They Call Me MISTER PIG- He Said, She Said (9/1 Lights, Thunder, Fantasmic? Page 47)

[therealleigh]

Loving your trip report, can not wait to read more.

 

[dreamer17555]

He Said – She’s making me apologize for waiting so long to write this installment. Sorry guys. And now…

“I Thought I Smelled A Problem!”

He Said

Walgreens has milk. And bread. Walgreens has medicine. Walgreens is your friend. Walgreens had air freshener, which was absolutely necessary. She was going to be barfy without it.

That room smelled like a thousand moldy butts, all crammed into a rotten sardine can. El Cheapo hotel had all the charm of an old grumpy man than smelled like mayo. She hosed that room down with ferocious tenacity, spraying every non-living surface with air freshener. She even pointed that can at me, but I pleaded until she realized that she wanted to spray down the tub, bathroom floor, and toilet with a surface cleaner.

She Said – For all my terrible parenting, I even made The Cat wear her shoes the entire time we were in there. I didn’t want her to pick up some African/Asian fungal infection.

He Said – I was pooped. We got into our beds and I blacked out.

She Said – I think we went to bed at 9. I think we are turning into my grandparents. All that’s left is to go to Kanes n Walkers (K&W) every Sunday.

He Said – She totally stole that kanes and walkers thing from me. I stole it from a radio show. Anyway, for whatever reason, I was awake around 5.30 – 6am. I never wake up this early naturally. Oddly, I managed to wake up around 6 all but one day of the trip. So we all got up with one purpose – to get the heck outta there. We trudged downstairs, checked out, and left. No more El Stinko, we were on our way to Pop Century!

She Said – Oddly, this was the one morning that I had planned for us to sleep in. This gives you an idea of how my planning will follow through during the trip.

He Said – By 7am, we were checked into Pop. The check in process went quite smoothly. No problems here. Nope. We went to the food court and got our not-yet-underused Disney brand refillable mugs, and we also abused one of The Cat’s food credits so that we could have fruit and Mickey Waffles.

She Said – I love me some Mickey Waffles!

He Said – I wish I could have refilled that mug a dozen more times. Oh well. By 7:45 we were waiting in line for the bus to Epcot. After a short ride on the “stay clear of the doors” transportation system, we were at Epcot. We were peacefully standing at the front of the line, waiting for the gates to open. Then out of nowhere, there was an explosion. Buses and monorails were vomiting hordes of people into the queue.

She Said – See this nice picture? See how close to the front of the line we are? Notice how he said “hordes of people?” Paying attention to future plot points?

He Said – Disney goofed. Some of their Epcot pamphlets had been misprinted, stating that there would be extra magic hours starting at 8am. A few people were quite bitter about this mishap, but since a biblical multitude had shown up, everyone decided to wait it out. Bread was not served. Finally, 9am rolled around and the floodgates opened. We were about to trample old people and babies throughout Epcot when true disaster struck. We put our cards in the turnstile. Nothing. Again. Nothing. “I’m sorry ma’am, your card isn’t working.” The lady pointed to guest services, which meant a one-way ticket to the back of the line. We couldn’t even see the back of the line. I promptly ducked. She’s head exploded in a giant fireball that was visible from space.

She Said – To put it mildly, I wasn’t a happy camper. I wasn’t even a grumpy camper, or a mad camper. I was a thoroughly pissed off, ready-to-decapitate-others kind of camper.

He Said – Good news! The line at guest services was empty! Bad news – She was crying, caught in a terrible net of anger and infuriation, mixed with disappointment.

She Said – Totally not my fault! My happy Disney bubble had been popped. More and more people were pouring through the gates. Stupid people. People that were not there first!

He Said – She took over, explaining as fast as she could how we had checked into our hotel and gotten our Keys to Not Epcot. The lady at the window was super nice. She said it happens pretty often, and while she was processing our entry, The Cat and I got some swell first timer buttons. Becky got an honorary button cause she was spoiled as a child. Then the guest services lady saved the day… she pulled out a golden trimmed, highly coveted, slightly glowing family fastpass of destiny! This little piece of paper totally made up for the trouble. Wait? Another! Two fastpasses!? The day had turned from a nightmare to what almost felt like an exploitation of Disney’s compensation system.

