The 5 trips of My "Disney Free Year" - A Mermaid, A Buzz, A Boat and A Steak - 7/8

[norybell]

I love Edward James Olmos. Though I'd refer to him as "the dude from Battlestar Galactica", thank you very much.

CLP looks nice, though the idea of paying extra to wait in such a long line kinda turns me off!

 

[Princess_K]

I really loved the CP. I bet seeing it on Christmas did make it even better! But I agree. It doesn't make a lot of sense that you pay to have reserved seats but still have to stand for an hour. You'd think there would be a better system in place.

 

[RachelNinja]

What a fun night! I have update after update to read! WOOHOO! I love your trip reports; I love your humor!

Yum, the airport lunch of Cheetos and potato chips sounds really good! The Cheetos were probably long lost relatives of Leo the Cheeto, the one who rode along with Howard and me on our Amtrak ride. And it has to be a very nutritious lunch because it explains why I had potato chips for dinner.

What exactly do you do with a cheese plate? Haha, I mean, how exactly do you eat it? I know some of them have accompanying goodies, but do you eat it in the same bite? Do you just put a morsel in your mouth and savor? I'm so intrigued by them because I LOVE cheese! I just don't think I'd know what to do with it if I ever ordered it. In the meantime, I'll probably just go to Costco and get a wheel of sharp cheddar and a tub of bleu cheese crumbles to snack on ... haha.

WOOHOO to Bananagrams! That's how Howard TRIED proposing!

I am so going to get the tablet for pictionary on the Wii. The one we have in the house is mine since my older brother gave it to me, so it's coming with me when I get married. I love playing Pictionary online, but this would be so much fun to do at home! Or with friends! Okay, I should make a list. (1) Buy tablet for pictionary (2) Make friends. Oh wait, should it be the other way around?

Ooo, I want that beet and goat cheese salad from Sunshine Seasons! I tried the one from Wolfgang Puck Express. If I had known there was one at Sunshine Seasons, I could've had that yummy combination twice!!! And I'm sure Howard would've wanted the seared tuna thing!

The fake fireworks on the Gran Fiesta ride really are fantastic! Howard looked up this time and noticed them. I took video of it, haha. I couldn't help it. I think they're so cool and would love to have that in the ceiling of my room!

Avocado margarita sounds so enticing. However, I can't handle much alcohol at all. I might as well go make some guacamole then. It'd probably be cheaper too.

I am absolutely ravenous, so looking at your yummy food pics is making my stomach growl. Literally. I could shove that whole piece of seabass in my mouth right now.

Oy, that Harry Potter line thing is just crazy. My cousins were able to get in fairly early in the morning since we dropped them off early in the morning. Even so, they said they couldn't believe the waits for some things. They did bag swap to get on Forbidden Journey so they wouldn't have to do the locker thing too. After all that stuff, they left saying that it was disappointing. They were glad to experience it because they love HP, but it was small and so not like Disney! Haha, that made me happy just because I know they'll be willing to go back to WDW in the future!

Haha, i got a kick out of the sign that says "Drunkenly Calling Old Girlfriends Hour" because it's so opposite of what Disney would put! The man in the yellow hat thing got me laughing as well!!! What an odd combination. How is Curious George a Universal thing?

Yay for Panic's review of Forbidden Journey! My cousin Danielle got dizzy from him, and my other cousin Nikki was scared during it. She said that she freaked out when she saw one Dementor and after that, she closed her eyes until she heard Harry say the spell to make them go away. Since they did bag swap, one of the girls could have gone on again with Ray, but neither of them wanted to, so he had to go on by himself!

If my dad were willing, I'd so take him to Flying Fish to treat him to dinner. Those dishes look absolutely fantastic, and he loves fresh seafood! I think it's so cool that you can have a tilapia from Living with the Land!

WOW, I love those Fantasyland and Haunted Mansion ride lines! I never get to HM in the morning, so I've never seen the queue so empty! I admit that I'd probably be a little scared if there weren't a lot of people around though.

