"SUCK IT UP BUTTERCUP! It Builds Character and Strength!" A July 2011 TR-COMPLETE 4/5

[Disneyfreak616]

I LOVE EE!!!! It's so much fun!! We've never eaten at Pizzafari, but it looks delish! It's on the list!

It is!! You definitely should! So yummy!​

Definitely read "THE YETI AGGGHH" in stacey's voice.
Oh wow! I can't believe Primeval Whirl construction started the day after we were there!! that's nuts. Thank goodness we got on it!
Why does pizzafari NEVER get old?!?! Seriously I go to it on almost every trip and I just love it so much!
HAHAHA THE GECKO!

Good times.
Disney..... PIZZA.... (I always say "pizza" how i say it in the movie. hahaha frump. "do you like my pizza background?!" "pizza??" "it's pizza!"
EEEE FESTIVAL OF THE LION KING. I'm obsessed with the lion king. like literally... it holds a special place in my heart now. It's been a Lion King year all around.
Thank you for updating It made me happy. I want to update mine again since I am done with my homework. I might. We'll see.

That's the best way to go! I love Stace.
I know really! That was lucky for us.
It's so delicious! I love that gecko haha.
That movie is just so quotable it's great.
It really has! I can't wait to go see it!
You're welcome. I think I'm gonna update later since I crashed last night haha.​

Mmmm, Pizzafari is good. Making me all hungry right now. Sheesh.

It's the best pizza ever!​

LOVE EE- my 2nd favorite ride in WDW! (Behind ToT!)

We've never eaten at Pizzafari OR Rainforest Cafe for breakfast... I wonder if the one at MoA serves breakfast?

Those are both so fun!

I don't know! You should definitely check them out though!​

I love the Lion King! I haven't seen the Disney show yet but am looking forward to it on our next visit. I did the the one on Broadway which was wonderful!!!!!

Me too! It's AMAZING!

I'm going to see the Broadway one next week! I'm so excited!!!!​

Funny that your class used buttercup as their mascot! That show was soooo awesome! I tried introducing them to the girls i babysit for and they didn't like them

Also had to comment on your usage of pants on the ground I laughed so hard when they had that on Idol! it seriously is the funniest thing EVER! I have made various little songs i sing around the house about goffy things based on that song, my favorite being based on my cat whom i swear is crazy!

Yay mickey collage! That seriously is a GREAT! idea!

I know! Aw that's sad. I loved that show!

That was hilarious I know! HAHAHAHA so funny.

I know right!?​

So you know that thread Kara posted in her last update? The TR is called "The MCLOVINS Hit the World - HARD!!!!" and the author is _disneygirl.

I have been reading it because it's pure genius. (she has a similar writing style to Kara.. very enthusiastic and HILARIOUS! It's like reading a really good book. Even though she hasn't updated since October 1st I hope she updates someday again!)

Anyways.... I AM DYING. This is probably THE BEST thing I have ever read in my life. And it totally made me think of you. Because we're both this insane.

It's hilarious OMG she's like describing our lives. SO funny oh my gosh. ​

LOL- I though of Kristen, too, while reading that!

I like her writing style, but it's sad that there aren't any personal pictures- which makes it hard for me to read... I like seeing how other people experience the magic!

Yeah same! But it's so funny!!​

HAHAHA I know, right?!
And yes I know. I wish there were pictures. But at the same time... I'm SO incredibly entertained. I just can't stop reading.

And Kristen... here's another one. LOL



Story of our lives.

And then this, of course, is just like us too.



this is why I love disboards. We're all nuts and it's PERFECTLY okay

THESE ARE OUR LIVES in a nutshell. This girl is a genius.

I know really. Most everyone is mad here. ​

Most everyone's mad here....

HAHAHAHAHA you said it. ​

I love the theming at Pizzafari. Everything is so detailed and colorful. We very seldom eat there at AK, but I do like the pizza.

Me too! It's beautiful! I love all the murals. I bet there's tons of hidden Mickey's in them! It's like the only CS I go to in AK. Or Flame Tree.​

Yet ANOTHER story of our life I can't explain to you how entertained I am by this thing. I can't wait until you read it.

Hahaha I want to find time to read this whole thing.​

I've been sooo busy between school, studying, and hom[ew]ork that i just got caught up; but I love your trip report!!
I'm embarressed to say it because everyone raves about it, but I've been to Disney more times than i can count and I don't think I have ever had Pizza from Pizzafari.
You're trip report got me reaallyy excited for my birthday trip in 2 weeks and 5 days!

Oh and I have the shirt that you wore in Animal Kingdom!

