MISSION:Implausible

[mickiecake]

AUGUST 5, 2007
2:47 AM
by: Mickie Cake, staff reporter

Late last night paramedics and police were summoned to the home of a 30 year old woman by her distraught husband. Dispatchers reported the 911 call as a possible stroke victim, but upon arrival paramedics discovered the victim suffering from a severe case of DBOD (Disney Brain Overload Disease).

This reporter attempted to speak to last night's DBOD attack victim, to no avail. After being strapped to a gurney and sedated, the victim was mumbling an incomprehensible mix of letters and words:

(actual transcript of taped converstation)

Reporter: "Ma'am? How do you feel after being stricken with DBOD?"

Victim: "Poly!! AKL! FASTPASS!! FASTPASS!!

Reporter: "Ma'am?? Are you okay? What is a Poly? Ma'am?!"

Victim: "I NEED TO MAKE MY ADRs!!!!!!!"

At this point, the victim deteriorated to screaming seemingly random letters followed by a disturbing phrase:

Victim: "WL!!!WCC!!DVC!!!AKL!!!POFQ!!!BABYSWAP!!!!!!

As paramedics wheeled her to the ambulance, the victim seemed to calm, looked at her husband and said:

"I've decided. February 2nd. Animal Kingdom Lodge. Savannah View, with a bunk bed. 7 Nights. 7 Day Magic Your Way ParkHoppers with Water Parks & More. And dangit, the Deluxe Dining Plan, too!!!!!!!!

BABY, WE'RE GOING TO DISNEY!!!!"

 

[Trentmom]

Okay, I swore I would not subscribe to anymore, but I was bored and just browsing the boards, when your title caught me.

I love your writing style and your last post....was hilarious




So, Count me in


Sharky

 

[njdisneyfreak]

AUGUST 5, 2007
2:47 AM
by: Mickie Cake, staff reporter

Late last night paramedics and police were summoned to the home of a 30 year old woman by her distraught husband. Dispatchers reported the 911 call as a possible stroke victim, but upon arrival paramedics discovered the victim suffering from a severe case of DBOD (Disney Brain Overload Disease).

This reporter attempted to speak to last night's DBOD attack victim, to no avail. After being strapped to a gurney and sedated, the victim was mumbling an incomprehensible mix of letters and words:

(actual transcript of taped converstation)

Reporter: "Ma'am? How do you feel after being stricken with DBOD?"

Victim: "Poly!! AKL! FASTPASS!! FASTPASS!!

Reporter: "Ma'am?? Are you okay? What is a Poly? Ma'am?!"

Victim: "I NEED TO MAKE MY ADRs!!!!!!!"

At this point, the victim deteriorated to screaming seemingly random letters followed by a disturbing phrase:

Victim: "WL!!!WCC!!DVC!!!AKL!!!POFQ!!!BABYSWAP!!!!!!

As paramedics wheeled her to the ambulance, the victim seemed to calm, looked at her husband and said:

"I've decided. February 2nd. Animal Kingdom Lodge. Savannah View, with a bunk bed. 7 Nights. 7 Day Magic Your Way ParkHoppers with Water Parks & More. And dangit, the Deluxe Dining Plan, too!!!!!!!!

BABY, WE'RE GOING TO DISNEY!!!!"

That was great! I hope you know that once you get DBOD you never quite recover. But don't worry, because a side effect of DBOD is you think all non-Disneyaholics have a problem, and as you spend hours upon hours on the Disboards, you remain blissfully unaware that your condition is worsening. Don't worry if you think you see Hidden Mickey's in the oddest locations. . .all part of the disease!

Did you book your package, yet? We almost stayed at AKL for our upcoming trip. It looks gorgeous!

 

[mickiecake]

WHEW! What a ride! . That was a CRAZY week for me. I drove everyone around me insane with my Disney obsession. I, however, feel I was completely justified in my panic/elation.

I went to WDW twice as a small child, when I was 4 & 6. To be honest, I don't remember a whole lot, but what I do remember is unbelievable. Seriously. No one will believe me, but I SWEAR it's true. Call Betty, she'll confirm it....

DATELINE: 1980 or '82

Walt Disney World Resort
Orlando, FL
Space Mountain

I remember walking up to the remarkable building that houses Space Mountain. I don't remember standing in line, or being declared to short to ride. I don't remember pitching a cataclysmic, foot-stomping, WDW in high summer, heat, hunger and exhaustion fueled FIT, but my gmother sure does!

