Marriage: The Trip Report - Update 2/28 - Final Thoughts & Link to Disneyland TR!

[Joanna71985]

Okay, on the cowboy scene: The Great Movie Ride is Miren's FAVORITE ride and we usually do it twice on every DHS day, so we've had the cowboy scene a few times, and this is what I've deduced. I don't know how accurate this really is, but it's been our experience 1. it's usually when the park is really busy (summer or Christmas) 2. you get the cowboy if you get the front "vehicle". Okay, I don't know what they're called exactly, but there's actually two vehicles that get loaded, each with a driver. If you walk out directly in front of you when the doors open and load into that vehicle, then that is the second vehicle. If you take a right when you walk out through the doors, then that is the first one. If you're in that one, then you ride through the gangster scene but don't stop, instead you proceed to the cowboy scene and stop there, while the vehicle behind stops at the gangster scene. Both scenes occur simultaneously, it's just a matter of being in the front vehicle or the back. I think maybe when the park is not too full they only use the back one, and that is why most people see the gangster.

The cowboy show is run year round. However, it isn't run as much during the slower season (fewer vehicles/stop earlier during the day).

 

[merbobear]

AW at looking for Peter Pan, that is just so sweet

I usually like the creepy clown, and don't find him to be all that creepy, but you are right..the tarp and the odd glowing while not in use definitely up his creep factor about 100%!

I was looking forward to my dd playing on the HISTK playground, after reading about it on one of your previous TR, but it was also closed before we made it there...kind of disappointing, but there is always next year!

 

[dilligaf212]

great updates Henry is just the cutest.

the wolf family video is so cool watched it this morning.. I am going to watch it again with my daughter later

 

[brookelizabeth]

GREAT updates, Brook.

That cookie WAS as big as Henry's head!

I can't remember the last time we had a Cowboy/Cowgirl on the Great Movie Ride.

I love the pic of you that you took for Lisa.

Sorry, but "Geoge" is just too much for me and will permanently keep us from staying at the BW.

Funny that Henry wanted to go back to the room and play with his monorail and people. And I loved that he was looking for Peter Pan.

He loves that monorail! I can't even count how many times he asked to go back to the hotel.

I thought it was very sweet that he was looking for Peter Pan too!

Aww! He is such a sweetie!

Isn't that cute? Joe and I just exchanged a smile and allowed him to look out. It was a precious moment!

Sounds like a great rest of the night!

You got some good detailed shots on the Streets of America!

I can't believe you never saw the Little Mermaid before. Just wait. . .if you ever have a girl you will have to go to that and Beauty and the Beast every trip.

We always get the gangster too!

That clown is creepy!

Good for you for working out but I think walking around WDW all day is enough of a workout!

If we ever have a little girl we will have to extend our trips I think! We skip ALL the "girl stuff" usually. But, Henry does still enjoy princess stuff right now. I'm sure that will completely disappear in a few years.

I can totally hear you chanting, "Cowboy, cowboy!" I can't remember a time when we've gotten the cowboy, either. If it weren't for people on the DIS, I'd think it was one of those urban legends that fly around....

Exactly! Me too! And a few people seem to ALWAYS get the cowboy! Someday, someday!

Henry has that totally super excited face going on while showing off his new monorail people - that was one happy boy!

I haven't seen Voyage of the Little Mermaid in years, I may try and fit that in in October, it's such a short trip though.

I've only had the cowboy once, they must not run that scene as often.

I was prepared for the photo of George, but I shuddered anyway.........

Henry looking out the window for Peter Pan put a huge smile on my face, how stinkin' cute is that?!

He was shrieking and hugging the box! I couldn't believe he was so excited about some TEENY plastic people. And he chose characters he didn't know that well either (Alice, Brer Rabbit, Dopey), versus Monsters Inc and The Incredibles.

I think they only run the cowboy when they run the second car, so that means when it's busy. Hopefully August will be busy enough. Maybe I should just ride it over and over until I get it.

I knew you'd love the Peter Pan ending of this update! I thought of you while typing it. It was such a sweet moment. I think he was very ready to be whisked off to Neverland!!

 

[Charleston Princess]

What a great night just strolling around and doing whatever!

Hurray for monorail people! I bet Henry loved putting them into the monorail and driving them around.

That cookie is as big as Henry's head!

That is so sweet that he was looking for Peter Pan!

One day you will get the cowboy!

 

[RinkyTinkyTinky]

I loved this update!

Henry is so cute with the Cars! And I love all the pictures on the streets! I need to pay more attention to the detail in that area.

We too are VotLM fans! We love that show. I hear people say it's not all that great and it needs a refurb, but I don't think so. I love it! Although we did go in there one time and the "rain effect" was not working correctly. We left there soaked! When you were standing in the holding room (the pic right after the sign pic) did you notice that every so often the huge Triton on the wall would glow just like in the movie! We loved that! And we agree that the special effects are really cool. I had my jaw dropped open when she transformed too!