I totally understand, but glad that you're here and reading! You should definitely try it on your next trip! It's fabulous.

OMG THAT'S SO SOON!!!! Have fun!!! Are you gonna do a TR??

It's cute! I love it! ​

 

[Disneyfreak616]

Chapter 23- Lions and Dinos and Bugs! Oh My!​

July 27th, 2011​

I know, I know, it's a cheesey line for a title, but hey! It works!

It was still sprinkling as we headed into Camp Minnie-Mickey and Festival of the Lion King. We were a little close to showtime, so you know what that means!

GIRAFFE SECTION.

I'm really not a huge fan of this section because the sound isn't that fun and I always think we're just being sheep. So really we were in...

THE SHEEP SECTION.

Timon is brilliant. I love him.

Once we were seated and the show began, I didn't care where the heck we were. We could have been hanging upside down over a volcano or sitting in dumpsters. That show just takes you away. It's incredible.

Can you say "Hello gawgeous?"

\

The Mighty Pachyderm.

I think this one is so funny because it looks like the elephant is trying to eat Simba.

HAHAHA.

That girl's outfit is awesome. I've always thought the headpiece was so cool.

Then came the beautiful "Can You Feel the Love Tonight" scene. It's amazing. I've always wanted to be the bird.

....

.......

WHAT DID I JUST SAY!?!??

I WANT TO BE THE BIRD!?!?!? But I'm terrified of birds!!!

I know. Except this one is a non-terrifying bird. And the flying stuff is just incredible.

I cried during that scene. Always do. Without fail. It's just so beautiful and amazing.

Then we moved on to some less tear-jerking material.

Just look at Timon's face here. It's so adorable.

And LOOK AT THIS ONE. Can you guess what face Timon is making!?

Soon the finale was upon us and things got even more awesome!

Uhh hello there.

Nice face!

I love all the colors and awesome harmonies and everything about this part. The lady who sings "Circle of Life" was AMAZING. Like even more amazing than usual. She just blew my mind with her voice. I was in awe. These people are so blessed.

The show was absolutely fantastic as always, and I really never get tired of seeing it. It's gotta be my favorite stage-show in Disney. It's awesome.

Once it was over Timon told us to "Please...GET OUT!!" And so we exited the theater, making sure we did NOT take small children by the hand (because that would have been kidnapping) and that we had all of our personal belongings. I also told people to beware of my tear puddles.

After the Lions comes the Dinos, so where better to head than Dinosaur!!

We used our Fastpasses and zipped through that queue. The ride was exciting and fun as per the norm, and I posed just like January for the grand pic:

It doesn't have the same effect without Jess in it, does it?

After our prehistoric adventure, it was time to visit some other creatures who have been around since then, but actually survived that meteor or whatever obliterated our terrorizing friends.

It's Tough to be a Bug! Now, I am a bit scared of this attraction because of my great fear of things that crawl. However, I knew what to do this time. No "Please remain seated while the cockroaches and whatever the HECK else exit the theater." Uh-uh. NO WAY. In your dreams, invisible man. I have absolutely no shame in Disney, so I stood myself right up so I wouldn't feel anything crawling under me.

Now Mike and Dave really didn't remember this show, but Dave was a bit iffy about it too.

HOWEVER...Mike LOVED it. Like I'm not even kidding. It's one of his all-time faves now. He was a huge buggie when we were kids and he used to read about them and collect them and even name them. He loves bugs. So this was like a dream come true for him and he thought the 3-D effects were awesome. So it was worth it for me to see him so happy.

After our creepy-crawly adventure, we decided to head back to POFQ and freshen up before dinner. So we caught a bus back to the resort, and the boys decided to take a cat-nap. So what did I decide to do?

Have a photo-shoot of course!

WARNING: DEER FACE ALERT!!!! REEE REEE REEE!!!!

Pretty soon I got the boys up and we caught a bus to our dinner destination!

Continued in Next Post​

 

[lauren_elizabeth]

And LOOK AT THIS ONE. Can you guess what face Timon is making!?

DEER FACE ALERT!!!

Girl, I do the same thing in ITTBAG. I sit forward the whole time, too because I hate feeling the stinger... and I keep my feet off of the ground.

Cute photoshoot

 

[IheartDDuck]

Festival of the Lion King is a great show! And how awesome that Timon was making a Deer Face in your honor!

Girl, don't you worry about not liking to sit during ITTBAB. I lean forward every time the bees attack.

