Surprise! It’s a Do Over! Military Style August 8-18th (Update 1/31 Pg7 H-wood Day3)

[BigDogHU75]

Great trip report so far. I can't wait to read more.

 

[disbugsmomma]

UMMM what is this and why is it in Walt’s Dream????

It's a model for Pirates of the Caribbean. Is it bad that I knew what it was immediately?

I can't wait to read more!

 

[anewmac]

Hit all I know it's been a while....again. But totally not my fault this time lol My computer took a dive and it's at the pc doctors hoping it's fixable so I don't have to buy a new 1 ( yet e did say it's old we should just get a new one lol) but my therory is I want the desktop for the boys and a laptop for me lol I hate sharing lol. So until it's fixed I'll b Mia. E did bring me home his extra laptop from work but it's just foot to type on apparently it is used as a large hard drive at work lol so I cNt log on to the net so I'll be typing as
uch of my report up as I can + side is I may get like 3 days of report in a day lol

I did get a new iPhone so it is helping get me through the days of no net... Yet I have found out I can get a lot of work done aroundthe house w/out a full pc who would have thunk it lol

hope everyone is doing well and if I don't have a pc soon I may just be breaking down to get 1 . My laptop that is I can say it's my bray present from me lol

 

[podsnel]

Hit all I know it's been a while....again. But totally not my fault this time lol My computer took a dive and it's at the pc doctors hoping it's fixable so I don't have to buy a new 1 ( yet e did say it's old we should just get a new one lol) but my therory is I want the desktop for the boys and a laptop for me lol I hate sharing lol. So until it's fixed I'll b Mia. E did bring me home his extra laptop from work but it's just foot to type on apparently it is used as a large hard drive at work lol so I cNt log on to the net so I'll be typing as
uch of my report up as I can + side is I may get like 3 days of report in a day lol

I did get a new iPhone so it is helping get me through the days of no net... Yet I have found out I can get a lot of work done aroundthe house w/out a full pc who would have thunk it lol

hope everyone is doing well and if I don't have a pc soon I may just be breaking down to get 1 . My laptop that is I can say it's my bray present from me lol

Yea- that line is-

Come back soon!! Good luck with the housecleaning!! And visit my new TR when you get back!

http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2314922

Ellen

 

[anewmac]

HELLO HELLOO..... (echo echo... lol)​

I know its been eons since my last posting and believe me I feel lost too. We bought new computers (yes plural LOL Best Buy had a great deal so we got a laptop, mini netbook and a desktop all for the same price of our last computer.... sufice to say E has told me that my bday, anniversary, and xmas gift for the next 10yrs LOL) So Im now playing on MY new laptop. lol

But dont worry I havent forgotten about my loyal readers... hope you havent forgot about me LOL If so I understand.. Crap at this point I dont even remember much about getting online LOL. Its been over a month since ive gotten to play besides on my phone. Work has all the fun sites blocked... like they expect s to actually work or something LOL

So check back soon for day 2.. and I might even get 3 and 4 up asap!

OH have I missed anything... anyone have any vacations planned... sadly we dont... probably wont be this yr... just maybe a small weekend getaway to Palm Springs. Still trying to hold out on some hope that maybe just maybe we can fit in a beach getaway LOL

 

[MAGICFOR2]

DREA! LET ME BE THE FIRST TO SAY WELCOME BACK, WE MISSED YOU!

Now get to work on your TR!

A bunch of people on Jordan's thread are going to WDW in Feb.
We booked the West Coast DCL repo from LA to Vancouver - not looking forward to being cold, but we needed to use some points, and it IS DCL, and easy for us to get to ...maybe you should check it out!

 

[nenner1]

Ya got yer laptop and ya got yer throne, so let's go!

 

[anewmac]

A lil teaser/catch up​

Just something to keep ya holding on.. Got my photopass cd's (yes plural on that too.. we sure made up for last yrs lack of pics LOL) So here are pics from the 1st day at Hollywood!

Tower of Terror their favorite ride LOL

He for us to look scared and put our hands up but looks like were just freaks trying to wave

Nater, and Stickers

After a full day and great dinner at 50's dinner I got one last pic of them

Even got one of your trip reporter alone.. note to self find where the photoshop button on this computer is and make me skinner and get rid of that double chin oy!

