The Tale of the Grow Walk .Hunh?

[jenseib]

We arrived at Toy Story Mania and I think it was actually a little before the FP was to open on according to the app, but later than my scheduled time.
I told the CM that my time had jumped several times today and I am not sure if it is going to let us in. She had no expression at all and told us to scan and see. I suppose she was used to seeing issues with this all day long and tired of people telling her about them.
We scanned and it turned green! YAY! We were in!



I think we still had a 15-20 minute wait in the FP line but much faster than standby.







We had a great time as always. Neither of us are very good at it, but I usually beat Claire and then she complains about it.









She would ride this over and over if the line wasn’t so dang long. I really hope when they add the 3rd track, which I have heard will be used exclusively for Fastpasses, that it really makes it much easier to get on in a timely fashion.



We decided we had done all we wanted to at DHS and headed towards the front of the park.



Stopping for a few photopass pictures along the way.





OOPS…I blinked.





I love you baby!!!!



Magic shot time.







We made our way to the parking tram.



Again I really hate driving to the parks. I love how the bus drops me off and picks me up much better.

Good bye Hollywood Studios…..Little did I know at that moment that I would be back there in Aug.



We then headed out to the POC car and programmed Siri to get us to the Magic Kingdom.

 

[scottny]

Thanks for the ride along of the Backlot Tour. Sad it is closed but excited for what is coming.

Both Tiggers are very good.

I have never tried Pizza Planet. One day I will.

I think yours scores on TSM are very good.

I wish I could go there as mch as you. LOL although August would not be amonth I would choose to go. LOL.

 

[mickeystoontown]

I've been trying to play catch-up so I'm glad that you haven't updated a whole lot lately. You two did a great job on drawing T-I- Double G-E-R. Somehow that sounded better in myhead than it looked typed out.

I would have freaked the heck out of having to walk around the kid in the middle of the stairs at Pizza Planet. I hate those stairs and having to move around somebody would have made me a hot mess.

I am with you in the hope that they put in a third Toy Story Mania track. It's one of those attractions that we'd like to to multiple times but you just can't do it because of the lines.

 

[KatMark]

I do love Toy Story Mania, but my arm is sore for an hour afterwards. I do hope that third track is exclusively for FP as I think it will make a huge difference in the wait times.

I love your photopass pictures as you exited the park.

I'm completely different than you. I hate the buses and would much rather drive. But then we are always there prior to park opening and can walk to the entrance.

 

[JanaJohn]

Fantastic picture of you giving Claire a big hug!

 

[jenseib]

Thanks for the ride along of the Backlot Tour. Sad it is closed but excited for what is coming.

Both Tiggers are very good.

I have never tried Pizza Planet. One day I will.

I think yours scores on TSM are very good.

I wish I could go there as mch as you. LOL although August would not be amonth I would choose to go. LOL.

This year was just a good year. Last year i didn't go to any Disney parks....and who knows for sure what next year will bring.

I've been trying to play catch-up so I'm glad that you haven't updated a whole lot lately. You two did a great job on drawing T-I- Double G-E-R. Somehow that sounded better in myhead than it looked typed out.

I would have freaked the heck out of having to walk around the kid in the middle of the stairs at Pizza Planet. I hate those stairs and having to move around somebody would have made me a hot mess.

I am with you in the hope that they put in a third Toy Story Mania track. It's one of those attractions that we'd like to to multiple times but you just can't do it because of the lines.

I knew what you meant...I said it in my head as I read it!
I really hope they get that 3rd track in. I have heard the permits have been filed.

I do love Toy Story Mania, but my arm is sore for an hour afterwards. I do hope that third track is exclusively for FP as I think it will make a huge difference in the wait times.

I love your photopass pictures as you exited the park.

I'm completely different than you. I hate the buses and would much rather drive. But then we are always there prior to park opening and can walk to the entrance.

My arm is sore too.
I do love the pictures too.
That does make a difference too. If I could walk to the car it wouldn't be quite as bad, but I hate trying to find my way around with all the traffic.

Fantastic picture of you giving Claire a big hug!

I love that too.

 

[jenseib]

We headed out and towards the Magic Kingdom…with Siri leading the way. Boy…what a back-up. Slow going to get to the MK.
We work our way to the gate and are told there is no parking at MK left and we need to head to Epcot. I had later heard that the park was at full capacity and not letting anyone in, so even if we did go over to Epcot they would’ve not let us in at MK. I wish they just would’ve said that to begin with. If I had taken the monorail over to MK only to be refused I would’ve been quite mad.
We decided that since we couldn’t park at MK we would head over towards the Yacht and Beach Club and maybe get a bite to eat and then decide what to do after that.
I drove over and entered the YC. When asked what I was planning I told them we were going to Beaches and Cream and then walking around to explore the resorts. He scanned my band and told me that I didn’t have a resort reservation currently showing up…I went to tell him no, we were staying offsite…when he goes “Oh you are one of our annual pass holders, well thank you so much, come on in”. LOL! I wasn’t about to say no for fear he would tell me I couldn’t go in and park. LOL.