She Said – The tears were real, but totally unnecessary.

He Said – We met up with the crowd that had squished into the park like a giant amoeba. Come to find out, Disney is looking out for old people and children. Five seconds into every single park is some stupid barrier. I grew to hate them. They hold back the people who had gotten up early and waited. The die-hards. Anyway, the idea is that a second barrier will keep old people and children from getting trampled. The competition had been severely cut, no more survival of the fittest. What a pity. We headed over towards Soarin, just to see a mad rush of people piling into it. Not wanting to become trample victims ourselves, we decided that our fastpasses would be used wisely there later, and went to Nemo’s ride and rode the first clam out of there. Cat was mildly freaked out by how dark it was, but soon adjusted.

She Said – I find it mildly amusing that peach wanted to see our molars, and that she wanted the other fish to stop that incessant singing. Oh, and we took these necessary photos.

And the Close Up:

Stay tuned for the next webisode of Mister Pig, “Soarin Thru Epcot!”

 

[coteau_chick]

I'm first again

I can't believe your key to the world didn't work I would have cried too. I am glad they gave you fast passes. I can't wait to hear more.

 

[dreamer17555]

I'm first again

I can't believe your key to the world didn't work I would have cried too. I am glad they gave you fast passes. I can't wait to hear more.

I was so upset. Those lovely little KTTW will be causing some more headaches on this trip. I think they did not like us. Still those Family Fastpasses were so amazing. They totally saved the day.

-Becca-

 

[Northern Disney Girl]

Yay! You're back! Another installment! Excellent, totally! Hooray for no more nasty moldy, butt smells! So sorry your KTTW cards didn't work! But yay for fastpasses! I know am being greedy and impatient but MORE MORE MORE, please?

 

[dreamer17555]

Yay! You're back! Another installment! Excellent, totally! Hooray for no more nasty moldy, butt smells! So sorry your KTTW cards didn't work! But yay for fastpasses! I know am being greedy and impatient but MORE MORE MORE, please?

I hope to get another installment out in a day or so. I has been crazy busy here with comp. dance. She just came in 3rd at States so everyone is happily buzzing about nationals. That means lots of extra practice for her and a lot more time driving her back and forth for me

-Becca-

 

[Camster0307]

Becca - You and your hubby are cracking me up! Your TR never fails to leave me laughing!

 

[dreamer17555]

This TR is so enjoyable! You guys are doing a great job.

I can sympathize with the whole not eating food thing. Our rule when the kids were little they had to have a little of everything we were serving on their plates and they had to try at least one bite if they didn't like it then they didn't have to eat it but they have to at least take one bite. If they refused to eat it then they could not have a snack at 7:00pm ( that was deemed snack time in our house ) After a few battles this worked like a charm. So when ever they would not eat we would then have this elaborate snack at snack time ( like ice cream with all kinds of goodies on it, I know I am a crule mother! ) Well it didn't take to long for them to gobble everything up on there plate. They are now 12 and 15 and they are very healthy eaters they love all kinds of fruit and veggies ect.. And they still to this day wait until 7:00pm to have a snack! We really must have drilled that into them. And most of the time what they do have for snacks are veggies and dip or they make a small salad! ( I know weird! ) I would be all over the cake and cookies or ice cream!

That is so great! Seriously I wish I had had the foresight to do that. Luckily the baby eats everything (so far) so I am hoping that we won't have to repeat that not so lovely scene.

-Becca-

 

[dreamer17555]

I am so loving this TR. You guys are hilarious!! I can see how your DD would not want to eat a grilled cheese that doesn't look like a NORMAL one. I wonder if you could request plain old Wonder bread for a sandwich there? Luckliy, when my son was that age, he ate anything. But, that's great that she eats veggies. Can't wait for the next installment.

