Magic to do and fantasy to study - Disneyland, Cruise, and WDW PTR *ADR Update 11/9*

[huggybuff]

Men in community theater are so spoiled. Half of them are all, "I don't even have to audition anymore. The directors just call and offer me parts."

And then you try not give them a smack upside the head.

 

[xlsm]

1. Not sure how I haven't made my way to your PTR yet.
2. I have been missing out
3. Spike.
(4. David Boreanaz as Booth, because he deserves recognition, even though I pick Spike over Angel)
5. When picking a magic band, if you decorate it, go with the color that will be easier to cover over. My pink band last year took the transformation to purple very well.
6. I hope you do a TR for Disneyland, we are heading there next June
7. I'm sticking around now

 

[LizardQueen8]

And then you try not give them a smack upside the head.

Pretty much.

1. Not sure how I haven't made my way to your PTR yet.
2. I have been missing out
3. Spike.
(4. David Boreanaz as Booth, because he deserves recognition, even though I pick Spike over Angel)
5. When picking a magic band, if you decorate it, go with the color that will be easier to cover over. My pink band last year took the transformation to purple very well.
6. I hope you do a TR for Disneyland, we are heading there next June
7. I'm sticking around now

1. Welcome welcome!!
2.
3. Choosing between Spike and Angel is like a really, really, REALLY low grade Sophie's Choice for me.
4. I do love him on Bones. I seem to have a thing for fictional FBI agents. Seriously, I would marry Agent Cooper from Twin Peaks if I could
5. I am the least crafty person in the WORLD, which is sad because I've always wanted to be crafty. I see decals bought from Etsy in my future if I go the decorating route.
6. Not sure if I'll bother creating a separate TR for Disneyland; I'll probably just add it in here.
7. YAY!!!

 

[LizardQueen8]

Ugh woke up depressed and anxious.

Listening to DParks Radio helped a little. The best was a recording of Star Tours with a live audience. When Princess Leia appeared to ask for help, some guy screamed out "YEAH LEIA!!!"

Anyone want to share a happy song? A cheerful anecdote? Some cookies or cupcakes?

If not.....

FINE I'LL BE OVER HERE BEING SAD.

(Being in theater makes one extra dramatic)

 

[xlsm]

and then...

 

[LizardQueen8]

OMG PERFECT

 

[xlsm]

OMG PERFECT

I aim to please!! Hope you're having a better day today!!

 

[LizardQueen8]

Finally back into training for my Disneyland 5K. Think I've got the knee situation more or less under control.

The cruise countdown is under 200 days!

The WDW countdown is under 300 days!!

AND the selections from FANTASTISA/FANTASIA 2000 concert last night at Ravinia was...well...fantastic!!!

 

[lilpixiebabe101]

I loved the first two seasons of Downton. I like the third. I never made it through the fourth. I just...wanted to punch Rose in the face. Also Mary. Also Lord Grantham.

I cannot stand rose. Or Mary half the time. Though she's not terrible in the last season. But the last episode of the last current season makes it all worth it! I'm a huge Carson and mrs Hughes fan... Lets just say it's worth the watch if you want no more episodes if you like those two!

 

[LizardQueen8]

So, it's been kind of a boring, stressful, overall pretty lousy summer over here, which is why I've been not updating.

But my birthday happened, and that was nice. I got this lovely little bauble:



And the training for the 5K is going pretty well - I'm up to about 22 minutes of running, for a total time last run of 42 minutes. Getting there! Gotta be able to stop and take pictures because PRIORITIES.

I'M GOING TO HAVE A CUTE COSTUME AND DESPITE THE RIVERS OF SWEAT I WANT PICTURES.

Dreaming of the Cozy Cone treats today. I want churro bites and pretzel bites and flavored popcorn and Red's Apple Freeze... *hyperventilates at the thought of the awesomeness*

But I really really miss performing and the trip is interfering with EVERY SINGLE FALL SHOW IN THE CHICAGOLAND AREA.

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO.

Here's a video of me tap dancing. Well, a lot of us tap dancing. But I'm in there too. (In front, in pink, with bouncy hair. Actual dancing begins around the 50 second mark.)

If anyone actually watched that...you're wonderful!

 

[huggybuff]

HAPPY LATE BIRTHDAY!!!

I'm loving the Club 33 ears...swanky! Sounds like the running is coming right along and you'll be ready for Avengers! What's your costume going to be? I feel like I should know this, but it's not coming to me.

You did have very bouncy hair - like a 70's Prell commercial.

I hope the Fall will treat you better than Summer has -

 

[LizardQueen8]

HAPPY LATE BIRTHDAY!!!

Thank you!!

Sounds like the running is coming right along and you'll be ready for Avengers! What's your costume going to be? I feel like I should know this, but it's not coming to me.

I'm keeping the costume a secret, because I think it's a reasonably original idea that I don't want any lurkers to steal! I will say this - it is Avengers themed. it does not involve a tutu, and I am taking my inspiration from a female character.

You did have very bouncy hair - like a 70's Prell commercial.

Without a doubt, the bounciest wig I have ever worn bar none .

 

[huggybuff]

I'm keeping the costume a secret, because I think it's a reasonably original idea that I don't want any lurkers to steal! I will say this - it is Avengers themed. it does not involve a tutu, and I am taking my inspiration from a female character.

Very intriguing! I love it! I can't wait for pics.

 

[xlsm]

Happy belated birthday!!

Your trips are getting so close!!

I'm sorry your summer hasn't been awesome, but your fall is shaping up to be pretty spectacular

 

[LizardQueen8]

Parkbound buttons - Achievement unlocked!!!