We did have to park a little ways out, but it wasn’t too bad, and we then headed towards the YC.









I was a bit hungry…after all sharing that pizza meal didn’t fill me up. Claire was not and she did not want to go to Beaches and Cream now. I am not sure why as just a few minutes ago she had wanted to. I didn’t feel like arguing though so we decided to head towards Epcot and I would find something to eat there.





And it was CROWDED!!!!! Shuffle shuffle shuffle……



We would try to pass people but it was a no go. Claire kept saying they were doing the grow walk. Hunh? What’s the grow walk? Well she explained it perfectly. It’s when you try to pass people or a party of people and they suddenly expand in size and you can no longer get around them. Made perfect since and this whole trip we had been following a lot of Grow Walkers. We also went on to include others in the Grow Walk Category. Those who stop in front of you all of a sudden. Those who stop and turn right around and walk into you. Those with strollers who ram into the back of you. You do NOT want to be a grow walker!

Since they have added booths to the Flower and Garden Festival I decided I might try some food from one of those. Claire however decided she needed popcorn. I told her once we got near a popcorn stand I would get her some, but first I was looking for something for me in the meantime. She was pretty close to dying as you can see in the next picture.



I thought this was a neat picture of Peter Pan.



I got something in the UK booth. I don’t remember what it was but I know the description did not describe it like this and basically I had no clue what I was ordering but it sounded good. I was really surprised when this came out.



I have to say taste wise it was just ok, but it did fill an empty spot in my stomach.



We moved on and found popcorn in Canada. Of course the line was long and slow, but Claire was willing to wait.

A happy girl now.



Typically we just walk by Canada and never explore. Today, since it was so crowded, we decided to dive in deeper and take a look around. I don’t think I have ever gone back here before…..or if I have it’s been many many years ago.









We really didn’t have a desire to go see the movie so we just stood around and took in the scenery, with me taking pictures and Claire eating her snack.











I got her to pose…sort of.

 

[vleeth]

How crazy that your FP time kept moving. I keep waiting to hear that they did something magical to FP+ and it's great now. But nothing so far.

I can't imagine how crowded MK must be when they close the parking lot. That doesn't sound like fun.

 

[dizneeat]

It was REALLY crowded!!!!!!

I just love how Claire explains what grow walkers are. We have seen our fair share of those.
Your food from GB looks a bit "funny". No idea what it could be.

I wonder what they put into the popcorn that makes you crave it so much. But Claire seems happy with it.

Great pics of Canada!

 

[MEK]

Amazing that I am not super behind again this weekend! YAY ME! Thanks for being too busy to update!

WOW. JUST WOW! on the crowds. The whole MK parking lot was full???? I didn't know that was even possible. OMG!

Yay for being allowed entrance into the BC parking lot. Its nice to know that having an AP provides some parking clout!

Too funny about the grow walk. I wondered what that meant. Very observant on claire's part and explained perfectly. I think she put a name on a very commonly observed phenomenon.

 

[jenseib]

How crazy that your FP time kept moving. I keep waiting to hear that they did something magical to FP+ and it's great now. But nothing so far.

I can't imagine how crowded MK must be when they close the parking lot. That doesn't sound like fun.

I keep waiting for that too!

It was crazy busy!

It was REALLY crowded!!!!!!

I just love how Claire explains what grow walkers are. We have seen our fair share of those.
Your food from GB looks a bit "funny". No idea what it could be.

I wonder what they put into the popcorn that makes you crave it so much. But Claire seems happy with it.

Great pics of Canada!

It was so crowded. I wasn't exaggerating. LOL
I swear it was desribed as bake potato something or other. It was not that at all.
Claire loves just about any popcorn!

Amazing that I am not super behind again this weekend! YAY ME! Thanks for being too busy to update!

WOW. JUST WOW! on the crowds. The whole MK parking lot was full???? I didn't know that was even possible. OMG!

Yay for being allowed entrance into the BC parking lot. Its nice to know that having an AP provides some parking clout!

Too funny about the grow walk. I wondered what that meant. Very observant on claire's part and explained perfectly. I think she put a name on a very commonly observed phenomenon.

LOL I am slowly catching up on all my subscribed threads too.
I know, you know it was full if the lot was full.
I had a laugh when he thought I was an AP holder...Um sure!

 

[KatMark]

Wow...you couldn't get into MK. You don't hear that often.

I'm glad they finally let you park at YC. I'm sorry that Claire decided against Beaches & Cream, but popcorn is a good substitute in my book.

I love Claire's description of the grow walk...and she is so right.

You've never been to the back of Canada? Have you ever seen the movie? It is one of my favorites.

 

[canyoncam]

I had to head back to work so I was a bit behind.

Tigger is my favorite! I only ever did the drawing class my first trip and I cannot even remember who we drew.

