Return to the Scene of the Crime: The Lurkyloos’ First Anniversary at WDW! New VIDEO!

[lpizzuro123]

...or Disney Magic!

I agree - Disney Magic!

Linda

 

[NeverlandClub23]

Free Creme Brulee!

Look at Today trying to steal Anniversary's thunder

 

[DisneyBrideToni]

Wow that creme brulee looks yummy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I was also wondering how they got that candle to stand up. Great update. Oh and that suffragate you took a picture with is so funny. she is on my courtship video. I swear she sounds JUST LIKE my grandmother did. My grandmother had a very Edith Bunker way about her.

 

[aharbin88]

What's a courtship video?

 

[figmentfan814]

The Plaza is really great, isn't it We discovered it a couple years ago and love going there. The Tables of Wonderland discount almost brings the cost to counter service, but with refills The view of Illuminations at the top of the French Terrace was terrible. We had our DP at the Lower French Island and I didn't realize going down a few levels makes such a difference.

 

[A-T-G]

Great update (of course!). I can't believe your TR is almost over! WAAAA!
It sounds like you had a wonderful day.

So, Santa Claus V the Martians is your favorite MST3K? I'm kinda fond of "Puma Man" just because of the AWESOME way servo corrects Donald Pleasance's pronuncian of the 'Hero's' name. "Pew-Maman" and then Servo pipes up with "Pumaman" really fast and under his breath and it kills me! Every time! Or when the sidekick says "Use your Puma Powers" to shred the van and Crow is all like "'Cause pumas do that ALL the time". Slays me!

Sorry..OT...I just really loved that show! Watched it every week. Have some of them on DVD...

Back to the thread! So, good times! Too bad "Flying Fish" didn't knock your socks off. We were going to try them out (after this awesome dessert party @ Lower UK we went to last Feb....) but, I was just BEAT and skipped it. Good to know I wasn't missing much.

 

[MEK]

Carrie -

Another great update! Love the Plaza! I can't believe you waited in line 45 minutes for Goofy's barnstormer! I am taking my 9 year old nephew in June, so maybe he'll be my excuse to ride it!

 

[Mrsdisneyb2b]

YAy another free dessert! Love the father of the brides "This was my only job"...I can hear it comingout of my own dads mouth!!

Love the pictures, so beautiful!

 

[LiteBrite]

Carrie,

I'm obviously very late to the party, but I just wanted to tell you how much I've enjoyed catching up on your TR. Halfway through I stopped and went back and read your wedding/honeymoon TR, and after all this, I have to say that I think I really like you and Patrick.

Hubby and I will be celebrating our 25th anniversary at WDW in a few weeks, and I wish that many happy years plus many more for the two of you. Here is some photographic evidence of what it looks like to progress from a pair of baby-faced newlyweds to wizened empty-nesters and have had many adventures along the way -

Wishing you as many blessings and adventures as our 25 years have brought us!

 

[GreatBiscuit]

Better 1 & ..Better 2?

Great Friendship Photos

This picture isn't blurry - you just need glasses!

Now that's what I'm talking about. A trip report AND an optical exam. Now that is good service right there!

Nathan & Jensey split the Signature Flying Fish Cafe Char-Crusted New York Strip Steak - Wilted Rhapini, Roasted Fingerling Potatoes, rainbow carrots and Classic Sauce Foyot – another dish everyone raves about. I like the idea that a seafood restaurant like Flying Fish serves the best steak on property, but I can never bring myself to not order seafood there!

That steak looked REALLY good.

Great update! Looking forward to more.

 

[A-T-G]

AWW! LiteBrite, I love your pics! You guys don't really look much different though! Seriously, did you get married at 10?! Have a great 25th wedding anniversary at WDW (I hope to read an awesome TR all about it!).

 

[LiteBrite]

AWW! LiteBrite, I love your pics! You guys don't really look much different though! Seriously, did you get married at 10?! Have a great 25th wedding anniversary at WDW (I hope to read an awesome TR all about it!).

A-T-G, I hope you don't think I'm too forward when I tell you that I think I love you!

Married at 10 - actually, we were 11, but you were soooooo close!

 

[lazydoxy66]

I can't believe how cold it was for you guys. The sky in most of the pictures is such a glorious blue. No clouds to hold in the heat, I guess.