Ok thats all the pics from day 1 unless you want me to put every edit and border I did like 3 per pic LMAO I went a lil photopass crazy LOL.

**comeing soon our 1st stop to Epcot....

 

[BigDogHU75]

Nice pics. Can't wait for another update.

 

[podsnel]

I am sooooooooooooo happy you're back!!! I really, really missed you!!!!

 

[anewmac]

No Margaritas until the Missions are Complete​

Today we started a bit late, Mickey let us hit the snooze button a few times. Which with the time difference and the long day the day before at Hollywood the boys needed it. Did the usual routine of me getting ready 1st since it takes me longer, then P, J & E. Had a great cup of Kalua coffee and bagels all around. P got ice for the camel pak and the fan spray thing. Then we were out the door and waiting for the bus, which wasn’t a long wait.

We were finally in the gate looking at the lovely big Golf Ball (per J’s words) at about 11am.

1st ride was Spaceship Earth. It had a very short line almost walk on. Then played inside the ball for a while.

We waked through to the innovations area and signed up to do the Kim Possible hunt and get our phone in Norway at 125pm. We walked through innovatons and went to future world area and got fast passes for Test Track, with our return time for 525-625pm.

I thought it would be fun to start in the World showcase and work our way around the countries. (read between the lines momma need a slushie… or 5)

I led the boys around through a side way from Test Track towards our 1st stop MEXICO ariba ariba!

I spotted a photo pass person and we had a great time with him he was a crack up

Ok so we didn’t get married but its usually happily ever after sometimes LOL

They should leave this border up Im sure its got to be used a lot LOL

By now the boys were getting bored so we told them give us one great smiling pic and we can go have fun

He looks like my gardner

Inside the temple of doom (as E called it) we saw the glass blower

We then got in line to ride Pequeño Mundo (Mexico’s version of a small world.. At least IMO LOL) aka Grand Fiesta starring the 3 Caballeros known to most others

After that we all were starving and ready for a margarita or 2! So we at in Mexico at the Cantina de San Angel

E doesn’t like them much but he drank a lot of mine

E had the falling apart burrito he said it was alright

I got the Nachos, Mucho Yummy-o lol

The boys each got the quesadilla, P liked his, J didn’t, so I gave him some nachos and I ate his quesadilla.

For dessert, Churro’s

After finishing our yummy lunch and drinks, we were a tad late for our Kim Possible reservation, so the boys were livid but I knew they would be able to fit us in. So while in Norway we checked it out and rode Maelstrom the Viking boat ride.

Unfortunately our mission was slated for Mexico, darn it. SO back we went Viva Mexico!

I love that they had this cuz if not I don’t think the boys would have had as much fun in the World Showcase area. Thank god for Kim Possible It really helped bring us all together and have fun also. Lots of laughs, even E got into the search, his was mostly for the bathroom though LOL.

We saw this character and the line was somewhat short so I begged the boys for a pic

Apparently Donald didn’t want me to go.

Continuted on next post (too many pics)​

 

[anewmac]

No Margaritas until the Missions are Complete​

(Part 2)​

Once we finished our mission, we told the boys it was time to work our way around the world. To which they said can we do another mission… E said sure.. Hello no. No one confirmed this with me.. Hello we have a schedule to follow, do we not remember the schedule… E told me where to put that schedule. LOL So we compromised and I said OK just 1 more mission (it takes a good 30-50mins, depending on if you know the area and weither you let the kids search and answer the clues LOL. We learned out next mission would be in China. Ok that’s good gives us time to look around, maybe get some sake or is that Japan? ? LOL

None of my boys wanted to take a pic with Mulan, so we just did a walk by shooting

In China we let the boys do the Mission while we walked around, well more like sat around in the a/c… it was humid out!

E said there was a line waiting for the Reflections of China… I think the heat was getting to him.

As we were leaving I found Captain Morgan again

Working our way around the World was Germany next.. YEAH BEER!!! October fest in August…. Unfortunately the line was longer then Test Track
(they really need to put in fast passes around the beer garden!) So no beer this time.

But there was another photo pass guy just standing there so we put him to work

Boys wanted none of this

Everybody was kung fu fighting LOL

We did a lil looking around (manly to cool off in the shops) Then in Itally we saw a performer… but there were so many people in front of us we couldn’t tell what they were performing.

