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

[marvali]

That is too bad about the air conditioner. Unexpected expenses are no fun! At least the trip is just moved and not cancelled!

Yeah, unfortunately that extra $$ from all the overtime lately isn't going to be used the way I planned....

So what are YOU excited about???

So sorry about your ac. What a terrible time for it to go out. I'm glad you don't have to cancel, just postpone. We're being hit with the added expense of a new roof, but at least insurance will take care of most of it.

Since I missed the last set of questions I'm ready for a new round. I vote for posting them as you go.

Good news on the insurance at least! Seems like a lot of A/C and roof issues going around lately.

Well I figured I could get the contest questions out there ahead of time and I won't have to wait so long between updates. I wouldn't need all the answers up front. You should still have a day or two between posts to adjust your answers based on previous updates, but I wouldn't have to wait a week in between. Based on all the pictures it is going to be crazy how many more updates it will take to get finished with this thing.....

Sorry to hear this trip was moved again. If you keep moving it back we can just meet up in Disney!

I totally understand the A/C thing. I try not to think about it until it cools down but ours is overdue for a check up. I am doing this until I can get that done.

So are you driving or flying when you go back? I could always try to meet you along 85 somewhere...... If the trip has to move again it probably WON'T matter what date I change it to......I will be going solo!!!

What has to break for you to replace to postpone for another 2-3 weeks
Isn't anyone gonna be ther later in September !! Of course I have one meet with Karin and Tom!!!!

That's okay Marv you will be there in my thoughts !!!

Rosie, you know I would love to be there so you could sing Happy Birthday to me and embarrass the girls!!!

Sept 27 - Oct 3 are my dates!!!!

Duuhhh !!I am going in August !!I just realised I said Septenber !!!

Well darn! I thought you had already worked in another trip!!!

 

[jenb1023]

Sorry about the AC and needing to move your trip dates! I am glad you are still going! We've been doing several house projects lately and I planned to do one more until I looked at the credit card balance! I think we will be taking a little break - don't want to drain our savings completely. Your new contest plan sounds great and I am glad we don't have to skip those.

 

[englishrose47]

Yeah, unfortunately that extra $$ from all the overtime lately isn't going to be used the way I planned....
So what are YOU excited about???
Good news on the insurance at least! Seems like a lot of A/C and roof issues going around lately.

Well I figured I could get the contest questions out there ahead of time and I won't have to wait so long between updates. I wouldn't need all the answers up front. You should still have a day or two between posts to adjust your answers based on previous updates, but I wouldn't have to wait a week in between. Based on all the pictures it is going to be crazy how many more updates it will take to get finished with this thing.....
So are you driving or flying when you go back? I could always try to meet you along 85 somewhere...... If the trip has to move again it probably WON'T matter what date I change it to......I will be going solo!!!
Rosie, you know I would love to be there so you could sing Happy Birthday to me and embarrass the girls!!!

Well darn! I thought you had already worked in another trip!!!

I have a feeling I will embarass them a lot !! I wish I had another trip !! Just my senior moments at work !!

 

[marvali]

Sorry about the AC and needing to move your trip dates! I am glad you are still going! We've been doing several house projects lately and I planned to do one more until I looked at the credit card balance! I think we will be taking a little break - don't want to drain our savings completely. Your new contest plan sounds great and I am glad we don't have to skip those.

Thanks Jen! I know what you mean about over-extending the budget!

Glad you enjoy the contests! They are a lot of work, but also a whole lot of fun for me too!

I have a feeling I will embarass them a lot !! I wish I had another trip !! Just my senior moments at work !!

That's what kids and grandkids are for, right???

And the way you rack up Disney trips you just might head in to work next week and find out they need you to take a tour group down in September!
Let me know if you need an extra escort to help you out.......

 

[Poolrat]

Yeah, unfortunately that extra $$ from all the overtime lately isn't going to be used the way I planned....

I hate when that happens.

So are you driving or flying when you go back? I could always try to meet you along 85 somewhere...... If the trip has to move again it probably WON'T matter what date I change it to......I will be going solo!!!

I will fly as I am heading to New Orleans on Oct 3 for my annual conference. I will get my Disney time and the 5k as well before heading to the conference.

 

[glennbo123]

Sorry about your A/C woes Marv. There's a lot of that going around with this heat wave....a couple of people at work have had the same trouble.