 

[JessicaFaye508]

LOL I literally was like "wow, what a classic title" and then you were like "I know, I know, it's a cheesey line for a title" Funny.
Yes, I can. I love him.
I love that girl! I envy her. She's amazing and so lucky to be in that show!
HAHAHA those were words I never thought I'd hear come out of your mouth But that bird is beautiful. I always cry too.
I'm telling you, I get chills during that WHOLE entire show. Without fail. Every time. It just touches my heart deeply.
THE DEER FACE.
No, it does not. I am sorry I was absent for the dinosaur picture (ps I enjoy answering all of your rhetorical questions)
Yay for mike loving bugs! That used to be my FAVORITE attraction when I was in like 3rd grade. Not even kidding.
LOL maybe I'll have a photoshoot of myself during Christmas on my downtime (if i have any) Hey, it looks like fun. I like your deer faces. (They SERIOUSLY need to make a deer face smiley)

 

[MarieTheCat24]

Ok, I'm about to read all of the 9994739233 updates I have missed.

Prepare yourself for an onslaught of random commentary.

Sharing Cracker Jacks and watching cartoons with your brother is quite possibly the most precious thing I have ever read on the DISboards. I love that WDW vacations lead to so many wonderful sibling moments.

The Monorail chocolate will never not make me laugh. Whoever thought of it deserves a special award. It's brilliant.

The Trolley Show makes me so anxious. I'm always terrified that someone's gonna catch a heel in the tracks and break their ankle. I mean, I'm sure once you do the routine enough times you know how far to step to avoid them, but still, I think it's a valid concern. I promise I'm not completely neurotic.

Yay Epcot! Yay Fountains! Yay NorVay! I always say it with an accent. I just can't help myself.

The best thing about the World Showcase restaurants is the hot waiters. I mean, they're incredibly attractive PLUS they bring you copious amounts of delicious foods which just makes them even more attractive. I mean, a guy serving me food is quite possibly the most attractive thing ever. Especially when they flirt with you while they do it. SIIIIIGH. I need to marry a World Showcase waiter.

Your pizza looks INCREDIBLE. I will most definitely be making a reservation there for our next trip.

Your Epcot shirt has Figment on it which means it's the greatest t-shirt in the history of ever. Speaking of Figment, have you ever seen the Very Potter Musicals? I know you're a fan of both Harry Potter and musical theater, so I've been meaning to ask you. I watched them for the first time a couple weeks ago and I'm obsessed. I'm constantly singing the songs, making reference to it, or doing my best Draco Malfoy impression. It's quite fun. As for what this has to do with Figment, if you've seen it, you'll know.

The Land does smell amazing. It's like a cross between the Holy Disney Water Smell and something that I can never quite put my finger on...

I didn't realize Rainforest Cafe served breakfast. It looks yummy.

If they ever play the "Please refrain from inappropriate language" recording while I'm on a bus, I will die from laughing so hard. I love that they thought to record that. How often did they think they'd have to use it?

Curl is an awesome store. It's so tiny though! They really need to make it bigger.

After dining at T-Rex ONE TIME, "So and So Party of 65, Your Prehistoric Family Adventure is about to begin" will forever be drilled into my head. I should probably apply for a job there and put my talents to good use.

I miss Festival of the Lion King. There were technical difficulties when we were there in July so we couldn't see it. Boo. It's my favorite show in WDW.

Timon's deer face is cracking me up.

You, my friend, are far more braver than I. There's nothing that could convince me to go to It's Tough to Be a Bug. Well, OK, if Walt Disney himself came back to life and told me I'd never be allowed in WDW again unless I did it, I'd go, but that's it. Bugs are not fun.

Alright, I'm all caught up and looking forward to the next update!

PS: I'm glad you guys are enjoying Lia's TR. She's the best.

 

[JessicaFaye508]

PS: I'm glad you guys are enjoying Lia's TR. She's the best.

Oh my God. YEAH she is. You and Lia = my favorite disboardian authors of ALL TIME. (and Kristen too, of course Oh and Joni too.) But oh my gosh Kara... I can not stop READING!!! It's like a drug. I'm addicted. I'm going to be sad when I run out of updates to read. LOL So I just wanted to thank you for referring me to her TR! Such high quality entertainment.

P.S. Kristen you have "626" replies to this post... "experiment 626" Yes, that it what I think of.

 

[onelilspark]

Everytime I see the bird in Festival of the Lion King, I always say that I want that job!

And I don't even do It's Tough To Be A Bug anymore. If I'm with people who do want to do it, I'll either wait in line and walk through when the doors open, or I go on FP duty. I cannot stand that show. I scream like a little girl.

 

[SmileGirl]

The Mighty Pachyderm.

