Momma, I got to dance with Flynn Ryder! A January 2011 TR.

[Caretames1]

We then headed inside the Animation Building. We had to see Sorcerer Mickey! I have a ton of shots of this, but this is my favorite one!









Then we met with Lotso. Kadence was so happy. She kept saying how soft he was.








Then we got in line for Mr. Incredible and Mr. Freeze, but they left and just Mr. came back with Mrs. Incredible! They really played with her, as the line was short.












Its funny how fast a line dissipates as soon as a character leaves. 99% of the time they will be back within minutes. It happened a lot with us, and we were surprised with who came back a couple of times.


We headed over to the Indiana Jones stunt show. We‘d seen this on our 1st trip, and John & Kadence wanted to see it again. I decided not to take any photos as I took many, many in ’09. It was the same as last time.
Sam & I tried to figure out who the “fake” audience member was. She guessed right, I was on the fence between two people. I was wrong on both.

Up next; an ADR and a special meeting!

 

[hardingk]

Thanks for the great update!! Can't wait to read more!!

 

[jenseib]

Great character meets!

It's been MANY years since I've seen Indiana Jopnes stunt show. I bet over 10. I should try to see it next time.

 

[TanzUnited99]

Love the character meet n greets! That first picture with Sorcerer Mickey looks awesome

I am a bit upset that I will not get to meet Lotso - would love to feel how soft he is!

Yay on having fun with the incredibles!

 

[Jennifer48]

Great family photo with Mickey!

Did Lotso smell like strawberries?! :rotfl:

 

[Caretames1]

Thanks for the great update!! Can't wait to read more!!

Oh, there's more. We got a suprise M&G!

Great character meets!

It's been MANY years since I've seen Indiana Jopnes stunt show. I bet over 10. I should try to see it next time.

I like the stunt show and I think it's well done. I just keep thinking, what wouyld happen if one of those sticks came up and the guy didn't get out of the way! I have weird thoughts

Love the character meet n greets! That first picture with Sorcerer Mickey looks awesome

I am a bit upset that I will not get to meet Lotso - would love to feel how soft he is!

Yay on having fun with the incredibles!

Yeah, I don't know why they are getting rid of Lotso and putting in Winnie the Pooh? I know theres a movie coming out, but you can see Winne the pooh very easily in all parks.

Great family photo with Mickey!

Did Lotso smell like strawberries?! :rotfl:

Thanks I just asked Kadence if he did, and she said no.

 

[Caretames1]

MNSSHP News!

I got my tickets in the mail the other day! I'm just so excited. The only thing I'm not sure on is dressing up. I'm actually just thinking that my DH & I will just have T-shirts made. I know it will be warm in Sept, and I am such a baby when it comes to very warm weather w/ high humidity. I don't really know what I'd dress as anyways. Anyone have any cooler ideas??

 

[Jennifer48]

Aww you just have to dress up! I'm sure you can figure out something!

 

[petals]

Joining in and catching up... My DN seems to be a fan of Tangled now so had to join in to check out your pics for her!

Sorry bout your delays at the start.
Kadence seems to be a girl after my own heart spending 100 in 2 days and lots of Plushies
Way cool meeting Koda! I so want to find him this year he wasn't there when I went last year. I also want to see Thumper this year because he "went in for his dinner" just before I went to meet the Bunnies.

Reading your Epcot day how rude was it of those people not to move at your DD's turn. Thank goodness for nice CM's. Loved the pearl hidden mickey as well!
The second pic of illuminations is Fabulous!

The pic of your DD's in the one jacket is both cute and funny! I luv it

The pic with the baby seal is soooooo adorable. Bummer that the rain shortened your Seaworld day.

Horray for Surprise trip as well
Luvin the pics of the pixar pals parade as well. Can't wait to see it. Last year when we went it was still the block party bash. I loved Lotso though. Met him last trip and he was huge and prob one of my fave character meets. I want a plushie Lotso now but the ones over here are 50 euro so have to wait til I go to U.S.

Think I'm all caught up now lol

 

[TanzUnited99]

MNSSHP News!

