Snow to 80 in 8 days–A spoonful of Holiday Cheer (2/5 update Ch 36 - Final Thoughts)

[marvali]

Wow...I'm really sorry to hear about the A/C problems, Marv. Mine broke this past week as well...luckily I had a buddy who knew what he was doing, so it didn't set me back as much. That stinks you had to move your trip.

Ok, Inviso-text on:

Nice you got out lucky with your buddy helping with your A/C. I knew from an earlier inspection small leaks were starting to develop and it was only a matter of time. Was trying to hold out as long as possible since we replaced the other unit last year. We could have gone with only replacing the compressor for a good bit less, but there was no guarantee that when they got done it would be the only problem and they would be right back in there replacing more stuff. Already knowing there were problems I just decided to go ahead and do the new unit and be done with it. It gets us a much newer unit, with a better SEER and the new coolant. We should see a pretty good drop in our electric bills, so overall it seemed like the best long term decision.

Good Day folks just checking in to see if Marv is behaving !! All you boys too!!

Marv behaving?? Who's checking on Rosie to make sure SHE'S behaving???

You do realize these are my dates too!!! Unless... that's what you were referring to above.

And sorry to hear about your a/c. Darn machinery. But hey, now we might be able to meet up

Actually I was talking about Tanya (mom3sonstt). When I was originally looking to move our trip from early June and late June or late July were the options Tanya was voting for the July/August dates since that is when she would be there.

The funny thing is I was looking through your TR late last week when I was thinking about changing our trip and it hit me that you are going in July. I thought "hmm, I need to look and see when Jen's dates are" to see if they coincided at all. I started to post and ask you but thought that would be too lazy, I should just check for myself but then forgot to do it! That is so cool that you will be there too!!! I would certainly love to meet, say hello and get a picture together.

 

[mom3sonstt]

What Disney secret learned about on the DIS did Marv seek out after the initial ride assault was over?

Let's see...it's December, so probably nothing wet like the misting Coke bottle, and you haven't indicated anything about Indiana Jones so I won't say the "Do Not Pull" rope - so I will go with.....the Singing in the Rain Umbrella

What two Pixar characters did the boys get a picture with?

Since I also have older boys - mine, as a whole would be ok with getting a picture with Lightning & Mater.

How many of Marv’s DISfriends got tributes on the Streets of America (before we left the park that afternoon)?

Jordan at the Laundry, Rosie with a pole, Glenn with more fastpasses, and Jen with a thumbs up.....so 4

What show was first on the agenda?

Lights Motor Action

What two CS locations were visited for lunch? (sadly, no 50s PT reservation this trip)

hmmm....did you split up or stay together??? If you stayed together Rosie's All American Grill & Fairfax Fare if you split up Pizza Planet and Backlot Express...........uh....B - Pizza Planet & Backlot Express.

What was the next set of FPs that we got?

More Toy Story

While waiting to meet the boys so Drew could get his much-wanted Slinky Dog souvenir, two events occurred that were of interest to Marv. One was a situation of concern, and the other was a hilarious event that Marv wishes he had a video camera rolling so he could win that Disney family vacation on AFV! These are unique enough (though not totally uncommon) that if anyone can guess them I will give double points for the correct answer(s). The two events will be scored separately.

Situation of concern....I will go with a child temporarily mis-placed in the crowds. And the hilarious event....I am thinking it involves an oblivious guest and a super sneaky green Army man

How many times did Marv end up riding TSMM?

Since Marv is a loving husband, and a gentleman, I think he sacrificed his Toy Story fastpasses so Ali could take a spin with the boys, and since I guessed that you had gotten a 2nd set of TS FPs, I will say that you rode it twice this day.

Once again, just post your answers in super secret white text!!!

All done!

 

[PirateKate]

What Disney secret learned about on the DIS did Marv seek out after the initial ride assault was over?
The only DHS secret I know of that one might seek out would have to be the Singing in the Rain Umbrella.

What two Pixar characters did the boys get a picture with?

Lightning and Mater

How many of Marv’s DISfriends got tributes on the Streets of America (before we left the park that afternoon)?
At least 4 tributes from the Streets of America.