But on the bright side, you might be able to get through this game before the next trip!

 

[All7OfUs]

Ugh! so sorry that you have to spend money on this rather than something fun. That just stinks!

But actually I like seeing you over at OKW rather than SSR. Just me, but I think you'll be happier there. As for moving it back... well.. what canya do?

I hope I can catch the contest ?? this time around early on... but I fear they're coming out Sunday, and I won't be on. Maybe Monday I'll still have a shot at them.

 

[marvali]

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

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

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

What show was first on the agenda?

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

What was the next set of FPs that we got?

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.

How many times did Marv end up riding TSMM?

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

 

[jenb1023]

Let's see how I do this round!!!!!

What Disney secret learned about on the DIS did Marv seek out after the initial ride assault was over? The Singing in the Rain umbrella

What two Pixar characters did the boys get a picture with? Mike and Sully from Monsters Inc

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

What show was first on the agenda? LMA

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

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. A lost child and someone becoming so annoyed by a Brazilian tour group that he/she broke the stupid flag they wave in half!

How many times did Marv end up riding TSMM? Three

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

 

[englishrose47]

What Disney secret learned about on the DIS did Marv seek out after the initial ride assault was over?The Umbrella to Pole Dance !!!!

What two Pixar characters did the boys get a picture with? Lightening MacQueen and ToMater

How many of Marv’s DISfriends got tributes on the Streets of America (before we left the park that afternoon)?I am sure you had to Pole Dance so me for one Also prolly some where is Ally pix for Glenn and something for Kathy I am sure , Hats for Mark,
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What show was first on the agenda?LMA

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

What was the next set of FPs that we got?TSM

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.Of concernI was gonna say Alli maxed out the credit card But I will say Agroup of Brazillions pushed there way up front for a Parade and someone decked them !!! Oh wait a minute that would be Hilarious !! So Iwill put that answer in for both parts . Another Hilarious !!The Italian Producer fell off the Wagon onto the helper !!!! For Concern Someone was escorted out of the Park for sitting on a Pig !!!

How many times did Marv end up riding TSMM? 3 times

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

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

 

[marvali]

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

Don't see an answer for the first question Rosie.......

 

[englishrose47]

Don't see an answer for the first question Rosie.......

That;s cuz I haven't invented one yet !!!!

 

[Poolrat]

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

The singing in the rain umbrella.

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

The Toy Story soldiers and Maybe Lightning McQueen and Mater? Yes I know that is three. Ok Ok I will just go with 2 soldiers.

How many of Marv’s DISfriends got tributes on the Streets of America (before we left the park that afternoon)? I will say 5. Rosie, Glenn, myself, jenbear123 and Jordan.

What show was first on the agenda? LMA with Fp of course.
What two CS locations were visited for lunch? (sadly, no 50s PT reservation this trip) Pizza Planet and Backlot Express

What was the next set of FPs that we got? RnR based on previous comments.



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.

Hmmm concern was a parent yelling at a child to stop crying at the happy place. The hilarious one was the soldiers harrassing a family ina fun way.

How many times did Marv end up riding TSMM? I will say twice. Once at opening, once all together with FP including Ali, the boys did want to ride again and there were only 3 Fp left so you and Ali sat out.

 

[marvali]

I hate when that happens.

I will fly as I am heading to New Orleans on Oct 3 for my annual conference. I will get my Disney time and the 5k as well before heading to the conference.

Sounds like a busy trip! Too bad you won't be driving by so we could meet up.....

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......

Sorry about your A/C woes Marv. There's a lot of that going around with this heat wave....a couple of people at work have had the same trouble.

But on the bright side, you might be able to get through this game before the next trip!

Thanks, and that certainly played into my final decision to move it......

Ugh! so sorry that you have to spend money on this rather than something fun. That just stinks!

But actually I like seeing you over at OKW rather than SSR. Just me, but I think you'll be happier there. As for moving it back... well.. what canya do?

We have done a couple of nights at SSR, and also a week long stay at OKW. We liked them both, as well as all the other stays we have had.

We're not as picky as some on the DIS who are focused on theming, and colors, and furniture and stuff like that, or being near certain parks. We are in a Villa with a separate bedroom, a king-size bed for DW and I, a kitchen, plenty of room so we don't get on top of each other, the ability to leave clothes washing and drying while we are in the parks, and we're at DISNEY!!! What's not to like???

