Lesson learned. Need more days in Disney!!! Aug 2010 (NEW 1/20-COMPLETE)

[ZeroToHero]

Okay, so much to reply to...

- My sister has that necklace too! I love it! I want one!

- I loveeee Auntie Anne's!

- That Stitch croissant is so cute!

- Your shirt is so adorable too, I love the little dragon.

 

[__disneygirl]

YUKI!!!!!!! I have finally arrived at this amazing TR. Loving it of course!! You and Andrew are just too cute and I can not believe how much food you guys do not have in Canada. Sonic is amazing, like, I can not even describe to you. Their slushies... ok, I may have to go out and get one right now. And they are the only fast food restaurant that serves breakfast all day which is necessary because McDonald's somehow has not yet recognized my need for a Sausage McMuffin (no egg) in the middle of the night. Sigh.

I think my favorite part of the whole thing is your Stitch croissant keychain. I'm just in love with it. And the hamburger one too. Oh, Stitchy.

And yay.. POP CENTURY!!!!!! My home away from home....sigh. What I wouldn't give to be walking through those doors right now! Having the smell hit me...shopping at Everything Pop... filling up my refillable mug... ok I may cry.

Can't wait for more!!

 

[ChipnDaleRule]

OK,lovin the TR,but all this talk of Sonics? Anutie Annes? is going WAAAAY over my British head!

 

[Kellybelly777]

If you think YOU'RE immature, we're 22 and we're STILL laughing at it.

This is Andrew's favourite picture to show our friends right now.

It looks beautiful though. I'd love to stay there.

It does look like a really nice hotel! I have a friend who stayed there for a hockey tournament (which I thought it was weird to have it in Florida, but whatever ) and he said it was great!

 

[YukiPhnx]

Yuki my little bundle of love!!!

Love the report and I am sorry you missed Garrett!!!

Can't wait for more babe!

Dawn, my *insert witty title here* of AWESOMENESS!!!

I must get some the next time I'm in that airport.

Okay, so much to reply to...

- My sister has that necklace too! I love it! I want one!

- I loveeee Auntie Anne's!

- That Stitch croissant is so cute!

- Your shirt is so adorable too, I love the little dragon.

-I don't think you can find it anymore. I saw this being sold with a heart shape and a Minnie bow on top, but I can't find that or the one I have anymore. I think they've stopped making it =<

-I wanna EAT my Stitch!!! Nom nom nom

-Yeah, the dragon is just so adorable. I'm born in the yr of the dragon, so I have a soft spot for the mythical beast

YUKI!!!!!!! I have finally arrived at this amazing TR. Loving it of course!! You and Andrew are just too cute and I can not believe how much food you guys do not have in Canada. Sonic is amazing, like, I can not even describe to you. Their slushies... ok, I may have to go out and get one right now. And they are the only fast food restaurant that serves breakfast all day which is necessary because McDonald's somehow has not yet recognized my need for a Sausage McMuffin (no egg) in the middle of the night. Sigh.

I think my favorite part of the whole thing is your Stitch croissant keychain. I'm just in love with it. And the hamburger one too. Oh, Stitchy.

And yay.. POP CENTURY!!!!!! My home away from home....sigh. What I wouldn't give to be walking through those doors right now! Having the smell hit me...shopping at Everything Pop... filling up my refillable mug... ok I may cry.

Can't wait for more!!

OMG, I'm just so deprived of food. I TOTALLY relate about the Sausage McMuffin.

I have a Stitch burger strap too. It's basically a hamburger that LOOKS like Stitch. I'll take a pic to post when I remember...

I really did love Pop. I can see why people love it so much. That food court....I have a story about the refillable drinks coming up.

OK,lovin the TR,but all this talk of Sonics? Anutie Annes? is going WAAAAY over my British head!

Hey there! to my TR. Those are American restaurants. Sonics is known for their amazing slushies. And Auntie Anne's, I have just discovered, makes the best pretzels.

It does look like a really nice hotel! I have a friend who stayed there for a hockey tournament (which I thought it was weird to have it in Florida, but whatever ) and he said it was great!

