We strolled back to the marina to pick up our little pirate, hoping he had not contracted scurrvy on his long voyage. I needed to take a picture of this plant:
Does anyone know that name of this? I just think it's gorgeous.. and it's all over WDW. I need some in my yard!!!
The boat came back filled with singing and "AAARRRGGH"ing little pirates. Tyson was all smiles when he saw us. We were relieved.. maybe he did have a bit of a good time!
I have the most precious video of him telling us that he had fun, but missed us "so much". He said "I had tears in my eyes a little bit". My little guy... but he did mention that when he saw me in my spy-boat, he got very happy!
His overall thoughts:
Best part of the cruise: When we found the treasure, because we had to use our map to find it.
Worst part of the cruise: Me leaving you, because I love you guys.
No.. I did NOT ask him to say that!! In fact, I just said, "Was there anything about the CRUISE that you didn't like?" He said, "mmm, mmm"
(in other words, nope)
So there you have it.. fresh out of the mouth of babes!
Our plans had us heading over to DHS next. Tyson was BEGGING to ride ToT and said he wanted to do RNR too!!
Seriously, it's all because his cousins came here earlier, and his younger cousin rode these things. So now, Ty had a new braveness about himself. SWEET!!
We walked to the GF bus stop and waited for .. a long time!!
Ty was glad to be back with us, but you could tell he was tired. Honestly, I think this long bus wait was what he needed.. a chance to just SIT. Then, by the time we made it to DHS, he was ready to go again!
SIDE STORY:
Matt has been really into the Pirates of the Caribbean movies lately. He insisted, the ENTIRE trip, on saying "CAPTAIN JACK SPPAAAAARRRROOWWW" in his best Barbosa voice very loudly and in Tyson's face. It was quite funny. Well, as you can imagine, after Ty's pirate adventure, Matt went at it full on! It was "CAPTAIN JACK SPPAAAARRROOOWWWW" every five seconds. Yes... it WAS annoying, but Tyson was laughing so hard about it, I couldn't get mad!
We quickly made our way to the Studios and found no wait whatsoever to get inside.
We made the right turn onto Sunset Blvd (any other Broadway fans out there find themselves singing that song whenever they see that sign? Or maybe it's just me...
) Since we were super psyched that Ty was ready for his first upside down ride adventure, we went straight to RNR. Unfortunately, the line was UBER long and the fast passes weren't until 3 in the afternoon. UGH! If we wait until then, we won't make it to AK in time for a Nemo show... whining mode starting to emerge.
little angel on my shoulder..." Now Susie... this is Tyson's birthday trip... and it's Tyson's birthday... if he doesn't need to see Nemo.. neither do you...."
little devil on my other shoulder..."..... .... ... um, yeah.. the angel is right!"
So we stayed.. at DHS... for a long time!
We did manage to ride ToT. The last time we rode this with Ty, he was 5... and it scared him TO DEATH. He swore he'd never ride it again. It wasn't the drops, necessarily, it was the dark, spooky, lightning-filled adventure that came before it. Well, he had NO hesitations this time. And he truly loved it, as did we!
Ty's ToT Face:
Imagine Matt saying "CAPTAIN JACK SPARRRROOOWWWW" at the top of his lungs whilst slicing the scallywag's throat:
The line moved quickly and we were soon in the hotel.
Here's a close up of the Scrabble game.. hmmmm.. they must be playing in Asia somewhere:
We had so much time to kill, and I had already ridden my favorite DHS ride. Tyson dragged us onto the Great Movie Ride. I really wouldn't have minded, but the line was so long.. and it's just not worth it to me, unless you get an OUTSTANDING CM driving your car. We... did NOT! In fact, our CM's accent was so strong, I could barely understand what he was saying. Oh well, Ty was loving it, so we did too!
Next stop, the Animation Building to cool off. I was SOOO happy to see Wall E there. So was my boy:
Well, BOTH boys!
They actually had a lot of Wall E stuff:
This was a little TV that was playing WALL E clips.
While Ty was watching, I saw something large out of the corner of my eye sneaking up behind him... it was Fro-zone!! I guess he had nothing else to do and was meandering around the room and decided to stalk Tyson! It was a funny moment and I couldn't get my camera ready fast enough to capture it. But we walked with Fro back to the Photo Pass area and got some shots.
Then came Mr. and Mrs. Incredible:
After spending lots of time in the animation building (by the way, we went in the back way, through the animation store, so we didn't have to sit through the presentation) we were getting hungry. Matt and I really hadn't had lunch, since we were waiting for the boy. So we had a late lunch near the Honey I Shrunk the Kids playground. Um... yes... I had to go there, again. Matt and I took turns, actually, so I didn't have to do TOO much time.
In fact, I only took one picture... the annual "Kodak Slide" picture:
I have one of these from every year, but just for space sake.. here's the first one, when Ty was a mere 3 years old.
Wow.. when we go back as a family, Shae will be 3... I can't believe it. I guess we'll have to start her own Kodak Slide pictures,eh?
We had one more event to see before our RNR FPs were up... the new Block Party Bash. I have TONS of pictures and even some video of this, so come on back!
Love the update. Looks like Ty did have some fun. 
I hope Tyson enjoyed the cruise, our boys did the one from the Yacht Club 2 years ago when they were 6&4 and they LOVED it! I was glad they had each other to go with though, so I completely understand why he was apprehensive!
So great that you got to have a DIS meet/old friend meet!
Looking forward to more!
Argh! You know, I'm really bummed my kids are too old to do the Pirate Cruise. I can't wait to hear Ty's review. 
Too cool that you got some 'adult' time when Ty was on the cruise. 
WoooHooo I wasn't sure what the details were when you mentioned it on my TR. I know you said something about wanting to add-on earlier this year. CONGRATULATIONS!!! 
I'm so happy for you! I warn you though, expect another one in about 4-5 years... 
I am glad he enjoyed the cruise! So cool that he loves the thrillers now....isn't it great when they finally come around
I hope it's not true!
OK I'm all done now!
