Oh Great Ball of Epcot, will I still love these people when this trip is over?

[Crystal824]

This TR is too funny. I love it. At least you found some humor in the situation.

I, too, have been on a trip with in-laws that turned out to be less than magical. I, too, said I will never travel with them again. So far, I haven't. It hasn't really been a problem because these people don't want to go with us. I'm giving birth to my first child in July. I have a feeling they will try to weasel there way back to WDW with me one day to see the baby enjoy the magic. We will see.

 

[Lizzie-in-Texas]

Great TR! Everytime I read it I end up laughing out loud. Can't wait to read about the rest of the trip.

Thank you again for reading my report. Now that its over, I too can chuckle and know that I survived another trip with my family.

 

[Lizzie-in-Texas]

This TR is too funny. I love it. At least you found some humor in the situation.

I, too, have been on a trip with in-laws that turned out to be less than magical. I, too, said I will never travel with them again. So far, I haven't. It hasn't really been a problem because these people don't want to go with us. I'm giving birth to my first child in July. I have a feeling they will try to weasel there way back to WDW with me one day to see the baby enjoy the magic. We will see.

Thank you for reading my report. Grumpy and I have taken his son's family to WDW several times. On these trips, its Grumpy that gets to take some revenge. On our last trip, we took the grandkids to Goofy's Candy Shop so the parents could have a nice romantic dinner. When they stopped by our room to pick up the kids, we just hurried them along to their own room. They could not have been gone 5-minutes when Grumpy's phone rang and his son wanted to know what we had fed the kids because they were bouncing off the walls - cotton candy and a Coke - you're welcome.

 

[Lizzie-in-Texas]

Day 7 – Epcot
Oh Great Ball of Epcot, is there really such a thing as white cheese?
The ball says…as I see it, yes.

Patricia was late for breakfast so we told Geek we would just meet them there. Again, we fell in line with the crowd that was headed for the Land Pavilion. I went to get our fast passes for Soarin’ while the others waited outside, then we went to the Seas with Nemo and Friends and Journey into Imagination. We received a phone call from Geek stating that they had just entered the park and would meet us in front of Spaceship Earth. The line for SSE was short so we rode it and then Geek went for fast passes for Test Track while the rest of us waited for him in front of the fountain.

When he returned, we told him that it was time for our fast passes for Soarin’ and did they want to walk with us and just wait for us at Sunshine Seasons since that was where we were going to have lunch. Patricia asked us why we couldn’t just all ride together, I told her since they were not at the park when I got the fast passes for Soarin’, I was only able to get 5 passes not 7. She then suggested that since Grumpy and I come at least once a year, it would only be fitting for us to give our fast passes for Soarin’ to her and Geek so they could enjoy the ride with his family. Oh, you mean the family that you constantly complain about spending time with, that family.

Everyone took one step back waiting for me to erupt, but I didn’t want to ruin the trip. If someone else ruins it, then so be it, but I was not going to be the one to upset the rest of my family. I smiled my sweetest smile and said that when traveling with a large group, it is only common courtesy to be on time and not make others wait on you; however, because you were late this morning, you expect us to accommodate you by giving up our passes for Soarin’, if it were just you, I would say too bad, but I will happily give our passes to Geek because he should not have to miss out spending time with his family because of your selfishness – tilt head slightly and smile an even larger smile. Now, leave, before I tell you what you can really do with those passes. Grumpy gave me a hug and told me to take some deep breaths and that he was proud of me for being the bigger person.

When they returned, we went to lunch at the Sunshine Seasons. Grumpy had the Grilled Salmon and I had the Seared Tuna on Mixed Greens. We shared desserts, which were a slice of Strawberry Shortcake and a Chocolate Mousse Cake. Patricia tried to be nice too nice I do not like fake sincerity and she’s not very good at it. There is nothing worse when you are already irritated at someone and they know you are irritated and instead of just leaving you alone, they over compensate by paying you way too many compliments, I like your hair that way, you look good in that color. Why thank you so much, cause right now I’m picturing you buried up to your neck in sand with honey dripping from your face and an army of fire ants headed your way – have a good day.

The others wanted to take a swim break and I decided I needed a nap so we returned to the resort.

I woke up refreshed and was ready to head back to Epcot. Our goal that evening was to finish touring the countries that we missed earlier in the trip so we took the boat from Showcase Plaza to Morocco. We had decided to take the evening nice and slow so I suggested that everyone purchase some type of refreshments and we could sit on a bench and people watch for a while. So Grumpy went to the kiosk in France and ordered a grand mariner orange slush for him and a grey goose slush for me while I went to the Boulangerie Pastisserie for a cheese plate.

