thought that was funny! She must have an aversion to lines

I met Buzz and Woody but don't really remember our interaction!



Emme was so cute with them!









She looks like a ham in this picture!





Patty said she does this shoulder move when she is nervous, so she must have been nervous.



When Emme left she kept blowing Woody kisses, it was the cutest thing ever!!

After this it was time to leave the park but first I had a little upgrading to do! Luckily guest relations was open so I upgraded to an annual pass. At first she said I had to upgrade to a premium pass because I had water park tickets so I freaked out a little. But I told her I haven't used them yet and asked her to bridge the price. The total I owed was $55 which is what I calculated, so it was all good!!!

I was sooo flippin excited!!! I could not believe I actually had an annual pass.

I made Patty take a picture of me with my new pass. I picked Minnie!



This annual pass is proving to be bad because I am constantly looking for trips. I am trying to get Corey to go in July but it probably isn't a good idea because his job (entire department) was eliminated so he has to find a new job. I am pretty sad but he didn't make too much money so hopefully we can find him a better job. He gets paid until end of July.

On our way back to our room I took a picture of the cool chair out of our room. I think it was supposed to be look like it was from Alice in Wonderland.



When we were back at the room Patty went to the gas station to gt some snacks for Emme. Emme was rough housing on the bed and fell into my knee. She started crying because she hurt her arm! I was like OH NO Patty is going to think I am beating Emme lol! I gotta stop her from crying before Patty comes home! Haha. She stopped crying, I just kind of ignored her and made her laugh and she stopped.

I had a restful sleep in our Port Orleans bed. The beds were pretty comfy but the pillows weren't that great. They were too thin for one but too thick for two. The comforter was good though because it was broken in enough to be soft. The Art of Animation comforter from November was horrible. It was soo stiff!

 

[NemoLeo]

This was pretty good. It wasn't too hot which was upsetting. I am weird though because i like my foods piping hot.

I'm the same way about hot food, I'm pretty sure it drives my husband crazy! Great report so far. We're staying in a Royal Room on our next trip so I really appreciate your pics!

 

[Jerzetta]

Joining in and staying n the Royal rooms. I had no idea abt the detail you described with bed spread etc. thanks and glad you got there.

 

[wdwgirl03]

Cute Toy Story pictures!

I picked the same annual pass design for mine but it is already expired (I did the upgrade to the plastic ticket, even though it was only good for a couple of days). Makes me so sad not to have an AP anymore.

 

[marDgreen88]

Your pictures of DHS in the dark are so pretty! Gotta love that park.

Wow, I would have been super annoyed after that ride too. GOOD GOSH. They probably had that mob mentality going on. So annoying.

Toy Story Mania makes EVERYTHING better! LOVE the Buzz and Woody pictures. SO CUTE.

 

[LizzieinDisney]

Yay for AP's!!!! I still kept all my expired cards just for keepsakes. One of the best little plastic cards ever. Thanks for the updates, I love TSM!

 

[emmawho]

Emme is SO cute with her tinkerbelle!

 

[wiigirl]

Awesome update

 

[Miss Potts]

At first I didn't like the shirt because it clung but now I like it! It is soft and comfy. Did a lot of your color come off of your shirt? My shirt is missing color where it rubbed on my jeans and armpits, lol.

I can't say a lot did.. But there is fading under my armpits and on my side where I wear my swing pack! I figured it was part of the look of the vintagey/faded tee. If it continues to fade ill probably just wear it under a sweater or zip up.

 

[Miss Potts]

I hit send to quick!

I love the AP design! It is a dangerous little thing... We HAVE to go, I mean the tickets are "free". My DH thinks I'm crazy! We got ours last October and will get 3 week long trips out of it by the end - it was such a good purchase!

Loving the updates so far!

 

[Fields]

Love reading about your trip!

 

[rachel09985]

Hey Rachel,
Sorry to hear some inconsiderate (i'm being polite) people ruined your tot experience. We've had that sort of thing happen too. When we get next to a large group we try & see what line/que they're goin to and make sure we don't end up with them, even if it means getting out of the que or letting others go ahead of us. You did good not losing your cool, maybe when they grow up & have to pay for things theselves they'll understand. We have reservations NEXT SUNDAY at the Brown Derby, did you notice anything else that looked worth trying from the menu? Thanks.

Yes hopefully one day they will change! I know I did! It was very annoying. There were lots of interesting things on the menu! I liked the restaurant the food just wasn't the greatest but it was pretty decent.