What show was first on the agenda?
Lights, Motors, Action. Maybe they accept the 9:20 Fastpass all day.

What two CS locations were visited for lunch? (sadly, no 50s PT reservation this trip)

2 CS locations visited for lunch? Is that First Lunch and Second Lunch or did you split up? Either way, I'll guess Pizza Planet and ABC Commissary.

What was the next set of FPs that we got?

More TSM, so you could all ride together.

While waiting to meet the boys so Drew could get his much-wanted Slinky Dog souvenir, two events occurred that were of interest to Marv. One was a situation of concern, and the other was a hilarious event that Marv wishes he had a video camera rolling so he could win that Disney family vacation on AFV! These are unique enough (though not totally uncommon) that if anyone can guess them I will give double points for the correct answer(s). The two events will be scored separately.
A Situation of Concern- Kid falling down and hurting himself. Always a concerning situation for me.
A Hilarious Event- People are always falling down on AFV. Perhaps a kid knocked over a character who was then unable to get back up.
How many times did Marv end up riding TSMM?
3


Once again, just post your answers in super secret white text!!!

Secret answers above.

Sorry to hear about the AC and the delayed trip. But at least there's not as much of a rush to finish this TR.

 

[jenbear123]

The funny thing is I was looking through your TR late last week when I was thinking about changing our trip and it hit me that you are going in July. I thought "hmm, I need to look and see when Jen's dates are" to see if they coincided at all. I started to post and ask you but thought that would be too lazy, I should just check for myself but then forgot to do it! That is so cool that you will be there too!!! I would certainly love to meet, say hello and get a picture together.

You could've totally asked me and I wouldn't have thought anything of it Yay, thumbs up pictures

 

[All7OfUs]

What Disney secret learned about on the DIS did Marv seek out after the initial ride assault was over?


Pulling the rope at Indiana Jones. I was going to say that you wanted your photo with a whole bunch of busts, so headed that way, but yanking someone's chain ruled the day.

What two Pixar characters did the boys get a picture with?

Mr. and Mrs. Incredible

How many of Marv’s DISfriends got tributes on the Streets of America (before we left the park that afternoon)?

Rosie- pole dancing around the umbrella; Jordan- at the Chinese shop; Glenn with your set of TSM FiPs- so 3

What show was first on the agenda?

I think Indiana, that's when you found the secret rope.

What two CS locations were visited for lunch? (sadly, no 50s PT reservation this trip)

Backlot and Toy Story Pizza; I think the boys wanted pizza, and went there first, then Ali joined you, and you went there with her.

What was the next set of FPs that we got?

ToT

While waiting to meet the boys so Drew could get his much-wanted Slinky Dog souvenir, two events occurred that were of interest to Marv. One was a situation of concern, and the other was a hilarious event that Marv wishes he had a video camera rolling so he could win that Disney family vacation on AFV! These are unique enough (though not totally uncommon) that if anyone can guess them I will give double points for the correct answer(s). The two events will be scored separately.

Holycrap, that's a hard one, Marv! The situation of concern was when you thought your wallet with your tickets and ID went missing. At that point you almost messed your pants, but dug deep enough (those pockets of yours were getting less deep with each passing day though) and found it all.

Then, as the boys approached you, they got tangled up in a Streetmosphere skit which had one of the starlets hitting on the boys. They were thoroughly embarrassed, but only in show; secretly they loved it and played along well.

How many times did Marv end up riding TSMM?

2, I think you wanted another set of FiPs, but they were gone by the time you went back for your first FiP ride.

Those are my answers and I'm sticking to it. Until I change my mind.

 

[marvali]

Some of you may want to go back and reread my latest TR Update. Might make you update some of your answers. I have to admit there has been a pretty good upswing in correct answers by some so far, which I love seeing.

And for those who have commented so far about how tough my double question is, that is exactly why I said correct answers will earn you double points. I know they are hard, but they will be a somewhat prominent part of my next update so I wanted to include them in the contest. And amazingly there has been at least one correct answer to at least one part of the question.

