SOOZE 10 year Anniversary Getaway.. All DONE!

[Sooze]

goodnight

 

[ncsjodi]

So, where's the update you promised???

I wanna know what the surprise was....

 

[Sooze]

So, where's the update you promised???

I wanna know what the surprise was....

It's coming... just sat down to start it, should be up within the hour!

 

[Sooze]

So, I was TRYING to get some sleep, when the phone started ringing. I knew it wasn't Mickey this time, because it was my cell phone. What does that husband of mine want?

Well, he wanted to tell me that he made it onto the task force for DCI. That was good news, but it also meant that he'd be in meetings until 5:00 tomorrow night.... or did it?

He then revealed that since he was brand new to the task force, that they didn't need him tomorrow night. In fact... they didn't need him at ALL tomorrow!! We get to be together all day!!

Step one was to recover on some sleep! We were up at 9:00. We grabbed some bagels and pastries at the food court which was a MAD HOUSE I prefer the quiet desolation of the 6:30-7:00am time slot!

We drove over to BCV to park, since we knew our day would be ending at Epcot with Illuminations. We then hopped on a bus headed for MK. Today was the day we were going to do NEW things at MK!

It was VERY chilly today. We were pleading for the sun to break through the clouds and warm things up.

MK entrance was empty. We zipped right through security and the gates. We took in Main Street

and made it to the hub just in time for the show to start.

We have never taken the time to watch this in its entirety. It was fabulous... those back-up dancers can kick quite high, I tell you! Here are some pictures from the show... enjoy!

After the show we forced ourselves to turn Left into Adventureland instead of our usual Right into Tomorrowland. Neither of us had seen Hall of Presidents so we decided to give this Disney classic a try. We had a while before the next show, so we ventured over to Haunted Mansion.

We had a pleasant ride, Matt had NEVER been on it... I have ridden it probably more than any other Disney ride... the changes are cool and Matt enjoyed the tag-alongs at the end of the ride. But.. eh... it was alright. We wouldn't need to be riding it again on this trip.

Finally, time for HoP:

During the show, Matt and I spent most of our time watching the Presidents that were NOT speaking. It was so neat to see the details that make them REALLY look alive! Like the swinging of a foot, or the glance with another President.

We also had lengthy discussion about how that exhibit will have to change if a Democrat wins the upcoming election. They will get to address the historic election of either a woman or an African American. Would love to see how Disney does it!

Time for my 1st DOLE WHIP!! Okay.. I was TOTALLY confused when I walked up to the stand. I thought I would say to the CM, "I'd like a Dole Whip". Then I look at the menu board and realize there several items on the menu with "DOLE WHIP". I didn't know what to do! So I ordered one thing, and when the CM handed it to me, it didn't look like what I had seen on the DIS. So I asked him if I could try something else instead. He let me keep the 1st mistake (which was a blend of Dole Whip with vanilla ice cream) and gave me the Dole Whip float... which looked like what I had seen on the DIS...

see?

So, yes, I got a freebie by batting my eyelashes and turning so the CM could see my anniversary pin. But, you know what? I should've stuck with the Dole Whip/vanilla combination, because it was MUCH better than the float. The float was SUPER pineapple-y and had lots of juice... too much for me! Next time, I'll know what to do. How embarassing!!

The Jungle Cruise was in the area, and I don't think I've been on that since my family brought me here in 1975... seriously!! We decided it was another Disney classic that DH had NEVER been on... so we waited OVER 30 minutes to ride it. UGH!!

Our guide tried really hard... but those jokes are just SO corny!!!

A few more pics from our lame-o cruise:

After that stellar (read, lame) ride, we were ready to get to DHS. We were planning on coming back to PM EMH at MK anyway to battle it out at Buzz Lightyear!!

Since I was expecting to be alone today, I had planned on taking a boat over to WL to do some exploring. Well, once again, my attempt at hanging out at a new resort went to the dogs! DH was ready for some ToT and we wanted to catch Return to Zero before the Beauty and the Beast show... so we were off!