Once we were all seated, Repeat asked what I had and I told her that it was a cheese plate and she could try it if she wished. She kinda turned her nose up but took a slice and turned it over and looked at it. I swear I was waiting for her to smell it. She stated that it was funny looking since it was white. Wait, what, haven’t you ever had mozzarella cheese? No, then she tasted it. For those of you that have seen the movie Big, remember at the Christmas party when Tom Hanks’ character eats the caviar and he starts to gag, that was Repeat. And her mom did not help matters by pounding on her back. Wow, and she thinks we’re “hillbillies”. Nice, rubbing her tongue with a napkin was an add pleasure for those on lookers. You know Repeat, you really need to get out more and explore the world – there are far more exotic locations than your parent’s couch!

Grumpy leaned in a said this is the last time that we have to travel with these people, right??????

We completed our tour without anyone needing the Heimlich maneuver. We had about an hour before our ADR at the Flying Fish so we just strolled back through the countries on our way to the Boardwalk. As we passed through Morocco, Repeat, made the comment that this was where she almost died from eating a slice of cheese. She knew something was wrong when she noticed it was white. Yes, Virginia, there is white cheese.

I love the Flying Fish it is one of my favorite restaurants. I had the Potato-Wrapped Red Snapper and Grumpy had the Char-Crusted New York Strip Steak. We shared the Banana Napoleon for dessert.

It had been a long tense day so Grumpy and I told everyone goodnight at the restaurant and we made our way back through Epcot to the parking lot. But we did stop in front of the fountain to watch the show and just took some time for ourselves.

 

[tink1957]

You should be nominated for sainthood for putting up with those women. You're a better woman than I would have been. If Patricia had done that to me, I would have told her tough luck & that the next time she wanted to ride something, she should get her hind end up on time & get there with everyone else.

I can't wait to hear about the rest of the trip, it's like watching a train wreck.

 

[areck]

Don't you just love it when you insult and smack around ignorant morons and they thank you for it?
Grumpy or should I say Saint Grumpy is awesome. You are awesome. Bubba is too quiet. The Geek is... well, tolerant.

White cheese? Seriously, get her out more often;for your own sanity!

I wish I could, without hesitation, say I could go to WDW in December. However, I am already obligated to go in October with my daughter. We are running a relay half marathon(Food & Wine event). I don't know if I can afford a second trip. PHOOEY!

 

[Disney_Jill]

I love the "this is the place where I almost died from eating a slice of cheese." That there pretty much made my night! She will probably go home and tell people you tried to kill her in Epcot with some mysterious white cheese.
How you made it a week with them is a miracle of epic porportions. I guess its that Disney magic.

 

[PigletsMommy]

Why thank you so much, cause right now I’m picturing you buried up to your neck in sand with honey dripping from your face and an army of fire ants headed your way – have a good day.

The FUNNIEST line I have ever read in anyone's trip report.

I love reading trip reports but I don't post in them a whole lot. I just had to say "hi" after this last installment... SOOO Funny!! Oh and we call DD Lizzie

 

[padmo]

too funny to stop reading. subscribing!

 

[WAHkoMom]

Oh, I've just read the intro and I'm in!!!!

 

[Lizzie-in-Texas]

You should be nominated for sainthood for putting up with those women. You're a better woman than I would have been. If Patricia had done that to me, I would have told her tough luck & that the next time she wanted to ride something, she should get her hind end up on time & get there with everyone else.

I can't wait to hear about the rest of the trip, it's like watching a train wreck.

Believe me, if I didn't love my brother and nephew so much I would be much less tolerant. In the past just so my brother could have a peaceful two weeks, I would invite Pete and Repeat to go to the family runion trip with me but they upset Nana so much on one trip that we all voted not to invite them any more.

 

[Lizzie-in-Texas]

Don't you just love it when you insult and smack around ignorant morons and they thank you for it?
Grumpy or should I say Saint Grumpy is awesome. You are awesome. Bubba is too quiet. The Geek is... well, tolerant.

White cheese? Seriously, get her out more often;for your own sanity!

I wish I could, without hesitation, say I could go to WDW in December. However, I am already obligated to go in October with my daughter. We are running a relay half marathon(Food & Wine event). I don't know if I can afford a second trip. PHOOEY!

Wow, its like you know our family. Bubba and Geek are really quite and for some reason they both married really loud and self-centered women. They said that we tend to marry people that remind us of our parents and Geek definately married someone that reminded him of his mother. The difference between the two of them is Bubba has to listen to the complaints twice since Repeat has to "repeat" everything her mother says. And I'm not kidding when I say everything.

It's great that you and your daughter are running in the fall marathon. Grumpy and I love going to WDW in the fall. We celebrate my birthdays that end in a 0 or a 5 at the Food and Wine Festival.

 

[Lizzie-in-Texas]

I love the "this is the place where I almost died from eating a slice of cheese." That there pretty much made my night! She will probably go home and tell people you tried to kill her in Epcot with some mysterious white cheese.
How you made it a week with them is a miracle of epic porportions. I guess its that Disney magic.

