The Woman Report- Update 4/24 Final Thoughts p. 74

[HomeschoolMama]

FYI: DM has been banned from the DIS.

This is the only explanation I could find on Google:

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What?! No way...

 

[DARuss]

Hey Lin, I like the update. Obviously some people only think obout themselvs (sitting next to you with all the other tables available. I like Trey's questions. Gud for Buzz not rubbing it in too much.
I too, miss 20,000 leagues @ WDW. That was one of my favorites as a kid and was sorry to hear it was gone. I wanted to take DD on it.

 

[Montana Disney Fan]

What?! No way...

Yup. And you can banned for just talking about it. Read on my report.

 

[tinkermell]

Oh Lin so sorry about the 90 minutes you will never get back! You are not the first person I've heard say that the new Nemo ride is lame, to use my 12 year old dd's word.

As for the baby, perhaps they didn't know the ride would be dark?

I can not for the life of me think of what chicken place you ate at? Was it in Tomorrowland?

If the restaurant was next to the HM, then it was The French Market. One of my favorite places to eat!
For lunch they serve the best French Dip sandwich that could feed 2 people!!

 

[Montana Disney Fan]

If the restaurant was next to the HM, then it was The French Market. One of my favorite places to eat!
For lunch they serve the best French Dip sandwich that could feed 2 people!!

That's the place!

 

[scottny]

great update. I did not like the ride when it was 20,000 leagues so I would not go on it. I would be so claustophobic.
I would have thanked the family with the baby on the way out for bringing the baby on.

 

[stagemomx3]

I would have thanked the family with the baby on the way out for bringing the baby on.

 

[Linnie The Pooh]

That is too bad that the Nemo ride turned out so bad. You would think that a ride that has such long waits would be amazing.

I kind of figured it out when I saw all the people getting off and not one person was smiling.

Oh Lin so sorry about the 90 minutes you will never get back! You are not the first person I've heard say that the new Nemo ride is lame, to use my 12 year old dd's word.

As for the baby, perhaps they didn't know the ride would be dark?

I can not for the life of me think of what chicken place you ate at? Was it in Tomorrowland?

Yep-lame describes it exactly!!

They probably didn't know it would be dark and probably didn't know she'd freak like she did. I felt bad for the tot. She was really scared.

I could not imagine a baby crying in my ear for that long. Trey was so sweet . I love how these disney trips really expand a child's outlook on things. So sorry to hear you are almost to your last ride at DL .

How are you feeling? Are you sleeping ok? I have had you on my mind a lot lately and hope you are feeling better .

It could've been such a disaster if Trey hadn't held it together the way he did!

I'm doing better. I went in today and the nurse took my pain pump out but it hurt when she did and it was all red and puffy around where it came out at so she thinks it might be infected and was really concerned.

There's a chance it might not be an infection-it could just be a reaction to the tubing and tape (which sounds like me). And also-not to be too gross, but it smelled and once she cleaned it up it didn't stink anymore. She said if it was an infection, it'd probably still smell.

The doctor is in surgery all day but she called in some antibiotics and was adamant that if my redness spreads, to either come see her or if it's after hours, go to the ER. I hope it's nothing.

I don't feel sick and I don't have a fever. She did say she's never seen a pain pump infection on anyone in 6 years. I hope I'm not the first!

Great installment!

I remember going on the Submarines when I was a kid and really enjoying them. They were sort of claustrophobic and musty, though. I was so sad when I heard they closed them down and so happy when I found out that what they did with the lagoon was to put in another sub ride. It's too bad that they haven't figured out how to do-mustify them. What did the kids think of the ride? I think I am still going to have to wait in that line when/if we ever get to Disneyland, just for nostalgia's sake.

Fried chicken sounds good. And real utensils!?! WooHoo!

I can't wait to hear how you liked the Haunted Mansion at DL compared to WDW.

Musty is the perfect way to describe the smell!! The kids liked the ride fine, believe it or not. It was Buzz and me that didn't.

I remember going on the subs when it was 20,000 LEagues and I thought they were claustrophobic then. Sorry you waited 40 minutes and it wasn't a great ride Hope Buzz was a gentleman and didn't say I told you so

I didn't know it used to be another ride!

That Stinks (literally ) about the sub ride. I was just telling DH that I wanted to go to DL specifically to do that ride.

It's probably not worth it-at least until it's not a 45 minute wait!!

What?! No way...

She's back I hear!!

Hey Lin, I like the update. Obviously some people only think obout themselvs (sitting next to you with all the other tables available. I like Trey's questions. Gud for Buzz not rubbing it in too much.
I too, miss 20,000 leagues @ WDW. That was one of my favorites as a kid and was sorry to hear it was gone. I wanted to take DD on it.

Take her on Nemo-if your marriage can survive that, it can survive anything!! I could tell BUzz really wanted to rub it in. I just wonder why it is that my ideas always turn out to be so bad????

Yup. And you can banned for just talking about it. Read on my report.

So shut up then.

If the restaurant was next to the HM, then it was The French Market. One of my favorite places to eat!
For lunch they serve the best French Dip sandwich that could feed 2 people!!