Okay, I'm at the top of page 8, but it's about time I get some sleep so I'll leave off here. What a fun night! Thanks for the updates and the laughs!

 

[not_Joanna_eggs]

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! There's so much to read and catch up on. YAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!! Of course, we're going out to dinner now ...

Hmm... were you busy with something?

I love Edward James Olmos. Though I'd refer to him as "the dude from Battlestar Galactica", thank you very much.

CLP looks nice, though the idea of paying extra to wait in such a long line kinda turns me off!

Panic doesn't really watch Battlestar (right? and she calls herself a nerd ) so when we were trying to explain to her who he was, she wasn't getting the reference, but when she saw him, she said "dude, why didn't you just say he was the dude from bladerunner" But I'd agree that he is much more the dude from Battlestar Galactica.

If we weren't going on Christmas day, I would definately have heeded others' advice and just gone in the standby line. It's a nice show, but really not worth the extra money and hassle.

I really loved the CP. I bet seeing it on Christmas did make it even better! But I agree. It doesn't make a lot of sense that you pay to have reserved seats but still have to stand for an hour. You'd think there would be a better system in place.

It made it so Christmas-y and was a great cap to the day. But that line thing really got my goat. I'm not sure what else could be done - reserved seating maybe? But it sucked.

What a fun night! I have update after update to read! WOOHOO! I love your trip reports; I love your humor!

Yum, the airport lunch of Cheetos and potato chips sounds really good! The Cheetos were probably long lost relatives of Leo the Cheeto, the one who rode along with Howard and me on our Amtrak ride. And it has to be a very nutritious lunch because it explains why I had potato chips for dinner.

Glad I could entertain you

I totally thought of our experience when I was reading your report. Maybe Leo was catching the train to try to meet up with his friends that we dropped in the hall at AKV-K.

I'll agree. Potato chips are in dinner/lunch of champions. Very nutritious.

What exactly do you do with a cheese plate? Haha, I mean, how exactly do you eat it? I know some of them have accompanying goodies, but do you eat it in the same bite? Do you just put a morsel in your mouth and savor? I'm so intrigued by them because I LOVE cheese! I just don't think I'd know what to do with it if I ever ordered it. In the meantime, I'll probably just go to Costco and get a wheel of sharp cheddar and a tub of bleu cheese crumbles to snack on ... haha.

I read the first sentence, and I was going to reply "um eat it, duh Rachel"

I don't know that I'm an expert of cheese plates - I know, I fail at being a Wisconinite - right? But this is how we do it. Usually the cheese plate has crackers, walnuts and dried fruit on it. We eat the cheese with the crackers. Depending on the size of the hunk on the plate, you either cut off a piece or just take the whole hunk. Then, in between the different cheeses, you cleanse your pallet with the nuts and dried fruit.

This has nothing to do with your question, but yesterday I had an AWSOME grilled Cheese sandwich that was cheddar and blu cheese with bacon. Mmmmm... Your snack made me remember how yummy that was

WOOHOO to Bananagrams! That's how Howard TRIED proposing!

I totally forgot about that adorable story It was the first time I'd played it, it was really fun!

I am so going to get the tablet for pictionary on the Wii. The one we have in the house is mine since my older brother gave it to me, so it's coming with me when I get married. I love playing Pictionary online, but this would be so much fun to do at home! Or with friends! Okay, I should make a list. (1) Buy tablet for pictionary (2) Make friends. Oh wait, should it be the other way around?

From experience, it should be reversed. I have the tablet, but no friends, so it just sits there all lonely longing to be back in Disney. Wait... no that's me

Truthfully, You really need a group from pictionary, but there's an "art" studio game that comes with the tablet that kind of reminds me of this program called "KidPix" that I used when I was younger and I loved it. So i do use the tablet to play with that when I'm bored. You can like color and stuff - it's pretty fun!

