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[puggymom]

Awesome update Mo. Jo's day is now complete that yoou have ridden TT

Wow, Walk on for Soarin and TT. You are mkaing September sound great -- hint hint!

No hint needed, it's was my idea originally

Girls trip 2010!

 

[DisneyJo]

Fantastic evening Mo and so pleased you finally rode TT I can't believe so many things were a walk on, hope they still are week on Sunday when I'm in Epcot

 

[puggymom]

Today I had a9:55 ADR for puffy goodness at CP. AHHH I could practically taste it when I woke up this morning.

I drove over and decided to Ferry it over today, love a good boat ride.

While walking to the ferry I spotted to cute kids all dressed up... in this heat

They were adorable, but I hope they were just dressed for a breakdfast ADR and the parents had a change of clothes, that poor boy, puffy shirt, velvet jacket, pants and boots.

Soon I was walking up Main Street with 15 minutes to spare for my ADR.

I checked in and was handed a buzzer thingy, which apprantley some worked and some didn't. People were complaining it was past their ADR time and not seated. (I'm talking 5-10 minutes from what I overheard, really it's free dining folks and you are on vacation, chill)

I was seated about 15 minutes after my ADR time. THe hostess wanted to know if this was my first time. Nope, several times, I'm here for the french toast.

I was seated and very quickly the server was there for my drink order. He started to explain about the pancakes or something. I stopped him and said thanks, but just need some french toast. He started to tell me they almost removed it but him and several others talked them out of it Apparently I'm not alone. I told him I refer to it as the puffy goodness. He laughed at that one and said he would start to call it that too,

BTW, I have to say the CM's were in a much better mood today.

After filling up on the puffy goodness (and a little bacon, eggs and fruit). I headed to take pics of the Halloween decorations

I had some business to take care of the Will Call window, including my AP renewal.

With that taken care of, I headed back to the Ferry and the the car. While on the nearly empty tram, the CM at the back told me they were only expecting 9000 at the MK today. Love September! Well except for free dining

I was off to DTD to let my credit cards have some fun.

Picked up the stuff for work, my dog sitter and a few things for me...

Next was the Christmas store, where they are also offering the Disney Visa discount.

I need to take pics of the purchases still.

Will post those later...

Came home and spent some time at the pool again reading and spending time in the hot tub again.

And now I'm updating this...

Haven't decided about dinner (yes again, see what I feel like when it's time)

Bye for now!

 

[puggymom]

oops, forgot these from the Christmas store

 

[DisneyJo]

No photos of the puffy french toast? And they nearly got rid of it? They'd better not as I want to try it in December

Wow MK was empty, hope it continues

 

[PrincessV]

Then a PM I got made me think hmmm Chinese

-Jeans - how the heck do so many people tour the parks in this weather in jeans

No way would you see me in them during the day, but I wore them in the evenings in early Aug! Capri length mind you, but denim. Darn Floridians.

 

[puggymom]

MNSSHP ROCKED TONIGHT!!!

Tons of pics, will upload and post tomorrow!

Janet - you have to come next September, you would love it!!! And that is a huge hint

 

[mrsksomeday]

I can't wait to see your MNNSHP pictures.

 

[puggymom]

On my way to the MK last night I stopped at the Poly and had one of those yummy grilled cheeses from Capt. Cook's. On the way up to the monorail I noticed a big vrowd waiting to get into Ohana's (is it really that good, has no appeal to me)

Kona looked like it had some tables opened, those folks waiting for Ohana should have just gone there.

Aftera quick monorail ride I'm at the MK, it's around 6. I got my wristband and went to check out the refurbed TTA. OK, the seats weren't refurbed as the car I had seams that needed mending

THe main reason I wanted to ride I wanted to see if you could get a glimpse of SM.

the lift at the start of SM

I have to say I'm shocked that Disney opened TTA and area allowing guests to see SM in this shape. It is clearly a construction zone. I'm not going to pretend to know what Walt would think, but in this instance I'm pretty darn sure he would never allow guests to see this mess, it's a disgrace.

Then further down TTA, there was this eye sore

There is no attempt to cover up with decorative tarps like on Main Street and Fantasyland.

I'm glad the park is getting attention and Lord knows SM needed a this refurb in the worse way, but what I saw in Tomorrowland really left me feeling ticked off that the current mgt thinks it's ok to have the park in this shape for guests. I feel bad for those on the once in a lifetime trip to see this. I'm fortunate that I will see I it again and again after the construction is done

My rant is over...


