The Crazy Life of a New Floridian & Ongoing TRs

Kara, I didn't realize you could actually get in a Fantasmic seat where you are between water screens and can't see what's going on. That stinks.

Erin, it's funny that the US West is on display in Paris like it's something exotic! Pretty ordinary here! :goodvibes
 
Hi there - will catch up next week when more is calm. Until then, try not to go back to WDW AGAIN :rotfl: Just kidding! I'm so glad you do get to go so much. Means more pics for me! :thumbsup2
 
Ok don't wanna hijack your trip report but i'll just put it here then you can see it .. the photos aren't that great but you can just about see hahahaha

OK you can just about see a yellow cab, the san francisco bridge and the hollywood sign here
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And opposite here they have cowboys and american footballers and other things i can't remember i will see if i can find anymore pics Kara ... Chloe was over the moon that the US was represented here, i think it miffs her that its not in wdw bless her :lovestruc

Erin, thank you so much for posting those pics!!!! Did y'all know that the US is only represented twice in IASW in Orlando? Both are in the "blue" room, right before you exit. There's a cowboy and I can't remember what the other one is.....

Kara, I didn't realize you could actually get in a Fantasmic seat where you are between water screens and can't see what's going on. That stinks.

Erin, it's funny that the US West is on display in Paris like it's something exotic! Pretty ordinary here! :goodvibes

Oh, yes, Tammie - not just between water screens, but right behind a big POST!!!! It was awful.

Hi there - will catch up next week when more is calm. Until then, try not to go back to WDW AGAIN :rotfl: Just kidding! I'm so glad you do get to go so much. Means more pics for me! :thumbsup2

Better hurry, we're heading back the weekend after next!!! :rotfl2:
 

Are you going for the weekend or a day trip on your next one? Do you mean the weekend after Thanksgiving weekend? I plan a day trip that weekend if I have to hogtie the boys and drag them.
Melissa
 
Are you going for the weekend or a day trip on your next one? Do you mean the weekend after Thanksgiving weekend? I plan a day trip that weekend if I have to hogtie the boys and drag them.
Melissa

YES! The weekend after Thanksgiving weekend - I think it's the 6th or 7th of December! We're driving down Saturday morning and coming back on Sunday.
 
YES! The weekend after Thanksgiving weekend - I think it's the 6th or 7th of December! We're driving down Saturday morning and coming back on Sunday.

What's your plan? We will probably do a day trip, asked Jacob and he wants to go to Downtown Disney. At least I'll see the decorations there, but he has two weeks to change his mind.
 
Right now we're planning on just DHS and Epcot - I want to see WS all decorated and the Santas from around the world, and of course the Osborn lights at DHS. I'll pm you before we go and get your cell# and if you're in the same park we can try to meet up for a minute!!!!
 
We were up early on Saturday and heading back to MK – but wait! What’s that under the door?

It looks like and envelope with Ally’s name on it! It is! She opened it up and found a personalized invitation to Bibbidy Bobbidy Boutique at 3pm today! Woo hoo!

She is convinced that this invitation came from Tinkerbell herself. And I’m not altogether sure that she is wrong!

When we left the room, it was overcast and quite chilly. I wanted to run back and grab jackets but Ally was determined to get to MK early. And we did. For rope drop! And I cried. Again.

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I just watch her waving at all the characters as they get off the train, and I know that it is all still real. For me too.

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We made our way through the gates with all the other early risers and headed straight to Frontierland, by way of Adventureland. And we were the first cruise of the day on Jungle Cruise. We hadn’t ridden this in a couple of years and we got a great captain! I even laughed out loud at his corny jokes!

No line for Pirates, and we got to meet the pirate wanna be himself! Wearing tights. Green tights. No comment.

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Walked on Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. Walked on Splash Mountain.
Now for those of you who have never ridden SM because you see that big drop at the end, keep in mind, this is a 15 minute attraction with wonderful, colorful animatronics inside the mountain. The drop is not nearly as large as some other theme parks where it is really a thrill ride! Keep in mind, there’s not even a lap belt, which tells me that it is all Disney Imagineering at work, and it’s made to look much worse than it is.

A few shots from around the mountain.

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And look who we saw as we exited SM!

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We grabbed a FP for BTMRR for Ally and Daddy to use later in the day, once he got here.

We then headed across the park to finish up the mountains, and we walked right on Space Mtn. So far, so good. No crowds anywhere!

We decided to head back to the castle for the 11:40 showing of Dream Along with Mickey. I love these shows in front of the castle. I can still remember watching Ally’s eyes as we entered MK 2 ½ yrs ago and went straight to the castle for front row seats for Cinderellabration. It was her first time seeing the princesses LIVE and I was a mess. Total water works.

So we plopped down and rested for about 15 minutes before the show began.

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Look! Donald’s smiling! He’s still not wearing pants, but that’s another issue altogether.

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And then there’s Boogie Mouse – and HE is wearing pants! He’s got that boogie fever – he wants to boogie down. He’s got that boogie fever – I think it’s going around. And around.

You’re singing, aren’t you?

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If these gals can wear pantaloons in 80 degree temps, the least Donald can do is wear pants! Thank goodness the princesses WERE wearing pantaloons! Otherwise, that would be dirtier than touching Iridessa’s wings!

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Then there’s Peter Pan. Tights. But no pants. Now if it were Capt Jack in tights, oooh yeah! But seriously, Pete, put some pants on and be a man! Oh, that’s right, I forgot about the whole not wanting to grow up thing.
And Wendy. It’s noon! Get dressed already. Lazy Pan fan. Wonder what the CMs would say if I wore my jammies around the park????