I think this one is so funny because it looks like the elephant is trying to eat Simba.

HAHAHA.

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It looks like he's kissing him

 

[PrincessMaggie618]

AHHH Lion King <3 That looks SO fun! Do they sing Shadowland? I was singing all day yesterday!
Kristen, you don't mean it! You don't want to be a bird! Disney is playing tricks on your mind AHHHH LOL
Timon is a frump so he can make the deer face as much as he wants!

That bug stuff seems creepy! I think it sounds kind of interesting though

 

[emma212010]

Great update! I love Lion King!! That show is sooo amazing! I also love Dinosaur!!! It's so scary and loud, but so fun!!!

 

[sue_88]

Loved the updates! I missed a few so I got to read several this evening and it was a wonderful treat! I especially loved how you explainified everthing so perfectly!
That pepperoni pizza does look YUM. I am ashamed to say I have not tried it. But even the salad looks amazing. I think I may need to skip Flame Tree and go to Pizzafari and it is all your fault. I am even looking forward to getting a closer look at the paintings on the walls.
Also, I so agree about the giraffe/sheep section! (Not at Pizzafari of course, that would be very distrubing to have a giraffe/sheep section at a pizza place). But, of course, at the Lion King show.
Oh, and the guy who smiled when you took the picture at DTD, I think he was probably pleased that such a lovely girl would be willing to photograph him!

 

[Jazzabelle508]

In all my disney trips i have actually never been 2 festival of the lion king (i know that's bad). I constantly am hearing about how amazing it is so i think i will actually need to take some time 2 see it. My family and i have never been huge animal kingdom fans. We always go there but it is the kind of park we only go 2 once a trip for half a day, whereas the other parks we go 2 several times a trip. i think this trip both my mom and i want 2 spend more time there though. I think all the stuff from both the DIS and the disney food blog have changed our minds.

I love Dinosaur! However, i am also the biggest baby ever when it comes to that ride! NO matter how many times I ride it i ALWAYS get scared! I am usually closing my eyes and looking down by the time the picture comes. It is all in a fun way of course, but still I can NEVER get a good picture on there

I'm totally with you on ITTBAB! I like about 95% of the show but when all the bugs exit the theater I stand up to avoid the bugs. I also always plug my nose when the stink bug comes out as well.

Yay photoshoot! Glad you included a few deer faces as well!

Also, love your picture icon you have for you avatar/profile picture or whatever it is called here. btw: i am talking about the buzz pic where do you and jess get such awesome pics? I never can seem to find the cool pictures other members seem 2 find.

 

[Aussiesalad]

The elephant seriously looks like he is going to suck Simba up!

I also find birds terrifying... i guess birdpeople are ok though haha

Ahhhh I agree that show always makes me cry! Actually on the weekend I got a old lion king music box from the markets for $3 (BARGAINNN) It plays circle of life...and also makes me cry. So many happy 'lion related' tears.

Your effort in Dinosaur was still very admirable. But I think front row boy to the right was trying to steal your limelight a little... the nerve!

Beautiful deer shoot!

 

[Winnie the Goof]

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[PlutosRHM55]

Alright, doing some catch-up right now

to meeting up with Ana and Allie! You guys sounded like you had a fun time. The Caramel store in Germany sounds delicious. My mouth is just watering looking at the picture of the inside of that candy bar... Oh, I gotta look away, now, it's too much! JUST TOO MUCH! LOL Love your new EPCOT shirt, so cool. LOOOVVEEE IllumiNations, so great to hear Allie enjoyed it, especially We Go On, such a beautiful song

Big to Test Track and Spaceship Earth! That's such an awesome idea of the pictures of you guys sleeping on SE. I totally gotta try that one out on one ride, another thing to add to my list of possible ride poses for my friend and I

Oh, The Land, I love The Land, lol, I just noticed the irony of that sentence, or wait... is that irony? Everything's just so ironic to me Ok, moving on... Oh wow, I never noticed the Soarin' guy made a deer face, I gotta look out for all those Disney deer faces. Maybe that will be the way I'll find you and Jess in Disney, you happy frumps! LOL

Can't wait to read more!

 

[PlutosRHM55]

Continuing to catch up...

YAY! You booked another trip and where else but KIDANI VILLAGE! I say don't do a split stay, Kidani is just too awesome, you will miss it so much if you split stay. And you MUST go to Sanaa one of those nights. That is MY Schoolbread, so it must be awesome I'll probably bug you about that one for awhile haha

Ok onto the update...

