That's it, moved to FL to be closer to Mickey! Update 2/4 Kidnapped at WDW 10/03/09

[DFD]

FD walked me back to the truck and wouldn't let me drive her back. As I pulled out of my space, my BFF, Vickie, called to check on me. They had just seen the news of the Monorail accident and she wondered if I had been there. Then as I am talking to her, I manage to take the wrong exit and end up, I don't know where, but eventually found my way home.

And that was it for my day with a fellow Dis'er!

Mel.. it was one of the best park day in my book!!! I and just glad we are still friends even after you cheated at TSM!!! I always look forward to hang out with you.... even though the last time we did... well you broke the spell.. I thought we are each others lucky charm!!!! LOL Good Times!!! Good Times!!!

 

[jmskinner]

Mel.. it was one of the best park day in my book!!! I and just glad we are still friends even after you cheated at TSM!!! I always look forward to hang out with you.... even though the last time we did... well you broke the spell.. I thought we are each others lucky charm!!!! LOL Good Times!!! Good Times!!!

Hey, glad you found that portion of my TR DFD.

Everyone this is the fellow Dis'er I spent the day with when DHS was so empty. Actually, we keep having that luck but more on that later and the bad luck.

 

[HilJoy14]

Wow - the parade looks so amazing! I was hoping to go for Halloween this year, but it was not to be. I'd love to see MNSSHP!!!

 

[jmskinner]

Wow - the parade looks so amazing! I was hoping to go for Halloween this year, but it was not to be. I'd love to see MNSSHP!!!

Sorry to hear that, how about some that you get to go next year.

Hope everyone had a great Halloween, back to MNSSHP!

 

[jmskinner]

Before I go further, I forgot to mention that before the fireworks, there was a family waiting on a bench whose little boy had a bubble gun. Jacob started swinging at the bubbles to pop them. The little boy then started shooting Jacob. They then preceded to start running around. Eventually the little boy ran out of bubbles and decided to wrestle with Jacob. Jacob wasn't sure what to do. Next thing I knew Mom grabbed the boy and the whole family had left, I felt bad.

After the fireworks, Jacob wanted to go back to the hotel. I wanted to watch the parade one more time and we hadn't done that much trick-or-treating. I persuaded Jacob to stay and we would leave after the parade.

Wait, what happened to the Carousel of Progress:



We got in line for candy. After the candy trip, we went on Astro Orbitor:


I love how they add little touches for the




Remember that sign for Mickey's Toontown, here it is now:


We were heading to Alice's Trick-or-Treating way, where there were 3 candy stops. I tried to take pics, but didn't get any really good ones, but here is one:


After this, it was time to find our spot for the parade, but you will just have to wait for the next installment.

 

[SimmerBaggins]

That's what I like about Disney -- all those little extra touches -- cute! The "Not So Scary" part is true...! I hope they keep it like that, instead of like the other places/parks that have scary people jump out at you with chainsaws, and stuff.

 

[jmskinner]

That's what I like about Disney -- all those little extra touches -- cute! The "Not So Scary" part is true...! I hope they keep it like that, instead of like the other places/parks that have scary people jump out at you with chainsaws, and stuff.

Vickie, they will always leave Mickey's party like that, but it is rumored that they will have a scary party at DHS. I hope they do. One rumor included a Nightmare Before Christmas ride which I really hope they do one day.

 

[jmskinner]

Time for the second parade. During the first parade they gave out candy and all of it was chocolate. Before the parade started Jacob decided to work on his begging for candy face:


And the parade began, yet again.




During the first parade, Jonas thought the Madhatter was the same from 1900 Park Faire, but he doesn't look like the same guy here:


You could tell it was still really warm out.











More to come.

 

[jmskinner]

In the above pic, you see the two dancers on the left...let me back up a little. This lady came and sat next to us, with 4 or 5 kids. I think she talked on the phone the whole time during the parade, or even left at one point, but wasn't paying any attention to the kids. The youngest, about 3 stepped out into the parade route and those two dancers were so good that they saw him, and then helped him back onto the curb and then continued on. I wonder if they have special training for that sort of thing. They could have easily tripped over the little guy hurting him and themselves.