I do remember clambering onto the floor of the ride vehicle, and my gfather using his legs to clamp me down, kinda like a human 4 point harness. I remember the sheer joy of my first coaster ride.. The speed, the wind, the incredible view of my grandfather's knee . I remember being jerked and tossed and scared poopless, screaming my fool head off and loving every second of it. I think I remember fireworks... am I crazy? Does Space Mountain have fireworks inside?!?!

That's right, folks. Some cracked out CM let me ride on the floor of a roller coaster with no selt belt. In the CMs defense, as a child, I could bring even the most patient adult to their knees with my single minded determination to get what I wanted.

I remember bopping out of the ride car when it stopped, elated. I remember thinking I MUST immediately repeat this incredible experience. And I also remember my gfather staggering from the ride car, sweating profusely and shaking. Saying "Never again... never again....". So ended the hope of riding this amazing machine again . In later years he swore he got so scared b/c he almost lost me a couple of times.

Of course this could NEVER happen now. Heck, for all I know, my whole family is delusional. . Wouldn't surprise me a bit. Anyone know if Space Mountain had fireworks in the ealy 80s? It would seem crazy, but I swear I remember seeing them, looking up from the floor of a fast ride. Who knows.. I just thought that would be an interesting story to tell. It's funny.. I was justing going to say "I went to WDW twice as a small child", and it morphed into diarrhea of the mouth (uh.. fingers?)!!

 

[DL55]

Your pre- TR is getting better and better! I may not give up the CPU to my DH.
I can't believe they let you ride Space Mt on the floor I'm surprised your gfather didn't have a heart attack from fear! I think the fireworks you saw was from hitting your head on your gfather's knee

 

[Trentmom]

OMG....I can't believe they would let you ride on the floor of that ride


Are you pulling our chains??


Whatever the case, it is pretty funny

 

[njdisneyfreak]

I remember my first Space Mountain ride, with my dad's arm clamped around me so tight, I thought he was going to hurt himself, and in spite of his heroic efforts, I still kept feeling like I was going to fall out. My body kept lifting off the seat! But, man, was it exhilarating!!! You, though, riding on the floor?! Crazy!

 

[mickiecake]

So, there I was primed and ready to book the vacation of a lifetime. As you've read, I have been to the World, but it was many moons (and WDW additions) ago. (btw- the Space Mountain story is TRUE!). DH has never been, and of course, the boys haven't either. At first pour Doug just didn't see what all the fuss was about.

I believe at one point he said "just pick a hotel! It's just like a big Six Flags, right?" That one earned him the patented wifely "shut your mouth or you'll stay here with Fluffy Nugget" look. Hmpfh.

I proceeded to relieve him of his misconceptions with a flying Unoffical Guide Book. Yea, those suckers hurt.
So, with hands shaking, I dial Betty. Is she going to change her mind? She proceeds to tell me that she wanted us to book the vacation for Christmas Week . Now, I had been doing alot (okay, too much) reading at this point, so I knew what that week would be like. I very politely explained the crowds at that time of year, but told her we'd be happy to go in Dec. if that's what she wanted. But, to my immense relief she relented.

I had been emailing a Travel Agent and sent her the details I wanted booked. I talked to my gmother and gave her Kathy's 1-800 number. After we hung up I started pacing while waiting for the return call. And waiting. And pacing. And waiting. And waiting. And pacing. . And waiting some more... and pacing some more until finally

JEEZ! HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO PAY FOR A FRIGGIN VACATION!!

So I call my gmother. Oh, yeah... she forgot to call me... yup all booked up. $5,032 worth of Disney Magic!!

Feb 2 - 9 2008
Animal Kingdom Lodge w/ Savannah View & bunk beds
7 Day MYW ParkHopper w WP&M
Disney Deluxe Dining Plan

OMG MOM THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!

And, to top it off, she had decided to pay for airline fare!!!

:

I think the plane fare was worry for her great grandchildren... I can just see my poor mini van trying to limp down to WDW...

Soo... that was the end of my manic planning week. I slept like a baby that night, with visions of Disneyplums dancing in my head. The worst was over......

or so I thought.......

 

[njdisneyfreak]

Wow! I could feel your stress as you explained the waiting for your mom to call. What an awesome woman to allow you to go when you hoped to go, to book your dream vacation to the final detail and to pay for your air fare! Amazing. You'll have an awesome time. You won't even need a car, since WDW has Magical Express and on property transportation to everywhere within WDW. Now, you can begin making your ADRs.

