Nikki's trip report~Finally Complete! Come read. Pg 25

[ILMICKEY]

Don't look out the window. You'll be OK.

And yes, you're daughter is funny! Although at least she has a good reason to hit that bar that early...I was thinking about it for no good reason other than it's my vacation!

You're right. It is vacation. Latte with a shot?? That's acceptable for morning isn't it???

 

[ILMICKEY]

I think it might work, but i am sure that they will just say that they allready have that design steal ours, and kick us out.

Isn't that the way it always goes. Did you know it was my idea for the crisco sticks?? I had this idea waaaay before they came out with them. I truely believe they had recording devices in my home.

they are sneaky, and i am sure that they have there own people monitoring the DIS to see what all of us genous people come up with so they can implement it.

THAT is the job I want. Getting paid to sit and read the disboards. Oh, wait. I'm at work right now, and I am getting paid.

it is a good deal, i am looking into a flight down to miami this summer to see DW's sister we can get down there with 10 dollar flights from a new airline out of our regional airport.

Now that's a deal. I'd go a couple times a year for $10. WOW! Matt wanted us to drive to Miami when we were down there to go to Miami Ink. He wanted me to get a tatoo there. It was kind of tempting.

 

[ILMICKEY]

On vacation I start drinking at 6 am!

On vacation I am usually sleeping at 6:00 a.m. Are the airport bars even open at 6???

 

[blue_river]

Waiting on the next installment Nikki

 

[ILMICKEY]

The pool was absolutely WONDERFUL! Once again I became the pool toy. Why do I become the pool toy, I don’t understand. After a while of being swung around, lifted up, and dunked under, I got hungry.

We decided to head into Kissimmee. We weren’t on the DDP yet, so our options were open. Matt just had to hit the Nike store, so this just made sense. Get it out of the way now. We drove down 192, there are like a million different places to eat. I love this strip at night with all the neon signs and lights. We settled on the Olive Garden.

After a very yummy lunch, we stopped at the Nike store. Matt needed to get rid of some of that money burning a hole in his pocket. And he did. Shoes, shorts and a t-shirt. This kid has very expensive tasted for a 15 year old. He did pretty good though, he bargain shopped.

Then it was time to head back to the Magic Kingdom.

This time we got parked in Dopey. I took the picture they tell you to take to remember where you parked. We hopped on the tram and were off. Everyone voted on taking the boat over. For some reason the boat just isn’t as exciting to me as the monorail.

Except for the smell. I don’t really look forward to that.

Heres the Poly.

After what seemed like forever, we finally made it into the park. Again we head toward Adventureland. I have never been into the Treehouse so this was our first stop.

How cool is this place.

I don’t know why I didn’t get more pictures. I really loved it. I’m not a height person, but this wasn’t so bad.

When we left the treehouse, it was time for the Castle show. We just missed the very beginning. What a show it was. They totally build you up for the Grand Lighting Finale. Slowly they light it up, this section, then this section until it is all lit up and you are a weepy mess. This one got me pretty good. It was just so beautiful

It was amazing. Great job Disney!!!!!!!!!!!

After the show it was time to experience another first.

Buzz Lightyear. Yes, this was our first time. I had always thought it was some stupid little ride we wouldn’t like.

We couldn’t find the end of the line, but we saw what looked like it. There was no entrance so we followed another family right under the rope.

Apparently this isn’t allowed. We got in trouble and asked to leave the line. I still don’t understand why, It was the only end of the line we could find.

Oh well, Mr Pissy CM told us where we had to enter. The line said 30 minutes so we fixed Mr. Pissy. We got fast passes. They were for 30 minutes later. I really liked the idea of spending my time on a bench people watching than standing in line.

We staked out a bench over by the COP. It was a very nice evening. Matt decided it was time for his turkey leg. This is his “thing”. He is man, he wants his meat.

Oh, come on. That’s a sissy bite, take a real one man.

Much better!

Waiting patiently for our next adventure!
Kind of a weird lighting thing going on in this picture.

Finally it was time for Buzz. Oh my goodness gracious. This is one awesome ride. We were totally hooked. I think we rode it 3 times. What a blast. Another great job here Disney. The guy that designed this should have did Stitch!

Another weird lighting thing.

I have to go now, but promise to get the rest of this day finished today.

 

[FauntleroyFAN07]

not sure about those turkey legs, just look kinda gross.

THe buzz pics are kinda cool. with the weird lighting.

 

[blue_river]

Haven't tried Buzz yet but after reading so much about this year in TR's, I'll be dragging the fam on it

A few lessons from "The Man" and you'll be able to sneak past all the CM's next trip

 

[Simba22]

Yes!!!! Buzz is so much fun!!! We went on it for the first time last December and we didn't realize that they take your picture so we both look totally zoned out. It was hilarious! We never made it back to get a better picture but it's on the list for this year.

Yeah....about those turkey legs....I just can't bring myself to get one. They're a bit too primitive for me!

 

[Montana Disney Fan]

On vacation I am usually sleeping at 6:00 a.m. Are the airport bars even open at 6???

In Billings they are. The bar/restaurant.

Besides, airplanes serve booze at ANY time.

Buzz rules but can't read your scores. What were they.

The Stitch ride sux! Bring back Alien Encounter!!!

 

[Montana Disney Fan]

Yes!!!! Buzz is so much fun!!!

Awww thanks.

 

[ILMICKEY]

After we finished helping Buzz, we went back to Adventureland. It was my plan to ride the Jungle Cruise in the dark. I heard it was better. We ended up with the BEST driver EVER! She rocked and we rolled! She wasn't your ordinary driver. The boys could not stop talking about her the whole week. There's another story later in the trip about her.