So we made our way to the good ol USA just in time to see the American Adventure show. 1st J needed to cool off lol

While E took J to the bathroom, P and I looked around the shop and found a cute hat that he wishes he would have got but didn’t (I think he was holding out on me buying it for him lol) So if anyone makes it to there and see this hat.. If you could pick it up for me I would gladly pay ya back for it… could be his xmas or bday present. LOL

Inside the hall of America, the boys got comfy and cool while the singers entertained us.

Inside the hall of presidents we watched the show and I have to admit when the lights went down…. So did my eyelids. But I didn’t snore or drool like on the cruise… so Im getting better! LOL

After the hall of presidents show the boys were getting antsy and wanted to do something FUN.. What do you mean you don’t like when Abe Lincoln and Obama talk to you LOL ok ya I hear ya apparently I don’t either. We look and figure out that its time for our test track fast pass time. So we head towards future world the same way we came stopping along the way for a sode for P and an ice cream for J

Along the way we saw a SQUIRE!!L (we did it the whole trip ever time we saw one… since we had just saw UP)

Once at test track we learned it was broke down and no clue when to be fixed. So E found out we could come back at anytime to use them… good to know, how come they never tell you that.. All these yrs Ive been getting them in Dland and going at my scheduled time.. OH WELL. Learn something new everyday.

Boys decided they wanted to ride Mission Space and opted for the intense training (orange side) J was just tall enough. I was worried that they would be scared like on TOT. I thought it was funny that P picked it as he didn’t want to do Test track and didn’t get a fast pass for it. But they proved me wrong and wanted to do it over and over.

I cant remember all the jobs/positions but I do remember P was the Captain and E was I think the engineer that put everyone into sleep mode… PERFECT job for him lol

P found a hidden Mickey… his new thing to do

Along the way J decided to use the rest of his gift card money to buy a toy…. Some crazy sting thing… $16 later and 3months later, its in the trash broken LOL

After the ride it was time to head over to the OTHER side of Future World to make it in time for our dinner ADR’s at Coral Reeft at 725pm
.
By the time we all washed up they were ready to seat us.. Great love that.

As we were being seated I saw this wall and told E omg we have to put this in our bathroom, he told me I had heat stroke cuz I was talking madness.

When we were sat our served came over right away and introduced herself, and got our drink order and read off the specials. She then asked if we were on the Dinning plan and after saying yes, it was like a switch was flipped and she was in a total different mode. We felt rushed and it wasn’t that she was straight out rude but when your rushed that much it is rude. Instead of her walking away to get our drinks and allow us to look over the menu she just waited by the table and asked what can I get you to each of us until E finally said.. Why don’t you give us a minute and get our drinks so we can look over the menu. Thank god he sensed it too, it just wasn’t me. Even P said geez that lady is talking quick. We got the boys situated on what they wanted. She was back in a flash with our drinks. The boys order for themselves so when she started with me, I motioned for P who was sitting next to me to start. He ordered the cheese pizza and when she asked for his appetizer (soup or salad) she looked at me and when he answered soup she ignored him. I looked at him and told him to speak up so he said it again and I know she heard him and she still looked at me.. Ok I know he’s only 11 but come on, when the kid starts an order with you and is able to say and understand things keep taking the order from the kid… and don’t make him feel invalid. I then looked at J and he started to order and she wouldn’t even look at him. Just at E, finally he just ordered for him apparently she didn’t have time to take an order from a kid. Once she finished taking our orders for dinner she then asked and for dessert. Well were not sure yet lets wait till we eat 1st k. She stated oh you have to have dessert its great, I said im sure it is and I know we will but we would like to eat our dinner 1st.

She finally walked away and we sent the boys to take pics of the fish tank, I have a ton of pics of fish and sharks LOL. E and I discussed our lovely fast paced waitress. When she came with the bread and to fill our drinks we again were asked about dessert… Now don’t get me wrong I LOVE dessert but come on, after I have already mentioned we want to wait till we eat at least wait for our main course to come.

Timing on the food coming out was perfect we didn’t feel rushed with that at all lol

E had the steak (in a fish house only him LOL

I had the Mahi Mahi it was very good

Boys had the cheese pizza one with a salad and one had the lobster soup (I ended up eating the soup)

After a few bites, E said you better have your dessert order ready Speedy Gonzales is making her way over.

SO I finally just gave in and ordered the blackout cake, E had the gelato, boys of course had the make your own Sundays.

