~Our June '09 adventure~ I'm home! Started TR 7/2

[Disneyfan71]

Sorry I don't have a memory of Soarin' as I've never ridden it. Once we get back, then I will have a memory

 

[ariel2007]

Ooo Soarin thats a hard one. I have only ridden it twice and nothing specific has happened. My greatest memory is probably just flying over Disneyland towards the end and feeling so excited about being at Disney and having my holiday in front of me.

 

[tinkgurl]

I know you already know that he was able to take us into Soarin' through the exit area, with several other families that were getting the same little dream btw. And we were able to ride Soarin' about 5 minutes later!

That is so cool! Talk about being at the right place at the right time!

Once we got on the ride, we were sitting in the front row and as soon as the ride started, he began to laugh. He laughed and laughed the whole time and when we got off, my mom had tears in her eyes. Previously my dad was kind of a Disney skeptic, and I know that right there in that moment, he felt the magic completely.

Aww..you gave me goosebumps!

Sorry I don't have a memory of Soarin' as I've never ridden it. Once we get back, then I will have a memory

That's alright-you're going to love it! Be sure to ask for 1st row-even if you have to wait!

Ooo Soarin thats a hard one. I have only ridden it twice and nothing specific has happened. My greatest memory is probably just flying over Disneyland towards the end and feeling so excited about being at Disney and having my holiday in front of me.

I love the end with the fireworks...and of course Tink!

 

[Enchanted]

On our trip in November, my aunt and I braved the standby line to ride Soarin, and this couple behind us was kissing really loudly. What was really funny though was that the boyfriend gave the girlfriend a piece of gum when she said something about being hungry. The girl told him she didn't like that gum, and he said, "What are you talking about? You're the one who introduced me to it!" And he goes on to "remind" her of how she used to chew it all the time when they first started dating, and how he loved the way her breath smelled when they kissed and he just kept going on.

The whole time I was standing there going, "Dude. Shut up. Seriously. Stop. Now. Before it's too late." Because I knew what was about to happen....

After his rambling ended? The girlfriend says, in this totally stony voice: "That? Wasn't me."

Turns out the gum-chewer was his EX-girlfriend from several years before. OUCH! Needless to say the loud kissing stopped after that, but it was all my aunt and I could do not to die laughing.

As for my favorite part of the actual ride? I like when you're going over the ocean waves. I always try to dip my toes into the water!

 

[tinkgurl]

The girl told him she didn't like that gum, and he said, "What are you talking about? You're the one who introduced me to it!" And he goes on to "remind" her of how she used to chew it all the time when they first started dating, and how he loved the way her breath smelled when they kissed and he just kept going on.

The whole time I was standing there going, "Dude. Shut up. Seriously. Stop. Now. Before it's too late." Because I knew what was about to happen....

After his rambling ended? The girlfriend says, in this totally stony voice: "That? Wasn't me."

Hahahahahahahahaha.

 

[Disneyfan71]

Don't worry I'll wait all day for the front row if I have to!! That's what I've been told to...

 

[tinkgurl]

Don't worry I'll wait all day for the front row if I have to!! That's what I've been told to...

Good!

 

[JenAusty]

Attraction of the Day...

Okay, I just got another brillant idea for a conversation starter while I patiently (not) wait for June hours to be posted and our 90 day slot to make ADR's... I'm going to start an "Attraction of the Day" and go through my list of favorite things that I recently posted. Each day will be a different attraction and Iwill post something about it like a favorite memory etc. And then, it's everyone else's turn to do the same about that attraction!

First of all- great idea!!! I have one that I got from facebook that I am going to do-but change the theme around disney!! This will be fun!

Today's attraction is....Big Thunder

Here's one of my favorite memories about Big Thunder: Back in 2001, we went my whole family-both sets of grandparents and all. From my '08 TR, you got to see Granny and Papa-one of the sets. So we get on Big Thunder, Granny and Papa are sitting in the row in front of me and my mom..the ride starts and Papa being the country boy that he is starts waving his arm up in the air yelling "Yee-ha" and stuff just to make us laugh. Well then Granny notices Papa doing this and starts yelling at him "Put our arm down! Put it down! You're going to hit it on something!" He doesn't quit. Haha. So the whole ride he's doing that, Granny's yelling, and mom and I are hanging onto each other because we're laughing so hard we're crying. Now everytime we go on Big Thunder, I have to do a "Yee-ha" at least once.

Attraction of the Day...

My fav. memory about Big Thunder Mountain is when I went to MK with my parents the first time. We were waiting in line- and taking pictures on all the rocks and such. I don't actually have a great memory of while on it but I remember me, my bro, and cousin posing all funny and stuff. I was in 4th grade at the time.