Hockey...... In Florida????? THAT'S SO WEIRD!

 

[YukiPhnx]

Ok, so you guys know that I plan to go to Niagara Falls this weekend with Andrew for our actual anniversary. Before I get to my next update, I just need to get some stuff sorted out. Welcome to my mini-PTR?

So we're going Sunday. That's tomorrow. So far, we've decided to get the Fun pass on Clifton Hill. 6 attractions that includes a ride on the giant ferris wheel, the wax museum, mini golf, and so on.

We've also decided to hop across the Rainbow Bridge to visit our American neighbours. Or should I type "neighbors".

Our main objective? Find a Top Market and buy a bottle of Gulden's spicy brown mustard. I don't want to get into this part too much cause it's a part of my Day 2. You'll all find out soon enough. I hope

Last of our planning, booking a room. This trip is pretty last minute, and we're only looking for a place to stay cause I don't want to drive home late at night after a day at the Falls. So I still need to find a cheap place.

What else? Oh yes, DIRECTIONS! This is my first time driving across the border without my parents. I need to know where to go! Cross your fingers that I won't get lost. Man, there REALLY needs to be an emoticon for crossing fingers.

Ok, soon as I get all this sorted out, I'll have another update up! Stay tuned!

 

[__disneygirl]

Wow, another awesome trip so soon?! You guys are lucky & are going to have a great time! =)

I can't wait to see the Stitch burger

 

[liltinkerbell25]

Came upon this TR while wandering around the site and simply adore it! First of all, have an amazing time at Niagara Falls, i've never been there so i want to hear all about it! I luv anime, and pop culture in general, as well

Second, that stitch croissant makes me want to actually see the movie! I've never seen it before but that's why i love Netflix lolz

Third, that Mickey necklace is absolutely amazing, do you know where your mom bought it. Hope you checked out the swarvoski cinderella castle in downtown disney, i think there's another one somewhere else in the world...

Fourth, looking forward to hearing more!

 

[YukiPhnx]

Wow, another awesome trip so soon?! You guys are lucky & are going to have a great time! =)

I can't wait to see the Stitch burger

Yeah, it's a really last minute 2 day trip. I've been meaning to get to the Falls this summer, so this is it!

I found a 1 star motel for $40 a night.....I sure hope it isn't TOO sketchy...

Came upon this TR while wandering around the site and simply adore it! First of all, have an amazing time at Niagara Falls, i've never been there so i want to hear all about it! I luv anime, and pop culture in general, as well

Second, that stitch croissant makes me want to actually see the movie! I've never seen it before but that's why i love Netflix lolz

Third, that Mickey necklace is absolutely amazing, do you know where your mom bought it. Hope you checked out the swarvoski cinderella castle in downtown disney, i think there's another one somewhere else in the world...

Fourth, looking forward to hearing more!

Hey there lilTink! It's so awesome to have another anime fan here. Niagara Falls is AWESOME. I've been there over 20 times I think....

Hold up. Do my eyes deceive me? NEVER SEEN THAT MOVIE????? Oh dear lord, the atrocity!!! YOU MUST WATCH IT NOW. As in, RIGHT NOW. Go, I'll wait for you to finish.

My mom bought it at a Swarovski retailer in Markham. I really love it, I wear it all the time!

Oh, and to the DIS

 

[liltinkerbell25]

Yeah, it's a really last minute 2 day trip. I've been meaning to get to the Falls this summer, so this is it!

I found a 1 star motel for $40 a night.....I sure hope it isn't TOO sketchy...



Hey there lilTink! It's so awesome to have another anime fan here. Niagara Falls is AWESOME. I've been there over 20 times I think....

Hold up. Do my eyes deceive me? NEVER SEEN THAT MOVIE????? Oh dear lord, the atrocity!!! YOU MUST WATCH IT NOW. As in, RIGHT NOW. Go, I'll wait for you to finish.

My mom bought it at a Swarovski retailer in Markham. I really love it, I wear it all the time!