I got my tickets in the mail the other day! I'm just so excited. The only thing I'm not sure on is dressing up. I'm actually just thinking that my DH & I will just have T-shirts made. I know it will be warm in Sept, and I am such a baby when it comes to very warm weather w/ high humidity. I don't really know what I'd dress as anyways. Anyone have any cooler ideas??

on getting your tickets!!!

My vote goes for dressing up, though I know what you mean about it being very warm. What about a dress of a character? If I dress up I've been thinking of just a light Minnie style dress. I'm not sure what to suggest for DH as do not have much of a clue, lol!

 

[hardingk]

Oh, there's more. We got a suprise M&G!

Can't wait!!

Congrats on your MNSSHP Tix! I still need to order mine.

 

[not_Joanna_eggs]

That picture of Lotso and Kandace is so cute!

Yay for your MNSSHP party tickets. There are a lot of easy Disney costumes (Provincial Belle and Kim Possible are two of my fall backs.) That being said, I vote t-shirt! It can be sooo hot in September. Easy means more time to enjoy the parks!

 

[hardingk]

That picture of Lotso and Kandace is so cute!

Yay for your MNSSHP party tickets. There are a lot of easy Disney costumes (Provincial Belle and Kim Possible are two of my fall backs.) That being said, I vote t-shirt! It can be sooo hot in September. Easy means more time to enjoy the parks!

I was thinking of being Provincial Belle too! But, I don't know where to get a costume and the ones online are $$$$! Any ideas??

 

[petals]

One tip for dealing with costume in humid weather. Bring it with you and get changed just before the party starts. We did that last year because we were going to wear the costumes but even going from the hotel room to the bus the costume got to sweaty so we changed and brought the costume with us and then got back into it at 6.30 before we lined up to meet the dwarves!

 

[Caretames1]

Aww you just have to dress up! I'm sure you can figure out something!

I'm thinking about it. Maybe a sheet over my head

Joining in and catching up... My DN seems to be a fan of Tangled now so had to join in to check out your pics for her!

Sorry bout your delays at the start.
Kadence seems to be a girl after my own heart spending 100 in 2 days and lots of Plushies
Way cool meeting Koda! I so want to find him this year he wasn't there when I went last year. I also want to see Thumper this year because he "went in for his dinner" just before I went to meet the Bunnies.

Reading your Epcot day how rude was it of those people not to move at your DD's turn. Thank goodness for nice CM's. Loved the pearl hidden mickey as well!
The second pic of illuminations is Fabulous!

The pic of your DD's in the one jacket is both cute and funny! I luv it

The pic with the baby seal is soooooo adorable. Bummer that the rain shortened your Seaworld day.

Horray for Surprise trip as well
Luvin the pics of the pixar pals parade as well. Can't wait to see it. Last year when we went it was still the block party bash. I loved Lotso though. Met him last trip and he was huge and prob one of my fave character meets. I want a plushie Lotso now but the ones over here are 50 euro so have to wait til I go to U.S.

Think I'm all caught up now lol

and Welcome!
We took Kadence to see Tangled so she'd knw who the characters were. She was hooked then and there. She is in puppy love with Flynn

Although blowing that much money normally would have caused me a heart attack, she deserved it. It's hard to save money and she did for 2 years!

Koda and Thumper/Miss Bunny were just hanging around the area as you start to go towards the Lion Ling show. They were awesome!

The pearls were awesome to pick and the girls love wearing them together. Rude people are everywhere, I glad the CM did speak. I would have felt bad getting kicked out of Epcot for kicking the womens butt Just Kidding!!

Thanks I love when I get a good shot!

Seaworld was fun, the rain just shortened it a little bit.

YAY for our Suprise trip, YAY YAY YAY!

I thought the Pixar parade was great! Very colorful!

on getting your tickets!!!

My vote goes for dressing up, though I know what you mean about it being very warm. What about a dress of a character? If I dress up I've been thinking of just a light Minnie style dress. I'm not sure what to suggest for DH as do not have much of a clue, lol!