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As soon as the show was over, Jeff called to say he was getting off the bus at MK and he'd be in the park in a matter of minutes!!! Yea! :banana:

In the meantime, I'm texting my DISbud Cammie and we're planning to meet for lunch - perfect timing! Jeff can join us and wonder who this stranger is that his wife met on the internet!!! :rotfl2:

We met at Pecos Bill's for lunch and were able to enjoy about 1/2 hour just chatting away! I feel like I've known Cammie forever!!!!

Here we are, a couple of DISbuds doing the obligatory DISmeet photo!!!

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While Cammie and I sat and talked, Jeff and Ally headed off to ride BTMRR with the FPs that we scored earlier.

I left Cammie to go meet my family, and we decided to ride SM togehter - the line was showing a 20 minute standby wait, until a woman came up and thrust 3 FP's in our face, said she wasn't using them and they were good NOW! Score! It really is a Year of a Million Dreams, huh?

After SM, we headed into Fantasyland, slowly making our way toward BBB for our 3pm appt. Ally REALLY wanted to ride Snow White with Daddy, so I volunteered to go snag FPs for Space Mtn for later in the day.

That didn't go over so well, as Jeff was being dragged totally against his will into what he deems one of the worse forms of punishment ever. I smiled. And strolled along to pick up FPs. And stopped for a drink. And just sat and enjoyed the sights. And the people watching.

I met them at the exit and we hit Mickey's Philharmagic before our appt. I love this show! I can watch it again and again!!!!

But now. It's time. Or actually, it'll be time in my next post.... for Bibbidy Bobbidy Boutique!
 
Great update as always! Love your discription of Splash Mountain. I totally agree. Those that have never ridden it need to give it one try. I am a huge log flume fan and this is the best of the best. The scenery is gorgeous and the color vibrant. Of course, when I look at the photos we have purchased of the drop and look at Jacob's face, I can also see how terrifying it is for some.

What perfect timing for Jeff to meet you!

:offtopic: You will appreciate this. I have a little lizard in my bedroom. The DH spotted it last night and we couldn't catch it. So, now when I get up in the middle of night I am scared of spiders and lizards.:scared1:
 
Great update as always! Love your discription of Splash Mountain. I totally agree. Those that have never ridden it need to give it one try. I am a huge log flume fan and this is the best of the best. The scenery is gorgeous and the color vibrant. Of course, when I look at the photos we have purchased of the drop and look at Jacob's face, I can also see how terrifying it is for some.

What perfect timing for Jeff to meet you!

:offtopic: You will appreciate this. I have a little lizard in my bedroom. The DH spotted it last night and we couldn't catch it. So, now when I get up in the middle of night I am scared of spiders and lizards.:scared1:

I am totally freaked out right now!!!! I don't care how "little" it is - it's a freakin lizard in your bedroom!!!! :scared1: I'd be afraid I'd feel it crawling on me in the middle of the night. Seriously, think Holiday Inn!
 
Loved your day, Kara! Mickey looked pretty dapper in blue, too bad about Donald's pants:goodvibes I'm glad you and Ally had such a great morning - glad you met Cammie, I'm jealous! Can't wait for BBB- I love how Ally got her invitation from Tink!
 
Kara you are a gifted writer. Thanks for keeping us in the loop with the trip.

I told Tim about the shaking/shrinking legs...he said Beth would be the same way.
 
Loved your day, Kara! Mickey looked pretty dapper in blue, too bad about Donald's pants:goodvibes I'm glad you and Ally had such a great morning - glad you met Cammie, I'm jealous! Can't wait for BBB- I love how Ally got her invitation from Tink!

Mickey is a handsome one isn't he? :love: I would have loved to spend more time with Cammie - as it was, it felt totally comfortable, like we've known each other for years!!!!

Kara you are a gifted writer. Thanks for keeping us in the loop with the trip.

I told Tim about the shaking/shrinking legs...he said Beth would be the same way.

Awww, thanks! :goodvibes It was the sweetest thing - she still talks about the "effects" of shrinking! :lmao:
 
Mickey is a handsome one isn't he? :love: I would have loved to spend more time with Cammie - as it was, it felt totally comfortable, like we've known each other for years!!!!

Ditto!:thumbsup2

We never did meet for that drink in Epcot.........think we may need to plan our own trip without any pesky kids or husbands to worry about!
 
I thought of y'all yesterday ... I had the TV on for background noise and guess what episode of "Seinfeld" came on:lmao:

The dogs thought I had really gone bonkers ... okay more so than usual!
 
I thought of y'all yesterday ... I had the TV on for background noise and guess what episode of "Seinfeld" came on:lmao:

The dogs thought I had really gone bonkers ... okay more so than usual!

That's too funny! :rotfl2:
 
Ditto!:thumbsup2

We never did meet for that drink in Epcot.........think we may need to plan our own trip without any pesky kids or husbands to worry about!

I totally agree!!!

I thought of y'all yesterday ... I had the TV on for background noise and guess what episode of "Seinfeld" came on:lmao:

The dogs thought I had really gone bonkers ... okay more so than usual!

SHRINKAGE!!!! :rotfl2:
 
I thought of y'all yesterday ... I had the TV on for background noise and guess what episode of "Seinfeld" came on:lmao:

The dogs thought I had really gone bonkers ... okay more so than usual!

That episode was on the other night here- I definitely laughed more than usual, thinking of you!:lmao: :lmao:
 








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