Before the party started I hopped on Buzz, need to practice so I can take Murph down in November

I realized it was close to 7 and I wanted to get a ride on JC before it closed for the night ( and it was almost dark and I love JC at night)

As I approached, a huge clap of thunder and it started to rain, I have no poncho or hat!

Hopefully it was just a quick passing one and will have stopped by the time I get off. JC was a walk one, the CM apologized for the long wait I said it was unacceptable

Still raining I ran over to PoC and again a walk on, hopefully it will stop raining by the time I get off.

Nope, I realized I missed a call from Murph who was pug sitting so I called from the gift shop to wait it out. NOPE. I ended up buying one of the darn ponchos. But you know what, I like so much better than the $ store ones, IN this case you get what you pay for and sometimes it makes sense to spend more.

WIth poncho on I headed over to Splash, BTMRR and back to Splash (all walk ons)

I started to walk over to HM and realized it was a few minutes after 8 and the first parade was at 8:15. Towards the end of Frontierland (near LS) I found a spot right at the rope

THe headless horseman did not ride for the first parade due to the rain, too dangerous with wet pavement. It dried out and he was able to ride the second parade. (I only took pics from the first one, and just watched the second one)

After the parade I headed over to HM

The lighting effeects on this and the Castle were amazing. (that's fake fog in the pic)

AFterwards I checked out the Villains show (very short, I guess most people go for the meet and greet afterwards). I opted to get ice cream and find a spot for the fireworks.

Now Hallowishes was AMAZING, I suck at firework pictures so I opted to just stand and enjoy and WOW!!!!!!!!

THe parade and fireworks are worth the price of admission alone.

With that I walked around to check out the rest of the park and see the dance parties (eh, nothing worthwile to me) and one more ride on TTA to see if I could get another look at SM, I did see the new track in place.

It was almost time for the second parade.

I have to say I have seen it on MS, LS and Frontierland and Frontierland is my favorite.

It was now 11 and I was tired. I headed out through Adventureland and caught up to the parade on MS. CM's were letting people through still by Town Hall and I was able to get out before getting stuck.

Snapped this on my way out in front of the park

I fell asleep singing Boo to You, I think I have to get the CD

 

[jcc0621]

Today I had a9:55 ADR for puffy goodness at CP. AHHH I could practically taste it when I woke up this morning.

I was wondering what took you so long to get there

They were adorable, but I hope they were just dressed for a breakdfast ADR and the parents had a change of clothes, that poor boy, puffy shirt, velvet jacket, pants and boots

really it's free dining folks and you are on vacation, chill)

But don't you understand that the world revolves around them

I was seated about 15 minutes after my ADR time.

Not bad for CP!

He started to tell me they almost removed it but him and several others talked them out of it

No!

I was off to DTD to let my credit cards have some fun.

This took longer than I thought too!

No way would you see me in them during the day, but I wore them in the evenings in early Aug! Capri length mind you, but denim. Darn Floridians.

What, did the temp go below 75 J/K V. Mom is the same way. She wear capris and pants all the time now. Even in August in the parks. Lightweight, wtc...but still

Janet - you have to come next September, you would love it!!! And that is a huge hint

I know, but I am leaning toward November. September is hard becasue it is the beginning of the school year, lots of back to school stuff, sports, scouts starting. If I go in November..I use less vacation days which I couls use for other things. We'll talk!

 

[jcc0621]

Your pictures of the parade came out great!

So......What is the plan for today?

 

[PrincessV]

I have to say I'm shocked that Disney opened TTA and area allowing guests to see SM in this shape. It is clearly a construction zone. I'm not going to pretend to know what Walt would think, but in this instance I'm pretty darn sure he would never allow guests to see this mess, it's a disgrace.

THe parade and fireworks are worth the price of admission alone.

ITA! And that's pretty much all we're going for - that plus Trick-or-Treating. I can't wait!

I fell asleep singing Boo to You

You'll be singing it for WEEKS, trust V!

 

[castmemberb4]

Hi Mo !
Just found your report and read it through, I so admire anyone who can do a live report.
The boat you saw was the Breathless II, the Breathless I is in permanent dry dock. Broke my heart when they didn't repair it.
I tried to wear jean during Oct F&W once, I almost died! You'd think I would know better, I lived in Orlando for five years !
Can't wait to read this day-to-day !

