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Angel (aka Mandy) . Mum extraordinaire, teenager at heart, loves to shop
Becky (17) daughter, rock star,budding artist, also loves shopping
Background: trip was booked last minute (just the week before we left) by my lovely DH as a special treat for us girls to help us relax after a tough year, while he works, poor thing. Were travelling with MyTravel to Pop Century for a week in the sun .
7. Beautiful
Just about manage to drag myself out of bed at 8.30 (theres a pattern here) and am quickly dressed in order to get to MGM early a quite futile attempt as Becky takes til 10 to get ready. I seethe and try to remain calm but gradually lose the will to live ..I could have had a swim! While Im waiting I have breakfast and try to chill.
Catch the bus to MGM, and once again we only have to wait a matter of minutes for our bus at PC good service. Quickly realise today is even hotter than usual and were going to suffer! Grab a fast pass for the fab rock n roller coaster, which I know becky wont do as it goes upside down and after an ice lolly to cool us down we nip into the shop that sells all the nightmare before Christmas stuff that Bek loves so much. She cant decide what to get and leaves it in the end .I still reckon shes hoping Ill buy it all in October!
Wander round to Star Tours and find theres a 40 minute wait and I cant get another FP yet so its over to the Sci Fi diner (a fave of ours) to book a table for lunch. Glad we did as its very busy, but we get a table for 1 oclock like we wanted. Over to do the Backlot Tour, which is pretty disappointing this time. Apparently theyve been having some techy problems and the first part where they show you how they pretend to blow up ships and things is very lame without any volunteers and not much action. After a quick walk thru the props room (wish we could see all this properly) were onto a tram where this too is very different. The catastrophe canyon is about the same, and fun, but there are no streets to see now like you used to, as its all changed for the new stunt show.
After this we have a little break for a lovely frozen drink near Honey I shrunk the kids playground, where theyre serving alcohol already to several Americans! Isnt it a little early before mid-day and in this heat?!!! I think Disney seem to be serving much more alcohol now at their parks and hotels than they used to. Theres a separate lounge now at PC too where you can buy drinks.
Anyway, were off to see the Little Mermaid Show, as this I Beckys all time favourite movie as she wanted to be a mermaid when she was little and knew all the words to the songs off by heart, all the actions and everything ..but dont tell her I told you that eh? She loved it of course even tho she pretended to be acting cool! Spend lots of time while Becky looks at all the princess clothes in the little shop near the show, shes sure the dresses would still fit her!
Then its off to lunch (after weve picked up a FP for Star Tours). Ive missed Rock n Roller coaster now so will leave it till next time I guess, and unfortunately the stunt show is set for the same time as our lunch, the next show not being until quite late so again Ill have to do that next time. Im so lucky Im coming back, its makes it much more relaxed. We both love the Sci Fi Diner and have been there many times so that we know many of the words from the old movies playing in there and shout along with the servers much to everyones amusement! Weve been lucky to book a table as people are walking in and being told to come back 2 hours later so it paid to pop in early I reckon.
Lunch is a BBQ chicken swich for me, and a soup and fries for Becky, and is good and filling. Its all about the atmosphere for us anyway. Nicely full we head out and over to Star Tours .good job were not too stuffed! I cant tell you how often weve done this ride since 1996 when we first came, but although its very dated now we still love it. Outside Becky almost caves in and buys a Yoda t-shirt (Size matters not) .cant believe her restraint!
I sit on a bench and soak up the sun while I wait for Becky to use the loo and thats where we encounter some horrible, rude people. I wont go on about it, but I notice a family just a few yards across the way from us (the Mum followed Becky out of the loo) stopping and pointing and quite clearly discussing my beautiful daughter. They point out her piercings .ok thats to be expected, and Becky wouldnt have them if she didnt expect (or want) some attention .BUT I do NOT expect people to point out and loudly discuss the cuts my daughter has on her arms and wrists .especially so loudly where she can hear and see what theyre doing!!! Becky gets upset and Im all for giving them a piece of my mind (or a slap) except she begs me not to. Would they be this rude if someone had a disability???? Would they still stop and stare and loudly discuss them??? I think (hope) not!!! Im sorry to say they were American, and I know this is not necessarily typical of all Americans, but we did find many small minded people out there. Thanks, my daughter has enough problems without you pointing them out!!!!