I was wondering when we would find out the meaning behind this TR title. Claire is so accurate. Those pictures from Epcot look how it did the one day I was crazy enough to venture over on a Saturday afternoon during F&W. I really want to go during the Flower and Garden festival one of these years, though I have grown spoiled by the late Sept/early Oct crowds.

BTW I started my solo trip report.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=3352255

 

[Beth D]

Great updates! I love the story about the grow walkers! It totally makes sense! Good job Claire!

I do need to get back to DHS and Epcot. i've only been to each of those parks only 1x. But next year we will probably hit Universal instead, as i'm sure DS will want to ride Gringotts and the Hogwarts Express...

 

[littlenellbell]

Wow it sounds so busy! Claire's grow walk description is so true. I hate when that happens, it's so annoying! I have to admit that when I first saw your title it made me think of those sketchers "Go Walk" shoes. I thought maybe it had to do with your shoes stretching out from all the walking or something?!? Claire's description makes much more sense! LOL

Cute pictures of you both at Hollywood Studios!

 

[jenseib]

Wow...you couldn't get into MK. You don't hear that often.

I'm glad they finally let you park at YC. I'm sorry that Claire decided against Beaches & Cream, but popcorn is a good substitute in my book.

I love Claire's description of the grow walk...and she is so right.

You've never been to the back of Canada? Have you ever seen the movie? It is one of my favorites.

I was so shocked that it was THAT busy that week. I knew it would be busy, but I didn't think park capacity busy.
Claire was very happy with the popcorn choice. She's and addict to it.
I thought the term "grow walk" was perfect!
I have never seen the movie that I remember, so theres a good chance I never have.

I had to head back to work so I was a bit behind.

Tigger is my favorite! I only ever did the drawing class my first trip and I cannot even remember who we drew.

It was a huge hit with us and I am sure we'll be doing it more often in the future.

I was wondering when we would find out the meaning behind this TR title. Claire is so accurate. Those pictures from Epcot look how it did the one day I was crazy enough to venture over on a Saturday afternoon during F&W. I really want to go during the Flower and Garden festival one of these years, though I have grown spoiled by the late Sept/early Oct crowds.

I know when we went to F&W the one year it was PACKED!


BTW I started my solo trip report.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=3352255

I will get over there and read. I am super behind on everything right now, so I'll mark my spot now.

Great updates! I love the story about the grow walkers! It totally makes sense! Good job Claire!

Totally makes sense doesn't it?

I do need to get back to DHS and Epcot. i've only been to each of those parks only 1x. But next year we will probably hit Universal instead, as i'm sure DS will want to ride Gringotts and the Hogwarts Express...

I can't believe you have only been to those parks once. You must get back.
Of course Universal is super awesome too and you will have a great time there.

Wow it sounds so busy! Claire's grow walk description is so true. I hate when that happens, it's so annoying! I have to admit that when I first saw your title it made me think of those sketchers "Go Walk" shoes. I thought maybe it had to do with your shoes stretching out from all the walking or something?!? Claire's description makes much more sense! LOL

I did wear go walks and I did have a few issues...I got blisters and by this day it felt like I was walking on a golf ball in my shoe. It was right at the spot of my foot before the toes...and wow, it was horrid. I thought I caught it early and put mole skin on every day, but it had already started and all week I was in pain, but luckily through out the day my feet would get numb. It was after sitting or sleeping, then trying to walk that it was the worst.
so there was a go walk story too.


Cute pictures of you both at Hollywood Studios!

We had a lot of Grow Walkers this trip.

 

[jenseib]

I must say it was kind of peaceful back there and it was a happy memory for us. We didn’t do anything, but it was neat to see the area and just chill without 5 zillion other people around us.























We headed up towards the front. We were going to have to ride Spaceship Earth eventually as Claire just loves it.











We spotted Phineas and Ferb topiaries. Our first time seeing those I believe.

 

[KatMark]

I think the Canadian Pavillion is one of the prettiest of them all. The flowers are gorgeous and love the water trickling down the rocks.

Great pics of the topiaries. I remember seeing P&H last year. And I can't wait to see all of them again in May.

And I'm with Claire...I am a popcorn addict...especially Disney popcorn.

 

[mickeystoontown]

Wow, I can only imagine what the crowds were like at the MK if they had closed the park due to capacity. You probably wouldn't want to be in the park anyway.

It's too bad that Claire changed her mind about Beaches & Cream. I would have loved to see more pictures inside the restaurant. We had an ADR booked there last trip but ended up cancelling it. It's on next trip's calendar though.

The "grow walkers" are something that we've encountered many many times. I can't stand them as I am a fast walker and grow walkers slow me the heck down.

So, how far back did you go in the Canada pavilion? I've only gone as far as the stores.

 

[Timon]

I don't know what gives but this whole year seems to be busy as hell!!!

Ahhhh, we finally find out the meaning of the title!!! I was soooo wrong. I guessed that it had something to do with your shoes...the GoWalks

Okay, what the HELL is that guy wearing on his head???