 

[DisneyJo]

Fantastic parade photos, sounds as though you had a fun party but where was the candy?

 

[bob6sims]

Really enjoying your live TR

Looking forward to your next installment

 

[puggymom]

Your pictures of the parade came out great!

So......What is the plan for today?

Coming up ....

ITA! And that's pretty much all we're going for - that plus Trick-or-Treating. I can't wait!


You'll be singing it for WEEKS, trust V!

I want to go again, thinking about calling Member Services for Friday...

Hi Mo !
Just found your report and read it through, I so admire anyone who can do a live report.
The boat you saw was the Breathless II, the Breathless I is in permanent dry dock. Broke my heart when they didn't repair it.
I tried to wear jean during Oct F&W once, I almost died! You'd think I would know better, I lived in Orlando for five years !
Can't wait to read this day-to-day !

Thank you!

I thought I remembered reading that Breathless had been dry docked. Interesting never knew about #2

Fantastic parade photos, sounds as though you had a fun party but where was the candy?

I have no interest in the candy they pass out, believe it or not I love he stuff in England's tea shop!

Really enjoying your live TR

Looking forward to your next installment

Thank you and Welcome!

 

[puggymom]

Today I had big plans! I was meeting fellow Focker and Dis'ser Angela (askleton).

We were meeting at DHS. I decided to walk over, really not that bad from BW especially if you walk to the end of the wing and go out the back way.

It was a nice walk, though I was warm when I got to DHS.

Angela was going to call me when she arrived. I got through the turnstiles seconds before rope drop, I'm one of those that sneak up through the shops on the right hand side, it's air conditioned and uncrowded. Rope drop in this weather with a bunch of sweaty strangers, no thanks!

I headed to ToT, that's right I rather ToT than TSM. As I was about to enter the Library, Angela called, she just arrived. As I got to the boiler room no one was going to the line that is straight ahead, all going to the right. OK then, the CM told me to sit where I wanted on the elevator as no one else was there. 4 other guests did end up joining me but I had the whole row to myself.

As I excited there was Angela waiting for me. We rode ToT together, then headed over to RNRC. Both were pretty close to walk ons.

From there we did go over to TSM and it too was a pretty short wait, 15 minutes maybe, not sure we were too busy chatting. Angela kicked my butt on the score, she gets more practice than me, that's my story and I'm sticking to it.

From there we did back lot tour, again did more chatting then listening.

Back to ToT and RnRC, which were still remarkably uncrowded, still pretty much walk ons.

It was almost time for the ADR at Sci Fi so we wandered over and checked in a little early, THe guy said it would be 15 - 20 minutes so we went to the writer's shop next door, a few minutes later the hostess came looking for us.

We were shown to our car

We both had the burgers, and I had a chocolate shake, yummy!

After lunch we split up. Angela went home and I headed back to BW. I was going to take the boat but decided after the lunch I had I needed the walk.

It wasn't too bad, but I was tired when I made it back. I put my suit on, grabbed my book and headed to the pool, where I fell asleep. OMG I was hot when I woke up, went in the scary clown pool, taking care not to get to close to IT. Read for awhile before heading up to the room for a shower.

Dinner tonight was a dog from the BW, real exciting huh.

After dinner I headed over to EMH at AK. I don't care for the food selections in AK so that's why I opted for a dog on the BW.

I rode EE and realized how tired I still was, I walked aroud for bit but just didn't have the energy to do anything.

So here I am posting about my day and getting ready to go to bed early. I'm going off site tomorrow so I really do want a good night sleep.After being out to nearly midnight last night I need it.

Good Night!

 

[askelton]

Angela kicked my butt on the score, she gets more practice than me, that's my story and I'm sticking to it.

Thanks again for such a fun day!

What were the names of the Disney books you were telling me about?

 

[jcc0621]

What a great day.. Love the burgers at Sci-Fi.

Oooh, where you going tomorrow?

 

[Lauralee131]

Hey Mo!!I'm here!!

Sounds like you're having a great time!! Glad you and Angela got together - I'm jealous!

And I loved the pics from MNSSHP! I had to cancel next month's trip so yet again I'm going to miss it At least your pictures give me something to look forward to next year!

Have a great time and I'll be reading along!!!