That's it!! It was awesome!!

great update. I did not like the ride when it was 20,000 leagues so I would not go on it. I would be so claustophobic.
I would have thanked the family with the baby on the way out for bringing the baby on.

That's great advice! I should've done that!!! I looked around at everyone else and they all had the same expression as Buzz had on his face. Not gud.

 

[Disneyolic]

Sorry about the Nemo ride. I wonder how much the subs have changed. I last went in it in the 70s when it was 20,000 Leagues. I still have a pic of me going down the tiny opening into the sub.

But that chicken sounds yummy! I've been wanting some fried chicken since Buzz posted the fried chicken bag the other day.

Why is it that people feel the need to sit right next to others in an empty restaurant? I am totally opposite. I like to sit far far away.

 

[Linnie The Pooh]

Moving right along....

We hit the Haunted Mansion. I’ve always loved this ride. I had the book and record when I was a kid. I still have the book, but the record is probably at my mom’s somewhere in all her things.

We’ve never done HM at DL before and it was awesome! Totally scary! There was a bride with her former husbands with their heads cut off that was really, really neat. Very creepy. I love to watch the part where the ghosts are dancing and partying at that big table-I love that.

Trey and I must have very sensitive startle reflexes because we saw the part of the ride coming where the things pop out of the boxes and when we got up to it, we nearly jumped out of our seats!! And both of us shrieked.

We got off HM, feeling very happy and decide to check out BTMRR. Line was too long. Everyone seemed tired of the parks so we decided to pack it in. The crowd was large (more cheerleaders again) and it was getting hard to move around. Amazingly, the kids never once complained about having to walk vs. riding in a stroller. They did great!

When we bought LA’s Minnie hat, they told us we could get it embroidered for free so we stopped at the hat shop on the way out and did that. That took forever. Lots of kids wanting their hats done too.

We stopped and got some more Sprite Zero on the way back to the room. Yum.

We got back upstairs and changed to go to the dreaded swimming pool.

When we got down there, we decided to just forget about going to the pool with the slide. We stayed at the one with no slide and no lifeguards (it was right next to the other one). There wasn’t as many people at this one so it was very pleasant. Before too long, some kids came and LA had someone to play with.

Buzz got up and got a beer and I read my book. I actually finished my book. I drank some beer too. I usually do about once a year or so.

(I actually drank 2 beers!)

I also brought a notebook. This was when Buzz and I did the pros and cons of Disneyland v. Disney World which I’ll post later.

LeeAndra and her friends were cannon balling into the water and I could tell Trey wanted to too. He was standing at the edge of the pool but was too scared to jump in. He grabbed my hand and was gesturing for me to do something. I couldn’t figure out what he wanted so I just grabbed him and threw him in! He loved it. Then I had to do that for awhile.

Then he wanted me to jump in! So I did-I was nervous though because I wasn’t sure if I’d hit the bottom or not. I didn’t, but I completely dunked under the water. I came up spitting water and coughing. I’m sure I amused the other swimmers with my poor display. Here I throw my kid in, but I can’t jump in myself. Nice mom!

We swam around for awhile longer. I made each kid take off their life jacket and do swimming lessons. Trey can totally swim, but he panics without his life jacket. We’ll have to get him used to swimming without one this summer.

Buzz is talking/complaining about dinner. All day he kept trying to talk me out of the character dinner, but I insist we do it. I want to see the characters too!

After much discussion between Buzz and myself, I gave in and decided no character dinner. Trey doesn’t handle the waiting well and I wanted our last night to be fun. (As opposed to our last morning with the disastrous Nemo ride that I had to do). Those character meals can take a long time. It’d be best to just forget it.

We spent the afternoon packing and laying around. Buzz took about 3 naps again. It was hard to pack our suitcases because Buzz brought along 3 coats!! One in case it rains, one for Montana weather, one for extra warmth. Next time, I’m looking in the suitcase and taking out any extra coats he brings-they take up too much room. He did this last fall too in Floria for crying out loud-brought a bunch of coats!!

We head down to the Whitewater Snack place in the hotel and get food again for dinner. It was a great time, just hanging out, enjoying life. I had a burger (no bun) and a roast beef sandwich (no bun). Trey had chicken strips, LA had a hotdog. Buzz had something. It was very good!!

When we were done, Buzz suggested we get a glass of wine and sit by the fire. On the walk there, LA says, “Trey is 8 and he doesn’t talk that good. When he’s a grown up, he’ll talk normal.” This shocked me. It’s the only time I’ve ever heard her say anything about Trey being different. I knew it was coming someday. I just said Trey doesn’t hear things like we do so it makes it harder for him to talk. She didn’t care. He’s her “brudder” and she totally loves him the way he is. Most days.

We get to the fireplace and there is a lot of cheerleaders practicing out there on the lawn. Their families are there too. I don’t think we should really be there. I’m kind of nervous, but Buzz insists. So I go get the wine with LA following me. When I get back, Buzz is cracking up laughing. He says, “This is the best comedy show I’ve ever seen.” Apparently while the girls were all practicing their routines, Trey was completely oblivious and running around in between them, behind them, in front of them. Buzz said the really funny part was no one seemed to notice him. It made Buzz laugh, which is always good.