(I swear I'm not quite as pathetic as that sentence made me sound )

Ooo, I want that beet and goat cheese salad from Sunshine Seasons! I tried the one from Wolfgang Puck Express. If I had known there was one at Sunshine Seasons, I could've had that yummy combination twice!!! And I'm sure Howard would've wanted the seared tuna thing!

Wait... they have it at WPE? I love goat cheese and beet anything. How did I not know this? (putting on my list for next time) Sunshine Seasons is my favorite counter service restaurant by far. It is so yummy and there's such variety. I just wish it wasn't near soarin' because it gets so crazy crowded in there.

The fake fireworks on the Gran Fiesta ride really are fantastic! Howard looked up this time and noticed them. I took video of it, haha. I couldn't help it. I think they're so cool and would love to have that in the ceiling of my room!

Avocado margarita sounds so enticing. However, I can't handle much alcohol at all. I might as well go make some guacamole then. It'd probably be cheaper too.

I'm totally with you. I would love those fake fireworks in my room. I'd never sleep. I'd just stare at the ceiling and be happy!

The Cava del Tequila has really good guacamole too. Mmmm I love avocados! Later in the TR you'll see a picture of it. When Panic and I went in July, we got a Margarita flight, which was like shot-glass sized margaritas. The avacado one was one of them. I wonder if you could order just that size to try it? But you're right just sticking to the guac is much cheaper. A full size margarita there is like $13! But they're so yummy!

I am absolutely ravenous, so looking at your yummy food pics is making my stomach growl. Literally. I could shove that whole piece of seabass in my mouth right now.

I'm sorry. I know how evil the Disney food pics can be when you're hungry. The other day I was going through my pictures from V&A's to post and I was looking at my cheese pizza I was eating and trying to will it to be some yummy Disney food. It didn't work

Oy, that Harry Potter line thing is just crazy. My cousins were able to get in fairly early in the morning since we dropped them off early in the morning. Even so, they said they couldn't believe the waits for some things. They did bag swap to get on Forbidden Journey so they wouldn't have to do the locker thing too. After all that stuff, they left saying that it was disappointing. They were glad to experience it because they love HP, but it was small and so not like Disney! Haha, that made me happy just because I know they'll be willing to go back to WDW in the future!

The crowds at WWOHP were awful for us. I think they're bad normally but apparently when we were there in addition to it being newish, and Christmas, and the movie recently opening, JK Rawling was on Opera earlier that week talking about it. So the crowds were bad. We all had a great time, but we kept commenting how evident it was that we really weren't in Disney.

I told DH that it had been 10 years since I'd been to IOA, and he said, okay, we can go back in 10 years

Haha, i got a kick out of the sign that says "Drunkenly Calling Old Girlfriends Hour" because it's so opposite of what Disney would put! The man in the yellow hat thing got me laughing as well!!! What an odd combination. How is Curious George a Universal thing?

Yay for Panic's review of Forbidden Journey! My cousin Danielle got dizzy from him, and my other cousin Nikki was scared during it. She said that she freaked out when she saw one Dementor and after that, she closed her eyes until she heard Harry say the spell to make them go away. Since they did bag swap, one of the girls could have gone on again with Ray, but neither of them wanted to, so he had to go on by himself!

Yes, there were a lot of "not very Disney" things at universal. Which on some level made it kind of fun - because they were more "adult" jokes, but the shtick got old.

I have no idea why Curious George was there. I wonder if they bought the rights to him when they made the movie? I don't know.

I do sort of wish that I had gone on the FJ ride, but then again, DH said he kind of got scared at points, so I'm sure I would have been leaping out of the restraints. Your cousin closing her eyes, reminds me of Panic on the Mummy

If my dad were willing, I'd so take him to Flying Fish to treat him to dinner. Those dishes look absolutely fantastic, and he loves fresh seafood! I think it's so cool that you can have a tilapia from Living with the Land!

Flying Fish is one of our favorites. The seafood is so good. And you can't get much fresher than "swimming this morning" Hopefully some day you can get him to go!

