Rides, Slides, Eats & Meets Oct DISmeet Trip. 5/6-Ch 14 Closing Thoughts

[FauntleroyFAN07]

Thank you for misspelling that!

have to keep you guys entertained dont I?

 

[3prettyprincesses]

Good grief, this TR is still going?!?! That means I have work to do then, to catch up. Let's see, I've been gone for what, 3 1/2 months so I probably have only 2 updates to catch up on! Yay! That's not so bad.

Just quickly skimmed and saw that Matthew was deployed! I hope he's doing well! Was that hard for you and Ali? I'd be a total train wreck if it were me, but then again I have a little more estrogen than you. I think...

Ugh, more skimming just now and I see mention of you in speedo at Typhoon Lagoon?!?! Oh honey, say it ain't so! That is not a good look for any man. Just so ya know for the future.

 

[englishrose47]

Thank you for misspelling that!

I've missed Dan's spelling too !!!

 

[KatMark]

Good grief, this TR is still going?!?! That means I have work to do then, to catch up. Let's see, I've been gone for what, 3 1/2 months so I probably have only 2 updates to catch up on! Yay! That's not so bad.

Ugh, more skimming just now and I see mention of you in speedo at Typhoon Lagoon?!?! Oh honey, say it ain't so! That is not a good look for any man. Just so ya know for the future.

SHE IS DEFINITELY BACK!!!! I love it.

 

[MAGICFOR2]

Hi Marv! Your 50's lunch looks like it turned out to be so much fun! It's great when you get to sit by a fun group of people! That's funny Drew wanted to be in the corner. Did he enjoy the experience?
When is your next trip again? I know that AP is burning a hole in your pocket!

 

[marvali]

Chapter 8 – Epcot Morning and Hidden Mickey’s

Epcot was the destination this morning. I planned to get up early and head out alone for rope drop since nobody expressed an interest to join me. But when I got up and got started, Andrew woke up and decided he wanted to go too, so I told him to hurry and get ready and I would wait for him. Our goal together would be to enjoy some rides, and see how many more Hidden Mickeys we could find.

After waiting on Andrew to get ready, we were running a little bit behind, but I was happy to have someone heading to the park with me. Luckily staying at OKW it is a short bus ride to Epcot and we were soon there, only missing rope drop by a short amount of time. Even so, the crowd levels for Epcot were supposed to be rather low this day, at least early in the morning.

We headed straight to Soarin’ collecting a couple of FPs before jumping in the Standby line, which only showed a 20 minute wait, but really only took about 10. After we soared over California we headed across the park to catch Test Track and Mission Space. As we headed towards Test Track this is an example of the crowd sharing the park with us this morning.

As you can see, there wasn’t a whole lot of reason to be in a hurry. When we arrived at Test Track the wait time was only 5 minutes, so we decided to go ahead and ride.

We quickly made it through the preshow, and were through the doors and into the loading area. This is how close we got when we reached the end of the line.

As I said, our goal this day was searching for Hidden Mickeys. See if you can locate the one in this next picture before moving down for a closer view below............

For those who didn't spot it, it was on the open door to the gas tank, which you have to see quickly since the car door soon blocks your view.

As you head out from the ride, there are other HMs to be found. Here is a set of lockers along the way with another one that most people never notice.

After Test Track, we headed over to Mission Space. As you can see, the crowds are still fairly light.........

We got in the line for the Orange team and as we are working our way through the queue, we spotted this HM. It isn't really noticeable until the picture of the planet on the screen changes to this "infrared" view, which doesn't last very long. It is a little difficult to see in this picture, but it is at the bottom center of the planet.

After our safe and uneventful excursion to Mars, we headed into the gift shop and found these rather obvious HMs on the wall.......

And this really cool one on the ceiling.........

We headed back across the park and decided to make a stop in Mouse Gears since Andrew had a shirt he was wanting and it had been hard to find anywhere other than at DHS in the gift shop for Star Tours. We didn't have any luck locating the shirt, but we did find these

On the way out the door we passed through the section where they have lots of hats. Since my wonderful DISfriend (KatMark) Kathy's husband Mark always poses with different hats on, we had to pay tribute to him and take an opportunity to give them a shout out.........

Andrew has gotten used to this activity and had to get in on the act.

rrrrrrrrr......................

A tribute to Jenbear and also my new friend from earlier in the trip, Stitch!

And of course no tribute wood be complete without a salute to someone I love picking on around here, my great DISfriend Rosie.........

Sorry Rosie, no spoon this time!!!

Just being a little Goofy! (obviously my ALTER ego.........)