Oh, and to the DIS

Thanks! I've been around since '08 but finally got up the nerve to post and it's been really fun!

LOL :runs off to watch Stitch:

 

[glennbo123]

Yuki, I saw something today in my supermarket that made me think of you. An Auntie Anne's home pretzel kit! I took a picture with my phone.

Maybe you should look for some when you make a run for the border.

What else? Oh yes, DIRECTIONS! This is my first time driving across the border without my parents. I need to know where to go! Cross your fingers that I won't get lost. Man, there REALLY needs to be an emoticon for crossing fingers.

How about this one...

 

[YukiPhnx]

Yuki, I saw something today in my supermarket that made me think of you. An Auntie Anne's home pretzel kit! I took a picture with my phone.

Maybe you should look for some when you make a run for the border.



How about this one...

Glen, my jaw just dropped. I'll add that to my list.

That's an awesome smiley! Keeping it.

 

[YukiPhnx]

Chapter 4a. Day 1 pt. 3-This hotel has a giant yoyos? Awesome!

Before we check in, let's start off the chapter with a lesson shall we? Lesson number 2, do not wear a black t-shirt on an August day in Florida. I learned this soon after stepping off the DME bus and into that heat. As cute as my shirt was, I should have packed a tank top in my carry-on. Obviously, it wasn't the best idea. I was constantly reminded of this the rest of the day. Read on to find out why.

I awed and oohed as I stepped into Classic Hall. There was also a lot of "Oh My Gosh!Oh My Gosh!Oh My Gosh! WE'RE HERE! WE'RE HERE!"

Checking in, we had a CM with a hefty speech impediment. It was pretty difficult trying to understand what he was asking me. I had to ask him to repeat himself a couple of times.

Some bad news turned good. We found out we had booked a preferred room when I thought we had a standard room. The good news is, with my requests for the 70's building, 2nd floor with a lake view, they were able to grant it with a standard room.

So...if that was hard to follow along with, essentially, I got my room requests AND saved $15/night on my room!

Me and the welcome package. I think I must've blinked because I was for sure more excited than this photo says.

My goodness, I look half asleep

A photo while checking in.

I remember thinking that Classic Hall was smaller than I thought.

Let's go to the room.

Our room was in building 6, right behind this.

Our room number!

Our first towel animal

Our room was in SUCH a great location. 2nd floor, so we could take the stairs without waiting for the elevator, and right around the corner from the stairs. I think I might request rooms in the same area for my next stay here. And yes, I WILL be coming back. There's no question about that.

Oh yes, before I continue, I have to show y'all the BEST WALLET EVER that Andrew bought me in Taiwan.

The eyes are poofy! Here's the back. It's got 626 on it!

This is the day bag I packed for Andrew. I made him his own LGMH.

This bag actually comes with a story. Most of my stuff do. Just ask! So anyways, way back in the planning stages, I was thinking of getting a "Canada" or "Toronto" shirt to wear at Disney. Just to show some Canadian pride, you know?

Then one day, shopping around, I came across this bag in the Roots store. Roots is basically the Canada brand. Their products are usually pricier cause well....um....made in Canada and all that....Moving on. They were selling this awesome backpack for $16!!! I had to grab it. It had all the right pockets, and two bottle holders on the side. It also has Canada right down the front of it!

So I got to thinking. Why wear one shirt to show our pride on ONE day, when we can have it ALL days!!

Our plan after we settled in for a bit, was to go to Epcot for food and EMH. So after re-packing Shelly for the park, putting in my contacts, and putting our passports in the safe, we headed out to buy our refillable mug.

Here are some shots on our way back to Classic Hall.

Andrew had to kick the ball. Unfortunately, no pictures from that hilarious encounter (he was wearing open toed sandals. not so smart.)

I REALLY wanted to play this. But it's not much of a game with just 2 people. It's a must do when I bring my sibs and cousins here in 2013 for sures.

Squirt pool! Is that what they're called? Water squirts up from the ground. I couldn't resist playing in here for a minute. The water is really warm!

