Scott & Vinny: 13 days of Magic..UPDATED *NEW* 3/4 (The End)

[scottny]

Tell Vinny I love his shorts!!!!! As far as his dancing - I blinked - I missed it.

That is a long time to do laundry. Yikes!

Ah - Fantasyland. I can't wait to upload my pictures. I am trying to backup all my pictures from June now so I have some room.

What a gorgeous day!

I can understand that. Those shorts are his favorite to sleep in.
it was insane. I wonder if they ever fixed it.
Can't wait to see yours.
it was.

I am excited about Fantasyland too!!!! I can't wait - just a few weeks!!! Cute video - and glad he was in a great mood

You are going to love it.

I LOVE the video of Vinny's dance..he almost lost his shorts which is maybe why it was so short

When we did the Dress rehearsal LM had no wait...I tried to really enjoy the queue but the girls were rushing me...next trip

his shorts stayed on but he was in danger of losing them.
Later in the trip we do it with no wait. I have video of that time. I am the first one on the ride for the day.

Loved the video of Vinny dancing! The new Fantasyland looks really cool! I can't wait to see it myself in February!



Our dates for September are to arrive on the 28th and leave on October 7th. We've had a "gamers" meet in the planning stages for at least a year now, seems that only four of us from the original 7-10 who were thinking about it will actually make it, but it will still be fun.

You will love it. It is so pretty.
The 28th is the day we leave. But we are driving down so will stay till the evening probably.

We have a surprise trip planed for the boys over new years eve and can't wait to check out the new fantasyland. They think were not going intel June.

surprise trips are the best.

 

[scottny]

Next update will be tomorrow. I hope everyone had a Happy Thanksgiving. I did something for the first time, I went to the parade. I will post a link once the pics have uploaded. I took over 400.

 

[AnnaS]

Next update will be tomorrow. I hope everyone had a Happy Thanksgiving. I did something for the first time, I went to the parade. I will post a link once the pics have uploaded. I took over 400.

Nice! We were just talking yesterday and said that we see the parades in Disney but have yet to see the Thanksgiving Parade in Manhattan. Hope yours was great too!

 

[scottny]

Nice! We were just talking yesterday and said that we see the parades in Disney but have yet to see the Thanksgiving Parade in Manhattan. Hope yours was great too!

it was just mad busy. Not sure if I would do it again. Very cramped.
We had a great Thanksgiving with family and friends.

 

[scottny]

Yesterday I went to the Thanksgiving Day Parade. I took a lot of photos. Here is the link if you are interested in seeing them. Way too many to post here.

THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE PICS

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So we went in. When you first enter you see the boat.

The queue is long but it is fun. Later in the trip I am the first one of the day to enter so I recorded the queue but that will be later in the report.

A castle.

The moat.

Pretty light fixture above us.

The waterfall area.

Zoomed in a little.

A rowboat.

I love waterfalls.

I love the lanterns.

Every little detail is incredible.

Looking back toward the boat.

Still working our way inside.

More little details.

This was along the sidewalk.

The backside of a waterfall. LOL

I wanted to break one off and take it.

A fishing net cannot be good.

Another light fixture.

We made it inside.

Con't...

 

[scottny]

Signs telling you to look for something.

A bunch of treasure.

Then you enter a room with this guy. He talks.

Then we had to enter another room.

The ceiling in that room.

The walls looked like this.

Then we finally got to the final room.

It was a sea of people.

A quick video of the ride loading.


Decoration on the wall.

Then we rode the ride. It is very much like the Nemo ride but better. Here is the full ride video. Youtube made it better lighting so I hope you can see.

Video here.

Definitely time to stop. I do hope you enjoyed our journey under the sea.

Up next,

We meet the star of “Under the Sea”.

 

[PittypatBR]

Very nice pictures of all the detailing in the queue. The ride looks very similar to the one in Disneyland, which I saw last year for the first time.

 

[scottny]

Very nice pictures of all the detailing in the queue. The ride looks very similar to the one in Disneyland, which I saw last year for the first time.

thanks. It reminded me f Nemo. Very similar.

 

[GeminiAngel]

Little mermaid is exactly the same as the one in California Adventure! Except for the queue and show building.

 

[MEK]

Wow - those pictures are great! Love them! Isn't that attraction wonderful. I have often said that the Nemo ride in Epcot could have been so much more. And then I rode this new fabulous ride and realized that its what Nemo should have been. It's perfect!

