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[tarheelmjfan]

Another member of the "needs to get a life" club reporting in.

 

[lookingforward]

Hi everyone. Just wanted to share my excitement about my trip this weekend. We are staying at the Portofino for the long weekend, surprising our kids with the trip. I have not stayed at the Portofino in about four years so I am looking foward to it. One of the things we have not done in a LONG time is go to US and see the shows...like the make-up show, etc.

Got a 244 passholder rate for deluxe room. RPR was sold out and HR only had club left for 370. Can't WAIT to get there

Any advice, good restaurants, etc? I am on a diet so I was wondering if any Portofino restuarant offer low carb/low cal entrees? That is going to be the hardest part of the weekend (even harder than the Memorial day traffic on Friday )

Thanks! US/IOA bound!

 

[marciemi]

so I guess this answers your question...... I have no life

This IS my life!

Mac - I got the same kind of reception on the Focker thread. For awhile there seemed to be a lot of people and it was a lot of fun, but then it ended up being the same few and they ignored anything I said and the conversation just got....boring! And all those weird doll avatars with the glowing green eyes? Guess I just wasn't in on the joke! I did get some Team Focker Watch lanyards and am meeting up with the person who ordered them because it turned out she lived just a couple miles from where my son is going to camp (out in Western Michigan) this summer, but all the interesting people have left the thread (guess that's you and me Mac!).

Boy, I guess I must be the only one who looks OLDER than my age normally! I remember when I turned 30 (over a decade ago) and when I told people (friends, co-workers) that it was my birthday and I was turning the BIG (well, at that time at least!) 3-0, I can't tell you how many people said "really, I thought you were older than that!" Well, that makes you feel good! Then they'd say it was because I already had 3 kids, etc., but still!

ps - I tried to post this last night, but the boards were down!!! What's up with that? (just kidding!)

 

[roseprincess]

Good Sunday morning all!

Bubba's mom- Thank you SO much for your trip report and pics!
Also the video you made, awesome!
Is the Hershey ampitheater a few miles from the park or is that in the park itself? That's so cool that you got to see Dennis DeYoung for a few minutes!
He actually performed here by where I live, for our town festival on Labor day weekend! DH and I were at his concert at our festival! It was way too crowded and we sat way in back. It was bring your own lawn chairs kind of concert, as the concert is totally outside.

I do have a couple of questions for you about Hershey Park. First, how are the family rides for pooh-sized people? IE, some of the roller coasters, etc? Are there any weight restrictions on the more lame coasters(the ones that don't go upside down)? I know Camp Snoopy rides that were in Mall of America were pretty restrictive as of weight. Just wondering about this, thanks.
Also, are there lockers in the Boardwalk area or anywhere in the park and how much do they cost, if you have looked at them lately? I guess I can always go to the Hershey Park website to find out, but maybe thought you might know thanks! I'm getting excited about this vacation coming up My ticker is a little off. I actually have about 20 days til leaving to HP.
Oh, another question- is there some kind of mini golf place, maybe about half-hour away from Hershey? I heard there is one at one of the Hershey hotels, but I think you have to stay at that hotel to use it I suppose? We are going to stay at the Comfort Inn at the Park- about 2 or 3 miles from Hershey Park.
Thanks in advance for anything you can answer.

 

[tlinus]

Morning all!

Barb - I am going to say August 9th......waiting for the pm

mac - get anything done at the homestead this weekend? let's compare!! I really need to get some stuff accomplished here - lots of laundry and cleaning to do!!!

On the trip planning front, I do believe that we are going to redo our original honeymoon from 10 years ago. 4 nights in Orlando and 3 or 4 nights in New Orleans. I was given a budget and need to go and research my best options

I will wait to make a ticker....but there will be one soon!!!

 

[bubba's mom]

Good Sunday morning all!

Bubba's mom- Thank you SO much for your trip report and pics!
Also the video you made, awesome!

