Kerlynne
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- May 20, 2003
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Forgot to add, that the previous night(11th) we walked to City Walk, went over US side and talked to the Guest Services, about our tickets (we were using their military discount). We asked the girl, where we could get these Lanyards(SP), to put around our necks. She asked the other girl about them, and she disappeared and came back with one for each of us! 
Apparently, they are normally used for special VIPs, but she removed the insert! If there is one hint I can give you guys, when using these things, is to put a piece a paper on both sides of your keys, that go inside. The plastic from the key, sticks terrible to the plastic sides, and it's terrible hard to get the key out, when you are trying to get it out for Express access.
December 12, we ate breakfast in our room(ganola bars, etc) and were on the boat 8:15 that took us City Walk. We then walked to USO. We learned we didn't have to get there that early. But I'm glad we did the first day, so we had time to buy our tickets. We went right on Jimmy Newton, and Shek after that. From there we went onto Jaws, again no wait. Then we went to Men in Black, which we then used our Express. Then Back to the Future, again Express. At this time it's 11:00 so we hit the Animal Planet show. It was cute, but I wouldn't wait in line for it. We timed it great, to walk in. After this, we hit ET, and used the Express, which for the first time, they scanned our keys.
It was then 12:00, and we ate at Richter Burgers. Not gross, but not good neither. The meat was too dry, for my likings. 12:30, we used Express on Earthquake, still think that's the dumbest, unrealistic show. 12:35, we were on Twister. Used the Express, cause it would have been a 15 minute wait. It was okay, thought it would be better, like shaking ground or something. Have to say, you may want to wear your rain gear, if it's chilly. We were in the back and Dh was standing right in front were the "rain" comes out.
3:30, we did the Nick Studios. My dh was picked to play the part of Jimmy N, in one of the games. It was hysterically funny, because he is over 6 foot tall. And with the costume, Jimmies hair, adds another foot.
Went back to Jimmy Newtrons/Nicktoons. Have to say, although my son loved, it, it wasn't one of those you want to run home and tell everyone about. It went to fast, that I had a hard time, seeing who was "below" to make out all the cartoons. Although the ending "dancing" was awesome. And if I can give another hint or advice out, to the women, is to make sure you are wearing a VERY supportive bra that day! WHEW! 
Gotta check out the bathrooms, by Barney's area. They are cute. The girls, had butterflies, on the ceiling and pictures on the walls. And the small toilets that said "small" kids, and then "big" kids, with larger/normal toilets. I asked DH, about the boys side and all he noticed was the airplanes, in the ceilings. I said I need MORE information, so I can post it. But that's all he could give me. I must say I was tempted to look myself, but didn't want to get kicked out of the parks, especially since I was in the Barney area.
5:00, We then waited to the parade to start, it was exciting to think that we are the first group to see the parade, since it started that night. It was funny, because a guy that was selling normal balloons, came over to the lady next to us, and started screaming, that she had a rat(Mickey) on her shirt, saying eww! LOL
After parade, we ran over to IOA, and DH and DS got on Hulk, with the Express. Just so you know, they wouldn't let them use the Express, and wait for first row. At least they didn't see how to get to do it. It was dead enough all week, that there was noone standing there, for them to say it. The front row, is bared off.
Apparently, they are normally used for special VIPs, but she removed the insert! If there is one hint I can give you guys, when using these things, is to put a piece a paper on both sides of your keys, that go inside. The plastic from the key, sticks terrible to the plastic sides, and it's terrible hard to get the key out, when you are trying to get it out for Express access. December 12, we ate breakfast in our room(ganola bars, etc) and were on the boat 8:15 that took us City Walk. We then walked to USO. We learned we didn't have to get there that early. But I'm glad we did the first day, so we had time to buy our tickets. We went right on Jimmy Newton, and Shek after that. From there we went onto Jaws, again no wait. Then we went to Men in Black, which we then used our Express. Then Back to the Future, again Express. At this time it's 11:00 so we hit the Animal Planet show. It was cute, but I wouldn't wait in line for it. We timed it great, to walk in. After this, we hit ET, and used the Express, which for the first time, they scanned our keys.
It was then 12:00, and we ate at Richter Burgers. Not gross, but not good neither. The meat was too dry, for my likings. 12:30, we used Express on Earthquake, still think that's the dumbest, unrealistic show. 12:35, we were on Twister. Used the Express, cause it would have been a 15 minute wait. It was okay, thought it would be better, like shaking ground or something. Have to say, you may want to wear your rain gear, if it's chilly. We were in the back and Dh was standing right in front were the "rain" comes out.
3:30, we did the Nick Studios. My dh was picked to play the part of Jimmy N, in one of the games. It was hysterically funny, because he is over 6 foot tall. And with the costume, Jimmies hair, adds another foot.
Went back to Jimmy Newtrons/Nicktoons. Have to say, although my son loved, it, it wasn't one of those you want to run home and tell everyone about. It went to fast, that I had a hard time, seeing who was "below" to make out all the cartoons. Although the ending "dancing" was awesome. And if I can give another hint or advice out, to the women, is to make sure you are wearing a VERY supportive bra that day! WHEW! Gotta check out the bathrooms, by Barney's area. They are cute. The girls, had butterflies, on the ceiling and pictures on the walls. And the small toilets that said "small" kids, and then "big" kids, with larger/normal toilets. I asked DH, about the boys side and all he noticed was the airplanes, in the ceilings. I said I need MORE information, so I can post it. But that's all he could give me. I must say I was tempted to look myself, but didn't want to get kicked out of the parks, especially since I was in the Barney area.
5:00, We then waited to the parade to start, it was exciting to think that we are the first group to see the parade, since it started that night. It was funny, because a guy that was selling normal balloons, came over to the lady next to us, and started screaming, that she had a rat(Mickey) on her shirt, saying eww! LOL
After parade, we ran over to IOA, and DH and DS got on Hulk, with the Express. Just so you know, they wouldn't let them use the Express, and wait for first row. At least they didn't see how to get to do it. It was dead enough all week, that there was noone standing there, for them to say it. The front row, is bared off.