I can't believe they slept through that wake-up call! If we used those on my trips, I probably would've been up before they went off. People need to understand the honest truth... There is NO sleeping in DISNEY!!! If anyone does that on my trip, I will drag them out of the bed, wake-up call or not. Sorry, tough topic for me

YAY ANIMAL KINGDOM! Good choice for a morning park And you're going to Rainforest Cafe! I never knew they had breakfast and it looks good, mmm... mmm... I totally want to go there now. Those smoothies look quite refreshing and I think I could go with any of those breakfast dishes... oh, another restaurant is calling to me! GEEZ DISNEY!

Oooo... really cool mug! I love all of the Disney mugs, they are just too cool for a reason not to buy. I hope that sentence makes sentence, basically I WANT ONE! Ugghhh... I'm sorry you had to detour down to DTD for a belt, but coming from another twig's (skinny dude) perspective, those belts are of extreme importance.

Can't wait to read more!

 

[PlutosRHM55]

Still catching up. Geez Kristen is there a way you could... I don't know, update SLLOOOOWWWEEERRR... lol jk You don't have to wait for me, I will catch up soon enough

I love the "Suck it Up Buttercup" story! I could totally use that when people are not exactly maintaining the Disney image, well the image I believe in. There is no stopping for me in Disney and of course no sleeping. I must say, Allie and Ana were in the right place at the right time.

Oh, your pictures of DTD are just awesome. Big to the Mickey sticker and the Winnie the Pooh photo op. You and your brother are just so adorable together LOL @ your brother's belt decision-making. Either you are exaggerating or... just exaggerating or I'm at a loss.

YAY! BACK TO AK! Love the new sign, so nice to see some LTMB theming at AK, so cool!

Can't wait to read more!

 

[Disneyfreak616]

DEER FACE ALERT!!!

Girl, I do the same thing in ITTBAG. I sit forward the whole time, too because I hate feeling the stinger... and I keep my feet off of the ground.

Cute photoshoot

Hahaha you got it!

Yep! Me too! I'm just not a fan of things that crawl LOL.

Thanks. ​

Festival of the Lion King is a great show! And how awesome that Timon was making a Deer Face in your honor!

Girl, don't you worry about not liking to sit during ITTBAB. I lean forward every time the bees attack.

It is! I know I was so excited!!

That's my mom's least favorite part. We're both pretty afraid of bees.​

LOL I literally was like "wow, what a classic title" and then you were like "I know, I know, it's a cheesey line for a title" Funny.
Yes, I can. I love him.
I love that girl! I envy her. She's amazing and so lucky to be in that show!
HAHAHA those were words I never thought I'd hear come out of your mouth But that bird is beautiful. I always cry too.
I'm telling you, I get chills during that WHOLE entire show. Without fail. Every time. It just touches my heart deeply.
THE DEER FACE.

Hahaha we think alike.
I know you do. So do I hehe.
I know! They're all super lucky!
I know I'm shocked too. And I just realized that my last three sentences begin with "I know." I really didn't think I knew that much.
Same. It's so amazing every time. And so fun!
I KNOW. Hahahaha.​

No, it does not. I am sorry I was absent for the dinosaur picture (ps I enjoy answering all of your rhetorical questions)
Yay for mike loving bugs! That used to be my FAVORITE attraction when I was in like 3rd grade. Not even kidding.
LOL maybe I'll have a photoshoot of myself during Christmas on my downtime (if i have any) Hey, it looks like fun. I like your deer faces. (They SERIOUSLY need to make a deer face smiley)

I realize that haha. I am sorry too.
Haha because you were obsessed with "A Bug's Life." It's okay so is Mike. It was on ABC Family last week and since we don't own it on DVD Mike cancelled his plans with Katie and we stayed home and watched it. Yeah, we're precious. LOL.
You definitely should. It's entertaining. They have one remember? ​

Ok, I'm about to read all of the 9994739233 updates I have missed.

Prepare yourself for an onslaught of random commentary.

YAY! I'm actually really excited haha. Here I go!​

Sharing Cracker Jacks and watching cartoons with your brother is quite possibly the most precious thing I have ever read on the DISboards. I love that WDW vacations lead to so many wonderful sibling moments.

The Monorail chocolate will never not make me laugh. Whoever thought of it deserves a special award. It's brilliant.

The Trolley Show makes me so anxious. I'm always terrified that someone's gonna catch a heel in the tracks and break their ankle. I mean, I'm sure once you do the routine enough times you know how far to step to avoid them, but still, I think it's a valid concern. I promise I'm not completely neurotic.

Haha aww well I'm glad you think so! We have a lot of fun times in Disney.

