The Side effects of the AP-Trip#6 Oct 10 Final thoughts and some TMI

[Poolrat]

Pat: this is for you!

I scrolled up and was like Hello !!!

Always nice to have some nice scenery to look at.

 

[Happy Elf]

Always nice to have some nice scenery to look at.

I agree!

 

[Poolrat]

I agree!

When I work the Big swim meet -Ultra Swim- I am surrounded by that. and sometimes less.

 

[Poolrat]

Monday July 12th 2010
Mission today – MK for rope drop and then to Toontown to bid farewell ( again).
I was up and out the door by 8:15am. I walk down to the lake and take a look for progress being made across the lake.

I walk back and through the food court to gather my brown water and head out to the busses.

As soon as I approach the line I see this.

Yup I missed another one.
Not to fear another bus arrives shortly and I and I walking towards the entrance at 8:47.
Would the crowd I encountered yesterday be at MK today??

The train arrives

Upon entering I head to Tomorrowland. There is something here I have not done in a while.
I meet Stitch along the way.

Here’s a hint

No too much of crowd but it is high up here.
A picture of the seating and limited space in those Orbiters.

We take off and I am holding on for dear life. Not quite sure why I am a bit nervous. I am trying to take in the sights without freaking myself out.

See the death grip on the side?

Next up the People Mover

No dancing

A peek backstage- the tiniest of gaps.

After my spin on the Peoplemover I mosey over towards Toontown.

No popcorn for me yet.

The big wall, with no bench. Maybe someone noticed someone climbing on that bench to take pictures over the wall and removed it.

Waiting for tea cups

Continued next post

 

[Poolrat]

Not time yet for Toontown

Wow no dancing anywhere today.

Pooh’s tree – still going up.

The royal can

Look who is having some special one on one time

Still time to kill before Toontown opens so I go here.

I see this

And I am right in between lands. I stand in Fantasyland but look.

Apparently only in the future do they recycle.
Back towards the teacups and I am seeing giant rabbits.

I snap this and hear a voice- “ You see nothing over that wall”

Me and the guy who said it laugh a bit about it.

 

[Poolrat]

I am finally have enough confidence to add my ticker. Now of course, I usually don't play resort roulette but I may have to make a last minute change but even then it probably won't be until the end of August. If it works out I may have a great deal that has to be taken advantage of.




ETA: update at the bottom of the last page. Sorry Glenn

 

[MeMom]

The big wall, with no bench. Maybe someone noticed someone climbing on that bench to take pictures over the wall and removed it.

Some people ruin things for everybody.

I snap this and hear a voice- “ You see nothing over that wall”

I'll see how much nothing I can get pictures of on Saturday.

 

[Poolrat]

Some people ruin things for everybody.

I'll see how much nothing I can get pictures of on Saturday.

I have seen another castle. I can't wait to see what has changed.

So are you staying up so you can sleep in the car? Or are you too excited to sleep?

 

[MeMom]

I have seen another castle. I can't wait to see what has changed.

So are you staying up so you can sleep in the car? Or are you too excited to sleep?

I am dead tired and yawning like crazy. I got up at three this morning, so I figure if I stay up until we leave at 1, I can sleep in the car. If I had gotten any sleep at all, I would have never been able to go back to sleep, and I would have been bored out of my gourd all night in the quiet and the dark. I think I will be able to sleep once we get going, since I'm so tired now, and that'll make the trip seem shorter, too.

Plus my snoring will keep the driver awake.

 

[All7OfUs]

Great pictures of The Now-Doomed Toontown! Looked the same as it did for me in Sept.

I hate the Orbiter- I'd definitely be hanging for dear life too ... if someone got me to ride it.

I see you had the 'fogup' on that first (or second) picture. Always happens first thing in the AM.

 

[marvali]

Can't remember the last time I rode Astro Orbiter. Not usually a ride that any of us want to ride bad enough to spend the time in line waiting for it.

I do remember the first time we took Matt (DW was pregnant with Jonathan then). He was 2-1/2 and wanted to ride it. I figured it was calm enough for him so I took him up and we rode. Later that day we happened to be in the area again. It had been a long day and he was getting tired, but he wanted to ride again. We stood in line, which wasn't too long in February, and waited for the ride. He spent his time climbing all over the railing, things like that. We were getting close to riding and he wanted me to hold him. The line moved and right as we were next to get on the elevator they stopped us since it was full. Yes, we would be going up next. I look down and Matt is sound asleep in my arms. Alison grabs the stroller, we put him in it, and head out of the park back to our hotel. So our final time spent at the MK that day was waiting in line for a ride we never rode!!!