But Return to Zero failed us... find out why.... Coming up!!

 

[beckanoah]

How fun to have a day in the Kingdom by yourselves!

 

[WDWBetsy]

Another great update! I had to tell you this silly story from my first trip to WDW back in 1981... our family went into the Hall of Presidents and when Kennedy was speaking, I whispered to my mom "I thought he was dead!" Yes, at the tender age of 10, I thought the Presidents were alive and really speaking to us! My family has always joked about that. It will be neat to go back to WDW with my mom this next trip!

 

[Hedy]

Sorry about the Dole Whip.

 

[timandlesley]

Thanks for making our night Sooze, so happy to see another update from you. Can't imagine being in Disney and it being cold. So glad you guys got to spend the day together. We need to do Haunted Mansion this year, can't wait to try it, I haven't gone since I was a child either.Do you think Lauren would be scared?
Can't wait for more!
LEsley

 

[Blueyed Girl]

Yay!! So great that DH got to spend the day with you.
The first time I walked up the the Dole Whip counter I thought the same thing!! I was confused and just said "I'd like one of those dole whip things".....thinking THEY'D know which one I wanted. The girl asked me if I wanted the "float" I said "ok". Once I got it, I realized I had the right one.

 

[Sooze]

How fun to have a day in the Kingdom by yourselves!

It's a very different experience without kids. We had fun, but this park just screams "BRING YOUR CHILDREN!!!"

Another great update! I had to tell you this silly story from my first trip to WDW back in 1981... our family went into the Hall of Presidents and when Kennedy was speaking, I whispered to my mom "I thought he was dead!" Yes, at the tender age of 10, I thought the Presidents were alive and really speaking to us! My family has always joked about that. It will be neat to go back to WDW with my mom this next trip!

That is GREAT! I can see Tyson asking that kind of a question. They really do a great job of making them look REAL and ALIVE!! What a fun memory. When do you get to go back with mom?

Sorry about the Dole Whip.

That's okay! I'll be more prepared next time and can enjoy my Dole Whip/Vanilla combo!

Thanks for making our night Sooze, so happy to see another update from you. Can't imagine being in Disney and it being cold. So glad you guys got to spend the day together. We need to do Haunted Mansion this year, can't wait to try it, I haven't gone since I was a child either.Do you think Lauren would be scared?
Can't wait for more!
LEsley

You're welcome! It is AWESOME to be in Disney and be chilled. It's SO much more comfortable than sweating to death! Though, it's harder to get yourself into a pool or on Splash Mountain!!

I don't think Lauren would be scared at all on Haunted Mansion. We will definitely have Ty with us on it next time. It has it's 'creepy' moments, but nothing in-your-face-scary.

Day #3 is going to take a while to complete. I was reading back through my TR notebook, and this day takes up A LOT of pages!! We did a ton! Hope to update soon... but my show opens this week.. so we have dress rehearsals every night!

Yay!! So great that DH got to spend the day with you.
The first time I walked up the the Dole Whip counter I thought the same thing!! I was confused and just said "I'd like one of those dole whip things".....thinking THEY'D know which one I wanted. The girl asked me if I wanted the "float" I said "ok". Once I got it, I realized I had the right one.

I'm so happy I'm not the only Dole Whip reject! Did you like the float?! Too much pineapple for me... I know... it's DOLE... but.. still too strong!

 

[WDWBetsy]

That is GREAT! I can see Tyson asking that kind of a question. They really do a great job of making them look REAL and ALIVE!! What a fun memory. When do you get to go back with mom?

My mom and youngest nephew are going with us in August. Just made our ADRs today!

 

[jwwi]

Great update of MK, I always wonder why the waits are sooooooooo long for JC, I suppose it is a classic, but not worth a wait IMO. I don't go to HOP very often, but did go a few trips ago and found it interesting. I also love the HM updates, very good job Disney. You are heading to DHS, I really enjoy that park, can't wait for the update. Good luck with rehearsals this week, have fun.

 

[DisneyJo]

How great you could spend the day with DH

It's also nice how you're doing all the things you don't normally get to do!

