The Battle For My Wallet IV: Return of the ZZUBs (Addendum, p.85; 07/12)

[MommyPoppins]

Back in those days, money was tight and we crammed as much as we could into the shortest period of time. We’d arrive early, stay late, go until we dropped. And then drag ourselves to ride Space Mountain two more times before the park closed. Part of me misses that time. Isn’t that funny? Not funny like Airplane! Or Barak Obama for President. But ironic.

Funny like all your "friends" up and moving and not letting you know where they went? If like that, then yes, it's funny.

She slapped me again with her eyes but I didn’t notice because as I was ducking her rage, a CM asked us this question:

“Do you breakfast reservations?”
“No,” I said.
“You don’t?!” she asked with more incredulity than was called for under the circumstances.
“We’re here for Magical Beginnings,” I said assuming that since she worked at Disney World she knew at least as much as I did about the scheduled operations for the day.

“Magical what?” she asked with a tone that suggested she thought I was making it up.

“Mag-i-cal Be-gin-nings,” I pronounced it slowly like I was trying to communicate with someone in a foreign tongue.

“Magical what?” she repeated.

“Ask someone else,” I snapped. “Or look at a Times Guide.”

“ZZUB!” my wife said in a disapproving tone. “You’re being rude.”

“Well, she should know what’s going on,” I said, offering a feeble defense. My wife was not impressed.


My wife calmed her down while I consulted the Times Guide to see what rides were open for Magical Beginnings.

You know what?

It wasn’t called Magical Beginnings after all. It was called “Little Ones Magic Hour Morning.” What the heck was Magical Beginnings? This might explain the CMs confusion at the front gate.


But one nagging question remains. When did Magical Beginnings become Little Ones Magic Hour Morning?

And how did I not know about the change?

Your wife is like my DH and I am like you. I almost had to get pissy with some little pimple faced CM who thought he was ALL that and a bag of chips. We were like 10 minutes late for our Buzz FP(we NEVER have used a FP on time. Always late with no problems). He had NO magic. He grabbed my super excited 3 year old by the collar and kicked him to th eback of the standby line. DH pulled me away before I could fly into a rage. But, after about an hour, DH was also in a rage. We came back with our hours late FP when CM was manning the standby line and new nice boy was in the FP line. He didn't even hesitate to let is in with our late FP.

But seriously, Zzub. It's always been Little One Extra Magic Hour. It was a part of the Magical Beginnings program, which also included special events at MGM. Remember? It happens to the best of us.

 

[mlill]

For those of you who have been reading my trip reports for the last year and have been tracking what's going on with my family, we got some news earlier today and I thought some of you might be interested to know that:

It's a Girl!​

What a change from the last two ultrasounds we've had with this baby. We were able to see a whole lot and the baby looks fantastic. In fact, the detail was so great we were able to see that she favors her older sister a good bit. My wife is doing well and my now-oldest daughter is very excited about having a little sister.

On behalf of my wife and daughters, I want to thank those of you who have been praying for us during this last year. We are humbled and amazed by the grace of God and the love poured out on us by His children near and far, real and "imagined."

I've fallen behind on your TR, and I just read this! Awesome news! I'm very happy for you guys!

Now I have to go back and read your last installment...

-Michelle

 

[prairiegirl]

First, congratulations on your second princess. I have two wonderful girls.

Second, thanks for the classic ZZUB posting. Has me laughing over the tuna fish, March 14th (or my own Oct.4), and I too will be talking to HR later today.

 

[LaLa]

We drove through Celebration and then checked out the newest resort, Animal Kingdom Lodge. We tried to order some coffee at the snack bar but no one could understand what we were asking for.

You clearly weren't pronouncing it right.

I miss thinking that going to Downtown Disney was almost like going into a park because it was still Disneyish.

You don't still think that?! I'm shocked. Surprised. Numb even. Because the Lego store alone is a theme park all by itself. Plus the deodorantless hoards go there too. And they have ice cream. What more do you need to make you feel like you're in Disney's fifth themepark?

Because you can tune a piano but you can’t tuna fish.

That was so corny I think you need to take it on the run.

Which, among many other reasons, is why federal and state employees get the third Monday in January off and not the fourteenth of March.