Soarin'

I guess my memory for Soarin' isn't on the actual ride-but in line! It was evening EMH's, and my B/F and I decided we wanted it to be our last ride of the night before we headed back to the resort. We got in line, which wasn't too bad! We finally made our way up to the big screens that used to have the pictures and questions. They now have the interaction game things where it's your shawdow or whatever. It was so funny watching all the people get so into the game. We decided to live a little and get in on the action. We couldn't stop laughing the entire time!

Well.. I haven't rode Soarin yet- my memory of Soarin is when I went to WDW with my DH.. DB at the time.. for the first time.. and it had just opened the year we went and I never even noticed it, thought about it or heard of it.. that is until right after we got home.. and then I was likr WTHeck!! I didn't even know that was there!! hehe Soo.. ever since.. I've been excited about and DEF. plan to go this trip.. no matter what!! My DH actually doesn't think the ride will be fun.. but he will see!

 

[troobabiee7]

Aw, Soarin's my favorite ride ever! I have the absolute BEST memories from Soarin'. When we went on it in 2007 the wait was around 45-minutes long but we had an absolute blast. You know that game they have set up on the line, where everyone has to use their hands and lean to different sides together to pop the balloons, make the soil rise, fly along the course, etc? We got to know so many people from around the world while playing those games! Since you have to work together to get the games to work, we were all smiling, laughing and talking as we played, and it was amazing getting to meet people from China, South America, Europe, etc. We were all in such a small space for so long that we all felt like lifelong friends by the time we got on the ride! You might remember all the pictures and video I took in my last trip report. That's one of my favorite Disney memories of all time!

 

[tinkgurl]

when I went to WDW with my DH.. DB at the time.. for the first time.. and it had just opened the year we went and I never even noticed it, thought about it or heard of it.. that is until right after we got home.. and then I was likr WTHeck!! I didn't even know that was there!! hehe Soo.. ever since.. I've been excited about and DEF. plan to go this trip.. no matter what!! My DH actually doesn't think the ride will be fun.. but he will see!

You AND DH will love it!! Make sure to ask for the 1st row...even if that means you have to wait an extra turn! It's worth it.

Since you have to work together to get the games to work, we were all smiling, laughing and talking as we played, and it was amazing getting to meet people from China, South America, Europe, etc. We were all in such a small space for so long that we all felt like lifelong friends by the time we got on the ride!

That's exactly like my story! It was so funny "bonding" with other people in line.

 

[tinkgurl]

Attraction of the Day...

The Backlot Tour

So we're standing in line, waiting to go to the pre-show area where they have people volunteer to be "extras" in those scenes on that boat...and a CM comes out and asks the family right in front of us if anyone would like to volunteer! The guys in the family said yes right away! So they go with the CM and a few minutes later, we were allowed to proceed. We were in the front row and remember-we're right next to the family that volunteered. It was so much fun watching them react to everything the guys in their family did during the whole pre-show. They were laughing, taking pictures, telling them things to do, cheering for them...you name it! It brought a smile to my family's faces to see someone having so much fun!

 

[Enchanted]

Attraction of the Day...

The Backlot Tour

So we're standing in line, waiting to go to the pre-show area where they have people volunteer to be "extras" in those scenes on that boat...and a CM comes out and asks the family right in front of us if anyone would like to volunteer! The guys in the family said yes right away! So they go with the CM and a few minutes later, we were allowed to proceed. We were in the front row and remember-we're right next to the family that volunteered. It was so much fun watching them react to everything the guys in their family did during the whole pre-show. They were laughing, taking pictures, telling them things to do, cheering for them...you name it! It brought a smile to my family's faces to see someone having so much fun!

Aw! That's so cool. Isn't it great how, at Disney, you can NOT get picked for something but still get a rush of joy out of watching your neighbors be sprinkled with pixie dust?

My Backlot Tour memory is from one of our first trips, probably in 2000 or 2001. I had no idea what was going to occur on the ride, and I'm pretty sure I had a headache so I was already kind of out of it. Well, when we got to the part where the tram stops on the action film set and you get "stuck," I started having a panic attack. I was on the side closest to the set, and the fire effects were a little much for me. By the time the HUMONGOUS WALL OF WATER came rushing toward me, I was in tears. Scared the wits out of my 12-year-old self. Now, it's my favorite part of the ride/show. But that first time was a bit intense.

 

[autumnpalm]

Aww I don't have any Backlot Tour memories. For some reason it always ends up being one of the attractions we skip when we're running out of time at DHS. I'll make sure we catch it in May, because the last time we rode was in 2003... and I don't remember anything particularly... memorable.

 

[troobabiee7]

I'm loving this idea! So fun!

My favorite memory of the Back Lot Tour actually comes from my trip with school in 2001. We all went on it together and all the volunteers for the show in the beginning were from my group of friends. It was HYSTERICAL to watch!