Must credit DH w/ the video....I don't do video editing

Is the Hershey ampitheater a few miles from the park or is that in the park itself?

yep...it's IN the park

I do have a couple of questions for you about Hershey Park. First, how are the family rides for pooh-sized people? IE, some of the roller coasters, etc? Are there any weight restrictions on the more lame coasters(the ones that don't go upside down)? I know Camp Snoopy rides that were in Mall of America were pretty restrictive as of weight. Just wondering about this, thanks.

i don't recall any weight restrictions, i do think some of the thrill coasters had larger seats, but that doesn't apply to you ....you said. The rollercoaster at Camp Snoopy is more for kids, (we have one at our Dorney Park), that is why it doesn't accomodate "Pooh" size....other than that, i don't think you should worry.

are there lockers in the Boardwalk area or anywhere in the park and how much do they cost, if you have looked at them lately? I guess I can always go to the Hershey Park website to find out, but maybe thought you might know thanks!

The lockers are across the walkway (w/ the restrooms) from the entrance to the water area....not sure how much they cost because we didn't use 'em. I think I remember seeing lockers in the park, but couldn't be certain....sorry.

I actually have about 20 days til leaving to HP.

i grabbed extra maps, so if you want one, send me your snail and i'll put one in the mail to you tomorrow

Oh, another question- is there some kind of mini golf place, maybe about half-hour away from Hershey? I heard there is one at one of the Hershey hotels, but I think you have to stay at that hotel to use it I suppose? We are going to stay at the Comfort Inn at the Park- about 2 or 3 miles from Hershey Park.

have no idea...sorry.....you can always call the hotel and ask them. since we only live an hour away, we can minigolf at home and don't bother while there!

Thanks in advance for anything you can answer.

you're welcome!

 

[damo]

Hi everyone... just getting back into the swing of things after that horrible death last week. Hope all is doing well. I can't remind everyone enough to hugs those you love

How is everyone doing Dagny?

 

[yankeepenny]

Good afternoon all!
still rainy, misty drizzling here in coastal maine.
read thru the Ultimate Universal- now back to page one!
(read my UG book 80 times....)
sun coming out sometime tomorrow....

maybe.....

 

[bubba's mom]

Just thought I would share that we are headed out to see SHREK 3 at 6:45 EST! I will write a review when we get home!

and?

 

[tarheelmjfan]

goNDmay9,
Welcome!!! I'm glad you decided to join us.

On our last visit, we arranged a Backstage Tour of HRC. Our son loves music, & the tour was the highlight of his trip. The tour is complimentary, but we did tip the guide. I'm not sure if you need to arrange it in advance, but I did. I learned about it here on the DIS, & it was a perfect addition to the trip. You may want to check & see, if anyone's performing at Hard Rock Live too. Since we never leave UO property, I don't have any offsite suggestions.

bubbasmom,
Thanks for the Hershey Park review. That toilet bowl ride looks fun. My DH & I saw a similar one on the Travel Channel & have been wanting to give it a try ever since. I couldn't tell in your pic, but do you shoot out the bottom of the bowl? The one we saw you did, & it looked like a great ride. Loved the video & pics.

lookingforward,
Lucky you! Have a great trip! Remember, it's mandatory that you share the trip with us. We need a trip report with pics.

tlinus,
Sounds like you're planning a great trip. We love NOLA, but haven't been since Katrina paid them an unwelcome visit. It sounds like things are getting back to normal finally. That will be a great place to spend your anniversary.

Penny,
You were supposed to send the rain my way. Can I expect it tomorrow?

Hi, to everyone I didn't address. Have a great day!