My DH ( he's a funny one) says he's going as an inmate. He got a shirt a couple of years ago that is orange and says "property of seattle county jail" he says if he can find some hand cuffs the outfit would be complete. I really hope he's joking

Can't wait!!

Congrats on your MNSSHP Tix! I still need to order mine.

I was suprised they came so fast. The ship date when I bought them said May 15th.

That picture of Lotso and Kandace is so cute!

Yay for your MNSSHP party tickets. There are a lot of easy Disney costumes (Provincial Belle and Kim Possible are two of my fall backs.) That being said, I vote t-shirt! It can be sooo hot in September. Easy means more time to enjoy the parks!

She really liked him. He's so soft was a repeated phrase for a while. I'm a T-shirt kinda gal!

I was thinking of being Provincial Belle too! But, I don't know where to get a costume and the ones online are $$$$! Any ideas??

Ebay Or you can sew, or learn to sew.....

One tip for dealing with costume in humid weather. Bring it with you and get changed just before the party starts. We did that last year because we were going to wear the costumes but even going from the hotel room to the bus the costume got to sweaty so we changed and brought the costume with us and then got back into it at 6.30 before we lined up to meet the dwarves!

Thanks, I just hoping it won't be 100 degrees

 

[Caretames1]

We had a 3:30pm ADR at Hollywood & Vine. It was for the Fantasmic package. At the time I booked, we did not have free dining. If we would have, I would have tried for Mama Melrose. But as it turns out, we had a good meal and a surprise!

We got to H & V about 3:00 and tried to check –in. Apparently they had some issues in the morning and had to open an hour late, so check-in was pushed back about 20 mins. Meanwhile we found a bench and watch the Pixar Parade again.



As we were waiting for check-in, Kadence was peeking through the window and saw Oso. I told her he wouldn’t be there for us as PlaynDine ended before our ADR. She was sad.

About 3:40 we were called in to be seated, and the characters were still roaming.

BUT, wait! What is OSO doing???

I asked our server if they were going to stay and he replied, “Yes” but only for 45 minutes. He explained that the characters have a union contract and have to appear for so many hours a day. Since H&V opened late they had to finish off their hours. BONUS!!

Kadence was sooo happy to Meet Oso.







June and Handy Manny came around by us, but Kadence was hungry and we were getting food at that time. It was okay she said, She had her pic with Manny the day before and June she saw last time.

They sang and did a dance in front with the kids, and then they were gone. Kadence was telling us how lucky we were!
The food wasn’t bad, just buffet food. Oso made the day, so I‘m glad we ate there.

 

[TanzUnited99]

Yay on Kadence getting to meet Oso - what a great bit of Pixie dust!

My DH ( he's a funny one) says he's going as an inmate. He got a shirt a couple of years ago that is orange and says "property of seattle county jail" he says if he can find some hand cuffs the outfit would be complete. I really hope he's joking

Hahaha that had me in stitches!! Tell him I would love to see him dressed as an inmate!

On second thoughts if you want him to be joking I better not say that!!

 

[Caretames1]

Yay on Kadence getting to meet Oso - what a great bit of Pixie dust! !!

I'm glad it worked out that way. When she saw Oso through the windows, she was excited until I told her he wouldn't be there for us.
After I found out that Oso would be staying for just a little bit, Kadence just said I" wish so much I could meet him". I'm not sure, but I think the waitress tipped off Oso, because he came right over after we got out drinks. It was only about 10 minutes later and the characters were gone!

Hahaha that had me in stitches!! Tell him I would love to see him dressed as an inmate!

On second thoughts if you want him to be joking I better not say that!!

He got the shirt from a family member who went to Seattle on vacation. I think the shirt must have been cheap, because the person gave all the guys in the family the same one.

 

[jenseib]

Yay for getting to meet Oso. A little Disney Magic.

I always want to dress up as Cruella DeVil. Maybe if we ever go that time of year sometime, I will.

 

[hardingk]

That is awesome that she got to meet Oso! My dd loves Oso too!