In the barber shop, was that one kid pickin' his nose? Good timing.

There is a castle at Magic Kingdom???!!! Huh, you learn something new on here all the time. I loved the poop captions. Here's what mine would have been if I was paying attention to your blog more closely - "Where's that dang Cinderella? Always slackin'!"

What's the deal with you getting stuck by entries and exits at chow time? Do you have it stamped on your forehead.

Barnstormer!

 

[A-T-G]

A-T-G, I hope you don't think I'm too forward when I tell you that I think I love you!

Married at 10 - actually, we were 11, but you were soooooo close!

I do not think you are forward at all! In fact, hearing that you now lurve me put me right on

So close with the numbers! Just missed it! Still, I guessed pretty well!

 

[ElleBren]

I miss you Carrie!!! Please come back!

 

[annnewjerz]

I miss you Carrie!!! Please come back!

I agree! I keep checking back wishing and hoping that there will be an update. I guess looking at the bright side, within a post or two the TR will be over, so at least this is extending the enjoyment by a littttttle bit.

 

[DisneyBrideToni]

Oh wow here I was thinking I totally missed a bunch of reporting to find that you have disappeared. I shall wait in anticipation for your next installment.

 

[lurkyloo]

OK, sorry to be MIA! However, it’s partly because of something pretty exciting, which I think I will wait to share at the end of the trippie (I’m sorry – the surprise thing is pathological with me...)

Stupendous update Thanks for keeping me entertained!

I’m glad to do it! Goodness knows we all need an online timewaster or two...

Seriously, stop making me like all you guys so much. The eyeball appears to have lost its flash, so now I have to use a light-up ice cube, too.

Aw, nuts! I’m sorry to hear the eyeball was a dud – but I definitely approve of your fix!

What a great story teller you are! I have really enjoyed reading both this trip report and your wedding report, and just had to come out of hiding to say so. There must be something about this pirate and husbands, mine has a similar picture from our honeymoon in 2007.All the best to you both! It's going to be so sad once your report is done.

Thank you for the kind words! I agree – that pirate appears to be irresistible to husbands. If only we wives knew his secret!

Look at Today trying to steal Anniversary's thunder

Wow that creme brulee looks yummy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I was also wondering how they got that candle to stand up. Great update. Oh and that suffragate you took a picture with is so funny. she is on my courtship video. I swear she sounds JUST LIKE my grandmother did. My grandmother had a very Edith Bunker way about her.

That’s hilarious! And I’ll bet she’d love it if you told her she reminds you of your grandma – tee hee!

What's a courtship video?

Oooh! I wanna know too! Is it maybe a part of Toni’s wedding video?

The Plaza is really great, isn't it We discovered it a couple years ago and love going there. The Tables of Wonderland discount almost brings the cost to counter service, but with refills

That’s a really good point! And I’m so glad to hear the Lower French Terrace has a good view – now I just wish they’d let us regular joes watch from there!

So, Santa Claus V the Martians is your favorite MST3K? I'm kinda fond of "Puma Man" just because of the AWESOME way servo corrects Donald Pleasance's pronuncian of the 'Hero's' name.

I think my all-time favorite MST3K is ... hmmm.. “Soultaker” is pretty dang hilarious, and any of the Mitchell movies. Oh, and “A Touch of Satan,” but it’s too scary to watch again. It’s been so long since I saw “Santa Claus Conquers the Martians” – maybe I wouldn’t think it was a s funny now (I’m more of a Mike Nelson fan than a Joel Hodgson fan anyway). I do remember “Puma Man” being really funny.

Another great update! Love the Plaza! I can't believe you waited in line 45 minutes for Goofy's barnstormer! I am taking my 9 year old nephew in June, so maybe he'll be my excuse to ride it!

Go as SOON as it opens, and you won’t feel as cheated as we did – hee hee!

YAy another free dessert! Love the father of the brides "This was my only job"...I can hear it comingout of my own dads mouth!!

Totally! It was so cute. I hope his daughter cut him some slack....

I'm obviously very late to the party, but I just wanted to tell you how much I've enjoyed catching up on your TR. Halfway through I stopped and went back and read your wedding/honeymoon TR, and after all this, I have to say that I think I really like you and Patrick.