 

[keishashadow]

Has anyone seen these kind of lime green crocs:

Or do you not do lime green on this thread? Do I need to go back to the Fockers Watchers thread? (I dropped out of that one!) I thought they were cool, but have only found them in kids sizes (sigh - like the lime green Disney crocs only come in kids sizes!)

probably the only style i don't own

i wore crocs when they weren't disney ; ortho problems - i've been able to forgo painful steriod shots in my heels ever since i've started wearing them as much as possible...goofy looking; but comfy.

fyi, my claim to fame is coining the term "respect the lime" on the lime green thread...i'm still a lime greenie in my heart; but left the boards when too many youngins' joined...just my personal thang.

don't get the whole Focker Watcher thing? might have to check that one out.

 

[keishashadow]

barb - that is some trip report ; i shall save the bulk of it for later - looks like a good read.

Guess i'm the old broad of the thread but i'm still hanging & banging (had a heckofa great time getting here - lots of miles left on the engine) .

 

[bubba's mom]

bubbasmom,
Thanks for the Hershey Park review. That toilet bowl ride looks fun. My DH & I saw a similar one on the Travel Channel & have been wanting to give it a try ever since. I couldn't tell in your pic, but do you shoot out the bottom of the bowl? The one we saw you did, & it looked like a great ride. Loved the video & pics.

I'm not sure altho i would think you would! DH and DS saw it from up above when they were in line for Wild Mouse coaster...DH is the one who told me about it and i just took the pic! I would think you'd have to come out somewhere??

 

[marciemi]

I too was into Crocs before they were Disney and WAAYY before they were cool (when you got really weird looks). My most comfortable pair I got nearly 2.5 years ago and had to go to a specialty store (in an upscale area) and call for days until they got them in and rush over there to get a pair. I still wear that pair much of the time even though there are NO threads left on the bottom anywhere. I bought a new pair (they're the khaki color) but although I'm trying to break them in for Disney this summer (along with my lime green pair), I'm also trying not to wear the threads off too much because then they become so slippery. Hopefully I can find the middle ground of comfort with traction!

What I like about the crocs I pictured were the neoprene which looks like it would be so comfortable vs. the strap, but I looked at the crocs site, and they aren't made in adult sizes.

There really are about 3 (long) Focker threads. One was primarily to pass off the "Crocs" - the little trip crocodile dudes that people put in their pictures. Personally, I didn't see the point in that and can't imagine spending the time to do it, but to each his own. I started on one thread, then that turned pretty much into a "when is everyone going" thread, then another one spun off and I joined that one. That's where I met the cool people, and got the lanyards, but I think a lot of them had April trips and stopped coming by the thread. That's when it just seemed to get exclusive.

 

[Melanie230]

LOVED SHREK THE THIRD!! Very cute movie.

 

[bubba's mom]

LOVED SHREK THE THIRD!! Very cute movie.

THAT's IT?!?!?! THAT's your review?? C'mon Melanie....you can do better! damo said the Disney peeps won't like it....why? (We aren't planning on seeing it until the first week of July in Fla. at DFIL's house)..... I will patiently wait for more details!

 

[bubba's mom]

Oh yeah....I'm afk for the next hour....Desperate Housewives is on! (finale!)

 

[t-and-a]

THAT's IT?!?!?! THAT's your review?? C'mon Melanie....you can do better! damo said the Disney peeps won't like it....why? (We aren't planning on seeing it until the first week of July in Fla. at DFIL's house)..... I will patiently wait for more details!

She probably doesn't want to spoil it for anyone..... I can't wait to see it myself, but we probably won't get to see it in the theater. We'll probably wait for the DVD.

BTW, I checked out your video and it was GREAT! It looks like you all had a really good time, and yes, your mom does look young!

 

[bubba's mom]

She probably doesn't want to spoil it for anyone..... I can't wait to see it myself,

okay, okay....Melanie....PM me with more about Shrek!!! (so we don't ruin it for the others!)

 

[damo]

THAT's IT?!?!?! THAT's your review?? C'mon Melanie....you can do better! damo said the Disney peeps won't like it....why? (We aren't planning on seeing it until the first week of July in Fla. at DFIL's house)..... I will patiently wait for more details!

The movie doesn't show the princesses in a very good light and there are a few disney references that they will pick up on.