OK, back to the parade...Love those Gravediggers:














And the part Jacob was waiting for:




And you see Jacob's hands:


It was funny that in the first parade all they gave out was chocolate, in the second one Jacob didn't get one piece of chocolate.

After the parade we headed out back to the hotel.



Funny how they know that is so true!

And just some last minute shots:






Just past the gate was a huge thing of candy. I think it was for the CM's standing at the gates giving out candy to refill their bags, but people were walking up and grabbing some. Jacob digs right in and gets 5 of his favorites...Tootsie Rolls. He was a happy camper!

And here is the take for the night:


Ok, next up. What else did we do that weekend? We still had three days at the world.

 

[SimmerBaggins]

I can't really tell about the Mad Hatter; he kinda looks like the same guy! But...Maleficent looks like a dude.

Jacob's begging face LOOKS JUST LIKE YOURS!!! Eerie...

And...I love the fact that the candy haul is on the treasure bedspread...but where is the mountain of chocolate? Oops...I forgot. The candy is for the kids, not the moms.

Finally: cool about the CM taking care of the kid that wandered out into the street. You really want the neglecting mom to feel badly about that, but the sad thing is, usually those kinds of moms never do feel badly, or even notice that the event took place.

 

[thecapells]

Nice shot of Pooh & Friends and great shot of the entrance!
We didn't get nice pics of those so I may have to "borrow" yours!!
But the MNSSHP was a blast (until all 3 kids fell asleep!!)

 

[jmskinner]

I can't really tell about the Mad Hatter; he kinda looks like the same guy! But...Maleficent looks like a dude.

Jacob's begging face LOOKS JUST LIKE YOURS!!! Eerie...

And...I love the fact that the candy haul is on the treasure bedspread...but where is the mountain of chocolate? Oops...I forgot. The candy is for the kids, not the moms.

Finally: cool about the CM taking care of the kid that wandered out into the street. You really want the neglecting mom to feel badly about that, but the sad thing is, usually those kinds of moms never do feel badly, or even notice that the event took place.

I've tried to refrain from saying it, but I have noticed several female characters that look like male CM's.

Yup, I can't deny Jacob is mine.

We didn't get that much chocolate, actually not that much candy, but I don't go to MNSSHP for the candy, I love the parade.

Those CM's were fantastic with that little one. What's bad, I'm sure the mother would have been upset if the CM's ran over her little one.

Nice shot of Pooh & Friends and great shot of the entrance!
We didn't get nice pics of those so I may have to "borrow" yours!!
But the MNSSHP was a blast (until all 3 kids fell asleep!!)

Thanks! You can always borrow mine. During the parade is when I realized why people buy those external flashes for their camera's. The one on the camera couldn't keep up with me.

I can't wait to hear about your adventures and the kids fell asleep. I know that wasn't fun.

Hmmmm, I feel an update coming on.

 

[ScotsMinnie]

Pics are great! I would love to see the MNSSHP one day. Love Jacobs begging for candy face! How could anyone refuse!!! x

 

[jmskinner]

Pics are great! I would love to see the MNSSHP one day. Love Jacobs begging for candy face! How could anyone refuse!!! x

I refuse the child all the time. I hope you do get to go to MNSSHP.


I was going to update this, but just noticed that an update I thought I did last week isn't there. So, now I'm little irritated. Need to find my happy place to continue. Too bad it is an hour away. But will be at POFQ in 4 days with Jacob and my Mom. I'm so excited.

Hope everyone is having a good day and I will get that update up soon.

 

[Finkelstein's Hubby]

As always your pics are brilliant and it just gets me really excited for being there next year. The parade looks great and just as villiany as I woud hope. Also impressed with the candy haul I will be doing a lot of research so that I can maximise our potential swag!

Gordon

 

[SimmerBaggins]

Okay, Melissa, we've gone through the wonderful world of Disney with great pics of Halloween decor -- does Disney skip Thanksgiving and go directly to Christmas decor?

What's next in our grand adventures with you here? I'm excited to see what the parks look like during this time of year.

 

[jmskinner]

As always your pics are brilliant and it just gets me really excited for being there next year. The parade looks great and just as villiany as I woud hope. Also impressed with the candy haul I will be doing a lot of research so that I can maximise our potential swag!

