This is the place for live photos and updates from the DIS ABD Backstage Magic trip!

[georgemoe]

Just wanted to check in with everyone while I had a few minutes before our Farewell Dinner. We had a great day in California Adventure - even had lunch at their version of Food & Wine. John Lassiter and his wife were doing a wine tasting a few feet away while we ate lunch - pretty cool!!!!! Since we added an extra day to the trip we still get to play some more tomorrow. . We are all pretty tired but I don't think the majority of us are ready for our Adventure to be over.

Thanks for sharing Tonya. Love hearing the updates. Enjoy the dinner tonight!

 

[Renysmom]

Just wanted to check in with everyone while I had a few minutes before our Farewell Dinner. We had a great day in California Adventure - even had lunch at their version of Food & Wine. John Lassiter and his wife were doing a wine tasting a few feet away while we ate lunch - pretty cool!!!!! Since we added an extra day to the trip we still get to play some more tomorrow. . We are all pretty tired but I don't think the majority of us are ready for our Adventure to be over.

Can't believe it is over, you guys were just starting it seemed. So glad you had such an amazing time.

 

[k5jm]

I must say that I have been on the edge of my seat watching updates all week. It was very cool getting all the minute by minute updates. I have to admit I thought a cavern had opened up and swallowed everyone while you guys were at Mickey's of Glendale. There was a 2 hour lapse of information. That sucking sound must have been the money flying out of your wallets!

 

[Madi100]

The honeymoon is over between the DIS guys and DIS girls George. We are now into the mocking stage of the relationship.

You only mock the ones you love

 

[elemusing]

Thank you for posting some pictures here! I do not have FB because of some family issues with it, so again, thank you! I have really enjoyed viewing all the pics! I can hardly wait to hear about all that is going on!

 

[kab407]

I'm tired.
My feet hurt.
My Visa card is screaming.


Sign me up for ABD 2.0!

 

[Tonya2426]

I found Flat Ros!!!! She fell off my kitchen island and was stuck under it.

The first flattie casualty was Flat Ros - she never left my kitchen. then Flat Shanan got left in Las Vegas at Anna's grandmother's house. And then Flat Mike and Flat Christy got kidnapped in Hollywood which led to a life of flattie crime.

Anna, did you find Flat Shanan at your Grandmother's house?

Flat Mike and Flat Christy are still on the lam causing havoc all across the USA.

 

[mainegal]

Did my flattie get left in the bookstore?

Last time I saw her, she was trying to get a copy of "The Help".

 

[Tonya2426]

When last I left you, the flattie brigade starting their trip from Georgia was packing.

It is now time to leave for our Adventure.

Look who we spotted waiting for the flight to ATL to board Guess Flat Edward and Flat Jacob were in Augusta for The Masters.

Flat Lisa arrived in Atlanta's airport with no problems - although the flight was FULL!!!!!

Flat Kim decided to shop a little while we changed terminals in ATL

Flat Mindy found her seat and is waiting patiently for all of those people toting GIANT carryons to finish boarding.

Flat Annette thought she might enjoy the onboard entertainment system on her way to California but alas the system was broken for the 4.5 hour flight.

Flat Lisa decided to pass the flight time by reading

 

[Tonya2426]

Flat Annette wants the town car to pull over to do some souvenir shopping on the way to the Renaissance

Flat Jimmy and Flat Amy relaxing on the Renaissance bed

Flat Liz enoying a California burger at Mel's

Flat Kathy enjoying lunch at the French Crepe Co. in the Hollywood & Highland Center

Flat Kim checking out the view in the Hollywood & Highland Center

Flat Edward checking out the competition at Grauman's Chinese Theatre

Shopping while looking at the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Where is Flat Alicia when you need her?????

Flat Kelly shopping at DSW after we spotted Helen Mirran shopping for shoes too.

Flat Becky checking out the handbags - you have to have the right purse when you are famous

Look!!!! Flat Edward is famous!!!!