I know they really do. Now if only there were monorail bedspreads or blankets or something. That would complete my life.

I've never really thought about that! That is kind of a scary thing to think about though! Now I'm gonna be paranoid. ​

Yay Epcot! Yay Fountains! Yay NorVay! I always say it with an accent. I just can't help myself.

The best thing about the World Showcase restaurants is the hot waiters. I mean, they're incredibly attractive PLUS they bring you copious amounts of delicious foods which just makes them even more attractive. I mean, a guy serving me food is quite possibly the most attractive thing ever. Especially when they flirt with you while they do it. SIIIIIGH. I need to marry a World Showcase waiter.

Your pizza looks INCREDIBLE. I will most definitely be making a reservation there for our next trip.

So do I! The Maelstrom just inspired me haha.

Seriously. So true. That would be an ideal scenario.

You DEFINITELY should. I really hope you get a hot waiter. It just makes the experience 56431695 times better. It probably makes the food taste better too.​

Your Epcot shirt has Figment on it which means it's the greatest t-shirt in the history of ever. Speaking of Figment, have you ever seen the Very Potter Musicals? I know you're a fan of both Harry Potter and musical theater, so I've been meaning to ask you. I watched them for the first time a couple weeks ago and I'm obsessed. I'm constantly singing the songs, making reference to it, or doing my best Draco Malfoy impression. It's quite fun. As for what this has to do with Figment, if you've seen it, you'll know.

The Land does smell amazing. It's like a cross between the Holy Disney Water Smell and something that I can never quite put my finger on...

I didn't realize Rainforest Cafe served breakfast. It looks yummy.

Yes it is one of my absolute favorite Disney shirts, and I have quite a few lemme tell ya!

YES I HAVE!!! OMG I just got so excited that you said that. Best musical parody of a series EVER. Or the only one...whatever it's still awesome. The Figment scene is one of the BEST. HAHAHA Draco. "Did somebody say Draco Malfoy???" BAHAHHH. I love how he (she) rolls all over the place. It's hysterical. "I can't GO to Pigfarts. It's ON MARS. You neeeddd a rocket ship!" Okay I'm done now. I still have to watch the sequel though.

That's exactly it! IDK it just smells like nothing that should even be legal on this planet.

It was delish! And super wallet-friendly too lol.​

If they ever play the "Please refrain from inappropriate language" recording while I'm on a bus, I will die from laughing so hard. I love that they thought to record that. How often did they think they'd have to use it?

Curl is an awesome store. It's so tiny though! They really need to make it bigger.

After dining at T-Rex ONE TIME, "So and So Party of 65, Your Prehistoric Family Adventure is about to begin" will forever be drilled into my head. I should probably apply for a job there and put my talents to good use.

I miss Festival of the Lion King. There were technical difficulties when we were there in July so we couldn't see it. Boo. It's my favorite show in WDW.

Timon's deer face is cracking me up.

I don't know! But they must have had too otherwise it wouldn't exist! It was hilarious though I was dying.

I know but I like that it's tiny. It doesn't overwhelm me then haha.

I bet if you walked into your interview and said that, they'd give you the job on the spot!

Aww really? That's awful! Hopefully it'll be working for your next trip!

It's such a great one. This is why I love Timon.​

You, my friend, are far more braver than I. There's nothing that could convince me to go to It's Tough to Be a Bug. Well, OK, if Walt Disney himself came back to life and told me I'd never be allowed in WDW again unless I did it, I'd go, but that's it. Bugs are not fun.

Alright, I'm all caught up and looking forward to the next update!

PS: I'm glad you guys are enjoying Lia's TR. She's the best.

I know. But Mike really wanted to do it so I just braved the scene. It wasn't that bad. And I got a great workout! I was basically doing a wall-sit without the wall the entire time.

Hopefully I can do one later today or tomorrow!

I actually haven't had a chance to start reading it yet, apart from the intro. But between that and the bits Jess has been quoting here, she sounds awesome and I really can't wait to dive in!!​

Oh my God. YEAH she is. You and Lia = my favorite disboardian authors of ALL TIME. (and Kristen too, of course Oh and Joni too.) But oh my gosh Kara... I can not stop READING!!! It's like a drug. I'm addicted. I'm going to be sad when I run out of updates to read. LOL So I just wanted to thank you for referring me to her TR! Such high quality entertainment.

P.S. Kristen you have "626" replies to this post... "experiment 626" Yes, that it what I think of.

I REALLY NEED TO START READING THISSSS. Ahh time why don't you exist in larger quantities?

Hahaha that's what I would think of too, no worries. ​

Everytime I see the bird in Festival of the Lion King, I always say that I want that job!

