So Long, Farewell, I'll Even Say Adieu!

[mainegal]

Nikki, you have the most wonderful time in the World!

 

[solar]

Hope you have an awesome trip!

 

[coinbeach45]

Have a great trip!!!!!!

 

[parrotheadlois]

Hey Nikki!

How's the weather?? We're coming down tomorrow

Fellow Jerseyites - Lois and Greg

 

[BriarRosie]

You probably won't see this until you return, so I hope you had a great trip.

 

[alebisi]

Have a beautiful trip!!

 

[*NikkiBell*]

Hoop Dee Doo! Hoop Dee Doo! Hoop Dee Doo!

Hi Friends,

We had a busy, busy day. After landing in Orlando at 9:40, we got on ME and headed to AKLV. Another couple met up with us soon after. They are friends of Sean's. We all ate a quick bite at Mara (purrrrr zebra domes) and then took a cab to US. For those wondering, it took about 25 minutes and cost $35 or so. We did the entire park in a few hours and then stopped back at AKLV for a few. Our room wasn't ready earlier in the day so they text messaged us when the room was ready. I found this to be an absolutely amazing service. I have heard of it before, but never had to use it. It was just wonderful. They gave us our keys and they were"magically" activated once the text was sent!

Hoop Dee Doo tonight was great tonight as usual. We are planning on relaxing a bit now. Tomorrow we are dining with a Disney Imagineer!!!

 

[NC Belle]

I'm so glad that your first day went so well. I have always wanted to do Hoop Dee Doo.

Have magical dreams and an awesome day 2!

 

[IWISHFORDISNEY]

Sounds like a great start to your vacation. Have fun!!!

 

[*NikkiBell*]

Morning!

We are on the bus going to Dine with an Imagineer. Very exciting! We had an interesting convo with a cast member just now at the AKLV bus stop. He saw that I have on my podcast shirt and listens. We talked quite a bit and he was full of as much sarcasm and comedy as Pete and the crew. At first, he started yelling, "That's a lie! You are biased!" I nearly fell over as he continued. He then took his bus microphone off and we talked to him for a bit. He said that he listened to the show religiously before he started working at WDW. He said he doesn't have as much time to listen now, but that it's much different listening as a CM.

Well, that was the first hour with my podcast shirt on! Let's see what happens next!

 

[insoin]

Have a great trip! Hope to hear/see how it all goes soon!

 

[tlcoke]

Enjoy the Dine with an Imagineer lunch. I hope you get a good Imagineer.

 

[*NikkiBell*]

Jambo! Heh, imagine a gal with a Jerzy accent saying that. Lol

Yesterday was the best day ever! Dine with an Imagineer was incredible! We were there for almost three hours. We had Joni Van Buren as our imagineer. She was hysterical!

After doing some shopping and Art of Disney Animation (where yours truly met the Up characters along with Sorcerer Mickey --- no line!!!), we headed over to Epcot. A couple we are friends with is down here too so we met them for EMH and dinner. I wasn't feeling too hot after dinner, but got my second wind soon.

After dinner, we met up with the lovely Kathy W. for a bit. It was definitely like seeing an old friend. She is a delight! We went through Nemo and gabbed a bit before Illuminations and EMH. We hit Test Track and a few others during EMH and then hit the hay.

Today we already had breakfast at Boma (good, but not as good as dinner) and are heading to MK now.

 

[Mouse Skywalker]

Nikki. Sounds like you are having a fantastic trip so far. My family and I love Hoop Dee Doo! Dine with an Imagineer sounds like a lot of fun. Can't wait to hear about the rest of your trip.

 

[ADP]

Sounds great Nikki! Glad you got to meet up with Kathy. A trip to Orlando isn't complete without a meet with kathy!

 

[TSWJan78]

Glad to hear you are having fun!!!

 

[daneenm]

Sounds like you are having a great time!

 

[*NikkiBell*]

What a dayyyy!!!

California Grill was fabulous last night. We did MK during the day. The iPhone app for wait times was a huge help. Our longest wait was only 15 minutes!!! I love Jerzy Week!!!

We spent much of it at Epcot with two cast member friends of mine. We did all of Food & Wine and then Jiko tonight.

Tomorrow: MK with Shellt and Citricos at night for dinner! Wahoooo!!!

 

[*NikkiBell*]

So, Nikki is back in the garbage state. I had a wild time at the airport. It involved Homeland Security, several TSA agents, and, of course, my carry on bag. I don't know if I could do this story justice over the computer. Hey Pete, when's the next call in show? LMAO

More to follow....

 

[catycatcat4]

you gonna write a trip report?