We watched a little more and soon the cheerleaders finished up and left. It was very peaceful and serene. LA asked how come didn’t just go to CA-it was right there! We told her because it was just about closed for the night and we were all done with the parks. We talked about what rides we liked and how much fun we had. Trey broke the spell by telling us he wanted to go back upstairs. So we did. On the way in, I noticed the pianist playing. He was playing a classical version of the Mickey Mouse song that I was yelling and singing the morning we went to the airport. Kind of a nice closure.

We watched the Simpsons the rest of the night and fell asleep!

Coming up: Goodbye Disneyland

 

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Happy to hear that your pool experience on the last day was much improved from your other pool days at the main pool.

 

[jcc0621]

What a relaxing last night....even though it is the last night

I would have loved to have seen Trey running through the cheerleaders.


How are you feeling by the way?

 

[Lintasare]

Crud not first...Dis was being slow or I would have had it.

Hehehe...great update Linnie. I just wish my sis would let us just once go to DL. There is so much new stuff there that I want to try. Plus I would love to eat at The Blue Bayou. Sounds like that is a nice restaurant. Ah well only 5 months and 6 days till my vacation.

 

[Disneyolic]

What? That's it? I love the Haunted Mansion in DL. In fact, I love the whole New Orleans Square. It's so cool. No more posting until I'm caught up on other threads, okay!

 

[cmp1111]

Here I throw my kid in, but I can’t jump in myself. Nice mom!

Sorry, but .

Coming up: Goodbye Disneyland

Oh, no. So soon?

 

[blue_river]

You're on the last night already???

WTH????

I MUST catch up tonight.

 

[Hedy]

Great report. Moves much faster than some others I've subscribed to, LOL.

 

[Linnie The Pooh]

Sorry about the Nemo ride. I wonder how much the subs have changed. I last went in it in the 70s when it was 20,000 Leagues. I still have a pic of me going down the tiny opening into the sub.

But that chicken sounds yummy! I've been wanting some fried chicken since Buzz posted the fried chicken bag the other day.

Why is it that people feel the need to sit right next to others in an empty restaurant? I am totally opposite. I like to sit far far away.

I know-I try to not sit right next to someone if I can help it!

Happy to hear that your pool experience on the last day was much improved from your other pool days at the main pool.

It was soooo much more fun!!!

What a relaxing last night....even though it is the last night

I would have loved to have seen Trey running through the cheerleaders.


How are you feeling by the way?

I'm better-I posted on Buzz's about this and a little on mine. I got one drain out and my pain pump but it looks like I'm getting an infection at the site of my pain pump on the left. I'm on antibiotics now. The nurse was really concerned. I don't feel sick or anything-in fact, each day I feel better than the one before. Hope it's nothing. It was putting off an odor though. Ick. Once she cleaned it, it quit smelling. I thought it was because I haven't showered for a week.

Crud not first...Dis was being slow or I would have had it.

Hehehe...great update Linnie. I just wish my sis would let us just once go to DL. There is so much new stuff there that I want to try. Plus I would love to eat at The Blue Bayou. Sounds like that is a nice restaurant. Ah well only 5 months and 6 days till my vacation.

It'll be here before you know it!!!

What? That's it? I love the Haunted Mansion in DL. In fact, I love the whole New Orleans Square. It's so cool. No more posting until I'm caught up on other threads, okay!

Ok, I have no more pictures anyway. Just one more installment basically.

Oh, no. So soon?

The trip went by too fast for me....

You're on the last night already???

WTH????

I MUST catch up tonight.

No worries-I'm moving fast right now. I have one more day left to post about!

Great report. Moves much faster than some others I've subscribed to, LOL.

Who would that be??? Buzz, perhaps???

 

[imp&pixie]

I really enjoy your installments, Linnie. I really felt like we were there with you as you experienced the melancholy of the last evening.

Granted I haven't been to Disneyland in two decades, but when we rode the HM at WDW it didn't have the same feeling that I remember the one at DL having. It seemed more day-glo to me. It's funny you mentioned the popping out stuff - one time when I was a teenager I was riding the HM and there was a CM standing in the scene where the skeleton is lifting the coffin lid. You come at the scene backwards and the CM leaned into our Doombuggy. Scared the pants off of me!! Good times!!

I'm glad to hear you had a good appointment. It must feel good to have the drain and pain pump out. Hopefully there isn't any infection and you just continue to heal quickly. Antibiotics is a good precaution anyways. DH sliced three fingers open on a table saw last week and the emergency room stitched him up but they didn't prescribe any antibiotics. He is still in great pain and just saw the doctor who prescribed him an antibiotic because it was starting to become infected even with regular application of Neosporin. Phew! All this to say... I think it is good to take antibiotics any time infection is a possibility.

Sorry for the novel... I guess I'm feeling chatty today.

 

[DisneyJo]

Buzz took coats to Fl

How disappointing that the sub ride was a let down, maybe it would have been better without the screaming baby?