SOOZE 10 year Anniversary Getaway.. All DONE!

[Sooze]

Now I just have to store this information into this no short term memory brain of mine.....

I hear ya!

 

[Sooze]

So, I added a ticker to my signature. I just can't stand not having something there to help me look forward to another trip. I'll just have to be on 'stealth' mode to make sure DS never spies it!

I WILL BE DOING AN UPDATE TONIGHT, barring any unexpected children drama... so keep an eye out!!

I want to get this done so I can start planning the boy's birthday fun!

Thanks for hangin' in with me!

 

[momtoccc]

Oh goody! an update! I will check back later tonight!

 

[Beana9802]

So, I added a ticker to my signature. I just can't stand not having something there to help me look forward to another trip. I'll just have to be on 'stealth' mode to make sure DS never spies it!

I WILL BE DOING AN UPDATE TONIGHT, barring any unexpected children drama... so keep an eye out!!

I want to get this done so I can start planning the boy's birthday fun!

Thanks for hangin' in with me!

Yay! So we won't have to wait long for a NEW PTR

 

[WDWBetsy]

Can't wait to read more...

 

[Sooze]

Alrighty... let's get this day done. There is so much to tell about tomorrow!

So, we left PTC and realized how COOOOOOLLLD it gets when the sun goes down. We weren't prepared. We had time to make a stop back at POR for jeans and jackets before heading over to Epcot.

We began our Epcot evening at Spaceship Earth. I had already ridden it, and was excited for DH to see the fun stuff at the end. He was excited to see the 'refurbishment'.... that quickly turned to disappointemnt. The ONE thing he could not stand about SE was the ride-mobile. He thought they were so big, bulky, rickety, and jerky. And after the refurbishment, the were still big, bulky, rickety, and jerky... but with TOUCHSCREENS!!

When it came time for the photo at the beginning of the ride, I told him to make sure he smiled. I, on the other hand, knew what was to be done with the pictures, so I made a real corny face!

We then spent the rest of the ride trying to figure out what was old and what was new in the ride. I love the garage scene... with the advent of personal computers.. very cool!!

Then it came time for the ending fun... but... my picture didn't turn out. BUMMER! Maybe they only accept smiles.. not silliness. Oh well, next time I'll smile nicely for Mr. Mouse!

After SE, we tried to squeeze in some Future World rides, but the wait times were just too long. So we decided to stroll World Showcase. We turned left to go clockwise around this time.. because we ALWAYS go right. We ventured into Mexico and Matt was blown away. I don't think he had ever been in there! He said, "Why didn't we eat in here?!!" next time, dear.. next time! He just loved the atmosphere. I'd have to agree!

We tried the little boat ride. I don't even rememeber what it used to be, but I kinda liked the Donald addition. It seemed to tie the ride together a bit more. I did miss the people trying to sell you stuff at the end!

We continued around WS making ourselves SLOW DOWN! We are both power speed walkers when we go anywhere. It was nice to take our time and take it all in. We stopped by American Adventure to confirm that the Voices of Liberty are indeed performing inside under the infamous, acoustically amazing dome. HOORAY!!!

Finally ready for dessert, I remembered that France had a delicious little pastry shop. So we headed that way. As soon as we walked in, I knew we had made a mistake. WS really didn't seem that crowded... that was because everyone was in this little, teeny, squashy pastry shop. It was UNBELIEVABLY crowded I tell ya!! But, I pressed on, not realizing the misery I was putting Matt through. Besides, have you SEEN some of the desserts in there?!?! YUMMY! It just took about 14.6 YEARS to get it! Seriously, the line moved so slowly!

I ended up with chocolate mousse. It was absolutely deliciously RICH. I couldn't finish it... I recommend sharing it, if you ever want to try it! Matt picked out an apple turnover. It turned out to be flavored cardboard. It was nasty! After what we waited through, he was expecting something fabulous... it wasn't I can guarantee you, we will not be going back to the French pastry shop as long as Matt's around! I told him to throw his turnover out and get the fried ice cream he was eyeing over at American Ad. That made him much happier!

We strolled back around the Showcase to find a spot for the greatest nighttime show @ Disney! We TOTALLY scored. We found our new favorite spot! It is right in front of Norway. There is a clear view of the lagoon, and a speaker in our ear. Now, remember.. we have no kids with us, so we were able to scope the spot WAY in advance of the show. I sat and caught up on the TR notebook while Matt walked around and found some Diet Coke.

We held each other tight as we watched our Illuminations. The spot was just perfect, the weather was just perfect, the moment was just perfect. Something I can close my eyes and revisit whenever I'm stressed!

As the post-Illuminations music played, we forced ourselves to once again slow down and walk leisurely. We paused every once in a while to take it all in again.

We walked to our car at BCV and drove over to the Contemporary to try to stay awake for EMH at MK. It was open til 2AM!!! I really wanted to stay at least until midnight... but my head was REALLY pounding...

Here I am in a dark MK:

Don't I look BEAT?!?!

We hit the Laugh Floor first. A new show we haven't checked out yet! We walked right in and up to a door.