Hubby and I will be celebrating our 25th anniversary at WDW in a few weeks, and I wish that many happy years plus many more for the two of you. Here is some photographic evidence of what it looks like to progress from a pair of baby-faced newlyweds to wizened empty-nesters and have had many adventures along the way. Wishing you as many blessings and adventures as our 25 years have brought us!

You are so sweet – thank you for the kind words, and those great pictures. I agree with Anita – I hope we look as good as you guys do when we hit 25 years together! Also, I love how classic your wedding photo looks compared to most wedding pix of that (very very recent, not long ago at all) era.

Now that's what I'm talking about. A trip report AND an optical exam. Now that is good service right there!.

I believe that’s the sort of “plussing” Walt was talking about right there...

There is a castle at Magic Kingdom???!!! Huh, you learn something new on here all the time. I loved the poop captions. Here's what mine would have been if I was paying attention to your blog more closely - "Where's that dang Cinderella? Always slackin'!"

What's the deal with you getting stuck by entries and exits at chow time? Do you have it stamped on your forehead.

Great caption! Also, I will have to check my forehead in the mirror next time - either that, or I just have the face of a person who doesn’t mind eating by a frigid entrance/pile of dirty plates.

I miss you Carrie!!! Please come back!

I agree! I keep checking back wishing and hoping that there will be an update. I guess looking at the bright side, within a post or two the TR will be over, so at least this is extending the enjoyment by a littttttle bit.

Oh wow here I was thinking I totally missed a bunch of reporting to find that you have disappeared. I shall wait in anticipation for your next installment.

Sorry about that – I didn’t finish my update in time to post it before we went out to dinner with fambly, so here it is now....

 

[DisneyDmbNut]

oh!! Can we start a contest???

I call it!! That bump wasn't a Mickey Waffle!


sorry..the unkeeping of secrets is pathological with ME!!!

 

[lurkyloo]

Today was the last day of our park admission (but not the last day of our trip – don’t leave yet!) so we jammy-packed it full of activity. We didn’t have park hoppers, so for our last park we picked Epcot (does this mean it’s our favorite park? Maybe it does, dear reader. Maybe it does....).

The plan was to get to World Showcase right at opening so we could videotape DH dancing in front of each country as an homage to the “Where the Hell Is Matt?” series of videos of a guy who quit his job to video himself dancing in front of landmarks around the world. (I hadn’t heard about these until DH showed them to me on YouTube, and I find them to be such a profound affirmation of humanity that I can’t watch them without getting teary. Our video, however, will probably be more of a profound affirmation of my complete lack of videography skills).


Note: because my cameraman, DH, was doing the dancing, we don’t have a lot of photos of this day. So I had to borrow some from the Internets....

Although we spent a leisurely morning getting ready and merely moseyed over to the International Gateway, we still got to Epcot well before the World Showcase opened. We wracked our brains trying to think up something to do in Future World to kill time.


When in doubt, why not pick the ride that might possibly kill you?

Yesssss!!! I scored a shot of the 3 seconds during which Gary Sinise actually looks away from the teleprompter!

Our breakfasts thoroughly scrambled inside our tummies, we wobbled off Mission: Space and headed toward MouseGears so I could return my threadbare Disney gloves.

My gloves pretty much looked like this

I would have been happy to exchange them for another pair, but all the shops must’ve had a run on the pink ones during the cold snap. The CMs were very understanding about the obviously shoddy workmanship and gave me my money back.

When it got closer to World Showcase’s 11am opening time, DH and I wandered over and began debating which country to start in to have the least amount of people walking through the shot. We were hanging out near Mexico waiting for rope-drop, but I got nervous about the number of people amassing there, so we decided to start with Canada. This also seemed like a good idea because I’d read that people generally start with Mexico and Norway and work clockwise. But when we got there, there was a huge group of people doing a scavenger hunt, and we kept having to stop shooting cuz people were running through our shot. I got kinda anxious about it, so we went back to Mexico, skipped it, and started in Norway, then went clockwise with everyone else.

In general, people were pretty aware of what we were doing and conscientious about not walking through our shots. Because DH was “the talent,” I had to wear the backpack and lug the camera and our free-dessert magnets, so I guess that makes me the cameraman, grip, and costume assistant. I also spent a lot of time crouched on the ground trying to hold the dang camera steady – movie-making is darn unglamorous, if you ask me!

Our last stop was Mexico

Super-Top-Secret behind-the-scenes shot of DH dancing around the world....Showcase!