Continued in next post (still way too many pics)​

 

[anewmac]

No Margaritas until the Missions are Complete​

(Part 3)​

Our plates were not so much as picked up that our dessert was coming out… so much for digesting.

This was yummy (but don’t eat the mickey shaped candy LOL)

Guess she tried to make things up to us cuz she could sence I wasn’t a happy camper cuz she gave the boys these see thru dolphin things that went on drinks

When the bill came lets just say she didn’t get the suggested tip… she got half of that and we noted on the receipt why !! Im fine with trying to rush people out if they are in a rush and welcome it. But after we stated a few time we wanted to wait for dessert etc, that should be your cue as a waitress to slow down the meal. (I say this as a former waitress)

Food make them happy

The boys were sad we couldn’t ride Nemo by now it was 9pm and the park was closed but we assured them we would be back..we had 8more days boys don’t worry. Busses came quick no wait just in time when we got in line, which was perfect cuz we all were tired. So we called it a GREAT day, and headed for the POP. The whole way back we joked about hurrying and rushing each other LOL Even the boys got into it.

There was plenty of people in the pool and the boys asked if they could go in, E didn’t feel like it so I went with them. 1st had to pack an ice bucket, with a couple punches some snacks and beers lol

The boys met some friends they played with

I had fun with a good friend of my own

We were there for about an hour when I finally called my lil fishes out of the water and we headed back for the room, where they each took a shower and fell right to sleep. I got our stuff ready for the next day and picked up a lil finally getting to bed around midnight (9pm Cali time)

Todays Budget Blown:
Drinks- $10
Dinner Tip- $15
Everything Else was covered under the DDP or gift cards given to us so no out of pocket money blown
Total $25


NEXT UP: Just another day in Hollywood

 

[nenner1]

Ahhhhhhh, finally!!

Wonderful day at Epcot...'xcept ya didn't drink alot. (For you...) HA!

Our kids loved the Kim Possibles too, aren't they great? It's all they wanted to do!!

You should have told me about the hat a few weeks ago, I sure would have grabbed it for E. Don't think we'll be back in the 'cot for another year.

Sorry to hear about your crappy service in CR. That stinks!

It's great to have you back, can't wait to read more!!

 

[OhMari]

Bump to the front.
Hope you return.

 

[anewmac]

OH man finally checking in after way too long.. Yes I wanna be back... life has just gotten in the way.. but I will make some time to knock out another day this weekend>.... PROMISE! No more nights out or happy hours for a while to get into the way LOL... finding out it takes me way to long to recover LOL

 

[MAGICFOR2]

Ahem..... I was so excited to see you back! I saw on FB you were having a great time out there in the "real world!" Vacation' over -

 

[podsnel]

Are you really, REALLY back???? OMG!! I've missed you sooooo much on my TRs!! And I've missed reading yours!! You're like my online drinking buddy!!

 

[anewmac]

Just another day in Hollywood
(Part 1)

Today started out like all the rest. I was the 1st up as always (mostly due to the fact that I take the longest to get ready, but don’t tell E I admitted to that LOL) So I got up got ready, put on the coffee added it to my cup o’Kalua. By now P was up and so he got ready and we had a lil breakfast of cereal and bagels. As we were finishing up sleeping beauty and his assistant woke up. After some rushing we finally got up and out the door and through the Hollywood sign by 10am (still not bad for us… but not great, my schedule said 9am lol)

1st thing we did was get fast passes for Toy Story.

Then the boys found their favorite souvenir a penny press.

Since we were close and the line wasn’t to long we went on the Great Movie Ride. Boys thought it was boring of course. But I enjoyed it

On our walk we found a travel agency and the boys wished we could book with them. (doesn’t he look thrilled)

We started walking around and found ourselves in the backlot just as the Power Rangers were driving by.

So the boys were able to get their pics take. We told them since there is a LONG line.. For all the Power Rangers pick one color and that’s it or we will be spending the whole day with them and not doing anything else. So they said since were right next to the green one.. He’s good enough LOL. Worked for us.

After that the boys found the Honey I Shrunk the Kids Movie Set and wanted to play.

