Laughs, Memories, Fun, Friends – with Cocktails! **NEW...Really! 7/25 p.7**

[serendipity]

I just found and fell in love with your TR. As someone else posted, how can I NOT subscribe to a TR with cocktails in the title! Cannot wait to read more about your adventures

 

[DisneyGuy77]

I love the trippy so far. Can’t wait to hear more! I love the photos of the ride photos too. Nice idea.

 

[Wonders10]

Ok Shannon, I am all caught up!!! How did I miss coming aboard until now???

Love all the pics, especially Dinosaur. Tell me, what kind of ride is Dinosaur and will my motion "sensitive" tummy make it through??? I want to try some rides, however NOT Soarin'. (Yes, I have a "height issue".) I am determined to try Everest and Rockin' Roller Coaster however. I'll just take LOTS of pills before hand!!!

Waiting semi-patiently for more.

Glad you finally hopped on board! Dinosaur is a simulator but it actually does move, like on a track. I think it's actually quite bumpy but not in a dizzying spinning kind of way. Make sense? I never get sick on rides so I guess I'm not a good one to ask though.

I'm going to try to finish writing up this tonight since I'm leaving tomorrow for another trip to disney.

I just found and fell in love with your TR. As someone else posted, how can I NOT subscribe to a TR with cocktails in the title! Cannot wait to read more about your adventures

Hi thanks for joining me! I have to say I talked all this big talk with the cocktails and after the first night, I was in no hurry to have more. But we managed to get a few more in us.

I love the trippy so far. Can’t wait to hear more! I love the photos of the ride photos too. Nice idea.

Yes, that is the ghetto way of doing it. I definitely don't need to pay $20 bucks to see myself making an ugly face but taking a picture of it usually works just as well.

Thanks everyone for reading!

 

[OhMari]

It's been a few weeks, I hope you come back and finish.

 

[Wonders10]

It's been a few weeks, I hope you come back and finish.

Yikes...don't throw me out yet! I have just been really really busy. I will post another update. Soon-ish.

 

[Wonders10]

Still May 18, 2007:

When I last left you, we were rolling ourselves out of Mexico's San Angel Inn. We all were interested in riding the new Mexico Boat Ride. I'm completely drawing a blank on the "new" Caballero name, but you know what I'm talking about. The River of Time. El Rio del Tiempo. A charming family cut right in front of us as we were entering the queue acting as if the wait was 60 minutes instead of, like 3. No matter though. Because they cut us, we were put in the front of the boat, where we made sure to sit up really tall and straight and completely block their view. Which isn't all that hard with 3 full grown adults in the front seat.

Anyway. We rode it.

I believe my exact words as we approached the exit were "Well that's 2 minutes of my life I'll never get back".



I really really did not like it. And I'm not a ride snob. I like the old cheesy 70's look of a lot of the rides. And I was okay with them refurbishing this one. But I think they could have done something pertaining more to Mexico than Donald Duck .

Next we were on our way around the world. Our original plan was to drink around the world, with my first stop being a frozen margarita, but we did not factor in hangovers and weren't quite ready for the actual drinking part. So we settled for walking, browsing, and shopping instead.

First stop, Norway:

Then China:

Then Germany:

We skipped Italy because we couldn't think of a good picture to take there. We did browse the shops though.

Next, France. They had the cutest perfume bottle topiaries:

Then we stopped for a spot of tea in the UK:

I'm getting a little foggy on what we did right after this but I think we used our Fastpasses for Soarin'. Amanda and her friend had never ridden this ride and I was excited for them to do so. I love love this ride. It actually makes me a little teary eyed for some reason. Plus it is the only ride where the entire group of riders cheers and applauds at the end. This has happened every single time I've rode Soarin'. That's gotta mean something.

Then we decided to do some shopping at MouseGear. At some point during the day, the three of us decided that being Honorary Citizens of WDW and celebrating my Birthday was just not enough. We needed something else to make us stand out. So after trying on a variety of items, we settled on the sequined Minnie-ears headband with bright red bow. (you'll see the pics later on). I also bought some jibbitz, including the elusive castle jibbit, for my Crocs. When we were finished shopping we walked outside to see this:

To which, Amanda says "It's not going to rain".