One for each of my DL traveling companions plus myself. It is KILLING me not to tell them which pin they are getting, but I want it to be a surprise.

Also got a Sweaty Band for myself because GOD MY BANGS IN MY FACE WHEN I RUN. I don't know if I'll wear it for the race itself because it really won't go with my costume...but we'll see. Which reminds me - I need to buy red shoelaces!

In other life news - stood up for one of my Disney girls at her wedding last weekend, will be attending the wedding of one of my other Disney girls next weekend. The bride and groom are encouraging their guests to wear any "accessory that will display their favorite tv show, comic book, book or movie." I will be very subtly representing for the Queen of Hearts . I've also been told to remember to bring mouse ears. Which is the perfect time to finally break out the Queen of Hearts ears!

 

[huggybuff]

I'm loving the buttons! I'd be happy with any of them. Your friends will be thrilled.

Which is the perfect time to finally break out the Queen of Hearts ears!

Excellent! You will be stylin'.

 

[LizardQueen8]

Title Change!

Because nothing will draw in the readers like an obscure musical theater reference!

But seriously, even though only a few people are actually reading this thing (hello three people who are!), the old title was a little spur of the moment, and didn't really reflect either me or what I seem to be ending up writing about. Soooooo, here we are. Three Disney trips and lots of musical theater and 80s pop culture references, no waiting!

Disneyland Update!

We are go for our character breakfast! Minnie and Friends at the Plaza Inn at 10:10am on 11/14! Last year K and I did Surf's Up with Mickey and Friends at Paradise Pier and had a blast. Stitch sat down and gossiped with us. Minnie sat down and had coffee with us. Mickey seemed a little confused by us and our matching Marie t-shirts (yes, we were wearing matching t-shirts we are 12 so sue us), but went with it. This year we will be joined by S and M (yes, yes, I know, that's what she said, hahahahahaha) - S had already flown back to Chicago last year the day we went, and this is the first year M will be joining us on this particular Disney odyssey. I love me my character breakfasts, so I am super excited. I suspect nothing will quite live up to the one on my birthday trip at 1900 Park Fair when the Mad Hatter started flinging tea out of the tea caddy and then made English Breakfast tea for my friend L, but that's okay.

Cruise Update!

Still haven't booked our flights, but will be doing that sometime in the next couple of weeks. Airport hotel for the night before the cruise is booked. Disney Cruise Line transfers are booked. I might end up flying out a little earlier in the day than K, because she has to wait until after work, and I have a little more flexibility to leave earlier, but I haven't decided yet. We will also be paying off our balance soon which YAY! Then really all that is left to do is decide which port adventures we want to do, get more magnets for our stateroom door, buy some sort of beach coverup, fight over whether or not she is really going to force me to bring a dress for Formal Night.......

Disney World Update!

Um.....it's still like 6 weeks before I can attempt to book any ADRs and I haven't really decided what I want to do yet. Nothing to see here. Move along.

Avengers 5K Training Update!

Running is stupid. Why did I think this was a good idea in the first place?
But seriously.
I've gotten my overall time down to 39:30. Ran my first full mile two days ago. I sweat a lot when I run. Like, A LOT. Which has necessitated a re-concept of my costume. Still going with the same character, but going with more of a Disneybound feel than a full out costume costume. I think I might be a lot more recognizable this way anyway. This means I had to spend more money on new pieces, but I'll wear these again separately so it's all good.
Also running is stupid.

Think that about covers it for now. And remember - take extra care with strangers, even flowers have their dangers, and though scary is exciting, nice is different than good .

 

[huggybuff]

We are go for our character breakfast! Minnie and Friends at the Plaza Inn at 10:10am on 11/14!

Awesomeness! I can't wait to hear about this one. I've always read varied opinions of it, but never experienced it myself.

Running is stupid. Why did I think this was a good idea in the first place?

Just think about the bling. And the costume.

I've gotten my overall time down to 39:30. Ran my first full mile two days ago

Excellent! However... I'd focus on the distance more than the speed. There's no time limit on the 5K anyway. Personally I'd dial back my pace on the training runs and try to get the distance completed at a pace that's not too taxing before I concentrated on speed. Obviously you know what's working for you and YMMV, yada yada.

I like the name change. Trying to work an Into the Woods reference into my patter, but I'm just not feeling it,

 

[LizardQueen8]

Excellent! However... I'd focus on the distance more than the speed. There's no time limit on the 5K anyway. Personally I'd dial back my pace on the training runs and try to get the distance completed at a pace that's not too taxing before I concentrated on speed. Obviously you know what's working for you and YMMV, yada yada.

Oh, BELIEVE ME, I'm not focusing on speed. My speed hasn't changed since I started training . My goal is actually running the entire damn thing...mostly so I can stop on the course and take pictures with characters. I don't care what my time is AS LONG AS I CAN STOP AND TAKE PICTURES WITH CHARACTERS.

I like the name change. Trying to work an Into the Woods reference into my patter, but I'm just not feeling it,

Feel free to chime in whenever you come up with a good one. Any musical theater reference is always welcome .

 

[LizardQueen8]

CRUISE FLIGHTS BOOKED. STAR WARS DAY AT SEA MERCHANDISE PRE-ORDERED.

ONE MONTH UNTIL DISNEYLAND. TIME TO FIGURE OUT IF I NEED NEW DISNEY T-SHIRTS. ALSO NEW SHOES.

HAVE I MENTIONED THAT RUNNING IS STUPID MY CALVES HURT OW.

Back to your regularly scheduled programming.