I'm the same way about hot food, I'm pretty sure it drives my husband crazy! Great report so far. We're staying in a Royal Room on our next trip so I really appreciate your pics!

Thanks! YOu will love the royal room.

Joining in and staying n the Royal rooms. I had no idea abt the detail you described with bed spread etc. thanks and glad you got there.

thanks for reading!

Cute Toy Story pictures!

I picked the same annual pass design for mine but it is already expired (I did the upgrade to the plastic ticket, even though it was only good for a couple of days). Makes me so sad not to have an AP anymore.

I am not going to upgrade mine either next year. Maybe once every other year. I am sure I will be said too!

Your pictures of DHS in the dark are so pretty! Gotta love that park.

Wow, I would have been super annoyed after that ride too. GOOD GOSH. They probably had that mob mentality going on. So annoying.

Toy Story Mania makes EVERYTHING better! LOVE the Buzz and Woody pictures. SO CUTE.

Lol yes definitely mob mentality! That girl was so obnoxious. Love Buzz and Woody!!

Yay for AP's!!!! I still kept all my expired cards just for keepsakes. One of the best little plastic cards ever. Thanks for the updates, I love TSM!

Me too! I keep my expired cards too!

Emme is SO cute with her tinkerbelle!

She is soo adorable.

Awesome update

Thanks!

I can't say a lot did.. But there is fading under my armpits and on my side where I wear my swing pack! I figured it was part of the look of the vintagey/faded tee. If it continues to fade ill probably just wear it under a sweater or zip up.

Yeah the fading is still wearable but it definitely is there.

I hit send to quick!

I love the AP design! It is a dangerous little thing... We HAVE to go, I mean the tickets are "free". My DH thinks I'm crazy! We got ours last October and will get 3 week long trips out of it by the end - it was such a good purchase!

Loving the updates so far!

Haha thats my reasoning too! We can get in with no extra money so I just have to spend $400 for a plane ticket and $400-$800 for a hotel! LOL

Love reading about your trip!

Thanks for reading along!

 

[cheekypoppins]

I think you can! Actually I think you can get it to go from Starring Rolls, you just gotta ask!

OMG NIGHT MADE!!!! ok now to go back n read the latest update

 

[cheekypoppins]

ooooh I hope I can find either a quick moving buzz n woody line or an uncrowded one!

 

[rachel09985]

This morning we had an 8:40am breakfast ADR at 1900 Park Fare. We originally had this ressie as a farewell breakfast but then moved it to our Epcot day because we canceled Akershus. Patty loves Akershus for their awesome cheesy potatoes and their real bacon, not the flimsy thin disney bacon. So I suggested 1900 Park Fare because they had awesome cheesy potatoes and real bacon. Plus, they have never been there for breakfast so I wanted them to experience it.

We were pretty late getting ready this morning. It is hard when you have two girls plus a kid to get ready!

We took the bus to MK then took the boat to Grand Floridian. It was soo windy and cloudy.











I think she was trying to do the peace sign here.





This picture of her is so freaking adorable.



I caught the monorail coming around.



When it was time to get out we didn't know it because we were sitting on the other side. We didn't know we could get out because he didn't yell it loud enough. He almost left us on!









The GF is just so beautiful. I don't foresee myself every staying here though! LOL. $600 a night rooms aren't for me.

We didn't end up even getting to breakfast until like 10:30. Haha, they still let us in although we had to wait a little bit.

When I checked in they couldn't find my name because it was so late. They just put us down anyways though.

There was a foreign family checking in for 10 people that didn't have a reservation! They couldn't really understand the hostess and didn't understand that their wait would be an hour.

 

[laurenvic1312959]

A bit late to the party but i'll be following along

 

[wiigirl]

Great pics!

 

[emmysmommy]

I'm caught up so let's see if I can remember all the things I wanted to comment on!

First, I LOVE your photos of DHS at night - the hat, the signs, the ToT - awesome photos! Too bad the teens completely spoiled the ride. Errrr...

Yay for your AP! I am familiar with the compulsion to book another trip to extend the value. Since my AP and TiW are not in renewal sync it drives me even nuttier since I have to renew one and then the other to make it work! I'm deranged!

You have given me hope for TSM since I definitely need to go during Fantasmic in hopes the lines are reasonable! Definitely trying that next time. And your score on TSM is still way better than my 118,000... I really suck at that!

Love the photos from the boat to the GF. What a great way to get to the resort.