I hope I can catch the contest ?? this time around early on... but I fear they're coming out Sunday, and I won't be on. Maybe Monday I'll still have a shot at them.

You'll have time. I might go ahead and post some other rounds of the contest so people can start thinking about them but I will definitely give everyone time to get answers in on this one.

That;s cuz I haven't invented one yet !!!!

 

[FauntleroyFAN07]

What Disney secret learned about on the DIS did Marv seek out after the initial ride assault was over?
you wanted to hear the music that they play after you get off the ride, or you were looking for when the doors open the B splits and forms a 1 3 and tried to get a picture of that.

What two Pixar characters did the boys get a picture with?
umm, im going to say that the toy story line was to long, so you either got one with sulley and mike, or mater and lightning...im going with the cars duo


How many of Marv’s DISfriends got tributes on the Streets of America (before we left the park that afternoon)?
i will say a total of 4


What show was first on the agenda?
well i think even though beauty and the beast was tempting you waiting on that and hit up LMA stunt show as you were able to hit the one that started arond 1 ish.



What two CS locations were visited for lunch? (sadly, no 50s PT reservation this trip)
well since they are right next to each other i think half you got food at rosies and the other have opted for some catalina eddies, mainly ali, wanted one of there caesar salads.


What was the next set of FPs that we got?
you scored a set of fast passes for RNRC before you left the area as it is one of your favorite rides in disney and of course the band was asking you to come back for another concert as there guest.


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.

the concern was an elderly person fell while walking.

as far as the funny event, i will go with someone was trying to use a video camera or take pictures while walking and ended up triping over someone else and fell down.


How many times did Marv end up riding TSMM?
i will go with you rode it just the two times as there were no more fast passes left at that time of the day.


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

this one was a little more tough as im not sure what ride you were talking about in the first questions but think i guessed decently.

 

[KatMark]

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

Found the "Singin in the Rain" umbrella

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

Mater & Ligthning

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

I will say five, but one was a repeat

What show was first on the agenda?

Lights Motor Action with those fast passes that you got earlier

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

Fairfax and ABC Comm.

What was the next set of FPs that we got?

Tower of Terror

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.

Someone being ill because of overheating and Marv was part of the street actors

How many times did Marv end up riding TSMM?

Four

 

[Captain_Oblivious]

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:

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

Singin' in the Rain umbrella

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

Sully and Mike Wazowski

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

Not being in on all of the inside jokes, this is a tough one for me. I'll say 3: Poolrat, Rosie, and Glenn.

What show was first on the agenda?

Lights Motors Action! The men needed to see some 'splosions.

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

Backlot Express and Pizza Planet

What was the next set of FPs that we got?

Another one for RnR 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.

One was a parent screaming at their kid to have fun or else! The other was Marv getting involved in a Streetmosphere performance, preferably with Otto Von Bohn Bonn.

How many times did Marv end up riding TSMM?

Twice, once with your FastPass.

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

 

[englishrose47]

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

 

[jenbear123]

Being a contractor and only getting paid when I'm at work it would be better not to lose a 40 hour week of pay right now on top of the $$ for the new A/C so I have once again postponed our vacation for a few weeks. We will now be going on our trip the end of July through the first week of August, and we are once again going to be staying at OKW. I guess the good thing is as hot as it already is, it probably won't be any worse from a heat standpoint, but like Glenn this is going to be another very MOIST trip to Disney.

Of course now there is at least one DISmeet I'll be able to make after all......

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

 

[jenbear123]

Super secret text below!

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

The elusive statue of Marv built by Rosie in the Backlot

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

Sulley and Mike from Monsters Inc

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

3 - Me, Glenn, and Rosie

What show was first on the agenda?

Indiana Jones

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

Studio Catering Co and Backlot Express

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.

Situation of concern: Marv not being able to find the bathroom
Situation of hilarity: Marv not being able to find the bathroom

I'm sorry Marv - I just couldn't resist.... now for my real answers

Situation of concern: A child fell down after running up to see Chip and Dale

Situation of hilarity: One of the streetmosphere people made a silly situation with a park guest

How many times did Marv end up riding TSMM?

3