You really left us hanging there at the end of your last post. What gives?

 

[Trentmom]

WOW......Your mom rocks

Airfare, too....What a deal


So, time to make those adrs???

Have you been reading up on restaurants... There are so many to choose from

You are going to have a blast

 

[mickiecake]

OMG! ADRS! LOL!

Gotta love acronyms... I'm gonna try to get on later today and update.. I have 2 cakes to slap some pretty onto by 1 PM. After that, I belong to the DIS!

 

[Trentmom]

OMG! ADRS! LOL!

Gotta love acronyms... I'm gonna try to get on later today and update.. I have 2 cakes to slap some pretty onto by 1 PM. After that, I belong to the DIS!

Acronyms are the way to go on the DIS!!

You either learn them or you will be left in the dust

Took me awhile to learn them all....

BTW....I love the pics of your cakes you posted in the beginning. YOU are so talented...

 

[DL55]

Alright! You're booked, lodging and transportation arraigned, now for the fun and frustration of deciding where you want to eat.
I'm glad you are going in Feb., it will be easier to enjoy the parks, less stress. Get a birthday button for me, you'll be there for my bday

 

[mickiecake]

Alright! You're booked, lodging and transportation arraigned, now for the fun and frustration of deciding where you want to eat.
I'm glad you are going in Feb., it will be easier to enjoy the parks, less stress. Get a birthday button for me, you'll be there for my bday

Happy Early Birthday!!

 

[mickiecake]

BTW....I love the pics of your cakes you posted in the beginning. YOU are so talented...

Thank you so much!!

 

[mickiecake]

Now Hiring: WDW Advanced Dining Reservation Specialist.
Qualifications:

1. Most importantly, ADRS must NEVER haven been to, nor affiliated with Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, FL.

2. Must have the ability to astral project, as well as time travel, to anticipate the culinary needs of Resort guests up to 180 days in advance.

3. Must exhibit psychic ability.

4. Must have at least one full time job, and an active family life resulting in 1 hour of free time per day or less.

5. Must be willing to forgo sleep. Must conform to the school of thought that research is best done after midnight, with one or more family members snoring loudly within 10 feet.

6. Must have an excellent memory and a saint's patience. Must be able to recall the details of at least 50 restaurants at all times including location, menu, and # of DDP credits required to dine. Must know the starting times of all parades and fireworks, to refrain from scheduling dining times during these activities. Must memorize daily EMH schedule to further optimize guest touring.

7. Must know what EMH are.

8. Must be willing to work for hours on a plan, only to discard it and begin from scratch once you realize you have to rearrange days. At least twice.

9. Must be able to sit in front of a computer for hours at a time without going to the rest room, and only moving your right index (mouse) finger.

10. Must be a speed reader. Applicants will be given 3 days to read approx. 1,500 pages of reference material. Tests will be administered.

To Apply: Contact Mickie Cake at XXXXXXX.com. Must submit a COMPLETE ADR plan for a family of 4 (2/2) on the DDDP. 2 reservations/day for 7 days. Must be mostly TS. Lodging at AKL with 7 day MYW w/PH & WPFAM.

If you have no idea what I just said, please feel free to apply. Salary will be paid in Xanex and Advil.

 

[mickiecake]

Hello Mrs. Cake. Please accept my resume' for the position od ADR Specialist. I can be contacted at (XXX)-XXX-XXXX

Name: Hoopty Floopty

Qualifications: I meet all qualifications listed in your help wanted ad, with the exception of 2 visits to WDW as a small child. While my psychic ability is a little weak, my strengths are speed reading and astral projection. I hope you enjoy my sample ADR list:

Day 1: B/Crystal Palace L/Brown Derby D/Biergarten
Day 2: B/CS L/Jiko D/Garden Grill
Day 3: B/Chef Mickey's L/Le Cellier D/Yak & Yeti
Day 4: B/Cinderella's Royal Table L/CS D/Coral Reef
Day 5: B/CS L/Whispering Canyon D/Boma
Day 6: um.... hold on.. okay! B/Boma L/CS D/Citrico's
Day 7: well.. B/CS L/CS D/CS

Thank You for your consideration!

Sincerly,
Hoopty Floopty



The Next Day ....


Dear Mrs. Floopty,

Thank You for your application.