Could you be any less subtle?!! I'll have to mark my calendar so I can remember to send you three bucks at some point during ZZUBirthWeek. Along with a leather bound copy of The Rules of BirthWeek. Make sure you pass it along to Mrs. ZZUB so she can promptly toss it in the trash and slap you with her eyes like DH did when I handed it to him.

She wore Minnie Ears and had her eye make up done to make her look like Minnie Mouse. She was, by the way, in her late 30's. Well past the age when dressing up like Minnie Mouse is acceptable. The Most Obnoxious Woman Ever and her husband got into the same honey pot with us and then said, “I’ll bet you two wanna make out don’t you? Don’t worry, we won’t watch. Much.” Then she let out a loud, obnoxious laugh that made my teeth hurt. We tried to ignore her. Which was a little like trying to ignore the person checking in ahead of you whose three-sizes-too-small sweat pants cannot conceal their nettlesome wedgie.

I had NO IDEA you ran into Mel on that ride! No wonder she likes it so much. But I could've done without the wedgie description. Mainly because you used a word that I'm going to now have to Google but also mainly because I threw up in my mouth. Just a little.

But one nagging question remains. When did Magical Beginnings become Little Ones Magic Hour Morning?

And how did I not know about the change?

You obviously didn't get the memo. Duh. Yet another reason you're not the smartest lawyer I know.

But I really liked this one, Z. And I'm glad to know the ZZUBs finally got that walk down Main Street together.

Numb. No explanation needed.

 

[offwegotoneverland]

Snitty pants. I have to get me some of them!

 

[wdwdreamin2]

Thanks, Zzub!

We are on the 4th day of frozen isolation down here in Austin. At least I have your TR to warm my heart!

March 14...29, right?

 

[samc]

Which, among many other reasons, is why federal and state employees get the third Monday in January off and not the fourteenth of March.

hmmmmmmmmmmm.....national zzub day....not a bad idea.....we don't have any state/fed holidays in March and I'll take any excuse for another day off

My daughter is a lot like me in many regards. She loves God. She loves Alabama football. She loves to laugh. She’s got a lot of energy. But she’s a lot like her Mamma in this key way: if she doesn’t get enough sleep there ain’t enough prizes in the world to make her happy.

BORG moment......if you insert me for you, DH for mamma and my DS for your DD......got it?

 

[dizydreamer]

Congratulations. Girls are the best. (I have 2 myself 12 & 8). What wonders they are.

 

[pigget74]

Congrats ---on having a girl. This report was awesome--Already waiting for the next one.

 

[AshClan]

Isn’t that funny? Not funny like Airplane! Or Barak Obama for President.

Uh Huh. So you're saying you'd prefer Hilary?

Which, among many other reasons, is why federal and state employees get the third Monday in January off and not the fourteenth of March.

A Pisces, huh? That may explain a few things.......

It was such a well-kept secret, most of Disney’s own cast members didn’t know it existed. But I did. Because I’m ZZUB. And if you’re reading this, I’m guessing you knew it too. Because you also have a problem.

Which, FYI, might be work related. You should speak with someone in HR.

Well, I am in HR. And I speak with myself all the time. Okay, you may be right. I may have a problem. But it might not be the same one that you were talking about.....

I had emptied my bladder, washed my face, brushed my teeth, deodorized, put contacts in my eyes, screamed in pain, dressed and donned my hat all before her feet hit the germ ridden floor.

Okay this may be TMI. Please tell me that it was the contact lenses that caused the screaming in pain and not the bladder emptying.

“It’s George Bush’s fault,” I said.

A freakishly tall blonde woman shouted out, “Duh!”

See, you DID see me!! Or was it Frick? Naw, she's too southern. Must've been me.....

She returned my question with a blank stare and a steely silence.

She’s 4 years old. How does she already know how to do this?

She may be just a little girl. But that doesn't mean she's not a woman.

She played with Chip and Dale for a few minutes and was having a good time until another little girl joined in and then everything was ruined. She came running and crying back to us. As best we could tell, the other little girl looked at her.

The nerve!

See, told ya.

The girls rode the People Mover and I rode Buzz Lightyear. Twice. Because my gun was broken and didn’t shoot well the first time.

TMI. Again.

Great installment, Z. Thanks for the mention. Although I don't think I'm all that freakishly tall.

 

[CampbellScot]

Snitty pants...we have those in my house too...except they are called "Grouchy Britches"...