Which means it definitely will rain.

We absolutely wanted to stay for Illuminations and thought that the UK would be a great place. Especially since we were realizing we could use some adult refreshment. From the Rose and Crown. If we could just make it to the Pub before it started raining, we'd be golden. Inside, dry and with a beer

So we started the Powerwalking towards the UK. Right as we turned towards Canada, I felt a few drops. Then a few more. And a few more. By the time we passed Canada and were spitting distance of the Rose and Crown, it was pouring! And we were wet. Not soaked. But wet.

But we made it! And apparently so did everyone else in Epcot because it was packed in there. We managed to belly up to the bar where we ordered 2 pints of Stella Artois and 1 pint of Bass. For each of us.

At this point is was absolutely pouring out. And we were becoming concerned that they might not even have Illuminations. But it did clear up and we grabbed a decent spot at a bench between Epcot and Canada to watch Illuminations.

Then we slowly followed the masses outof the park. Walked (no tram for us!) to the car where Amanda's friend was kind enough to drive us all the way back to Pop before driving herself home.

Amanda and I grabbed a bite to eat in the food court. Cheeseburgers for both of us. Then it was back to the room where we talked about the day and just had some good old fashioned girl talk before falling asleep sometime around midnight.

Up Next: MK, MGM, and Hit me Baby One More Time

 

[Disneyfreak92]

Another great installment Shannon! I especially enjoyed the Norway pic! I it! I want to do something like that next time we are there now!

It must have rained while we were at dinner at Artist Point that night. We didn't get rained on at all! Weird! Sorry you guys got wet, but I'm glad you got to see Illuminations.

 

[DisneyJo]

Love your silly photos, you and your friend are so cute! Was that a good spot to watch illuminations from?

 

[DisneyObsession]

Looks like the two of you had a blast!!! (Even without all the alcohol in you! )

I'll have to take some of those pics in the different countries! My GF's and I will be more than willing to pose!!!

Can't wait for the next installment!!!

 

[snowbell]

You have a new reader!!!! I am really enjoying your report so far. But girl -- don't you know .... the best cure for a hangover is to start drinking again... (not that I would do that or anything)

 

[DisneyGuy77]

Love the TR. I am reading both and can’t wait to hear more.

 

[Wonders10]

Another great installment Shannon! I especially enjoyed the Norway pic! I it! I want to do something like that next time we are there now!

It must have rained while we were at dinner at Artist Point that night. We didn't get rained on at all! Weird! Sorry you guys got wet, but I'm glad you got to see Illuminations.

Thanks...I had never thought to do pics like that until that very moment. My friend was really embarassed and we had a small crowd gathered around us in Norway. Like we are the only ones that do that...

I'm glad (for my friend's sake) that we got to see Illuminations as well. And glad the rain stopped for the rest of the evening.

Love your silly photos, you and your friend are so cute! Was that a good spot to watch illuminations from?

Thanks! It was a decent spot if you've seen it before and are okay with having a semi-obstructed view (from some tree branches). We weren't right on the water's edge though since that was for Handicapped seating.

Looks like the two of you had a blast!!! (Even without all the alcohol in you! )

I'll have to take some of those pics in the different countries! My GF's and I will be more than willing to pose!!!

Can't wait for the next installment!!!

It's possible that we still did have alcohol in us! I'm working on the next installment.

You have a new reader!!!! I am really enjoying your report so far. But girl -- don't you know .... the best cure for a hangover is to start drinking again... (not that I would do that or anything)

Hey thanks for joining in...I've heard that old wives tale about curing a hangover. But...I just couldn't do it. I really wanted a margarita too.

Love the TR. I am reading both and can’t wait to hear more.

Thanks for stopping by!

I just uploaded the pics and just trying to find some time to sit and write it out. Hopefully by weekend's end. At the latest. I hope.

Thanks for reading!

 

[lexmelinda]

Shannon......sounds like a fun day at the world showcase!