And I don't even do It's Tough To Be A Bug anymore. If I'm with people who do want to do it, I'll either wait in line and walk through when the doors open, or I go on FP duty. I cannot stand that show. I scream like a little girl.

I know! It looks like so much fun!

It scares me but I can tolerate it because they're animated. If they were real there would be no way I would ever even consider it.​

It looks like he's kissing him

Haha it really does! Aww the elephant loves Simba LOL.​

AHHH Lion King <3 That looks SO fun! Do they sing Shadowland? I was singing all day yesterday!
Kristen, you don't mean it! You don't want to be a bird! Disney is playing tricks on your mind AHHHH LOL
Timon is a frump so he can make the deer face as much as he wants!

That bug stuff seems creepy! I think it sounds kind of interesting though

It's awesome! We'll have to see it when we go Maggie!!

No they don't. I kinda wish they would though I LOVE that song. They don't really have a Nala though.

Haha well that bird is okay because I know she's really not one.

YES! Exactly!

It's a little creepy-crawly for me but it's cute too.​

Great update! I love Lion King!! That show is sooo amazing! I also love Dinosaur!!! It's so scary and loud, but so fun!!!

Thanks! I know it's so amazing!

Yes me too! It's like a huge adrenaline rush the whole time! ​

Loved the updates! I missed a few so I got to read several this evening and it was a wonderful treat! I especially loved how you explainified everthing so perfectly!
That pepperoni pizza does look YUM. I am ashamed to say I have not tried it. But even the salad looks amazing. I think I may need to skip Flame Tree and go to Pizzafari and it is all your fault. I am even looking forward to getting a closer look at the paintings on the walls.
Also, I so agree about the giraffe/sheep section! (Not at Pizzafari of course, that would be very distrubing to have a giraffe/sheep section at a pizza place). But, of course, at the Lion King show.
Oh, and the guy who smiled when you took the picture at DTD, I think he was probably pleased that such a lovely girl would be willing to photograph him!

Thanks! I'm so glad you enjoyed them!

It is so delicious. I definitely recommend trying it out on your next trip! It's delicious and the murals are so cool.

Haha it's just so frumpy.

Aww well thanks! Hopefully that's the case!​

 

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In all my disney trips i have actually never been 2 festival of the lion king (i know that's bad). I constantly am hearing about how amazing it is so i think i will actually need to take some time 2 see it. My family and i have never been huge animal kingdom fans. We always go there but it is the kind of park we only go 2 once a trip for half a day, whereas the other parks we go 2 several times a trip. i think this trip both my mom and i want 2 spend more time there though. I think all the stuff from both the DIS and the disney food blog have changed our minds.

You should DEFINITELY go see it. If I recommend anything, that is it. A lot of people are like that, but I've always loved Animal Kingdom. It's just so cool and different!​

I love Dinosaur! However, i am also the biggest baby ever when it comes to that ride! NO matter how many times I ride it i ALWAYS get scared! I am usually closing my eyes and looking down by the time the picture comes. It is all in a fun way of course, but still I can NEVER get a good picture on there

I'm totally with you on ITTBAB! I like about 95% of the show but when all the bugs exit the theater I stand up to avoid the bugs. I also always plug my nose when the stink bug comes out as well.

Yay photoshoot! Glad you included a few deer faces as well!

Also, love your picture icon you have for you avatar/profile picture or whatever it is called here. btw: i am talking about the buzz pic where do you and jess get such awesome pics? I never can seem to find the cool pictures other members seem 2 find.

It's really fun, but very surreal!

Ugh, the bugs exiting is so gross. Roaches are disgusting. Same here though!

Haha no problem, you know I love my deer faces!

It's actually one that Jess gave me. I think iconator might have some good ones. And just google too.​

The elephant seriously looks like he is going to suck Simba up!

I also find birds terrifying... i guess birdpeople are ok though haha

Ahhhh I agree that show always makes me cry! Actually on the weekend I got a old lion king music box from the markets for $3 (BARGAINNN) It plays circle of life...and also makes me cry. So many happy 'lion related' tears.

Your effort in Dinosaur was still very admirable. But I think front row boy to the right was trying to steal your limelight a little... the nerve!

Beautiful deer shoot!

He does doesn't he?

They are so scary! I'm glad I'm not alone in this LOL.

Aw that's so cute! Music boxes are adorable.

Thanks! How rude of him! I didn't even notice that! You're totally right!​

Ah, the wonders of funny camera angles...


What's wrong with birds?

Muwhahahahaha......

(So who wants to go to the Tiki Room?)