Then we went to the POC.

Again! What can I say, I love Jack Sparrow.

As we got out of the boat, the CM said "me lady" to me and called Jay a Scallywag!! Hee hee!! He kinda is.

Then it was back to Haunted Mansion for 1 last ride with the ghosts for the day.

We went to Fantastyland to watch the fireworks. This I don't recommend and will never watch from here again. It was like watching tennis. Back and forth, back and forth. You just don't get the full picture.

After Wishes it was Spectro Magic time. We scoped out a pretty good spot. It was in Frontierland on a stone wall. Very sittable. No one could get in front of us. While we were waiting I meandered over to get me one of these babies!!

It was soooo good.

While were were waiting for the parade this woman behind us starts freaking out. Apparently there was a bug crawling around. It wasn't just any bug, it was a Palmetto bug. The giant cockroach from hell. Have you ever seen one??
American cockroach
This is a Palmetto bug.

Everyone just kind of jumped up looking at each other like someone should do something. I sure wasn't going anywhere near this maneater.

Robby, he doesn't like any kind of bug and usually is terrified of them, takes his shoe off, pumps up his chest and whacks this bug to its last day at the Magic Kingdom.

He saved the day!!!!

On with the show.

I love Specto. The music is so so, I just can't seem to find the word. It leaves you all happy!

We were pretty whipped, so we worked our way to the front and right out of the park. It was a really great day. Not commando, just right. I liked leaving for a while and coming back, it just seemed to work.

I guess I forgot some pictures from earlier in the day so I'll post them now!

 

[ILMICKEY]

not sure about those turkey legs, just look kinda gross.

I can handle about a bite. They are really tough. They smell good???

THe buzz pics are kinda cool. with the weird lighting.

I tried with the flash off, flash on. I just couldn't get it right.

Haven't tried Buzz yet but after reading so much about this year in TR's, I'll be dragging the fam on it

Oh you so have to. I think we could spend the whole day riding this one ride.

A few lessons from "The Man" and you'll be able to sneak past all the CM's next trip

Yep, "the man" and "the faunt". They are master manuevers!! I thought flashing the CM might work, but Jay wouldn't let me. So I guess I have to find legal ways to do it.

Yes!!!! Buzz is so much fun!!! We went on it for the first time last December and we didn't realize that they take your picture so we both look totally zoned out. It was hilarious! We never made it back to get a better picture but it's on the list for this year.

I have no idea where they take the picture. We were so busy shooting stuff, I never figured it out.

Yeah....about those turkey legs....I just can't bring myself to get one. They're a bit too primitive for me!

Man-meat on bone.

Say that with your best caveman voice. Sounds much better.

In Billings they are. The bar/restaurant.

Besides, airplanes serve booze at ANY time.

Good to know!! Guess I know where I am having breakfast!

Buzz rules but can't read your scores. What were they.

Me=1,000,000 them=0
No, really I don't remember. I sucked at this, bad. Matt was the man!

The Stitch ride sux! Bring back Alien Encounter!!!

Yeah, what he said!!

Hello????? Any Disney people out there????

 

[Montana Disney Fan]

I love this picture!!

Everyone just kind of jumped up looking at each other like someone should do something. I sure wasn't going anywhere near this maneater.

Maneater!!

Did you eat at the Noodle Station? I was just wondering if it was any gud?

 

[randy4au]

Hey Nikki! Just wanted to let you know that I've started a new thread over on the Community Board called Random Acts of Randy (see the link in my signature). I'll try to catch up with your trip report this weekend.

 

[ILMICKEY]

I love this picture!!

Thanks!!

Maneater!!

I'm serious!!!

Did you eat at the Noodle Station? I was just wondering if it was any gud?

Nope, just passed through. I've seen pictures and it doesn't look real appetizing to me.

 

[ILMICKEY]

Hey Nikki! Just wanted to let you know that I've started a new thread over on the Community Board called Random Acts of Randy (see the link in my signature). I'll try to catch up with your trip report this weekend.

Thanks for the update. I'll go catch up!

 

[Glendamax]

It was my plan to ride the Jungle Cruise in the dark. I heard it was better.

I forgot about this! Hopefully next time I'll get a chance to this at night too! Thanks!

I love Specto. The music is so so, I just can't seem to find the word. It leaves you all happy!

LOVE this shot! I never seem to do well at night shots! Great job! Have you posted this on the Pic of the Day thread?

 

[ILMICKEY]

I forgot about this! Hopefully next time I'll get a chance to this at night too! Thanks!

It was so much better at dark. Almost like a different ride.

LOVE this shot! I never seem to do well at night shots! Great job! Have you posted this on the Pic of the Day thread?

Thanks. I haven't put any pictures on that thread yet. I'll get to it sometime.

 

[ILMICKEY]

I have a question I hope someone can help me with.

I booked and 8-night/8-day with hoppers at the Pop for $1567 for my daughter and I.

I wanted to see how much I was saving by booking a package. I priced it separate and there is a $40 difference. I'm losing money.

Does anyone know why this is? Convenience? I thought about calling and complaining, but if it's something real simple that I am not "getting" I don't want to make an @$$ of myself.

 

[Montana Disney Fan]

I have a question I hope someone can help me with.

I booked and 8-night/8-day with hoppers at the Pop for $1567 for my daughter and I.

I wanted to see how much I was saving by booking a package. I priced it separate and there is a $40 difference. I'm losing money.

Does anyone know why this is? Convenience? I thought about calling and complaining, but if it's something real simple that I am not "getting" I don't want to make an @$$ of myself.

The Ultimate Guide talks about this. The price is the same. The only difference is they probably throw in a lanyard or something.

We never get the package but for different reasons.