Well who should we run into just as we got the last shot off, but Lacey & Eric! This was a good thing because A) I had Lacey’s photo-caption contest prize to give her, and B) I still didn’t have their contact info. (In fact, when we met this time, I finally asked for their info, put it in my iPhone, and then unwittingly erased it as we left them – d’oh!). It was nice to catch up with them again, but I didn’t want to interrupt their lunch at the Cantina, so we bid them farewell (this time, for reals!) and went inside the Pavilion for our lunch at San Angel Inn.


Imagine you can see San Angel Inn

When we ate here on our honeymoon, we were pleasantly surprised by how tasty our carne asada was. This time, the food was as blah as everyone says it is.

We started with two side orders as appetizers.

Guacamole - Avocado dip mixed with onions, cilantro, chile serrano and lime

Bland!


Cazuela de Hongos - Mixed wild mushrooms topped with fresh cheese

Meh.... OK, I guess.


Carne Asada Tampiquena - Grilled beef tenderloin served with a chicken enchilada topped with ranchera sauce and esquites

Carne Asada Tampiqueña is my favorite Mexican dish. What could be better than a steak topped with a cheese enchilada? But this one was not great – the beef was tough and not very flavorful, and the cheese enchilada was like mush.

On our way out, we broke down and bought an already-finished Animale Fantastico. This one was a cute little crab.

Like a dope, I forgot to get a picture, so instead I will show you this picture that came up when I searched for “Animales Fantasticos” on Flickr.com:








Isn’t this the cutest thing you have ever seen?!

It’s NOT the cutest thing you’ve ever seen? Well how about this?

Still resisting the bunny, eh? Well try THIS one on for size!

You are powerless to resist this bunny!

Oh, bunnies not your thing? How about penguins in sweater vests?

Ahem! So... let’s see, where were we? Ah, yes: As evidenced in the pictures above, we bought a wooden crab.


Pretend we bought the one in the lower right-hand corner of this photo

After lunch we nipped down to the front of the park to get some footage of DH dancing in front of the Epcot ball, and then nipped back up to Norway so I could demolish a school bread.


Unsuspecting school bread, pre-demolition

Our next mission was to assemble a Candy of the World (Showcase) gift basket for our neighbors, who selflessly braved our cat’s hissing and scathing looks of utter contempt to keep him alive while we were on vacation. We hit on the notion of bringing them one candy from each country in Epcot. Once again, I dropped the ball on demanding DH take pictures, so I’ll just have to describe them individually and then show you the gift basket at the end.

In Mexico we got a bag of individually wrapped wafer cookies with goats milk caramel in them. This sounds (and tastes!) grosser than it looks...

In Norway it was pink and white mushroom-shaped candies (which I’d hoped would be like meringues but later discovered were chewy and raspberry flavored – ick!)

In China it was “American Cola Candy” which were Coke-bottle shaped gummi candies.


It seems like at least once on each trip we get stopped by the IllumiNations globe as it makes its journey to the lagoon for the big show, and this trip was no exception.


“Hey, Globe, over here! Remember us? We were standing in the front row over at UK Pubside the other night...? You were amazing!”

Globe: “Oh, hey guys...Yeah, I pretty much rocked the face off that show...”

Lamp: “No more pictures – NO MORE pictures! Globe has to prepare for tonight’s show....”

“Oh, you want my picture? Well, sure – how about I stand in front of the bridge here, nice and dramatic-like...”

Barge: “Um.... does anybody want MY picture...?

And so, our quest for candy of the world continued. We had to skip Africa because Coke and Cheetos don’t count as African... anything. In Germany we found some sort of cherry-chocolate nonsense in the shape of a heart and took two whole pictures.

The choices in Italy were almost overwhelming, especially the colorful bags of individually wrapped candy. In the end we cheaped out and got then a lemon sucker and an orange sucker.

On the way to America we saw something we’d never seen before: An American band (unfortunately, it wasn’t Grand Funk Railroad).



“We’re an American Band”

“We’re coming to your town, we’ll help you party it down.”

“We’re an American Band”

In America, we chose a candy that paid homage to America and that for which it stands: The Almighty Dollar. I wish I had a picture – it’s the candy bar with a wrapper printed to look like a $100 bill and Mickey in the president’s spot.