That. Was. The Most. Scary. Thing. I Have EVER had the displeasure of witnessing. Oh my goodness. Now I am even more afraid than before. The Tiki room might take a bit more coaxing/bribery from now on.​

Alright, doing some catch-up right now

to meeting up with Ana and Allie! You guys sounded like you had a fun time. The Caramel store in Germany sounds delicious. My mouth is just watering looking at the picture of the inside of that candy bar... Oh, I gotta look away, now, it's too much! JUST TOO MUCH! LOL Love your new EPCOT shirt, so cool. LOOOVVEEE IllumiNations, so great to hear Allie enjoyed it, especially We Go On, such a beautiful song

Big to Test Track and Spaceship Earth! That's such an awesome idea of the pictures of you guys sleeping on SE. I totally gotta try that one out on one ride, another thing to add to my list of possible ride poses for my friend and I

I know! It was great! Karamell Kuche is definitely a very dangerous place, though.

Thanks! So do I. Illuminations is just one of those things that never get old!

Haha I always just get so sleepy on that ride so it wasn't too difficult! There are so many great poses you can do! Have funn!!​

Oh, The Land, I love The Land, lol, I just noticed the irony of that sentence, or wait... is that irony? Everything's just so ironic to me Ok, moving on... Oh wow, I never noticed the Soarin' guy made a deer face, I gotta look out for all those Disney deer faces. Maybe that will be the way I'll find you and Jess in Disney, you happy frumps! LOL

Can't wait to read more!

Haha I have no clue where you're seeing irony so I couldn't tell ya.

I HAVE. It's a great one, really. Hahaha you should definitely find them all! They're like Hidden Mickey's, they're EVERYWHERE.​

Continuing to catch up...

YAY! You booked another trip and where else but KIDANI VILLAGE! I say don't do a split stay, Kidani is just too awesome, you will miss it so much if you split stay. And you MUST go to Sanaa one of those nights. That is MY Schoolbread, so it must be awesome I'll probably bug you about that one for awhile haha

Ok onto the update...

I can't believe they slept through that wake-up call! If we used those on my trips, I probably would've been up before they went off. People need to understand the honest truth... There is NO sleeping in DISNEY!!! If anyone does that on my trip, I will drag them out of the bed, wake-up call or not. Sorry, tough topic for me

Oh yes, Sanaa will probably be on the list for sure. Haha I want to stay at the Boardwalk SO BADLY though.

I know! There isn't! I totally understand, Timmy. Just vent if ya need to. I COMPLETELY relate.​

YAY ANIMAL KINGDOM! Good choice for a morning park And you're going to Rainforest Cafe! I never knew they had breakfast and it looks good, mmm... mmm... I totally want to go there now. Those smoothies look quite refreshing and I think I could go with any of those breakfast dishes... oh, another restaurant is calling to me! GEEZ DISNEY!

Oooo... really cool mug! I love all of the Disney mugs, they are just too cool for a reason not to buy. I hope that sentence makes sentence, basically I WANT ONE! Ugghhh... I'm sorry you had to detour down to DTD for a belt, but coming from another twig's (skinny dude) perspective, those belts are of extreme importance.

Can't wait to read more!

Why thank you! I didn't either before this trip was being planned. The smoothies are fabulous. Disney restaurants just never cease to wow me.

Thanks! I want to like collect them all LOL. Ehh it's okay! I found a cool new store and got a Mickey sticker! (yes, it was worth the trip for that.) I bet they are though. Wouldn't know myself. ​

Still catching up. Geez Kristen is there a way you could... I don't know, update SLLOOOOWWWEEERRR... lol jk You don't have to wait for me, I will catch up soon enough

I love the "Suck it Up Buttercup" story! I could totally use that when people are not exactly maintaining the Disney image, well the image I believe in. There is no stopping for me in Disney and of course no sleeping. I must say, Allie and Ana were in the right place at the right time.

Haha I'm already being pretty slow! I might do one later today, just warning you. Maybee.

Exactly! It works perfectly for my lifestyle in Disney! They really were!​

Oh, your pictures of DTD are just awesome. Big to the Mickey sticker and the Winnie the Pooh photo op. You and your brother are just so adorable together LOL @ your brother's belt decision-making. Either you are exaggerating or... just exaggerating or I'm at a loss.

YAY! BACK TO AK! Love the new sign, so nice to see some LTMB theming at AK, so cool!

Can't wait to read more!

Thanks! Haha yeah we're preciousss. No I'm really not exaggerating though, sadly.

YAY YAY!! I love it too, it's really cute! ​