We headed out of Mouse Gears and I took the opportunity to get another picture. I love the fountains in Epcot.

I had a DISmeet in the works, and was texting for updates so we could meet up, but we still had a little time. Where would Drew and I head next?????


Next Up Chapter 9 – Epcot Morning and Hidden Mickey’s - Part 2

 

[Poolrat]

Chapter 8 – Epcot Morning and Hidden Mickey’s

Epcot was the destination this morning. I planned to get up early and head out alone for rope drop since nobody expressed an interest to join me. But when I got up and got started, Andrew woke up and decided he wanted to go too, so I told him to hurry and get ready and I would wait for him. Our goal together would be to enjoy some rides, and see how many more Hidden Mickeys we could find.

Good that Andrew got up with you. Always nice when you have company for rope drop. Oh wait - you actually missed rope drop. I guess you will try to blame Andrew for this. I am wise to this......

Just being a little Goofy! (obviously my ALTER ego.........)

Such A GOOFY FAN ... You actually look a bit like him in that hat.

We headed out of Mouse Gears and I took the opportunity to get another picture. I love the fountains in Epcot.

Love the fountain. Great Photo op.

You did a great job on those HM. I enjoy looking for them too. Makes people look at you when you are walking staring at the ground or the wall.

 

[FauntleroyFAN07]

Here is a set of lockers along the way with another one that most people never notice.

i can see them all except this one? are you counting the sticker on the locker? dude that is so not a hidden mickey.

other than that good update and good hidden mickey finding.

i would love to get that book on a trip with parker and hunt them down, but maybe when he is older.

 

[marvali]

Good that Andrew got up with you. Always nice when you have company for rope drop. Oh wait - you actually missed rope drope. I guess you will try to blame Andrew for this. I am wise to this......

Actually, I was planning to blame YOU for the missed rope drops.............



(now off to think about how I can justify that)

Such A GOOFY FAN ... You actually look a bit like him in that hat.

Cool, THANKS!!!!!

Love the fountain. Great Photo op.

You did a great job on those HM. I enjoy looking for them too. Makes people look at you when you are walking staring at the ground or the wall.

The things you do for attention........

i can see them all except this one? are you counting the sticker on the locker? dude that is so not a hidden mickey.

other than that good update and good hidden mickey finding.

i would love to get that book on a trip with parker and hunt them down, but maybe when he is older.

Dude, don't buy that book!!! You won't believe it when it tells you that a sticker on the front of a locker is INDEED a Hidden Mickey..............

 

[Captain_Oblivious]

After waiting on Andrew to get ready, we were running a little bit behind, but I was happy to have someone heading to the park with me. Luckily staying at OKW it is a short bus ride to Epcot and we were soon there, only missing rope drop by a short amount of time. Even so, the crowd levels for Epcot were supposed to be rather low this day, at least early in the morning.

Rope drop and low crowds? Perfect? Why wouldn't you want to get up for that?

As I said, our goal this day was searching for Hidden Mickeys. See if you can locate the one in this next picture before moving down for a closer view below............

Man, you guys are good. I've never spotted most of these.

And this really cool one on the ceiling.........

That's a great one!

Looking forward to more Hidden Mickeys...these are pretty easy to spot when you do all the hard work for us.

 

[Flossbolna]

Great update! I am a little bit dissappointed that there was not tribute to your German friends with the mouse ears!?!?!?

 

[cheekypoppins]

I love this report,it's so fun!!! I just registered on this site yesterday but I do frequent a different board.I'm so glad I did theres a whole bunch of TR's top get me through the next 47 days before my trip,can't wait to read more!!!

 

[FauntleroyFAN07]

Dude, don't buy that book!!! You won't believe it when it tells you that a sticker on the front of a locker is INDEED a Hidden Mickey..............

you can just buy it for me.

im sure they say the statue of mickey and walt in the hub of MK is a hidden mickey too. lol

 

[Captain_Oblivious]

Great update! I am a little bit dissappointed that there was not tribute to your German friends with the mouse ears!?!?!?

Uh oh, someone's in trouble...

 

[ddstratton]

Nice update! Love the Hidden Mickeys, and the hats.

 

[glennbo123]

I thought the same thing as Dan (Oh my gosh! What is happening?) when I went through the update -- a sticker with Mickey on it is not a "hidden" mickey, it's an overt Mickey. The rest of 'em were good.

And yeah, you totally dissed our German friends. What're you trying to do, start an international incident?

 

[marvali]

thats just the tip of the ice burg my friend.

Thank you for misspelling that!

have to keep you guys entertained dont I?