It doesn't look normal to me either. But it was so good. I highly doubt that they have regular plain bread there which is why I didn't ask, that and she NEEDS to learn to try new foods (obviously )

-Becca-

 

[dreamer17555]

Another great installment! I keep on realizing how fortunate I am to have children who will eat anything and everything! Oh well, I guess it is all part of our life as parents! Keep up the great job on this TR! You have already built up a fan club! Please don't keep us waiting for too long!

Oh you are so lucky! Wanna Trade Kids? I am totally laying how long it took me to reply and for us to write again at the hands of dance. We have been living and breathing it here since State was last weekend but now we can unwind and catch up- well until July when we can stress about Nationals.

OH and I totally love me a fan club. We should say its just mine and fail to tell He about it.

-Becca-

 

[dreamer17555]

Great trip report! I am enjoying it very much! I thought the whole part about your DD being such a picky eater was funny. Trust me, I know the feeling, totally embarassed that your children would act like that in a public place but, refusing to give in because you just have to put your foot down some times. (even in disney!) My DD can be picky at times too. She's 10 now and even still we have to threaten her to finish. Sad I know but, at least she doesn't gag any more (as much)! It does get better though, at least it did for her! Waiting for your next installment!

Oh Hope! I really hope it does get better. And it was SO embarrasing but I have to say it totally did the trick for the rest of the trip we didn't have to deal with one fight about food. Well not from her anyway HE can be a big pain sometimes.

-Becca-

 

[dreamer17555]

cant waitr for the next installment about the party!

Oh I can't wait to get to the party part! Oh seriously we are gonna have to start moving on this or we will never get to it I think I am going to drag HE away from WOW to start the next part.

-Becca-

 

[dreamer17555]

I cannot wait to hear more myself! I really am enjoying the he/she said format...very creative!

Thanks! The only problem with it is that we both have to sit down at the same time to write which is totally why this is taking so long. But I enjoy letting other people hear He because He is very funny.

-Becca-

 

[dreamer17555]

I'm enjoying your he said/she said style of writing.
I think a lot of people can relate to Mr. Pig with the price of gas
We have a picky eatin' girl here too........years ago I tried to do the Seinfeld's wife thing and hide veggies in spaghetti sauce.....etc.........but now she is old enough so that when she doesn't like what DH and I are having she makes her own but it has to have more than one food group

Thanks. Gas prices have officially ticked Mr. Pig off. He is not a happy camper at all. I am so glad I am not the only one with a picky eater. Luckily we have never had to hide veggies, we are trying to trick her into eating pizza though.

-Becca-

 

[dreamer17555]

Great Trip report so far! We had one of those kind of kids too. If I ever finish my report, you will hear about a whiny crying 11 yo- yes I said 11 who refused to eat at a Disney restaurant. I feel your pain.

Lilo must not have been having a good day because those pics you posted make her look like the sweetest little angel ever. I can't picture her crying about eating. Your pictures made me all bias!

-Becca-

 

[dreamer17555]

I cannot wait to hear more myself! I really am enjoying the he/she said format...very creative!

Thanks! We are really going to try to be quicker with the replies and postings. I promise!

-Becca-

 

[dreamer17555]

Great update! We don't have kids yet, but I feel for you with the hysterical kid in the corner! Hopefully she gets a little adventurous with food on this trip. Can't wait for the next installation!

~Beka~

Before I had kids I would have glared at the evil people making a child cry at Disney! Now I am that evil person. Oh well.

-Becca-

 

[dreamer17555]

Becca - You and your hubby are cracking me up! Your TR never fails to leave me laughing!

Aww thanks! I am so glad that you are enjoying it.

-Becca-

 

[Goofyfamily4]

Hello.........I just wanted to let you know that your TR has inspired my husband and I to do one in a similar format. (He said/she said) Thanks so much. We are having a lot of fun writting it! How ever, after writting our first installment today I went back to look at your TR because I saw there were some new comments. I noticed I used the exact same colors for wording!!! Can you believe that. It must have been stuck in my mind from reading yours I guess! So, just wanted to let you know that I'm not trying to totally rip off your idea! Just think of it as a great compliment I guess! I will change the colors on our next installment! Have fun writting your TR!

 

[Nicole786]

So your first started out pretty hectic, cant wait to see what happens next!