Gordon

So, have ya'll been thinking of costumes? I'm looking forward to next year myself. Just keep hitting the candy stops, I don't think they care.

Okay, Melissa, we've gone through the wonderful world of Disney with great pics of Halloween decor -- does Disney skip Thanksgiving and go directly to Christmas decor?

What's next in our grand adventures with you here? I'm excited to see what the parks look like during this time of year.

Basically the Halloween decor also represents the Thanksgiving decor. Lots of fall colors. They were just decorating the POFQ when we were there right before Thanksgiving. Sure is a lot of work switching over the parks like they do.

I am currently trying to decide whether to continue this TR, but I love sharing this chance I have to live so close to the parks. I at least want to finish up this section. Will try to update tomorrow.

Hope everyone has a great day!

 

[jmskinner]

I apologize for not updating in so long. But I am ready to now. So it is now Saturday morning, the day after the MNSSHP. Remember, this was going to be a relaxing trip. Got up and took Jacob to the pool, Jonas won't be seen in a swimsuit so he stayed in the room. I'll post pics of the pool later when I do the review of the resort.

So, about 1:00pm we headed to Epcot. Jacob and I went through the turnstile, but Jonas' ticket wouldn't work. Now this is my fault, since Jonas normally doesn't go with us to WDW, I keep his pass in the truck to get through parking. So the CM tries the pass, still won't work. She walked it over to a little desk and they had to call some where to get permission to get a new pass. Here is Jonas...


DENIED!!! That's what I kept telling him. He wondered what he did to make the Mouse mad. That's what he calls Mickey since watching a certain episode of South Park, which wasn't a very nice episode at all, not that any of them are.



We headed to TT to get FP's:






Jonas' mission for the day was to go to Morrocco and eat at the Tangierine Cafe to get some Shawarma. We headed to the boat dock only to learn it was closed, so we headed to the other one. While waiting on the boat, we spotted this little guy:


The boat finally arrived, the funny thing was, even though the one boat dock was closed, we still drove...floated through it. Why not have the one boat make two stops. We had sat up front where I could look out the door, so of course I got some pics I wouldn't normally get:









The boat still dropped us off in Morrocco, even though it was normally the Italy dropoff, but it headed off that way once we were all off the boat. Here is Jacob being his normal self, first off:


Straight to the cafe:





Do you see the round things to the left of the CM, that would be our meat cooking. Jonas explained that is how they do it over there, something he had while in Iraq.

Jacob grabbed this table and as usual DS in hand:


We decided to go outside though, so we asked him to grab a table outside, he didn't understand what we meant and just went outside and stood, so I finally went out and helped him get one. Guess he thought we were punishing him or something.

And the food:


I went ahead and tried it, wasn't a big fan of it. Jonas said it was ok, but wasn't as good as what he had in Iraq. Now, Jonas mentioned some drink they had and I thought I might try it. I go in to order and some guy is trying to flirt with the CM behind the counter. She just isn't getting his flirting technique, he isn't getting the fact that she isn't getting it and keeps trying. I give up and go find my family. Wish I had a pic of the guy to post. Jonas had the camera though, here is a pic he took:


Hmmmm, maybe I am not the photographer of the family.

After that we decided to walk around the World real quick. I wanted an Italian Margarita.



I was so excited. I love these things in restaurants, but this one was bad. It tasted sour and not flavor sour, but like it had gone bad sour.

Quick trip through Germany:


We stopped at the restrooms on the way to TT and I had enough of the Margarita and threw it away, and barely drank any of it, that is how bad it was. Jonas tried it and said it was bad also.

Next up, TT!

 

[thecapells]

I love the Tangierene Cafe but I go for the Falafel Wrap.
Last time I tried the sliders combo - one chicken, one lamb, and one falafel.
Mmmmmmmmmm.

 

[jmskinner]

I love the Tangierene Cafe but I go for the Falafel Wrap.
Last time I tried the sliders combo - one chicken, one lamb, and one falafel.
Mmmmmmmmmm.

Actually, that is what Jonas ordered, but the CM misunderstood him.