This put a real dampener on the day afterwards, and Becky went really quiet for a long while. By 3pm we were too hot (and bothered) and after a cursory look in the shops we headed for home. We did stop for a while in the film shop y the exit and Becky found some great Adams family signed posters Id like to get her when we go back.
Back at the hotel Becky wants to rest and tells me to go and have a swim, Im a bit concerned but she persuades me shes fine now and wont let it get to her too much. I have to trust her and Im off for my swim for a while. Also call Mark to moan to him, before returning to shower and change. We watch TV and chat before popping over to the food court for shrimp lo-mein (me) and a peanut butter/jelly kids lunch box for Becky. It also contains a bag of baby carrots so she gets some hummus to dip tasty!
Its off to the other side of DTD tonight (marketplace) and its absolutely heaving with people .not nice at all! We have a good mooch round all the shops, buying some presents for the 3 cats (Aristocats bowls & place mats), Beckys half sister & step brother, some Disney beakers for ourselves, and a t shirt or two. Then we pop into the sportswear/swim wear shop and Becky spies some Quicksilver camo shorts which she falls in love with. Ive been promising her something nice for a couple of days (because obviously I havent bought her enough yet!!!!!) and she tries them on and loves them. Yes, theyre boys shorts but that doesnt really matter and theyre a snip at $50!!!!! Yikes!! It was that or the Alice in Wonderland dress, and Im sure shell get more wear out of these arent you?
I have to recover in Ghirardellis after that .with a yummy banana split poor Becky has to make do with an iced coffee .although she does pinch most of the banana and other fruit from me. LOL The perks of being a Vegan I tell her .
By 10.15 weve had enough, Becky is wilting and so am I, so we head for home. The bus driver is the same mad one from the other evening, this time with a different routine mad as a snake! Becky pops over to fetch our mugs while I use up all my change to buy her a magazine in the PC shop. Bet they loved me! Takes me ages to sport out all those coins (I dont really do coins you see).
Back in the room we watch TV, laugh at Beckys American teen magazine and then sleep ready for our last full day tomorrow
I dream of punching rude people and I hope Becky dreams of mermaids .
Night all .
Angel (aka Mandy) . Mum extraordinaire, teenager at heart, loves to shop
Becky (17) daughter, rock star,budding artist, also loves shopping
Background: trip was booked last minute (just the week before we left) by my lovely DH as a special treat for us girls to help us relax after a tough year, while he works, poor thing. Were travelling with MyTravel to Pop Century for a week in the sun .
7. Beautiful
Just about manage to drag myself out of bed at 8.30 (theres a pattern here) and am quickly dressed in order to get to MGM early a quite futile attempt as Becky takes til 10 to get ready. I seethe and try to remain calm but gradually lose the will to live ..I could have had a swim! While Im waiting I have breakfast and try to chill.
Catch the bus to MGM, and once again we only have to wait a matter of minutes for our bus at PC good service. Quickly realise today is even hotter than usual and were going to suffer! Grab a fast pass for the fab rock n roller coaster, which I know becky wont do as it goes upside down and after an ice lolly to cool us down we nip into the shop that sells all the nightmare before Christmas stuff that Bek loves so much. She cant decide what to get and leaves it in the end .I still reckon shes hoping Ill buy it all in October!
Wander round to Star Tours and find theres a 40 minute wait and I cant get another FP yet so its over to the Sci Fi diner (a fave of ours) to book a table for lunch. Glad we did as its very busy, but we get a table for 1 oclock like we wanted. Over to do the Backlot Tour, which is pretty disappointing this time. Apparently theyve been having some techy problems and the first part where they show you how they pretend to blow up ships and things is very lame without any volunteers and not much action. After a quick walk thru the props room (wish we could see all this properly) were onto a tram where this too is very different. The catastrophe canyon is about the same, and fun, but there are no streets to see now like you used to, as its all changed for the new stunt show.
After this we have a little break for a lovely frozen drink near Honey I shrunk the kids playground, where theyre serving alcohol already to several Americans! Isnt it a little early before mid-day and in this heat?!!! I think Disney seem to be serving much more alcohol now at their parks and hotels than they used to. Theres a separate lounge now at PC too where you can buy drinks.
Anyway, were off to see the Little Mermaid Show, as this I Beckys all time favourite movie as she wanted to be a mermaid when she was little and knew all the words to the songs off by heart, all the actions and everything ..but dont tell her I told you that eh? She loved it of course even tho she pretended to be acting cool! Spend lots of time while Becky looks at all the princess clothes in the little shop near the show, shes sure the dresses would still fit her!