Read all the questions carefully. I worded them specifically to give subtle hints as to the answers for some of them......

And for the one person who was unsure about two CS locations......yes, the boys had one place in mind while DW and I made a different choice.

 

[mom3sonstt]

Some of you may want to go back and reread my latest TR Update. Might make you update some of your answers. I have to admit there has been a pretty good upswing in correct answers by some so far, which I love seeing.

And for those who have commented so far about how tough my double question is, that is exactly why I said correct answers will earn you double points. I know they are hard, but they will be a somewhat prominent part of my next update so I wanted to include them in the contest. And amazingly there has been at least one correct answer to at least one part of the question.

Read all the questions carefully. I worded them specifically to give subtle hints as to the answers for some of them......

And for the one person who was unsure about two CS locations......yes, the boys had one place in mind while DW and I made a different choice.

I have to close my eyes each time you write that! I know if I go back and re-read I will pick something up and make me re-think everything I wrote the first time...and well, gosh darn it Marv - thinking is hard! Usually I just kinda guess what my group would do (since we also have 3 boys of similar ages as yours) and adapt it a little from there.

 

[glennbo123]

Getting my answers in....

What Disney secret learned about on the DIS did Marv seek out after the initial ride assault was over?

I'm going to guess "pulling the rope at the well over by Indiana Jones".

What two Pixar characters did the boys get a picture with?

Hmmm, it could be Carl Fredrickson and Dug, but I'm going to go with Mr. and Mrs. Incredible because it would give the boys an opportunity to show off their muscles alongside Mr. I.

How many of Marv’s DISfriends got tributes on the Streets of America (before we left the park that afternoon)?

Three. Jordan in front of the Chinese Laundry, and you probably worked a Canadian thumbs-up somewhere for Jen, and then you got more fastpasses, so took another Glennbo-patented fastpass picture.

What show was first on the agenda?

Lights, Motors, Action! I'm not sure of the timing when you last left-off, but you did have a fastpass...although I'm sure you wouldn't need it.

What two CS locations were visited for lunch? (sadly, no 50s PT reservation this trip)

I'm changing my guesses here. What I had before were probably not too likely. I'm going with the Pizza Planet and Backlot Express.

What was the next set of FPs that we got?

You got more??? Well of course you did. TSMM again.

While waiting to meet the boys so Drew could get his much-wanted Slinky Dog souvenir, two events occurred that were of interest to Marv. One was a situation of concern, and the other was a hilarious event that Marv wishes he had a video camera rolling so he could win that Disney family vacation on AFV! These are unique enough (though not totally uncommon) that if anyone can guess them I will give double points for the correct answer(s). The two events will be scored separately.

One of concern: You saw someone come out of The Brown Derby with a puffy lip due to an allergic reaction?

One hilarious: One of your kids got recruited by a Streetmosphere director to be in a new theatrical production he was shooting.

How many times did Marv end up riding TSMM?

3 times.

 

[englishrose47]

These may be the worst ever answers but IF they happened you'd have a shot at the Trip Prize !!!

I edited my answers after going back and readin !!! But I am standing by my Bonus points answers

 

[vamassey1]

What Disney secret learned about on the DIS did Marv seek out after the initial ride assault was over? Pulling the rope over by Indy

What two Pixar characters did the boys get a picture with? Tow Mater & Lightning McQueen

How many of Marv’s DISfriends got tributes on the Streets of America (before we left the park that afternoon)? 2

What show was first on the agenda? LMA cause it's a total guy show.

What two CS locations were visited for lunch? (sadly, no 50s PT reservation this trip) Studio Catering Co & Backlot Express

What was the next set of FPs that we got? Rockin' Roller Coaster

While waiting to meet the boys so Drew could get his much-wanted Slinky Dog souvenir, two events occurred that were of interest to Marv. One was a situation of concern, and the other was a hilarious event that Marv wishes he had a video camera rolling so he could win that Disney family vacation on AFV! These are unique enough (though not totally uncommon) that if anyone can guess them I will give double points for the correct answer(s). The two events will be scored separately. Did someone have an encounter with the Green Army Men and participate in the training? I don't know what to say about the event that would cause concern.