WOW, I love those Fantasyland and Haunted Mansion ride lines! I never get to HM in the morning, so I've never seen the queue so empty! I admit that I'd probably be a little scared if there weren't a lot of people around though.

Okay, I'm at the top of page 8, but it's about time I get some sleep so I'll leave off here. What a fun night! Thanks for the updates and the laughs!

I will say HM was a bit creepier than normal with no one around. It made it feel more "real" and less of ride that everyone was waiting for. If I ever go at a crowded time again, I am definitely doing the rope-drop thing. That was fantastic we got so much done in an hour.

Thanks for reading along!

 

[not_Joanna_eggs]

So After the CLP, we though about making our way to the special “reserved” illuminations viewing area, but decided we could do better on our own, so we wandered around a bit.

We ended up at the Yorkshire County Fish Shop with some beer and chips, and just chillaxed until Illuminations. We had a little run in with a really rude guy who was making a big stinking deal that we were sitting at a table and only having beer and fries. He was so rude it made me want to scream “merry freaking Christmas to you too buddy” but I just drank my Strongbow instead. Apparently, it is not nice or very Christmas-y to scream at mean people when their snotty kids are there.

Anyway, we were sitting there and a CM came up to us, and started talking to us. He had Autism or something similar, and really wanted to talk football with us. We must just look like Green Bay fans, because people always want to talk football with us, but I digress. What was HILARIOUS about this interaction, is that he pretty much only wanted to talk to Queenie. Who was struggling to talk football with him, and kept looking to us to help her since she had pretty much no clue what he was talking about. And he probably talked to her for 15 minutes. So the rest of the trip we would tease her about being such a big football fan!

Soon, it was IllumiNations time. I’ve got to stay after the 9th time we’ve seen Illuminations this year, it’s not really my favorite. I like the MK fireworks a lot better. The globe part is kind of boring when you can’t really see it. Just my opnion.

So anyway…. IllumiNations…

ARE YOU READY…

TO….

SCROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOLLL?

Da da da du dun

da da da dun dun

da da da dun dun (hmmm that really doesn't translate into writing... but you can use your imagination right?)

Did I mention we were watching a firework show?

Okay, I'm sorry but the "holiday" part of this show was kind of stupid. Maybe I'm just cynical and have seen it too many times, but I just didn't get it. We were all kind of scratching our heads at the point.

After IllumiNations, we slowly meandered to the front of the park to catch the bus.

Look – DH is super double-y official!

Whatevs Dude, you wish you were as cool as me.

 

[OhioDisneyLover]

How the heck did I miss this! I guess being away from the DIS 3 months is what did it to me.

Going back to catch up!!!

 

[Stringbean&Wingnut]

Oooh pressing human drama at the CP!!! That definitely sounds like what my attention span would meander over to as well....

I LOVE Illuminations, and I'm sure that you will be proud that I absolutely did sing the "da dun dun dun dun dun dun dun..." part while looking at your photos. There may have also been a tiny bit of dancing involved. And a flourish at the big finish.

What can I say, I'm all about that spinning globe turned-cracked-open-Terry's-chocolate-orange. Yum. Chocolate.

 

[not_Joanna_eggs]

How the heck did I miss this! I guess being away from the DIS 3 months is what did it to me.

Going back to catch up!!!

Better late-ish then never! Welcome back!

Oooh pressing human drama at the CP!!! That definitely sounds like what my attention span would meander over to as well....

I LOVE Illuminations, and I'm sure that you will be proud that I absolutely did sing the "da dun dun dun dun dun dun dun..." part while looking at your photos. There may have also been a tiny bit of dancing involved. And a flourish at the big finish.

What can I say, I'm all about that spinning globe turned-cracked-open-Terry's-chocolate-orange. Yum. Chocolate.