Cont'd in next post.

 

[YukiPhnx]

Chapter 4b. Day 1 pt.4- Oh snap, the mom is looking our way!

Ahh, we are finally in the queue for the Epcot bus, with our refillable mug and my MICKEY CRAZY STRAW filled with POWERADE.

Ok, here comes another story, first about the straw, then about the powerade.

So, on my last trip to WDW, one of the few things I was serious about getting was a crazy straw. I didn't care what kind or colour. I just wanted a straw twisted in a crazy fashion. UNFORTUNATELY, I couldn't find any! So when I saw this straw at check-out, I grabbed it and bought it, without even thinking.

What's the story with Powerade? Wow....you cannot believe how excited Andrew and I got when we saw it at the dispenser. For no other reason that, YOU GUYS GET POWERADE IN DISPENSERS????? We never get this stuff. We can buy them in bottles. But from all you can drink dispensers? It's like....nonexistent. It's also a part of our childhood. It's been YEARS since any of us drank the stuff. Mmmmmm, blue raspberry. So cold and so HYDRATING.

Right next to it was Fanta orange. I geeked a little on that too cause we don't get it in Canada. We only VERY RECENTLY started getting Fanta. And even more recently, got Fanta tangerine. It's no orange though. I got some of that when we got back from Epcot.

Next up, we have THIS photo.

What's so special about this photo? Other than the mother in it that must be thinking, "Why are those creepy Asians taking a picture of us?"

Well, see that Mickey hat on the little kid there? That's the first one we saw so far! 20 mins in Disney and THIS is our first encounter? Weird, right? So Andrew took a picture.

Up next: Finally at Epcot!

 

[liltinkerbell25]

I love how you can see Andrew in your Minnie sunglasses. And, americans are SO spoiled, we have everything :rolls eyes: it kind of takes the fun out of finding unique things when we travel, actually.

 

[emmysmommy]

You are so cute and entertaining!! I'm loving your review. My DD can relate to wearing a black Tshirt in August. Not happening again!

You have photos of Pop that I haven't seen before - so much cool theming!

 

[__disneygirl]

YAY!! Checking into Pop!!!! WHY AM I NOT THERE RIGHT NOW?? I love it there so much. It's so awesome that you got to be right behind the big Mickey phone. I stayed in the 70's once too. Our first stay was in the 60's and I think that may be the best. On our last trip there we were in the 50's, and it was really quiet and nice over there... so maybe that's the best?! All I know is wherever we are at the POP I am happier than I am anywhere else!!

Ok, does Andrew have a brother? I need a boyfriend who buys me Stitch things!! Preferably in Taiwan because they seem to have the coolest Stitch items, but you know, anywhere is fine.

I can't wait to read about what you did at Epcot =)

 

[ChiCat]

I think those are the best pics of Pop I've ever seen

 

[Kellybelly777]

I have a Stitch burger strap too. It's basically a hamburger that LOOKS like Stitch. I'll take a pic to post when I remember...

I can't wait to see it!!!

Hockey...... In Florida????? THAT'S SO WEIRD!

that's EXACTLY what I said!!!

So, on my last trip to WDW, one of the few things I was serious about getting was a crazy straw. I didn't care what kind or colour. I just wanted a straw twisted in a crazy fashion. UNFORTUNATELY, I couldn't find any! So when I saw this straw at check-out, I grabbed it and bought it, without even thinking.

I love crazy straws!!!! I want a mickey one!!!

Next up, we have THIS photo.

What's so special about this photo? Other than the mother in it that must be thinking, "Why are those creepy Asians taking a picture of us?"

Yuki you've said many funny things since I've met you but that has got to be by far one of the funniest! I COULD NOT stop laughing!!!

I think those are the best pics of Pop I've ever seen

Agreed!

 

[Underdog369]

I'm finally here. I followed your post from another TR. On our first "kid free" WDW trip we stayed at pop. I really enjoy that resort. I'm enjoying your trip so far. I remember going through the same feelings when we first arrived there.

Looking forward to more from your trip.