How many times did Marv end up riding TSMM? 3

Once again, just post your answers in super secret white text!!![/QUOTE]

I hope I got my guesses in on time.

 

[Poolrat]

Sounds like a busy trip!

Last year I did bookends and that i felt really was too much. I was really tired and actually ready to go home by the end.

Too bad you won't be driving by so we could meet up.....

Driving by anytime soon??

BTW, you may want to fix that one answer in the latest contest questions. Leaving the scoring to my interpretation can be a terrible thing sometimes......

I think I fixed the one you were talking about. I will go back and read but I can't now. I have to be at work by 7 am and it will be another busy one. hopefully I should get home early since I go in early but lately that is not happening.

 

[marvali]

You could've totally asked me and I wouldn't have thought anything of it Yay, thumbs up pictures

Now you tell me!!! We definitely have to get that pic!

I edited my answers after going back and readin !!! But I am standing by my Bonus points answers

Sure you aren't just taking one of your famous submarine dives into the crowd......

Driving by anytime soon??

Nothing currently in the plans, but you never know......

I have to be at work by 7 am and it will be another busy one. hopefully I should get home early since I go in early but lately that is not happening.

Hope your day isn't too long! I'm sure it is a very busy time for you with all the hot weather!!!

 

[marvali]

FYI for all those with upcoming trips who are still planning.......

Just saw a post on the studioscentral.com blog that they are restoring nightly Fantasmic shows for DHS between July 6th and September 30th!!! This will probably affect crowd levels and may impact your touring plans. Just wanted to give everyone a heads up!!!

For those who are touring in October through December you may want to keep an eye out for additional updates since the thought is that September is a lower crowd month than those three, so if they are adding them for September they may eventually do the same for those busier months also.

You may now return to your regularly scheduled programming......

 

[englishrose47]

FYI for all those with upcoming trips who are still planning.......

Just saw a post on the studioscentral.com blog that they are restoring nightly Fantasmic shows for DHS between July 6th and September 30th!!! This will probably affect crowd levels and may impact your touring plans. Just wanted to give everyone a heads up!!!

For those who are touring in October through December you may want to keep an eye out for additional updates since the thought is that September is a lower crowd month than those three, so if they are adding them for September they may eventually do the same for those busier months also.

You may now return to your regularly scheduled programming......

Thanks Marv we actually have a Fantasmic Package for August !!But if they add more nights if the gang want to see it again maybe it will be on for our 2nd DHS day !!!

 

[marvali]

Thanks Marv we actually have a Fantasmic Package for August !!But if they add more nights if the gang want to see it again maybe it will be on for our 2nd DHS day !!!

Fantasmic package means you are already booked on a night that had a Fantasmic showing. Adding more shows may actually mean you have less crowd to deal with at yours......

 

[englishrose47]

Fantasmic package means you are already booked on a night that had a Fantasmic showing. Adding more shows may actually mean you have less crowd to deal with at yours......

 

[jenbear123]

It's about time they added more shows for it. I never knew why it wasn't every night during summer months because it's such a popular show. Let's hope adding more shows will lessen the crowds at each show.

 

[marvali]

It's about time they added more shows for it. I never knew why it wasn't every night during summer months because it's such a popular show. Let's hope adding more shows will lessen the crowds at each show.

Hate to be a spoil sport, but less crowds at Fantasmic means larger crowds at other parks since they don't have a limited reason to be in DHS on a particular night......

 

[Flossbolna]

My post disappeared again!!

I did answer all of your questions yesterday and they did not show!!! I am getting really annoyed with the DIS at the moment...

However, the important parts of my post were to say that I am very sorry that you have to postpone your trip yet again, but I am glad that you managed to get accomodation on such short notice. Any new ADR plans yet?

And I also read your comment about a possible October solo trip. I hope that you do know that Katharina and I would be thrilled to meet you!!

 

[FauntleroyFAN07]

didnt see to much to change on mine and even though i am sure that i only got a few right i did change the FP guess on mine to one of your favorite rides.