Sounds like a perfect morning so far. Sometimes we enjoy not riding and just walking, people watching, shopping, etc.
We like our non-riding times. It's fun sometimes to ride all the rides, but it's nice to be able to have fun even when it's too crowded to ride.
Oh your new vinylmation is cute!!!
That one was one of my favorite vinylmations so far. With the Mardi Gras mask and beads, it was pretty cool. And best of all, I knew exactly what it was supposed to be.
I can just imagine the day warming up as you were entering into Frontierland! I think we are going to have to give Pecos Bill's a try this year...never been!!
I was glad to see the day was going to warm up! The cold nights were slightly easier to take when the day was pleasant. We liked Pecos Bill's a lot more than I had expected to. It was one of those restaurants that we just never went to, for no good reason.
Seeing the picture of the brown Vinylmation and not knowing what it was forced me to Google search it! Well, first I sent the link to Howard to ask him, but he didn't know it. I did find out that it's a "Cooked Turkey" by Randy Noble. I'm guessing the yellow is butter.
So cool that the CM turned the whole box around! I just want to be able to see what they see even though it really is just a bunch of 'em in little slots! I was hoping that one of the CMs would do that for us since we did have some who were helping us out and giving us more than the options stated by the rules.
I have to admit to having never cooked a turkey myself. Every Thanksgiving, we've always had someone else's house to go to. I didn't even know people put butter on turkey after it's cooked. Of course, with my family, turkeys are frequently fried.
It was really cool to get to see all of the Vinylmations and the box they're kept in. The CM are all usually so nice when it comes to trading. You can sort of tell that they really want you to get something really good.
The resort monorail was a smart decision! I am sure you beat some of the crazy crowds by taking a little detour.
I am looking forward to hearing if Peco Bill's was just as good this time around. And hopefully, the crowds let up and you guys were able to go on a few rides.
We like taking the resort Monorail, when when it's crowded. I don't think the extra stops really slows it down that much. And it's kind of fun to pretend to be staying at a Monorail resort. Maybe someday.
The crowds always let up eventually. It's just a matter of outlasting everyone else.
Congratulations on the Mardi Gras Vinylmation! Looks like a wonderful, relaxed morning of just soaking in that MK atmosphere. The only thing that would have made it better would have been if that crowd in Fantasyland would have left and gone to any other park.
It was quite the Vinylmation coup. It really was a great morning. MK is the most magical of them all and it always seems like the best place to end a trip. And it would have been wonderful if all the Fantasyland crowd had gone elsewhere. Shouldn't they have all been waiting at Toy Story Mania?
thats funny! Then its kinda sad because ill be in that line for myself. i want to meet her cause i loved the movie!
You got me wanting to try pecos bill this summer lets see if you think it is as good as your DH.
I actually haven't seen Tangled yet. I'm eagerly waiting for it to come to Redbox. We don't make it out to the theaters much these days. After I see it, it's entirely possible I'll want to meet Rapunzel, too.
I'd definitely give Pecos Bill's a try, at least once. It's a fun place to eat.
All caught up. Cpt. Eo have to say I liked it back in the day. It wasn't open last time we were there. Hope DH does surprise me with a trip in June so I can see it. Can't wait to hear how the taco sala is at PB. Smart idea to bypass rides with long waits.
I wonder how long Captain EO is going to be around. I wasn't really a fan of Honey I Shrunk the Audience, and I wouldn't mind seeing Captain EO someday. I always think a surprise trip would be really fun, but then I'd miss out on all of the planning, so I know it would never happen.
We don't like long waits with the boys, so that was a good move. There's really so much more to Disney than rides.
Glad to hear you enjoyed Kim Possible! We did a mission a few years ago in France and really had a fun time. DH loves Kim Possible so of course we had to try it out. We even had to go and meet her when she was still at the studios, but of course he used me for cover! I guess a grown man doesn't want to admit he enjoys the same TV shows as your average 13 year old girl!
Sorry Carter didn't enjoy Captain EO! We took Everett and he did OK, mostly he wanted to look backwards to see where the lasers were coming from.
Sorry you had to miss Illuminations also!
I bet the boys will be better when they are a little older. Its funny that you left during the globe part, I always think that part is so boring! They could really use some fireworks or fountains or something to spice it up a little! I get really excited when the water fountains come back on, because then you know the globe part is almost over and you are getting close to more fireworks!
We caught it once on our last trip because my Mom took Everett back to the resort. Mostly we skipped fireworks because it was too late for the kiddo. Maybe he'll do better this time around with staying up a little later, I really hope I get to see Wishes this trip!
So funny your husband wanted to meet KP! I can see why he'd use you as a cover.
I did think that the missions were fun. Maybe next trip we'll save the world again.
Carter usually loves lights. I don't know, maybe Jeremy didn't try having Carter turned toward the back. That's probably a good strategy for 3D shows.
I always feel like the spinning globe part of Illuminations is supposed to be very profound and meaningful, but I never really get it. Of course, I can never quite make out all the pictures on the globe. Horses running, maybe? I mostly like Illuminations for the fireworks and the music. It really wouldn't kill them to throw in a few more fireworks during the globe segment, would it? Just for the toddlers out there.
Does Everett not sleep in his stroller? We've always had pretty good luck staying out because the boys both will fall asleep when they get tired. I guess it's not ideal to let them nap in strollers and then switch them to bed late at night, but every now and then shouldn't mess them up too much. My boys are good sleepers.
I'm sorry you didn't get to see Illuminations all the way through, but I guess it's not that exciting for babies!
What a weird Vinylmation...cooked turkey?
The next day at MK sounds great! Love the picture of the castle! And the new Vinylmation is adorable!
Ugh, I'd definitely skip IASW if it had a 40 minute wait too! There are times we go to MK, or even Epcot and don't do many attractions, just one or two, and have a great time, just walking around, looking in shops and people watching! Sometimes, just being in Disney World is enough!
Babies are funny people. Illuminations bore them, but the Baby Care Center is a blast.
Cooked turkey. I don't think that's would I would envision if I were imagining a Thanksgiving Vinylmation. Maybe a live turkey. Or a pilgrim.
I can't imagine waiting 40 minutes for IASW. Well, maybe I can. I guess if I only intended to go to Disney World once in my life and had never seen it with five and ten minute waits. Maybe. We certainly had more fun just hanging out than waiting for any rides.