We started making up all these crazy stories about the people passing out. So much more entertaining

I literally spit juice all over my computer, I was laughing so hard that you compared the globe to the "wack-a-chocolate-orange" as I call them It is TOTALLY like that, but considerably less delicious

It's not that I HATE IllumiNations. I mean we had part our Welcome dinner for our wedding was during IllumiNations for Pete's sake, but I don't know, it kind of bored me this time. I'm much more of a Wishes girl I guess

 

[not_Joanna_eggs]

For us, probably like most of you, the last day of trip is always sad, and usually chock-full of rushing around trying to do everything we thought we’d have more time to do later. But this trip was different. I don’t know exactly what it was. The increasing crowds, the 8 days prior, the fact that it was our 6th trip this year, but there was only one thing left on my list of must dos.

So, this freed us up for a leisurely last day. We had to return the rental car to the Swalphin by 10 am, so Grumpy and I hopped in the car, and planned to meet the others at DTD at 11:30.

We got to the Swalphin and returned the car no problem. The process took all of 3 minutes. Although, we agreed that we probably could have done without a car in general, I would really recommend renting from the Swalphin. It was really easy and allowed us to have a car, but not have to drive from the airport. It was quite nice.

As we were returning the car, I saw a DTD bus, but I couldn’t run fast enough to catch it. No biggie, DTD busses come every 10 minutes. Right? So we waited.

It was cold. I mean really cold. It was the coldest day of the trip. We were hiding behind pillars and stuff, but it was windy and miserable.

We kept waiting, and waiting. Both grumpy and I commented that we were SO glad to not be going to a park that day. I felt bad for all the little kids we saw all bundled up. Brr!

I really should have run, because we ended up waiting 40 minutes for the dang bus.

We finally made it to DTD, and found them.

I was on a mission for a D&B bag, so we though the best place to look was Tren-D.

The ceiling in this store is awesome!

I was totally right! This is the BEST place to find the D&B Bags! they have the Princess Bags! Seriously first place in 6 trips that I’d seen them Even WOD didn’t have them!

Too bad I fell in love with the other bag. I was so conflicted.

I couldn’t decide, so I walked away empty handed. Ugh. I’m such an indecisive freak!

So we kept wandering around Tren-D

Really Tren-D? Stirrup Pants? Really?

And then we ended up in Team Mickey (I think that’s what it’s called)

We left Tren-D and realized that Panic and Grumpy were gone. So I went to look for them, Queenie went to the bathroom, and DH took this picture

I went into Once Upon a Toy looking for Panic and Grumpy.

Where are you Panic & Grumpy?

Panic? No Duffy!

Finally we found them, they were buying Panic her own copy of Epic Mickey!

 

[Stringbean&Wingnut]

I literally spit juice all over my computer, I was laughing so hard that you compared the globe to the "wack-a-chocolate-orange" as I call them It is TOTALLY like that, but considerably less delicious

Hope your computer isn't all citrusy now!! (Not sure why I'm assuming you're drinking orange juice, but that's the image I have, so I'm going with it!)

BOOOOO for D&B indecisiveness!!!!!! I love those bags, right now I'm eying up the 40th anniversary one. I probably should be more like you and walk away, but they're just so pretty! I'm hoping for the next chapter in your TR to be like "...and then I ran back to Tren-D (is this pronounced "trend, or "trendy" - I've always wondered? ) and got the bag"

And if you didn't, they ARE always available on disneystore.com...I'm bad, I know.

 

[norybell]

Panic doesn't really watch Battlestar (right? and she calls herself a nerd ) so when we were trying to explain to her who he was, she wasn't getting the reference, but when she saw him, she said "dude, why didn't you just say he was the dude from bladerunner" But I'd agree that he is much more the dude from Battlestar Galactica.

Panic, I'm afraid we have to officially revoke your nerd status. Please hand your ID badge in at the desk. Now you will default to "cool," which we hear involves things like wearing stirrup pants.

Really Tren-D? Stirrup Pants? Really?

Because, yes, apparently the '80s are cool again. Let's all run screaming now, before we're forced to curl our bangs.

