May 15th, 2012
We continued down Sunset Boulevard and stopped at the DVC kiosk to pin trade. And guess who was there!? None other than my favorite Cast Member, Pete! If you all don't remember Pete from my August TR, I met him at the DVC kiosk at the Polynesian in August 2011. He was so friendly and basically convinced my parents to buy DVC, so I feel personally indebted to him. He also talked to me about the College Program a lot, and told me that I would be a perfect candidate. He is probably the nicest and most sincere person I've ever met! When we saw him again, I told him who I was and when I'd seen him in August, and he remembered me! He gave me a hug and we took a picture together. It was so precious.
I was so happy to see Pete! My spirit and love for Disney is always renewed when I see Pete or another familiar face. They just show so much passion for what they do! I can't wait to be part of the family.
Now don't y'all go forgetting Pete! He might just show up again in future TR's! The man has become like an Uncle to me! He is so welcoming and basically wants to adopt me. It's adorable.
Anyway, after we chatted with Pete for a while we decided to head to Tower of Terror! It was basically a walk-on!
Afterward, we wanted to do Single Rider for Rock n' Roller Coaster, but the ride was down.
Then we went to Voyage of the Little Mermaid, but the next show was cutting it too close to our dinner ADR, so we decided to get out of line.
We headed to
Pixar Place instead, and got in line to meet Woody and Buzz!
While we were in line, Jess and I decided that it was time to charge up the ol' iPhones!
We're Frumps. We got some weird looks, but I don't know why, because I've definitely seen people doing this before. Ah well.
It's always smart to bring an iPhone charger! Mine NEVER lasts through the day!
We waited about 20 minutes or so, and then it was our turn!
They were great! They both loved our Woody and Buzz nails! Buzz was mumbling a little bit, which sounded a little weird and kind of messed with the illusion, but it was okay.
I WAS TERRIFIED. BUZZ IS NOT SUPPOSED TO TALK TO ME.
Here we are with our best toy pals!
Mike and me!
Toy Story is Mike's favorite Pixar movie ever. We grew up with them and they were a bonding thing for us. So they definitely have a special place in our hearts.
Mike and Katie:
The whole gang!
We said goodbye to Andy's room and headed out of the park. We went over to the Friendship Boat dock and got right on a boat to the EPCOT resorts.
We got to the Yacht and Beach Club dock and got off there. We went over to the Beach Club and went inside the lobby. We had an ADR for Cape May!
FAVORITE. RESORT. EVER.
We were a little early so we checked in and waited a couple minutes. I soaked up the beauty of the Beach Club lobby. I'm obsessed with the EPCOT resorts. They're my favorite.
We were called and seated right by the buffet.
Here we are:
Our server was Barbi. She took our drink orders and we headed up to the buffet.
I started off with some clam chowder. This stuff is so good! I love it.
Then I moved on to my three favorites at Cape May!
Mike decided to just load up on the seafood:
Katie did the same:
Jess loaded up as well, but at least she had some variety:
I just like to eat.
Dave and I went with some variety as well, but not Mike and Katie.
They had seafood:
And MORE seafood:
I think the Dining Plan paid for itself for them during this one meal. They ate so much! Meanwhile, Jess and I were hitting a food wall. But we just had to get dessert! You don't come to Cape May and not have an oreo bon bon! If they're there, you eat them.
This is my philosophy.
However... they weren't there as of 12/31/12. ): WAHHH. I hope they come back but who knows for sure!
Dave joined us at the dessert buffet, and we had quite the selection going:
Meanwhile, Mike and Katie were still having seafood. They totally skipped dessert for more crab legs. Once Jess and I had officially hit our food wall, Katie had stopped eating as well. Food walls all around!
Jess and I were at breaking point, and I was becoming delirious because I was totally food drunk. Mike, however, was STILL eating.
Oh we were both SO food drunk. Like the most we have ever been. EVER.
But what's this? Why is someone headed our way with food!?
TURN AROUND. I CAN'T TAKE IT.
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