Touring the Tower of Terror and other Ghoulish Delights! Sept 13 TR | FINALx2 4/17!!!

[maddiebee]

Great update!
Everest is me and my guy's favorite ride! We went on it like 9 time last trip and had a really good time with the photos. Unfortunately we didnt have photopass and only have a couple photos of the photos. Yours are hilarious! The couple behind you in the last one looks like they were photoshopped in! The lady's hair isnt even moving!

 

[Fantasyland Mom]

Did Jenn really reply to this without saying anything about your IASW magic band cover?! I'm shocked!!

Only because I gushed over it forever that day, and I just didn't want to repeat myself. But, yeah, I will totally own that. Because, YES, LOVE!!!!!!

 

[407-W-DISNEY]

Ok ....now I want a lobster roll!!! Yummy..glad you liked it..

 

[mrs mouse10712]

that magic bar looks divine. i will make a point of getting one when i go in 4 DAYS! GAH!

"Anya throw up face"...hilarious

 

[Tiggerrn2]

Loved all the updates. I have been a bit lax in commenting and keeping up lately. The Thanksgiving holiday sort of took over for a bit around here-and that job I have to pay the Disney bills!

I totally understand a lack of photos sometimes. There are times when you just need to look around you and live in the moment (out from behind the lens of the camera).

Your pictures are wonderful, though!!

 

[danimaroo]

I keep finding lots of instances lately where I'm like, "Uh, no pictures, but I SWEAR we did this..." I am honestly not sure if we were busy with kids, videoing, or just got lax and forgetful.

YES. It's us, so we definitely DID have to make a bathroom stop. We also made that balloon stop, because on this windy day we really did need those things to beat us about the head repeatedly, apparently.

Matt helping the girls with their Mickey confetti is one of my favorite parts of the trip. It's definitely already in our video. I was so busy talking and getting pummeled by the balloon that I didn't even realize Brandon filmed it, but I was so glad to see it when we got home.

I can't wait for the next update, because the whole thing will crack me up. I crack up just thinking about that whole part of the evening!

Hahaha, yeah, it's weird when that happens! Like I actually stopped to just enjoy something without photos? Or in this instance, it was more like I was melting and didn't have a second to stop for a photo, hahaha.

Balloons are best in the wind, we all know that!

I know, it's such an adorable moment. And I'm glad Brandon caught it on video because now we can watch it again! Too cute!

Hahaha that evening was kind of awesome, I'd say! It was a good night in MK... and I think Sawyer kind of stole the show.

Did Jenn really reply to this without saying anything about your IASW magic band cover?! I'm shocked!!

But. Uhhhh...perfect update, like always. That lobster roll is my newest obsession.

And I'm pretty sure that day was the 14th... :]

HAHA I know, right?! Though she did mention it many times during the trip! Lobster rolls rule. And yes, you're right, I just forgot to change the dates when I wrote it, haha, I fixed it, though!

Ugh, seriously. Being woken up at 7:30 by a stranger would really ruin my morning. It's hard enough being woken up by my child on a sleep-in day!

So awesome you got to ride EE SO many times. I did that with Matterhorn at DLR last year. I would have gone a few more times if my husband wasn't turning green after 4 trips on teacups with DD while I went on Matterhorn lol.

Now I want a lobster roll.

Yeah, I was not pleased, nor was Matt. It was pretty annoying, blergh. Yeah, it was awesome to ride EE a ton! Matt did Matterhorn this trip at night, I skipped it since I wanted to take photos.

And me too, I really could go for one right now!

That totally sucks that strangers knocked on your door an hour before you planned to be up.

So awesome that you went on EE 4 times. I love the empty parks. We were able to walk on to EE over and over too when we were there in 2011.

I just love your ride photos and the faces you make. I am sad that there is no terrified Dinosaur ride photo though. I still crack up when I think about the face you made that first time on Dinosaur. Absolutely the best ride photo ever.

Mmmm Disney food and snacks. I just can't wait to eat at Disney in 47 days. Looking at all the food pics on all the TR's is just making me crave it cause we are finally getting close to finally getting there ourselves.

So cute that Matt helped the girls find Mickey confetti.

Yeah, it was a bummer. But thankfully it didn't happen again during our trip!

I love empty parks, too! It was definitely SUPER hot out, but no lines were fantastic!

HAHAHA thanks, and don't worry, there is ONE Dinosaur photo in a future update, and it's pretty hilarious! That one photo will always be number one though!

I'm jealous! We've got another looong time until Disney World again, wompwomp. But you're so close!!

And yeah, that was too adorable!

Love your ride photos!! you guys should seriously just make an album of ride photos for when you need a laugh! they are always hilarious! and the people in the back on the first one....is that lady even awake? too funny!

your lunch from flametree looks yummy! that's on our list for our next trip--can't wait!

I really hope you rode dinosaur sometime during this trip....I don't think I can get through one of your TRs without a dinosaur ride pic!

that magic cookie bar looks sooooo goooood!

your picture of the castle you took after the PP pics makes me smile---that's where my husband proposed to me! best spot in Disney ever!

you and matt and jenn's kiddos are too cute!! you do know that when you two have kids, he's totally gonna be wrapped around their fingers.

Hahaha thanks, I'm fairly certain we should make an album just for that occasion, too! I swear half of the fun is seeing everyone else's reactions in the photo, too!