 

[MeMom]

Pretty awesome queue, I'd say.

Yes, we had been in all of that area, as well. We rode the ride, saw Ariel at her Grotto, shopped, and ate at Gaston's. We were beyond excited to get in on the sneak peek of everything!

I'm glad you didn't break off anything to take home...

 

[scottny]

Little mermaid is exactly the same as the one in California Adventure! Except for the queue and show building.

Wow - those pictures are great! Love them! Isn't that attraction wonderful. I have often said that the Nemo ride in Epcot could have been so much more. And then I rode this new fabulous ride and realized that its what Nemo should have been. It's perfect!

Thanks.
it was. I completely agree. Nemo does miss something and this is it.

Pretty awesome queue, I'd say.

Yes, we had been in all of that area, as well. We rode the ride, saw Ariel at her Grotto, shopped, and ate at Gaston's. We were beyond excited to get in on the sneak peek of everything!

I'm glad you didn't break off anything to take home...

Us too. Did you notice most people not realizing what was happening because we did?
I would have liked a seashell or starfish.

 

[scottny]

Next we went next door to see the star of the ride.

There was a cm there holding up a sign saying 25 minute wait. IT WAS NOT. LOL. 8 minutes we were in and out.

The light fixture.

Looking out. Hardly anyone was coming in here. I think most thought it was closed.

Another light fixture.

Here is Ariel speaking to Vinny.

And then she spoke to me.

She was great and I really enjoyed it.

Off we went again. First a photopass in front of the boat.

Then I took a few more shots as we walked out.

I thank you so much for this. What a treat it was.

Then we were by the restaurant again.

We came back to Belle again.

Ooh long wait.

Um, another time.

The wall as we leave.

After I walked through I looked back.

Now we were hungry. We decided to go into Pinocchio’s.

Scott:

• Caesar Salad with Chicken - romaine, chicken and parmesan $7.79

• Side of Fries $2.49
• Sprite Large $2.89

Vinny:

• Caprese Flatbread - $9.69
• Tomato Basil Soup $2.99

Total = $28.17
Review: I enjoyed it. I thought the salad was good and the fries were crispy. The place was packed. Vinny enjoyed his.

I think I will stop here again.

Up next,

Let the children sing.

 

[tazdev3225]

I didn't get a chance to see Ariel when I made it over there. I had to catch ME and go home. I was a little rushed and kept llooking at my watch so I missed a few details but not many. I loved the details. I can't wait til I go back next december and have more time.

 

[eemmie1]

So excited about the new Fantasyland. The grand opening is the day I leave to go home but I should still be able to see everything I hope.

 

[OhMari]

Thanks for sharing your pics of the Macy's day parade.
What was the temps for the parade? It was really nice in WI 60 degrees.
Did you have to pay for a spot to watch the parade or just be there early and get a spot.
How long is the parade.
Am I being obnoxious

 

[scottny]

I didn't get a chance to see Ariel when I made it over there. I had to catch ME and go home. I was a little rushed and kept llooking at my watch so I missed a few details but not many. I loved the details. I can't wait til I go back next december and have more time.

Hmm, I wonder what made you rushed.
I am looking at early May now for a weekend trip.

So excited about the new Fantasyland. The grand opening is the day I leave to go home but I should still be able to see everything I hope.

I hope you do get to see it all. Just be there at rope drop.

Thanks for sharing your pics of the Macy's day parade.
What was the temps for the parade? It was really nice in WI 60 degrees.
Did you have to pay for a spot to watch the parade or just be there early and get a spot.
How long is the parade.
Am I being obnoxious

it was around 55 degrees. Not bad at all. It was windy which made it feel a little cooler.
Just had to be there early. I know the girl to my left got there before 5am. I got there around 6:30.
it was almost 2 hours. It went by very quickly.
Well yes you are. only kidding. Of course you aren't.

 

[tazdev3225]

I am looking at early May now for a weekend trip.

I just told Jim lasy night I would love to go down for a weekend in May to see Star Wars weekend. With Disney owning the rights now I would love to go one time. He won't go though.

 

[married2mm]

scott, loving your trip report-i realise i'm late to the party though

i particularly enjoyed new fantasyland photos and pics of you and vinny with ariel.

on our first trip to wdw, middle dd was awestruck by ariel as she made such a fuss of her, because her pen for autographs was an ariel one.it was precious.

 

[Lesprivate]

I loved the Little Mermaid ride and was so happy that we got to preview it. I can't wait for the resst of fantasyland.