Then its off to lunch (after weve picked up a FP for Star Tours). Ive missed Rock n Roller coaster now so will leave it till next time I guess, and unfortunately the stunt show is set for the same time as our lunch, the next show not being until quite late so again Ill have to do that next time. Im so lucky Im coming back, its makes it much more relaxed. We both love the Sci Fi Diner and have been there many times so that we know many of the words from the old movies playing in there and shout along with the servers much to everyones amusement! Weve been lucky to book a table as people are walking in and being told to come back 2 hours later so it paid to pop in early I reckon.
Lunch is a BBQ chicken swich for me, and a soup and fries for Becky, and is good and filling. Its all about the atmosphere for us anyway. Nicely full we head out and over to Star Tours .good job were not too stuffed! I cant tell you how often weve done this ride since 1996 when we first came, but although its very dated now we still love it. Outside Becky almost caves in and buys a Yoda t-shirt (Size matters not) .cant believe her restraint!
I sit on a bench and soak up the sun while I wait for Becky to use the loo and thats where we encounter some horrible, rude people. I wont go on about it, but I notice a family just a few yards across the way from us (the Mum followed Becky out of the loo) stopping and pointing and quite clearly discussing my beautiful daughter. They point out her piercings .ok thats to be expected, and Becky wouldnt have them if she didnt expect (or want) some attention .BUT I do NOT expect people to point out and loudly discuss the cuts my daughter has on her arms and wrists .especially so loudly where she can hear and see what theyre doing!!! Becky gets upset and Im all for giving them a piece of my mind (or a slap) except she begs me not to. Would they be this rude if someone had a disability???? Would they still stop and stare and loudly discuss them??? I think (hope) not!!! Im sorry to say they were American, and I know this is not necessarily typical of all Americans, but we did find many small minded people out there. Thanks, my daughter has enough problems without you pointing them out!!!!
This put a real dampener on the day afterwards, and Becky went really quiet for a long while. By 3pm we were too hot (and bothered) and after a cursory look in the shops we headed for home. We did stop for a while in the film shop y the exit and Becky found some great Adams family signed posters Id like to get her when we go back.
Back at the hotel Becky wants to rest and tells me to go and have a swim, Im a bit concerned but she persuades me shes fine now and wont let it get to her too much. I have to trust her and Im off for my swim for a while. Also call Mark to moan to him, before returning to shower and change. We watch TV and chat before popping over to the food court for shrimp lo-mein (me) and a peanut butter/jelly kids lunch box for Becky. It also contains a bag of baby carrots so she gets some hummus to dip tasty!
Its off to the other side of DTD tonight (marketplace) and its absolutely heaving with people .not nice at all! We have a good mooch round all the shops, buying some presents for the 3 cats (Aristocats bowls & place mats), Beckys half sister & step brother, some Disney beakers for ourselves, and a t shirt or two. Then we pop into the sportswear/swim wear shop and Becky spies some Quicksilver camo shorts which she falls in love with. Ive been promising her something nice for a couple of days (because obviously I havent bought her enough yet!!!!!) and she tries them on and loves them. Yes, theyre boys shorts but that doesnt really matter and theyre a snip at $50!!!!! Yikes!! It was that or the Alice in Wonderland dress, and Im sure shell get more wear out of these arent you?
I have to recover in Ghirardellis after that .with a yummy banana split poor Becky has to make do with an iced coffee .although she does pinch most of the banana and other fruit from me. LOL The perks of being a Vegan I tell her .
By 10.15 weve had enough, Becky is wilting and so am I, so we head for home. The bus driver is the same mad one from the other evening, this time with a different routine mad as a snake! Becky pops over to fetch our mugs while I use up all my change to buy her a magazine in the PC shop. Bet they loved me! Takes me ages to sport out all those coins (I dont really do coins you see).
Back in the room we watch TV, laugh at Beckys American teen magazine and then sleep ready for our last full day tomorrow
I dream of punching rude people and I hope Becky dreams of mermaids .
Night all .
its a shame people are not more tolerant...none of us are " perfect "
Their lives must be so mundane and boringly routine they have to.
As someone else pointed out, they are obviously lacking or feeling very insecure about themselves to have to point out other people. Apart from that, it sounds like a great day. And Deb, what a great tip - I had no idea about that!