I always tear up at soarin' too. It's just such a wonderful feeling...flying over California!

RE: the River of Time...we did not do that ride last year as I remembered it being cheesy...and now it's worse? EEK. My girls had the 3 cabelleros video when they were little so we may give it a try. Do they sing the gay cabelleros song?

I love your pictures at gift shops around the world! No wine glasses in Italy? Sake cups in Japan?? Oh, well....looks like a fun time.

How was the view of Illuminations there between England and Canada? Clear or obstructed. I'm looking for a new spot.

 

[Wonders10]

Wow...It has been almost a month since my last update! Yikes! Well I will finish it I promise...the semester is winding down and that means lots of work but then soon, a break!
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Saturday May 19, 2007

We woke up refreshed and ready to hit the MK! Yes on a Saturday to boot! Amanda's friend, Amy, and one of her friends were running a little late so they were going to meet us at the MK at 10-ish. No problem. Amanda and I got up, showered, got dressed and were to the bus stop by 9:30. I think. May was a really long time ago Anyway I do remember waiting a pretty long time for the bus and having to stand once it came. But then we arrived at the Magic Kingdom:

We decided to head straight back to Frontierland to check out the waits for Splash and Thunder Mountains. They were both about 15 minutes but Amanda's friend was to be there any minute so we decided to wait for them.

Big Mistake. They took close to 45 minutes to finally get there. We could have rode both rides in that time. Oh well. Live and Learn.

When they finally did arrive, we got fastpasses for Thunder because it had the longer wait and got in the standby line for Splash. It said 20 minutes but it was more like 5. Seriously. The 4 of us got the first 2 rows and lucky Amanda and I got SOAKED! Not fun...but it was warm and we dried relatively quickly. Then as we were walking over to Thunder, a very nice CM wished me a Happy Birthday and gave us 4 FP for Thunder Mountain. Great Pixie Dust moment...if we didn't already have FP that we were about to use Still a nice gesture.

It was as we were getting off this ride that I was noticing what a dud Amanda's friend's friend was (Amy's friend). I can't even remember her name so let's call her Sally. She lives in the Orlando area and has for a pretty long time. Yet she hasn't been to WDW in something like 10 years

And apparently she was going to use this 1 day to see it all.

I don't think so. First and foremost, this was Amanda's vacation and I was just tagging along for the ride. As was her friend, Amy. Sally can come some other day since it only takes her 30 minutes to drive there.

Anyway, Amanda was picking up on the vibe when we hit the Haunted Mansion. My favorite ride ever! We saw these guys hanging out in the graveyard:

After the ride the 3 of us decided we were hungry and it was a good time to get some lunch at Columbia Harbour House. Sally did not because she had been praying to the porcelain goddess the night before for whatever reason.

So she decided to order the Fish and Chips

I got the chicken and fish combo. Normally I love this but the Fish was a little....off....to me for some reason. But still I ate and my belly was full.

Our other plan for today was to hit MGM to get TOT and Rock N Roller Coaster in. Plus we had a big show to go to that night.

Britney Spears..."live"

So majority rules (guess who was odd man out...Sally) and we left the MK and boarded the monorail....

Here's our ride:

Nothing but the best for these Honorary Citizens...we're not going to sit in with the other NON-Honorary Citizens. No sir-ee. We ride shotgun.

Notice our Minnie Ears we bought the day before?

We took the monorail to the TTC and drove Amy's car over to MGM. Where apparently being an Honorary Citizen means absolutely nothing because we had to park in BFE.

So I will leave you with that for now....

Up next: MGM fun and "Ooops, my CD skipped...again"!

 

[Dizmom0923]

Just found your trip report and I love it. I just want someone to go to Disney with me and have cocktails. I always go with my kids and my parents. I get drinks every now and then but how much fun can it be with my mom giving me the evil eye! By the way I am 32 and I still get the mom look from her.

 

[lexmelinda]

Shannon! I didn't know you had a new installment?!

Never wait for anyone at Disney?! Snooze ya lose! That's what cell phones are for!

Can't wait to hear about Britney "live" .....bless her heart.