Our 3rd Annual Holiday Trip to DL in November - November 22nd - 25th, 2013 Post #3416

[mvf-m11c]

Day 1 – January 21, 2011 – Part 7​

Now is the time to get back to my TR. I left off when I was walking down BT Trail to Fantasyland and was heading on over to BT Ranch and to the Festival Arena for Kickin' Country Weekend. But before I get over to the Festival Arena, there were some signs on the way.

BT Trail to Fantasyland Sign by BT Ranch


Wanted Poster Sign by BT Ranch


DL Livery Stables Wagon Sign


When I got to BT Ranch, there were a few CMs greeting the guests to come in and enjoy Kickin' Country Weekend at the Festival Arena. Since the last FF Weekend (Fiesta Disneyland) was not well advertised as the one that I attended, I didn't expect it to be very crowded. But I know that tomorrow when DL does Character Fan Days there should be more guests than the last two FF events combine since you get to see all these different characters that we haven't seen in awhile.

Kickin' Country Weekend Event Sign outside the trail of Frontierland


Family Fun Weekend Sign for the other events.


No Food or Drink Sign by the entrance of BT Ranch.


The Festival Arena Entrance in the back of BT Ranch


The FF Weekend Logo Gate


When I fist saw the Arena, it was kind of nice and so quiet. There were barely any guests in the area. Its almost like there is just as many CM as do guests (maybe just a few more guests than CMs). There were a few characters out there when I showed up, I believe it was Chip, Dale, Daisy, Donald, Woody and Jessie while more and more characters show up to replace the ones out there. It was also neat to see some characters that we haven't seen in a long time like Clarabelle Cow and Clara Cluck. I wish that the Festival Arena had more food carts around the area even though it is right next to BT Rach BBQ, there is barely any quick eating areas after being in the Festival Arena.



Chip & Dale


The Blender's BBQ looked so good that I was about to buy a bottle, but I didn't which I now regret since I love BBQ sauce on my Ribs and Chicken.

Blender's BBQ Sign


Daisy & Donald




Clarabelle Cow


Quilt Making Sign


Quilt Making Station


Woodcarving Sign


Woodcarving station with all sorts of hand carved items.


Woody


Kaman's Art Shoppe Sign


The Fort Worth West Band was a great band and it was fun to watch them perform during each of these different times.

Fort Worth West Band playing on Stage


Than later during the day, Goofy, Pluto, Mickey, Minnie & Clara Cluck rotate with the other characters.

Goofy


Pluto


Minnie & Mickey


Clara Cluck


I will write more of Kickin' Country Weekend and the Kickin' Country Street Party.

 

[tksbaskets]

Hi Bret,
I loved this installment with all the signs from Kickin' Country Weekend. They were fun and informative. What a great way to spend my lunch hour.

The costumes on the characters are adorable! Thank you for taking the time to post this trip report/quest. I know it takes a lot of time but it sure is appreciated!

TK

 

[mvf-m11c]

TY TK

Kickin' Country Weekend was great and I wish I was there this weekend during Character Fan Days.

 

[skiingfast]

Bret, I'm pretty sure only your TRs require a DAY 1 part 7. Seven segments and it isn't even night. WOW!!!

 

[mvf-m11c]

Bret, I'm pretty sure only your TRs require a DAY 1 part 7. Seven segments and it isn't even night. WOW!!!

I would say that there might be 14 parts of that day only. I still have a lot of day photos to get too and I am have not even started with the nighttime part yet.

 

[mvf-m11c]

Day 1 – January 21, 2011 – Part 8​

Now is time to get back to my TR after a long day today. I just got back from my basketball game and my team just barely won 35-28, even though we won I wasn't happy with my team performance since we should have won bigger than that. In the end, a win is a win now is time to get back to this.

Lets see, where did I leave off my TR, oh yea I left off at the Festival Arena during Kickin' Country Weekend. After looking around the arena at the stands, characters greeting area and now was time to watch Kickin' Country Street Party. This was kind of a very interesting show with some cowboys CMs and than got the guests to interact with the CMs and the characters. For this one Chip & Dale were on stage during Kickin' Country Street Party. Later during these other street party, they change with different characters on stage. But I will get to that later for the next day.

Kickin' Country Street Party


Kickin' Country Street Party
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Guests on stage with the CMs during Kickin' Country Street Party


Chip & Dale on stage during Kickin' Country Street Party


Than Goofy joined in with the guests during Kickin' Country Street Party




Than Goofy went back to his greeting area while the Cowboys CMs and Chip & Dale are back on stage during Kickin' Country Street Party.



Than after the Street Party I decided it was time to go back out to DL and do the Sign Quest. Before I left Goofy was back over to his greeting area while Pluto was about to leave and was replaced by another character.

Pluto leaving the greeting area


Goofy back at the greeting area


So I left the Festival Arena and now was time to go back to the Sign Quest. I left towards the BT Ranch BBQ area and of course I had to get some pics of the BT Ranch Signs around the area.

BT Barbeque Winter Roundup Holiday Sign still up


Roundup and BBQ Sign at BT BBQ


BT Ranch Sign outside the BT BBQ Entrance


FF Weekends Sign by the BT Ranch BBQ Entrance


BT Ranch Sign outside the BT BBQ Entrance

Than after taking pics of the signs around BT Ranch BBQ, it was time to head on over to FL, but before I went in FL, got to take some photos of sign around the FL and Frontierland border area.