 

[Tonya2426]

Flat Don is enjoying meeting everyone at the ABD get to know you reception

Flat Mindy, Flat Lisa, and Flat Kim meeting and greeting all the other ABDers.

Flat Kim enjoying her first ABD meal

Flat Shelly enjoying her first ABD dessert

 

[safetymom]

Looks like I had a yummy lunch.

 

[calypso*a*go-go]

Thanks Tonya -- Looks like I had a DISeriffic time and the best part...all those fabulous meals and I didn't gain a pound!!! LOL

 

[Tonya2426]

Opps, got ahead of myself - go back about 10 hours for a bus trip to the Farmers Market and The Grove.


Flat Becx and Flat Gav riding on the bus to get to the Farmers Market

Flat Rick and Flat Lori enjoying the yummy donuts at Bob's Donuts in the Farmers Market

Flat Kathy found a pressed penny machine in the Farmers Market

Flat Jimmy and Flat Amy checking out the California avacados at the Farmers Market (They even dressed like farmers for the occassion)

Flat Shelly checks out the pie stall at the Farmers Market - these pies almost made her decide for pies over cakes

Flat Nicole even finds some Disney merch in the Farmers Market

 

[Tonya2426]

On to The Grove!!!


Flat Julie and Flat Finley check out the camper in the American Girl store!!

Flat Corey chokes at the price of the camper at the American Girl store

Flat Ferris even finds something at the American Girl store that he wants

Flat Liz makes use of the doll holder in the ladies room

Flat Dave finds some Star Wars sheets he just has to have at Pottery Barn Kids

Flat Corey decides to check out the new iPad at the Apple store - and maybe check out the DIS while he is at it

Flat Don decides to check out the men's products at Kiehl's

The most interesting man in the world is everywhere!!! Where is Flat George when you need him???

Flat Shelly enjoys riding on the bus

Flat Yvette and Flat Emiel almost sang "the wheels on the bus go round and round" but thought better of it.

 

[Tonya2426]

It was too early to go to be after dinner so Flat Jen and Flat Brandie went to uWink in the Hollywood & Highland Center for some nighttime fun.

Here they are thinking about ordering from the touch screen ordering system.

Once the drinks arrived both Flat Brandie and Flat Jen decided to put on their party clothes

 

[Tonya2426]

The next day started early at the Disney's Soda Fountain and Studio Store


Flat Aaron is perusing the menu - Mickey waffles or eggs???

Flat Chris decided to try a bagel

After breakfast we toured the El Capitan Theatre


Flat Jen wanted something from the concession stand

Flat Kathy was ready for a bathroom break after touring the theatre

Flat Kim checked out the Alice in Wonderland tea set display

Flat Brandie is interested in the Don't Drink Me bottle - thank goodness for the glass display or who knows what would have happened

Flat Chris decides to check out the Alice wardrobe display

Flat Aaron is interested in the solider's costume

Flat Brandie is envious of the pretty dresses the actresses get to wear.

 

[DVCsince02]

Love all the pictures, Tonya!

 

[Tonya2426]

Off to the Jim Henson Company


Flat Kathy taking a look around Hollywood from the bus.

Flat Chris is happy to see that Kermit is still hanging around even though the Muppets moved to Disney.

Flat Brandie appreciated the warm welcom ABD got.

Flat Chris was excited to see the dinosaur from The Flintstones

Flat Aaron was interested in the historical barn on the old lot

Flat Kathy is still wondering what exactly this is outside The Barn

Flat Jen was thrilled to see that Miss Piggy still has a presence on the lot even if it was just the ladies room sign

 

[Tonya2426]

Time to go to Walt's train barn at the Carolwood Pacific Railroad


Flat Emiel and Flat Yvette are very interested in the trains in Walt's barn.

Flat Shelly and Flat Nicole are thrilled to pose in front of the picture that supposedly inspired Big Thunder Mountain

Flat Becx and Flat Gav love hanging out with all of Walt's train memorabilia

Flat Max is ready for his train ride on Walt's train.

Flat Mindy can't believe that she is riding on a train that Walt owned.