I'm sorry to hear that it's your last day! I really think you're going to need to buy yourself a bag, to help ease your transition back into the real world...

 

[lovealldisney]

Panic, I'm afraid we have to officially revoke your nerd status. Please hand your ID badge in at the desk. Now you will default to "cool," which we hear involves things like wearing stirrup pants.


Because, yes, apparently the '80s are cool again. Let's all run screaming now, before we're forced to curl our bangs.

I'm sorry to hear that it's your last day! I really think you're going to need to buy yourself a bag, to help ease your transition back into the real world...

I have a friend that is perpetually stuck in the 80's and yes she still wears stirrup pants with the slouchy socks. She see's nothing wrong with it!

 

[not_Joanna_eggs]

Hope your computer isn't all citrusy now!! (Not sure why I'm assuming you're drinking orange juice, but that's the image I have, so I'm going with it!)

BOOOOO for D&B indecisiveness!!!!!! I love those bags, right now I'm eying up the 40th anniversary one. I probably should be more like you and walk away, but they're just so pretty! I'm hoping for the next chapter in your TR to be like "...and then I ran back to Tren-D (is this pronounced "trend, or "trendy" - I've always wondered? ) and got the bag"

And if you didn't, they ARE always available on disneystore.com...I'm bad, I know.

Sorry orange juice, pomegranate lemonade, but the citrusy comment still works, so it's all good!

I pronounce it trendy. But I have no idea if that's right of not...

Sorry to disappoint. I didn't end up buying the bag - BUT - I am VERY aware they are available online, and have since decided which one I want, and my birthday is Sunday... so there is a chance the hint was received

Panic, I'm afraid we have to officially revoke your nerd status. Please hand your ID badge in at the desk. Now you will default to "cool," which we hear involves things like wearing stirrup pants.

Because, yes, apparently the '80s are cool again. Let's all run screaming now, before we're forced to curl our bangs.

I'm sorry to hear that it's your last day! I really think you're going to need to buy yourself a bag, to help ease your transition back into the real world...

Yikes. "cool" sounds awful. Must keep watching the Dr. Who marathon to keep this affliction from happening to me.

Yikes, I can almost feel my crimping iron trying to resurrect itself from the depths of my closet! Though, yesterday I somehow ended up with 3 ponytail holders in my hair, so maybe the 80s are taking over without us even knowing.

I have a friend that is perpetually stuck in the 80's and yes she still wears stirrup pants with the slouchy socks. She see's nothing wrong with it!

Haha. I also picture her with turtle shell glasses and uncontrollably frizzy hair. Queenie still has some stirrup pants (that we don't let her wear in public) but she won't get rid of them because she says they're so comfy. I just can't even fathom something more unflattering than tight on top and tent on the bottom

 

[not_Joanna_eggs]

Soon we were getting hungry. I was pushing for Earl of Sandwich, but Queenie wanted a sit-down meal.

We’d already eaten at Fulton’s during the trip, so our old standby was out. We suggested Raglan Road, but we’d eaten at Finnigans at IOA earlier which was similar food, and we had a bad experience at Paridiso 37 in January and didn’t want to go back, and I’ve never read anything remotely positive about Capt’n Jacks. So, we decided to try out Portobello Road.

Ummm Garlicy!

We ordered an antipasti platter the grand misti

Num!

I’m eating – no pictures please!

Rigatoni Calabrese (YUM!)

Penne Bolognese

Gnocci (gave me horrible heart burn, but was yum-o)

I have NO idea what this is….

Over all it was pretty delicious. A new place for us – be proud, we’re branching out!

Um…. Are we heading back now? There’s a Packer game to be watched!

He was right, so we headed to the bus, and tried in vein to take a nice picture, so I give you a bunch of crappy ones...

Okay, this one isn’t so bad…

It was really cold!

Thankfully, the bus came and stopped our little photo shoot.

 

[IheartDDuck]

I totally missed your report!!! How did that happen!

So anyway.....