We thought we had just lucked out! Then we waited.. and waited.. and waited for a LONG time! Finally, the door opened.. and we walked.. no... we were herded to... ANOTHER set of DOORS! (okay.. I know it's Monsters, Inc.. and there are a lot of doors in that movie.. but COME ON!)

We watched a promo video with Roz and Mike W. that lasted at least 5 full minutes. It just seemed like forever. Of course, it doesn't help when your head feels like it's going to explode!

Finally, we were coralled into the theater. There were large screens where they'd focus cameras on people in the audience and put up funny sayings about them. Guess who the 1st victim was? Yup.. MATT!! They showed his face on the screen with a quote that said "JUST SAT ON A FAMILY OF TINY MONSTERS". Of course, it takes a few minutes for us to realize what's going on.. so he had that 'lost and bewildered' look on his face!

Then, at the beginning of the show, they singled him out saying "WANTS TO GET UP AND DANCE"...so... he GOT UP AND DANCED!! I'm not kidding! And I COMPLETELY missed the photo op. I think I was just so stunned that my non-outgoing DH just got up and shook his booty in front of the whole crowd. This, my friends, is what DISNEY is all about! That is a memory I will NEVER lose!! The crowd just loved it, and laughed hysterically. That's my boy!

The show was funny! I tried to text a joke for it, but they didn't use it. Bummer.

Next stop.. the annual BLY challenge. I was ready. I even let DH have control of the stick... BIG MISTAKE!!! He'd angle the car so he hit all the targets and I couldn't hit anything. He CLAIMS he didn't know he was doing that. He also found a BIG bonus target in the 1st room and already had 100,000 points from the start. I was doomed... oh... and my head hurt... yeah... it was my head!!

Here is a quote from Matt about his victory... he literally took the pen out of my hand and wrote this in my TR notebook... enjoy:

"My wife whines like a mule- I asked if she wanted control of the car- she gave it to me. Rules were not broken! I played great defens without cheating.. unlike Bill Belachek from NE. I did whatever it took to win, because I have lost to her more times than not. I will have bragging rights for at least 6 months-and it is almost a 100,000 point bragging right! DOMINATION BABY!!! -Matt

Help me people! I need ammo for next time! I need detailed descriptions of ALL bonus targets..ASAP! This means WAR!!

After the BLY fiasco, I really wanted to do Space Mountain, but my head was just pounding. So we gave in a and went home. We stopped for a moment on the bridge between Tomorrowland and the Hub for an anniversary cuddle moment... another one to savor!

I took these some night.. .can't remember if it was MK or DTD... so let's just pretend these were on Main Street in MK and I took them on my way out, ok?

When we made it home, we had a guest waiting for us:

Belive it or not, that was my 1st towel animal!! That's the one down side of DVC. You don't get Mousekeeping every day.... so your chances of having a little friend go way down!

So we CRASHED for the night! COMPLETELY exhausted. And we just couldn't wait for tomorrow! Tonga Toast... HERE WE COME!!!!

 

[Sooze]

Oh goody! an update! I will check back later tonight!

I DID IT! YAY!!
Now I'm going to watch America's Next Top Model on my DVR... later!!

Yay! So we won't have to wait long for a NEW PTR

That's right! I'll probably wait until May to start it, when the school year starts winding down... but that's not TOO far away!

Can't wait to read more...

ENJOY!!

 

[Beana9802]

That's right! I'll probably wait until May to start it, when the school year starts winding down... but that's not TOO far away!

Yay! I love stories! I love the wind down of the school year...it's a win win!

Hee Hee

 

[WDWBetsy]

Great update! I'm off to watch Enchanted. Have a great night!

 

[carrieannie]

Great update! I'm off to watch Enchanted. Have a great night!

OHH Enchanted is my new FAVORITE movie. I hope you enjoyed it.
I got it for my 5 YO, Annie for Easter but secretly it was for me.

Sooze: You guys had a great time at world showcase. Sorry about the pounding head I would`ve gone to the MK anyway like you did!

My wife whines like a mule- I asked if she wanted control of the car- she gave it to me. Rules were not broken! I played great defens without cheating.. unlike Bill Belachek from NE. I did whatever it took to win, because I have lost to her more times than not. I will have bragging rights for at least 6 months-and it is almost a 100,000 point bragging right! DOMINATION BABY!!! -Matt
This is funny!! except the Patriots referance!

 

[scottny]

great update and pics.

sorry for your head hurting.

that was a busy day.

I cannot help with Buzz's ride, i got a 26,000

 

[ncsjodi]

My wife whines like a mule- I asked if she wanted control of the car- she gave it to me. Rules were not broken! I played great defens without cheating.. unlike Bill Belachek from NE. I did whatever it took to win, because I have lost to her more times than not. I will have bragging rights for at least 6 months-and it is almost a 100,000 point bragging right! DOMINATION BABY!!! -Matt
This is funny!! except the Patriots referance!

Come on, Ed. It was funny purely BECAUSE of the Patriots reference!

 

[Sooze]

Yay! I love stories! I love the wind down of the school year...it's a win win!

Hee Hee

I completely agree!