I've missed Dan's spelling too !!!

Not sure what else can be said about all of this other than...........

Dan, ure a grate speler, doint know whut thease too are tawkin abowt!!!

I'm lovin' the hidden Mickey you found made with the wine bottles! I'll be sure to seek it out in my next visit!

alexxussss! That was a really cool HM that the CM at the front pointed out to us! Hope you get a chance to see it soon!

Good grief, this TR is still going?!?! That means I have work to do then, to catch up. Let's see, I've been gone for what, 3 1/2 months so I probably have only 2 updates to catch up on! Yay! That's not so bad.

Just quickly skimmed and saw that Matthew was deployed! I hope he's doing well! Was that hard for you and Ali? I'd be a total train wreck if it were me, but then again I have a little more estrogen than you. I think...

Ugh, more skimming just now and I see mention of you in speedo at Typhoon Lagoon?!?! Oh honey, say it ain't so! That is not a good look for any man. Just so ya know for the future.

Well, I only get to post every time you visit, so I guess I can go ahead and put that next update up!!!

And you only WISH I was posting those speedo pictures for your enjoyment.........

SHE IS DEFINITELY BACK!!!! I love it.

Yeah, let's see how long THAT lasts.........

Hi Marv! Your 50's lunch looks like it turned out to be so much fun! It's great when you get to sit by a fun group of people! That's funny Drew wanted to be in the corner. Did he enjoy the experience?
When is your next trip again? I know that AP is burning a hole in your pocket!

Drew loves the attention! Not sure where he gets that from......

That particular AP expired last New Years. Fortunately there was another trip that came after that I plan to eventually include in this TR.

No current trips in the works..........

 

[marvali]

Man, you guys are good. I've never spotted most of these.

We just walked around and Wham-mo, there they were!!!

Looking forward to more Hidden Mickeys...these are pretty easy to spot when you do all the hard work for us.

Yep, that makes it a whole lot easier....... Lots more yet to come!!!

Great update! I am a little bit dissappointed that there was not tribute to your German friends with the mouse ears!?!?!?

Okay, I have pondered this long enough. I thought about lying and saying they were out of them at the time, or making the excuse that I did make the tribute to my German friends, but the picture was too blurry, but I know you are one smart cookie Magdalene, so I just have to admit I really screwed that one up!!! I really hope my favorite German sisters will forgive me!!! (BTW, does it help in Germany to throw yourself on the mercy of the court???)

I guess my only redemption is that if I ever get around to finishing this part of my TR I will then move into the next phase of my AP usage and pay suitable tribute to you two sweet, beautiful ladies that I made a special trip back to Disney just to meet!!!

I love this report,it's so fun!!! I just registered on this site yesterday but I do frequent a different board.I'm so glad I did theres a whole bunch of TR's top get me through the next 47 days before my trip,can't wait to read more!!!

cheekypoppins!!! Great to have you along. Hope I can pick up the pace here and keep you at least semi-entertained until your trip rolls around!!!

you can just buy it for me.

im sure they say the statue of mickey and walt in the hub of MK is a hidden mickey too. lol

Maybe, but I already knew where to find THAT one!!!

Uh oh, someone's in trouble...

Think the sucking up helped???

Nice update! Love the Hidden Mickeys, and the hats.

Darla!!!! Great to have you here........and thanks for reading along!

I thought the same thing as Dan (Oh my gosh! What is happening?) when I went through the update -- a sticker with Mickey on it is not a "hidden" mickey, it's an overt Mickey. The rest of 'em were good.

So you're saying you saw that one before I posted it?????

And yeah, you totally dissed our German friends. What're you trying to do, start an international incident?

 

[KatMark]

Chapter 8 – Epcot Morning and Hidden Mickey’s

On the way out the door we passed through the section where they have lots of hats. Since my wonderful DISfriend (KatMark) Kathy's husband Mark always poses with different hats on, we had to pay tribute to him and take an opportunity to give them a shout out.........

Andrew has gotten used to this activity and had to get in on the act.

rrrrrrrrr......................

Good job, Marv and Andrew!!! Mr. Schultz would be mighty proud...and thanks for the shout out. Wait until you see what Mark will be wearing on his "surprise birthday trip!

Just being a little Goofy! (obviously my ALTER ego.........)

I would call this just being natural.

Fun update; can't wait to hear about the rest of the morning.

 

[marvali]

Kathy, I'm guessing that as far as Mr. Schultz is concerned, he still "knows nuh-think!!!"

Being natural huh???

Fun update; can't wait to hear about the rest of the morning.

Just for you..........coming right up!!!