Your proposed reservations jump from one park to another in the same day, and one you have listed is not even open. And does Jiko even serve lunch? Also, Day 7 is lacking any ADRs, leaving Counter Service the only option all day.

It is obvious you have almost no knowledge of Disney Dining and it is clear you are completly unqualified for this position.

I look forward to working with you.

Please be advised all ADRs must be made without the benefit of a Credit Card. This will exclude any fun dinner shows, as well as any meal at Cinderella's Royal Table. You may now wad up that piece of crap ADR plan and present me with a much improved version.

Sincerly,
Mickie Cake

 

[Trentmom]

Hoopty Floptty




You are too funny


You got Deluxe plan, so you get two TS times 7 ....that is 14 TS


Nice......That is a lot of good food

 

[mickiecake]

Ok, as of right now I have reservations for every day we are there. I tried to find a nice balance of themed fun for the kids and decent food for us. We are not picky eaters, and are fairly adventurous when it comes to food. The main problem is that I HATE fish. Really. I HATE it.

I have tried repeatedly in my 31 years to find a fish I could call my friend (if friends were something you eat, that is). I just don't like it. Dh loves seafood, so there some (hopefully) good (nasty) seafood in there for him (ugh). It actually took me about 2 months to really get a list I was happy with, but I am now thinking of switching around some touring days, so I may have to rearrange. I also am considering switching out Biergarten for the San Angel Inn. I can't decide!

Sat: Dinner: Liberty Tree Tavern
Sun: Break: Crystal Palace Dinner:Flying Fish
Mon: Lunch: 50s Prime Time Dinner: Sci-Fi
Tues: Lunch: Garden Grill Dinner: Coral Reef
Wed: Break: Rainforest Cafe (not on DDP) Dinner: Yachtsman Steakhouse
Thurs: Break: Chef Mickey's Lunch: Whispering Canyon Dinner: 'Ohana
Fri: Lunch: Biergarten Dinner: Boma
Sat: Break: 'Ohana

I imagine we will eat breakfast at Boma on some days, since we are staying at AKL. This is pretty much where we will be stuffing our faces for the trip!!

 

[Trentmom]

Ok, as of right now I have reservations for every day we are there. I tried to find a nice balance of themed fun for the kids and decent food for us. We are not picky eaters, and are fairly adventurous when it comes to food. The main problem is that I HATE fish. Really. I HATE it.

I have tried repeatedly in my 31 years to find a fish I could call my friend (if friends were something you eat, that is). I just don't like it. Dh loves seafood, so there some (hopefully) good (nasty) seafood in there for him (ugh). It actually took me about 2 months to really get a list I was happy with, but I am now thinking of switching around some touring days, so I may have to rearrange. I also am considering switching out Biergarten for the San Angel Inn. I can't decide!

Sat: Dinner: Liberty Tree Tavern
Sun: Break: Crystal Palace Dinner:Flying Fish
Mon: Lunch: 50s Prime Time Dinner: Sci-Fi
Tues: Lunch: Garden Grill Dinner: Coral Reef
Wed: Break: Rainforest Cafe (not on DDP) Dinner: Yachtsman Steakhouse
Thurs: Break: Chef Mickey's Lunch: Whispering Canyon Dinner: 'Ohana
Fri: Lunch: Biergarten Dinner: Boma
Sat: Break: 'Ohana

I imagine we will eat breakfast at Boma on some days, since we are staying at AKL. This is pretty much where we will be stuffing our faces for the trip!!

I am with ya on fish...YUCK

Liberty Tree Tavern and Garden Grill were our best meals on our last trip.

LTT.....rustic, homey, not too over stimulating with the charactes, more relaxed atmosphere and great comfort food.....like Thanksgiving

Garden Grill....All of their veggies come from the garden you see on the Living with the land ride in Epcot...Delicious and great Character interaction. Again, relaxing

Prime TIme is great.....Food is okay, but you are going for the entertainment..Word of warning for you..No elbows on the table and make sure you eat all of your veggies and all should be good

Crystal Palace is gorgeous. Make sure you some Waffles..you will love the desgn on them

I have never done Ohanas for dinner, but breakfast is great.!!! What time is your ressies? If it is late enough, you migth be able to see Wishes during your meal

Chef Mickeys is a lot of fun and very interactive..Kids are going to have a blast...

Biergarten...is so much fun sitting with another family and watching the Oompas

Okay, those are my reviews...

You have done a great job