Great update! I'm off to watch Enchanted. Have a great night!

Hope you enjoyed your movie! Amy Adams is a close friend of my sister-in-law. I've never met Amy, but my SIL performed with her on stage many times! Cool, eh?

OHH Enchanted is my new FAVORITE movie. I hope you enjoyed it.
I got it for my 5 YO, Annie for Easter but secretly it was for me.

Sooze: You guys had a great time at world showcase. Sorry about the pounding head I would`ve gone to the MK anyway like you did!

My wife whines like a mule- I asked if she wanted control of the car- she gave it to me. Rules were not broken! I played great defens without cheating.. unlike Bill Belachek from NE. I did whatever it took to win, because I have lost to her more times than not. I will have bragging rights for at least 6 months-and it is almost a 100,000 point bragging right! DOMINATION BABY!!! -Matt
This is funny!! except the Patriots referance!

I love buying presents for my kids that I know are really for me!! I got Shae "The Little Mermaid" for Easter... she isn't quite into it YET, but I knew we needed to have it in our Disney movie collection!

Sorry about the NE reference... but when you live in Indy, you gotta bash all you can. And, to top it off... Matt is a die-hard Yankees fan!!! Well, at least we have Disney, right?

great update and pics.

sorry for your head hurting.

that was a busy day.

I cannot help with Buzz's ride, i got a 26,000

Yikes.. that's a pretty low score, Scott!!

Come on, Ed. It was funny purely BECAUSE of the Patriots reference!

So true!

 

[WDWBetsy]

Hope you enjoyed your movie! Amy Adams is a close friend of my sister-in-law. I've never met Amy, but my SIL performed with her on stage many times! Cool, eh?

I really loved it! I had rented it from Netflix - now I have to buy it! That is so cool that your SIL is her friend and has performed w/her. Wow.

 

[pooksma]

I have already placed my order with my 7yr old DS for my birthday. It helps that he likes it too.

Great update. No Buzz advice here. So far I've only ever ridden with DS and he controls the cart. Maybe that'll change this trip

 

[scottny]

Yikes.. that's a pretty low score, Scott!!

I know.

I was to busy laughing at the girls and Jake.

 

[DisneyJo]

Childless Epcot sounds wonderful and I love how you had to make yourself slow down

DH and I are also very competitive on Buzz, I even read up on the good targets but I couldn't find them!!!!

 

[timandlesley]

Absolutley LOVED this update, thanks for it, made our night here on vacation! We get so excited when we see another "Sooze" update. I love how he was chosen at Monsters Inc. and was such a good sport, love all of the awesome romantic times you are having together, those memories will last you a life time. Great you got to enjoy some MK EMH, LOVE the note from your DH regarding Toy Story, TOO FUnNY!!! Tim and I were dying laughing over that one, sounds just like us. I didn't even know those 100000 things exist, Tim must because he nails me EVERY time, I agree, it's on now, we need that list!!!
Can't wait for more!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hope all is well with you guys. We hit the Indy Childrens museum today, such fun. We're headed to Nashville Indy tomorrow to stay in a family cabin in Brown County State Park tomorrow, should be fun. Thought of you guys as we drove into Indy.
Can't wait for the next update.
Lesley

 

[ncsjodi]

Absolutley LOVED this update, thanks for it, made our night here on vacation! We get so excited when we see another "Sooze" update. I love how he was chosen at Monsters Inc. and was such a good sport, love all of the awesome romantic times you are having together, those memories will last you a life time. Great you got to enjoy some MK EMH, LOVE the note from your DH regarding Toy Story, TOO FUnNY!!! Tim and I were dying laughing over that one, sounds just like us. I didn't even know those 100000 things exist, Tim must because he nails me EVERY time, I agree, it's on now, we need that list!!!
Can't wait for more!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hope all is well with you guys. We hit the Indy Childrens museum today, such fun. We're headed to Nashville Indy tomorrow to stay in a family cabin in Brown County State Park tomorrow, should be fun. Thought of you guys as we drove into Indy.
Can't wait for the next update.
Lesley

Glad you had fun at our museum! We go there quite often! My girls love the ice cream parlor up by the carousel the most! Have fun in Nahsville. Try to stay warm and dry!

 

[PrincessV]

So, we left PTC and realized how COOOOOOLLLD it gets when the sun goes down. We weren't prepared. We had time to make a stop back at POR for jeans and jackets before heading over to Epcot.

Y'know, despite living in FL, I tend to forget about this, too. I live on the Gulf, which moderates our temp a lot. Not Orlando - it can easily be 80 during the day and 40 at night.

I love the garage scene... with the advent of personal computers.. very cool!!

Me too - doesn't it bring you back? I fondly remember the Apple 2Cs at my school

I ended up with chocolate mousse. It was absolutely deliciously RICH.

Mmmmmm Isn't it deceptive - doesn't look like much, but oh boy, it's good!

I played great defens without cheating.. unlike Bill Belachek from NE.

BWAHAHAHAHA!!!!!

Help me people! I need ammo for next time! I need detailed descriptions of ALL bonus targets..ASAP! This means WAR!!

Aim for the volcano. Trust V.