I got in on the action too

J sliding down the leaf

We heard that some Monsters were slamming doors so we made our way to check it out.. Hardly no line so we just made our way up to take pics with Mike

They had been complaining all morning that it was so hot and humid and now they wanted to run around. I didn’t get them. So we let them go, its their vacation also and if they want to run and get sweaty.. So be it. E found a table where we could relax for a bit before his phone started going off. AHHH work never ceases, darn marines LOL.

Eventually I went in after the boys and by now they were starving and thirsty. Since we were close to the ABC Commissary, we went there.

Boys knew the ritual tell us what you want then grab a table. They found a great one under the A/C. While in there I was able to catch up on my General Hospital Soap Opera.. E just rolled his eyes. Everything again was covered under the Dinning plan. E loved that he didn’t have to pay each time LOL Kudos to me.

J had the nuggets,

P and E a cheeseburger,

and I had the salad. It sounded nice and cool and refreshing but it didn’t wow me.

Once we were refueled and refreshed we were ready to hit the rest of the park. Since we were close and it was just about to start, we got in line for American Idol. Boys loved participating in the audience.

We had 3 pretty good singers. 2 girls and a guy. We all voted for the guy to go through and he did to the last round. We later caught him on the AI big screen and he was up against some pretty good competition and lost. Over all a really cute show.

Once out we kept seeing everyone with frozen type drinks and were craving them. So being the awesome mom/wife/tour guide I am (lol) I told them to sit at a table and I would be right back. 5mins later I appeared with Frozen cokes for all.. (and yes all covered under the DDP)

Well except me…. I found something much more refreshing (not covered under the DDP lol)

We then went to get in line for Voyage of The Little Mermaid. At first the boys didn’t want to do it. But E gave them a “nice” talking to and all I remember is we have done everything you guys have wanted to do. Your mom spent months planning this trip and if she wants to see some fish, sing and crush on some dude.. We will do it. UHH gee thanks? Hunny… LOL

Thought the interaction with the bubbles and sprinkling of water was cute. We actually got cold while in there.

(to be continued- too many pics)​

 

[anewmac]

Just another day in Hollywood
(Part 2)

On the way out of the Mermaid, J found another car he wanted to get and since he still had money left to burn a hole in his pocket…. He did

E was most happy for Disney Animation to learn how to draw a character….

But the separate line just for that was long so he didn’t get to do it. I told him to go ahead I would take the boys elsewhere but he declined

Boys had fun with all the “toys” in there

J liked making the sounds for the movies (funny the lion sounded more like a Chipmunk LOL)

They colored a cartoon

We found out who we would be if we were a character

P was Aladdin, I believe J was Peter Pan, and I was Tinkerbelle (E didn’t do it as he was finding the restroom at this time LOL)

We then go in line for pics with all the characters

Up had the longest line, and just as it was our time to get a pic.. They sent the old guy to take a nap LOL

One with the whole family

Next was Mickey and the boys

Then another with the whole familia

By now boys were dying to ride Toy Story and it was almost time on our fast passes so we decided to head on over there.

Once here we saw NO line.. The boys said awesome we can ride over and over BUT E and I knew better.. Something must not be working.. And we were right. No clue when it would reopen IF it would reopen.. Sucky the boys thought. So instead we got inline across the way for some pics with Woody and Buzz. That line was almost as long as the ride.

As we were in line the boys saw the Green Army Guys and J wanted a pic with him so P too him and got a pic, while I stood in line.

Well as soon as we had go in line for pics the ride reopened, and the boys didn’t want to wait for pics then ride. Nope they didn’t want to take any chances.

WOAH, can you tell someone has been getting some sun

P was my partner, E and J were behind us in the same “cart”. I have to say that ride/game was GREAT. Its like Buzz lightyears game/ride. BUT so much better! I see why people were RUNNING now when it reopened. I beat all my boys EVEN Mr. Sharpshooting Marine

We finished just in time for our Dinner ADR which tonight was at Sci Fi.

By now everyone was hungry again. The heat was getting to us. We checked in and by the time we all washed up it was time to be seated.. Perfect. We had a 2nd row car all to ourselves. J and E were in the front, with P and I in the back.

P kept saying how cool it was to watch a movie in a car and have dinner… I told him you know back in he day they used to have these things call Drive Ins. Where you went in your car and watched a movie on the big screen… he said wow back in the OLD days when you were a kid they did have some cool things.. So I laughed and said… ya it wasn’t in my day.. Ask your nana (my mom) about that LOL

(to be continued- too many pics)​