 

[TxRabbit]

I totally forgot about that beginning part until these posts! I remember that there was something in the announcement made as we entered the canyon area that made DS think our ride was special and not everyone who rode it got the canyon experience!

 

[xoktenox]

Ugghhhh I'm behind! I hate schooooool! Anyway I kind of have a memory of Soarin', I only rode it once though. I remember waiting on line for years and years and thinking it was like a thrill ride where we would be in like a superman position and fly through California like that Then I rode it and realized I was so wrong. lol

The Backlot Tour I know I've been on before but I have zero memory of it We are DEFINITELY going in 2010 no matter what because I need to up my visitation of WDW since I'm obsessed with it lol

Have fun at your sister's game tonight

 

[JenAusty]

You AND DH will love it!! Make sure to ask for the 1st row...even if that means you have to wait an extra turn! It's worth it.

Will do.. I actually already thought about doing that.. just because I want to see everything clear!!

Attraction of the Day...

The Backlot Tour

So we're standing in line, waiting to go to the pre-show area where they have people volunteer to be "extras" in those scenes on that boat...and a CM comes out and asks the family right in front of us if anyone would like to volunteer! The guys in the family said yes right away! So they go with the CM and a few minutes later, we were allowed to proceed. We were in the front row and remember-we're right next to the family that volunteered. It was so much fun watching them react to everything the guys in their family did during the whole pre-show. They were laughing, taking pictures, telling them things to do, cheering for them...you name it! It brought a smile to my family's faces to see someone having so much fun!

I can't share a memory.. I've never done the backlot tour. But I love talking to people in line. It's funny how by chance you end up next to someone in line and suddenly you realize how much you have in common. Plus, it makes time pass.

 

[tinkgurl]

Well, when we got to the part where the tram stops on the action film set and you get "stuck," I started having a panic attack. I was on the side closest to the set, and the fire effects were a little much for me. By the time the HUMONGOUS WALL OF WATER came rushing toward me, I was in tears.

AW...poor you! But that's hilarious that now u like it!

I'll make sure we catch it in May, because the last time we rode was in 2003... and I don't remember anything particularly... memorable.

Haha..okay!

My favorite memory of the Back Lot Tour actually comes from my trip with school in 2001. We all went on it together and all the volunteers for the show in the beginning were from my group of friends. It was HYSTERICAL to watch!

Oh that's so cool!!

I totally forgot about that beginning part until these posts! I remember that there was something in the announcement made as we entered the canyon area that made DS think our ride was special and not everyone who rode it got the canyon experience!

Haha. I thought that too our first time!

Ugghhhh I'm behind! I hate schooooool! Anyway I kind of have a memory of Soarin', I only rode it once though. I remember waiting on line for years and years and thinking it was like a thrill ride where we would be in like a superman position and fly through California like that Then I rode it and realized I was so wrong. lol

LOL, I can see you gettin all ready to get in the superman position and then you're like...um... HAHA

We are DEFINITELY going in 2010 no matter what because I need to up my visitation of WDW since I'm obsessed with it lol

WE WILL!

I love talking to people in line. It's funny how by chance you end up next to someone in line and suddenly you realize how much you have in common. Plus, it makes time pass.

So true!

 

[MeMom]

I have to back up a day if that's okay, since Soarin' is my favorite ride! It's been a rough week at school, and I've had little time for Dising, so I missed yesterday.

Our first time riding Soarin' was in 2005 when just the four of us went - Jill, Trent, Drew, and me. We were waiting in line - it was hot and crowded, and we had a long wait still ahead of us. Trent decided he'd had enough of the waiting, so he was going to go do something else and meet us later. He would ride it another time, he said. Rather than going backwards through the line, he decided he'd just jump over the wall. He put one hand on it and hopped over, only he didn't realize how far down it was from where we were. We, along with the hundred other people standing in our square foot, heard the loud thud. He landed on his feet okay, but when he looked up from where he started, it was about a twelve (or more) foot leap! Luckily, he didn't break any body parts, since I believe that was the first day of our trip!

For those of you who haven't ridden it, you are in for a treat! It's worth waiting one round to get a front row. I hope you enjoy it as much as we do.

I'm like some of the rest of you - I love to hear people clapping at the end.

 

[OneTreeHillAddict]

Man I am behind..

Let me start with BTMR ~ best memory...this December when the baby "drove" it for the first time. He loves trains and getting in the front made his night. It was his first ride on the runaway train!

Soarin' ~ Again...this past December...getting my daddy on it! (Remember the whole trip he wanted to go find an orange grove?) When we soared past one I was like ~ DADDY!!! ORANGE TREES!!!! My parents both loved this and that made my day!

Great idea!