It's a combination of Disney magic and a resort large enough that you can get away from people if you have too. I highly recommend WDW to anyone that has to travel with family!!! There is always a place to hide - where are you going today, the Magic Kingdom, oh darn it, our plans have us going to Epcot - see you tonight at dinner.

 

[Lizzie-in-Texas]

The FUNNIEST line I have ever read in anyone's trip report.

I love reading trip reports but I don't post in them a whole lot. I just had to say "hi" after this last installment... SOOO Funny!! Oh and we call DD Lizzie

Thank you for reading my report and a shout out to little Lizzie

 

[Lizzie-in-Texas]

too funny to stop reading. subscribing!

Oh, I've just read the intro and I'm in!!!!

Welcome to my report - thank you for joining in and leaving wonderful comments.

 

[hucifer]

I have been reading your report and you too are very funny. And thank you for helping out a fellow countrymen; my dad was part Welsh.

You're very welcome! I'm glad you're reading.

Grumpy and I had to wait for the rest of the group and we were stopped by a very charming couple who asked if we were traveling with the rest of the people that were seated in our boat, when I replied that we were, the women simply said, I’m sorry. Yes, I know, me too.

That is hilarious! Gives me a good idea of how bad it was when STRANGERS are apologizing to you. OMG.

I can see it now, someone will be standing off in the corner and when a dejected person walks out of the restaurant they will say, “Pssst, I have what you are looking for right here and they will open up a trench coat with small sheets of paper attached to the inside of the coat with ADR confirmation numbers.

It's headed that way, I'll tell you what.

All I could say was, “Je suis désolée”. By the way, I also know I’m sorry in Chinese, Japanese, German and Spanish.

I’m not really sure how I got into trouble with “mom” but for my punishment, I was told to stand up and sing I’m a little teapot. When I was 4, I could rock that song with the best of them, but at 50, the words were not coming to me so I put my own spin on it and came up with a rap version and changed the dance a little, picture Cameron Diaz from Charlie’s Angel where she’s doing the butt circle dance (I would post the video but Grumpy was laughing so the picture is not clear – thank goodness). “Mom” was not pleased; she said she had no idea that the little teapot had become a stripper. I told her that in these economic times, a girl has gotta do what a girls gotta do to get by. She told all of my “cousins” at the other tables that I must have gotten this rebellious streak from “dad’s” side of the family. All I know was that I felt like a superstar – jazz hands and all.

Awesome. I'll have to try that next time.

I'm taking something off my "bucket list" and will be going solo in December.

You're going to love it! Solo trips are wonderful.

it was the summer of 1969 and we were about to embark on our annual woody wagon vacation and this was finally my year, we were going to the west coast and I was going to get to meet my hero, Mickey Mouse at Disneyland. I had even saved my allowance so I could purchase a Mickey Mouse watch.

I was so excited when we arrived. Dad parked the car in our designated spot and we all piled out and he instructed us to stand together for a group photo with the Disneyland sign in the background (it’s my understanding that the sign is no longer there). I was absolutely beside myself when my loving father said, “pumpkin, I have a surprise for you”, what ever could it be, after all he was already taking me to the happiest place on earth.

“Ok, everyone, get back into the car, we’re going to Knott’s Berry Farm, SURPRISE”!!! I asked him to repeat himself but after the first few words all I could hear were blah, blah, blah, get back into the car. My head was swimming my very short life was passing right in front of my eyes. There was even a bright light, but soon it began closing around Mickey Mouse.

She then suggested that since Grumpy and I come at least once a year, it would only be fitting for us to give our fast passes for Soarin’ to her and Geek so they could enjoy the ride with his family.

Nice.

She stated that it was funny looking since it was white. Wait, what, haven’t you ever had mozzarella cheese? No, then she tasted it. For those of you that have seen the movie Big, remember at the Christmas party when Tom Hanks’ character eats the caviar and he starts to gag, that was Repeat. And her mom did not help matters by pounding on her back. Wow, and she thinks we’re “hillbillies”. Nice, rubbing her tongue with a napkin was an add pleasure for those on lookers.

I have a perfectly painted image of that moment in my brain, thanks to you.

I love the Flying Fish it is one of my favorite restaurants.

Me too! I'm one of the latest converts. What a gem of a restaurant.

 

[bookmama]

omg I am subscribing! And I thought some of my family was nuts.

 

[my2disneyboys]

Oh boy!! I started looking for trip reports of big family trips to see if I can get any pointers.... then I found yours You see, we took a big family trip in 04 and I swore it would NEVER happen again... and then this year the whole family has kind of invited themselves.... they are ALL coming!

I have really enjoyed reading your trip report! You are a very entertaining writer!!!

 

[iluvuwdw]

This report had me laughing so hard that I had to re-read to my husband when he came home from work.

Great report

 

[Rozz]

You have a wonderful writing style! The kids keep asking me what's so funny, as I sit at the game table reading your trip report while they watch TV. I can't help but burst out laughing at the images your writing creates in my head.