I'm so sorry that your experience at the Bistro was bad. We ate there on our last trip, and the experience and food was great, so I'm sorry it wasn't good for you.

WWoHP......CRAZY! I would have turned around myself! I too loved the butterbeer too. I would suggest if you guys can make it back, definitely go during a time of year that it's not as busy.

Love that you guys ate at Victoria's and Alberts. That's a dream place for me. One day, I will make it!

Epic Mickey? I totally have that game.....and Toy Story Mania!

 

[Caretames1]

Love your "bad" pictures! Looks like you all were enjoing the moment. I have a couple of reall doozies when I let the kids play with one of my cameras. I do think one picture is from up one of their noses Now thats bad!

 

[norybell]

I have a friend that is perpetually stuck in the 80's and yes she still wears stirrup pants with the slouchy socks. She see's nothing wrong with it!

I guess she's proven that if you never stop wearing something, eventually you'll be a trendsetter!

Yikes. "cool" sounds awful. Must keep watching the Dr. Who marathon to keep this affliction from happening to me.

Good work, it's important to continually take such prophylactic measures to avoid the "coolness" germ! I just ordered myself the first season of Torchwood, I'm hoping it will be a good Dr. Who substitute. I'm still trying to get over my crush on David Tennant as the doctor. It's been a difficult time.

Portabello looks great!

 

[Stringbean&Wingnut]

Portobello Road looks like it was yummy! There's nothing I love more than a huge giant roasted head of garlic. I'm such a lovely dinner companion, aren't I?

Love your attempted shots at the bus stop! We once tried to get my parents and DBF and I into one shot while waiting for a Friendship boat...but we gave up after two tries! I admire the perserverence!

 

[RachelNinja]

Back to catching up! Oh how I love my weekends spent with you, Joanna!

Ooo, we didn't get a chance to ride the train this time. I do very much like the ride. It's so soothing. I like that you can stay on it for as long as you want. I'm at that stage where I need to rest (ahhh, the distant memories of abundant energy during childhood ...), but I still want to do something. The train is just perfect for that.

Love the detail of the Monsters Inc garbage can! I've never seen it before.

Who yelled at you for taking that pic in Monsters Inc? A CM? I always wonder why you can't take pictures in there. I mean, most attractions say no flash photography, but this one says no photography at all. I would understand no video recording because it is a "live" show, so it could be for legal reasons. Oh, I guess that's why they say no pics too then? Because you could be recording? I could've just made that up, btw.

I love the idea of just going to a restaurant and having appetizers to share. I could probably do that at every restaurant on property and just not order an entree at all.

I LOVE LOVE LOVE the pic of you and DH looking at each other with the fireworks in the background! Hehe, a normal happy pic of the two of you (haha, as compared to the wacky faces DH makes now when you take a pic of him)! And you look absolutely stunning.

I'm with you when you said the Cobb salad was disappointing. I was expecting something life-changing, especially I love Cobb salad! Strangely, I prefer it elsewhere. Maybe the fact that everything was so chopped it didn't entice me. I'm not sure what it was that just didn't sit well with me.

Food Rocks really was "delightfully creepy"! I miss it because I want Howard to watch it, but at the same time, I'd just have to make sure we were sitting FAR away from the stage! I liked it as a kid though! I don't remember that Epcot display case at One Man's Dream. I was a little creeped out by the place because of Kingdom Keepers. Plus, there's the submarine from 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (I'm afraid of that!), so I stayed away from certain areas.

What an interesting set-up of having the sushi in the cardboard box! It's a good thing Howard and I are already planning to get sushi tonight (haven't had it in so long!) otherwise I'd yell at you for posting that yummy-looking sushi pic! Too bad it wasn't as good as it looked.

How hilarious is it that Queenie bought the jacket for herself at BouTiki!!! Haha, I started cracking up when I read that.

Up to page 11!!! Will continue some other time!

 

[Stringbean&Wingnut]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!! Hope you have a fabulous day!!!