You are a hoot ZZUB!!!

y'all are always in my prayers...mostly as I'm not sure you realize that when little girls become big sisters their "snitty pants" often become favorite items of clothing...they wear them often...and then the little sister wants to borrow them...till she gets her own...and they wear them at the same time...it's a snittypantspalooza!!!

okay...more please

 

[Kay7979]

I had emptied my bladder, washed my face, brushed my teeth, deodorized, put contacts in my eyes, screamed in pain, dressed and donned my hat all before her feet hit the germ ridden floor.

Okay this may be TMI. Please tell me that it was the contact lenses that caused the screaming in pain and not the bladder emptying.

Not sure if my Zzub "Borg" link is still intact, but I saw in my mind the shaving scene with Kevin in Home Alone when I read "screamed in pain." I love subtle, dry humor. BTW, do you always wear a hat first thing in the morning?

 

[Frickles]

I'm late to the party and everyone has already quoted everything I would have quoted!!! So, ditto to what they all said!! Especially the witty responses!!!

As always, it was a joy to read!!!

 

[HaleyB]

Same here.


Hi Zzub!

 

[UtahMama]

What she said.

Loved it by the way. I really dont like those women who act like your Winnie the Pooh Ride Lady. And they keep on keepin' on long after you've been polite.

 

[kpk89]

Great chapters, Zzub. Congrats on your new daughter, too!

 

[diz8297]

Still loving this report!!! Great job as always!! And congrats on your upcoming bundle!

 

[barndweller]

After spending the last week searching, reading, copy/pasting, saving, printing, cussing, driving to Staples for more ink cartridges, "borrowing" more printer paper from work, soaking sore right index finger, wrapping right wrist in ace bandage, & living on mirowaved leftovers on paper plates, I have now caught up on all your absolutely fabulous trip reports. I have lurked at DIS for many years but only discovered the reports recently. You, Mr Zzub, and several of your cohorts on the Trip Reports board have taken possession of my life. I've become a trip report junkie. My spouse spent the weekend reading the tome produced when I printed my favorites (I wouldn't give up my spot in front of the screen for him to read them so I had to print them out. Legal size. Double sided. Tiny print. Still used a reem of paper.) In the process I went from stuck in the olden days old geezerette to computer savey eligable-for-senior-discount person who can now do more than send e-mails. First DL visit was 1958. They were building the Matterhorn & we were wowed by the microwave in the House of the Future.

I want to thank you for the hours of entertainment you provided during the BIG FREEZE here in the west. Holed up in my sewing/junk/computer room with my little space heater, my lifetime Disney Mug full of a warming libation (not telling what), I passed the time in blissful oblivion while I waited for the water pipes to thaw.

Okay, the water is back running, I'm showered (having used the last of my little disney bar soaps from our last trip) & adorned in a freshly washed Disney sweatshirt. And sweatpants. I have some old Disney rice krispey snacks for sustenance. I'm ready for the next installment.

Barndweller

 

[dance2874]

Long time lurker here too...I love your report ZZUB! I have a 4 yr old who was donning 'snitty pants' for a large portion of our last trip to the World and I can SO relate. Thanks for the laugh, and congrats on your new additon!

 

[bunnysmum]

Ahh, ZZUB! This is my first post on your TR, thought I've been reading it for days and days now. And I'm a very fast reader. It's just that you've got a lot of followers. And no wonder.

Congratulations are in order firstly. A little girl! I just love little girls. Cried big slobbery tears when our ultrasound tech told me "she's a girl". How I had hoped to hear those words! For sooooo long.

ZZUB, I've laughed, I've cried, I've laughed again. I've laughed some more.

I've wondered selfishly if you could be talked into doing a series of daily devotional writings that are related to WDW. (Yeah, I know it sounds like that...but hey, they've got 'em for golfers, for military folks, for preteen girls who didn't make pom squad, you know. ) Cause I just loved your checking in at WL story, and I could seriously get into a book like that!

Oh, yeah, got the snittypants at our house too. I think I inadvertently purchased them off of eBay when the seller failed to disclose the exact nature of those Lands End NWOT Girl's Jeans size 6X, doggone it. Sadly, the snittypants come in a remarkable variety of styles. On one memorable day in Epcot, for the Akershus Storybook Princess Breakfast, my little girl had the snittypants on under her Snow White costume. I'll just say it wasn't pretty, and preserve what's left of our dignity.