I love your hitchhiking pics! I'll have to remember that one!

I didn't even know until recently that the movie ride had two different choices. I think we had the gangster but now I want to see this cowboy!

Yep, that clown is creepy in that picture. he's never looked creepy to me before, but the glowing eyes with the black tarp covered mouth..... Not an attractive look for him!

Glad Henry got his monorail accessories! Looks like he really loves that thing! And the Peter Pan story....

 

[Native NYer]

You had such a great night!
Sometimes not having a set plan is the best plan. That's one of the reasons I DVC. I don't have to rush around because I know I'll be back.
Henry looks so happy to have his monorail guy. I can totally understand his need to get back to the room. He needed to get those little guys in the monorail. My nephews are the same way. When they get something, especially something they've really wanted, they cannot wait to go back and just play.

I hope you get the cowboy next month.

 

[wdwgirl03]

When we were there in March we got the cowboy scene, and like someone else said, we were in the front vehicle. I don't know if that makes a difference (my dad said they got it and he didn't think they were in the front, so who knows) but it seems every other time we go on, we're in the second vehicle and always end up with the gangster!

 

[Lady Lallie]

I am finally finally caught up. Whew! I have no idea all the comments that I had in my head but I'm caught up and here now.

 

[CreightonsMomma]

Love the picture of you jumping with the stars in the background! You should post some of the other pictures of you trying to get the perfect shot.

Henry is so sweet wanting to see if Peter Pan was flying.

I never really cared much for DHS until the last two times that I visited. It has a lot of hidden gems.

I have only gotten the gangster side on the great movie ride also, before I joined the DIS I had no idea that there was a cowboy side.

 

[loritemp]

Love the picture of you jumping with the stars in the background! You should post some of the other pictures of you trying to get the perfect shot.

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I agree

I want to add the Little Mermaid to our plans next time, I think DS1 will love it!

And man, the bakery/goodie counter is making me hun-GRY!!!!!!!!! WIsh I had a big old Mickey head cookie right about now!!!

 

[TanzUnited99]

What a great day! Am glad you all enjoyed VoTLM - though have to admit even I find Ursula a bit scary!

I love how the stars on the hat are sparkling! Lol I have heard how hard it is to get the cowboy on The Great Movie Ride.

Wow at doing a 5k after spending the day at DHS!

 

[Lovemy3babes]

We haven't ever done VotLM either. I definitely want to next time!

How bizarre you haven't ever seen the cowboy. We actually had a "cowgirl" one time, which was cool!

 

[DisneyBoundinDec]

In case you guys haven't seen it on YouTube/here/Facebook, the Wolf family went back to Disney World and made another awesome music video!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXqGRdbQkNI&feature=share

that was awesome!!!!

I'm glad you guys had a good meal at Pizza Planet, but every time I've eaten there its been a little blah. DH loves Disney pizza, so I'm sure we'll be back, but I'd rather eat at the backlot express.

add me to the one who don't like the pizza at Pizza Planet.. I don't understand why its different then the rest of the CS places.. I'm not a fan of the pizza at Pinocchio Village Haus either.

Henry is such a cutie patootie! Love all his big grin pictures, he truly looks like he is having a fabulous time!

I can't believe the rumors on the hat! But I do think it being placed outside the entrance gate is a great idea! It does take up a lot of space inside..

You should TOTALLY run the disney 1/2!! I ran it this past January and had the best time!! I am actually going to run the full this year! (well, Jan 2012) I am excited and terrified at the same time!!!

 

[UsMcWifeForever]

Joining in now sorry i am late to the TR...I am all caught up and i am enjoying your TR. Its making me wish I was going back sooner 124 days till we head back to WDW

 

[blessedby3]

Great update! Alexa is afraid of Ursula too. She enjoys the show, but not that evil witch
That cookie was super delicious looking! When you had the picture of all the goodies, the ginormous cookie caught my eye Then the next picture....thats what you guys got! Yummo Glad that you got to ride RNR! That single rider line is great

 

[petals]

The Wolf family video is so cool!

 

[manntra]

LOVE the picture of you jumping in the air!!!

The Wolf video is so much fun!! They seem to be a really fun family and I watched their other videos on YouTube this afternoon

Tracy

 

[jenseib]

Loving the updates. I don't think I have ever seen that neverland movie. Is that the one where Peterpan visits Wendys DD? I think I remember when it came out, but we never saw it.

 

[MEK]

All caught up on adorable Henry pictures! I also love your great movie ride pix! I haven't ridden it in forever, but I think I need to go in there just for some pix. I am on a mission to have pix of everything.

So funny that Henry was so ready to leave HS and get back to his monorail. Awesome!

I also love your streets of America pix. I really tried hard to get some of my own this trip. I'm just not sure how they turned out.