Sign by the entrance of FL and Frontierland


Sign by the entrance of FL and Frontierland


CM Only Sign by FL & Frontierland border


FL attraction close Sign during the fireworks by the FL & Frontierland border


Kickin' Country Weekend whats playing Sign on the FL & Frontierland Border


Here is another Bathroom Sign for u Jazz. This is actually my favorite bathroom at DL. Not too many people know this bathroom since it is right by the Village Haus restaurant. It is calm and quiet.

Men Bathroom Sign by Village Haus Restaurant in Fantasyland


Women Bathroom Sign by Village Haus Restaurant in Fantasyland


Than after taking photos of the bathroom signs, it is now time to go around FL and take some pics of the signs. First thing u see when u come from the Frontierland side is Casey Jr.

Casey Jr. Circus Train Sign


Casey Jr. Circus Train Sign on the Station


I will get back to you shortly on my TR.

 

[skiingfast]

Bret I have a guest on the sign of the directions to a ATM and Restroom.

I know to wear it refers. I think the building next to it is the Bank of Main Street.

 

[skiingfast]

Bret this is so awesome. It's taking me a lot of time to go through the reports of each day. With so many pictures of the signs. It really lets me follow you through the park. It is so much more fluid than random highlights of a day.

 

[mvf-m11c]

Bret I have a guest on the sign of the directions to a ATM and Restroom.

I know to wear it refers. I think the building next to it is the Bank of Main Street.

Yes, you are correct that the sign is right across from the Bank on MS

 

[mvf-m11c]

Bret this is so awesome. It's taking me a lot of time to go through the reports of each day. With so many pictures of the signs. It really lets me follow you through the park. It is so much more fluid than random highlights of a day.

In past TR, I only did just write it instead of showing it. When I did this TR, as you can tell that I am following my footsteps for each picture that I have taken during my trip. It makes it easy to do my TR instead of rethinking of where I went through each part of the park.

 

[skiingfast]

What happens after Casey Jr? I want to know? Please I need a hint, a sign of any kind.

 

[mvf-m11c]

What happens after Casey Jr? I want to know? Please I need a hint, a sign of any kind.

Been busy on Friday. Basketball practice and dinner with my family.

 

[Belle Ella]

Here is another Bathroom Sign for u Jazz. This is actually my favorite bathroom at DL. Not too many people know this bathroom since it is right by the Village Haus restaurant. It is calm and quiet.

Men Bathroom Sign by Village Haus Restaurant in Fantasyland


Women Bathroom Sign by Village Haus Restaurant in Fantasyland

Funnily enough, when I was there taking my own bathroom sign photos this was the busiest bathroom I stopped at!! I was surprised.

 

[mvf-m11c]

Funnily enough, when I was there taking my own bathroom sign photos this was the busiest bathroom I stopped at!! I was surprised.

Well with FF Weekend running at the Festival Arena at DL, I wasn't surprise to see this bathrooms busy. I believe that is the closest restroom right by BT Ranch. Also Village Haus Restaurant is also open which means more people at the bathrooms. I like it when that bathroom was quiet when there was no FF Weekend and Village Haus restaurant opened during my visits.

 

[Belle Ella]

Well with FF Weekend running at the Festival Arena at DL, I wasn't surprise to see this bathrooms busy. I believe that is the closest restroom right by BT Ranch. Also Village Haus Restaurant is also open which means more people at the bathrooms. I like it when that bathroom was quiet when there was no FF Weekend and Village Haus restaurant opened during my visits.

It is the closest bathroom to BTR, you're right. Funnily enough I was taking the photos back on the 4th of January right after the Holiday season and it was a quiet day to boot. I just picked the wrong time to walk up there, lol.

 

[mvf-m11c]

I apologize that I haven't done my TR yesterday and possibly won't do it till later tonight if I have time. I have a game today and work after that. Before I leave, here is another Sign Quest guess that I have look at and see if you know what ride, land, etc. it belongs too. (I'm not giving you the link where it is during my path)

Which Exit Only Sign does this belongs to?

Which Exit Sign does this belongs to?

Which Bathroom Sign does this belongs to and which ride is the closest to it?

What menu Sign does this belongs to?

Which Restroom Sign does this belongs to?

 

[Belle Ella]

1. I think it's the Storybookland Canal Boats. It's gotta be in Fantasyland though from the trash can in the photo.

2. All I know is Toontown. I'm drawing a blank on anything else.

3. Tomorrowland between Autopia and Innoventions.

4. Only my favorite place EVER! The Mint Julep Bar behind French market in NOS.

5. Paradise Pier in DCA. I don't know more specific than that.

 

[kaoden39]

1. I think it's the Storybookland Canal Boats. It's gotta be in Fantasyland though from the trash can in the photo.

2. All I know is Toontown. I'm drawing a blank on anything else.

3. Tomorrowland between Autopia and Innoventions.

4. Only my favorite place EVER! The Mint Julep Bar behind French market in NOS.

5. Paradise Pier in DCA. I don't know more specific than that.

I thought that number three was the bathroom near the exit for Space Mountain.

 

[Belle Ella]

I thought that number three was the bathroom near the exit for Space Mountain.

Nope. There's no tile on those ones. The bathrooms near Space Mountain are on the door.

 

[kaoden39]

Nope. There's no tile on those ones. The bathrooms near Space Mountain are on the door.

Ooh that's right.