Love the "nothing over the wall" line!

 

[Captain_Oblivious]

I snap this and hear a voice- “ You see nothing over that wall”

I can't remember the last time I rode Astro Orbiter. Like Marv, I never feel like it's worth the wait in line. I think it might be cool to try at night, though.

I feel so disillusioned with the photos of the women's bathroom, though. I always thought there must have been plush lounges with comfortable recliners, open bar, and a spa in there. Now I'm back to a loss explaining why women always go in groups.

 

[glennbo123]

Well, I've never been on Astro Orbiter....so many other rides I'd rather do.

Funny that they moved that bench.

 

[KatMark]

My goodness...I don't think we've done Astro Orbiter since 2000! And I guess I don't remember it being quite that high up.

Great photo with the White Rabbit, Pat.

I can't read your ticker. Exactly what are your dates?

 

[Poolrat]

I am dead tired and yawning like crazy. I got up at three this morning, so I figure if I stay up until we leave at 1, I can sleep in the car. If I had gotten any sleep at all, I would have never been able to go back to sleep, and I would have been bored out of my gourd all night in the quiet and the dark. I think I will be able to sleep once we get going, since I'm so tired now, and that'll make the trip seem shorter, too.

Plus my snoring will keep the driver awake.

Looks like you left a little early so I hope you made it to the car.

Can't wait to see all the pics.

 

[Poolrat]

Great pictures of The Now-Doomed Toontown! Looked the same as it did for me in Sept.

I hate the Orbiter- I'd definitely be hanging for dear life too ... if someone got me to ride it.

I see you had the 'fogup' on that first (or second) picture. Always happens first thing in the AM.

The air was so thick - I would fog up everytime I went in or out.

I had not been on the Orbiter in quite some time. For some reason the height along with the spinning freaked me out a bit.

 

[Poolrat]

Can't remember the last time I rode Astro Orbiter. Not usually a ride that any of us want to ride bad enough to spend the time in line waiting for it.

I do remember the first time we took Matt (DW was pregnant with Jonathan then). He was 2-1/2 and wanted to ride it. I figured it was calm enough for him so I took him up and we rode. Later that day we happened to be in the area again. It had been a long day and he was getting tired, but he wanted to ride again. We stood in line, which wasn't too long in February, and waited for the ride. He spent his time climbing all over the railing, things like that. We were getting close to riding and he wanted me to hold him. The line moved and right as we were next to get on the elevator they stopped us since it was full. Yes, we would be going up next. I look down and Matt is sound asleep in my arms. Alison grabs the stroller, we put him in it, and head out of the park back to our hotel. So our final time spent at the MK that day was waiting in line for a ride we never rode!!!

Smart man - Wait until the toddler passes out and then make a run for it.

Love the "nothing over the wall" line!

I first thought the voice might belong to a CM but it was just another guest.

 

[Poolrat]

I can't remember the last time I rode Astro Orbiter. Like Marv, I never feel like it's worth the wait in line. I think it might be cool to try at night, though.

I feel the same way- long line no entertainment in line and small elevator up to wait some more. In fact that is real reason I waited so long to ride. The last time was when the kids were little.

I feel so disillusioned with the photos of the women's bathroom, though. I always thought there must have been plush lounges with comfortable recliners, open bar, and a spa in there. Now I'm back to a loss explaining why women always go in groups.

Well the Tomorrowland bathrooms are minimalistic so no extras in there.
When they redid those bathrooms I was really thought the bathroom counters were interesting. I know I am a dork but it really fits the comic theme.

As for why women go in groups. The lines are usually long so we need someone to talk to.

 

[Poolrat]

Well, I've never been on Astro Orbiter....so many other rides I'd rather do.

You gotta do it al least once. Then you can cross it off your list.

Funny that they moved that bench.

I think a certain Memom had something to do with that.

 

[Poolrat]

My goodness...I don't think we've done Astro Orbiter since 2000! And I guess I don't remember it being quite that high up.

It was a little higher thatn I expected and then add in the spinning.

Great photo with the White Rabbit, Pat.

Thanks

I can't read your ticker. Exactly what are your dates?

I need to see why it is written in black so you can't see it. Sept 27- Oct 3.