I thought the Dole whips were shhhhh very over rated

 

[Blueyed Girl]

I'm so happy I'm not the only Dole Whip reject! Did you like the float?! Too much pineapple for me... I know... it's DOLE... but.. still too strong!

There was a little too much juice in it this time. The first time I tried it I liked it. It was so cold the night I got it, plus I wasn't feeling well so I wasn't in the mood to try to mix it all up and try to drink it. I probably drank 1/4 of it then threw it away. Add this to my list of things that I will have to try again in May.

 

[scottny]

great update and pics.

I thought the float was really strong but after a few sips I got used to it. I had the best dessert but that will be revealed tomorrow in my report. it was so good.

How nice that he got to spend the day with you and not work.

 

[Momof2princess]

So great that you got to spend the whole day with your DH Last trip was determined to get a dole whip and thought "holy moly" when I saw the menu and realized that there was more than one dole whip. I bet the ice cream one is great, I will have to try that one next trip.

Can't wait to see how you guys spent the day.

 

[jordanyosh]

What...no Return to Zero!!??????

 

[PrincessV]

He then revealed that since he was brand new to the task force, that they didn't need him tomorrow night. In fact... they didn't need him at ALL tomorrow!! We get to be together all day!!

Yay! What a nice surprise!

During the show, Matt and I spent most of our time watching the Presidents that were NOT speaking. It was so neat to see the details that make them REALLY look alive! Like the swinging of a foot, or the glance with another President.

I haven't been there in ages, and that's my favorite thing about HOP, too!

 

[Sooze]

My mom and youngest nephew are going with us in August. Just made our ADRs today!

Sounds fun! Where are you going to eat?

Great update of MK, I always wonder why the waits are sooooooooo long for JC, I suppose it is a classic, but not worth a wait IMO. I don't go to HOP very often, but did go a few trips ago and found it interesting. I also love the HM updates, very good job Disney. You are heading to DHS, I really enjoy that park, can't wait for the update. Good luck with rehearsals this week, have fun.

I thought I'd offend people with my perceptions of Jungle Cruise.. but I just didn't like it!! I think my kids will... but for an adult ride.. nah!!

Thanks.. our first dress rehearsal last night went really well!

How great you could spend the day with DH

It's also nice how you're doing all the things you don't normally get to do!

I thought the Dole whips were shhhhh very over rated

I'm with you on the Dole whips... our little secret!

There was a little too much juice in it this time. The first time I tried it I liked it. It was so cold the night I got it, plus I wasn't feeling well so I wasn't in the mood to try to mix it all up and try to drink it. I probably drank 1/4 of it then threw it away. Add this to my list of things that I will have to try again in May.

Yes... I had too much juice too. The vanilla ice cream was great because it was like a Dream-cicle with pineapple instead of orange.. and no juice! You should try that next time you go... which is pretty soon, by the way!

 

[Sooze]

great update and pics.

I thought the float was really strong but after a few sips I got used to it. I had the best dessert but that will be revealed tomorrow in my report. it was so good.

How nice that he got to spend the day with you and not work.

Thanks! I did end up enjoying most of my float.. but was wishing I would've stuck with the vanilla combo instead! Can't wait to hear bout your fav dessert!!

So great that you got to spend the whole day with your DH Last trip was determined to get a dole whip and thought "holy moly" when I saw the menu and realized that there was more than one dole whip. I bet the ice cream one is great, I will have to try that one next trip.

Can't wait to see how you guys spent the day.

I highly suggest the vanilla ice cream one, for sure! I'm glad I'm not the only one confused by the whole Dole Whip thing!

We had a very busy day.. I'm looking forward to sharing it with you all!

What...no Return to Zero!!??????

I KNOW!!!!! We were so disappointed!!

Yay! What a nice surprise!

I haven't been there in ages, and that's my favorite thing about HOP, too!

It was such a great surprise. Like I mentioned.. I love the freedome and flexibility of flying solo.. but you just miss sharing your experiences with someone, ya know?