Flametree was pretty tasty, and those onion rings were SO good!

Haha don't worry, we did! I promise to post the photo once we get there.

That Magic Cookie Bar is the beeest. So good!

And that's adorable! I would say that's a perfect spot!

SOOOO TRUE about when we have kids! It will be too adorable!

OMG I would be mortified if I knocked on the room of someone else... ESPECIALLY that early.

Everest is perfection anyway, but Everest with no people is beyond words.

Don't worry Dani. I too also plan to use FP- sometimes. I mean, when you're sporting an AP, you just HAVE to use it for something.

As always, AWESOME ride photos.

That towel is fabulous!

I'm starting to wonder if Disney is selling the MB accessories knowing they fall off so people keep having to buy more. Nah, they'd never do that.

AHHHHHH there it is!!! I adored that photo when you posted on FB (I think) where Matt was searching for the confetti with the kids. Just a wonderful "In the Moment" photo.

Agreed! I was just shocked because they knocked more than once! LIKE NO, GO AWAY.

Everest is the best when no one is around. I love it.

Hahaha, exactly! I mean, I know those FP machines are going away, so do it while you can!

I think that must be it! I was so sad I lost Kermit.

AWWW YAY! It's pretty adorable and I was so happy I caught a photo of it... and apparently Brandon got video of it, too!

Great pics! Great update!

Thanks a bunch!

Great update!
Everest is me and my guy's favorite ride! We went on it like 9 time last trip and had a really good time with the photos. Unfortunately we didnt have photopass and only have a couple photos of the photos. Yours are hilarious! The couple behind you in the last one looks like they were photoshopped in! The lady's hair isnt even moving!

Thanks, lady.

Everest has been a favorite of mine for a while! I'd say it's tied with Splash Mountain for me! We are total goobers who take dumb photos, hahaha. I'm thinking next trip we'll just stick with the Attractions photo package since it's somewhat inexpensive! We just weren't good about using our PhotoPass card enough this last trip!

And I laughed so hard at the lady's hair not moving, hahahaha.

PS I forgot to mention.. I'm originally from Boston, well, the South Shore to be more exact! I lived there until I was 20 and moved out to Seattle!

Only because I gushed over it forever that day, and I just didn't want to repeat myself. But, yeah, I will totally own that. Because, YES, LOVE!!!!!!

Hahaha, you did gush over it!

Ok ....now I want a lobster roll!!! Yummy..glad you liked it..

Yeah me too! GAH I'm always hungry after I post these updates!

that magic bar looks divine. i will make a point of getting one when i go in 4 DAYS! GAH!

"Anya throw up face"...hilarious

It is SO good! And I hope you have an AMAZING trip!! Definitely go get one and say hi to Wilderness Lodge for me!!

Hahahaha, she totally makes that face! :|

Loved all the updates. I have been a bit lax in commenting and keeping up lately. The Thanksgiving holiday sort of took over for a bit around here-and that job I have to pay the Disney bills!

I totally understand a lack of photos sometimes. There are times when you just need to look around you and live in the moment (out from behind the lens of the camera).

Your pictures are wonderful, though!!

Oh my gosh, don't worry about it at ALL! I myself have been slammed with work, then Thanksgiving (which we hosted, successfully, but it was a TON of work), my birthday, etc. So I hear you! I'm just trying to make sure I keep up with this TR and don't let it fall behind!

And yeah, exactly, I love taking photos, but sometimes I either just want to be in the moment OR I'm not in the mood for photos, haha. Thank you though!

 

[Gracefulskinny]

Joining in for your fabulous report!!!

 

[IheartDDuck]

Wow, random people knocking on your door at 7:30am? That would not have gone over well with me!

Hahaha, your PP picture on EE is hysterical. I love the ones that when I see them I go "why did I do that?"

Hmmmmm. I may have to get those onion rings on my next visit.

That cookie bar looks incredible.

Starbucks is the only logical stop when you first get to the Magic Kingdom. At least it is for me now.

 

[danimaroo]

Chapter 22: "...and we heard you SCREEEEAAAAAM."
Day Four: September 14th, 2013

We then headed back over towards Tomorrowland to meet up for Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor! Jenn and Brandon had picked up Space Mountain Fast Passes for us and Brandon to ride later together. Brandon hadn't gone on it in a long time and wanted some companions... and I mean, of course Matt thought it was totally necessary that Brandon try riding Space Mountain with me. HARUMPH.

But no, I was actually excited to go on it!

After a pretty short wait for Monsters Inc, we got seated and I have to say, this show was a LOT funnier than I thought it would be! They also added in some new parts to it (which I found out about later), which included some of the monsters re-telling the Monsters Inc. story, so you had a Sulley from the audience, Mike, Randall, and Boo. It was really adorable.

Then at the end, one of the monsters decided to interview a kid in the audience. Well Sawyer thought this monster was CLEARLY talking to him, so he just started answering all of the monster's questions! He was hysterical and had everyone in our section who could hear him dying laughing... And the boy they picked didn't seem too interested in answering questions, so Sawyer was keeping everyone entertained instead.

My favorite Question and Answer?

Q: "What do you want to be when you grow up?"
A: (Sawyer).... "A DINOSAUR!"

Cue everyone dying laughing.

We left the Laugh Floor, and our Space Mountain Fast Passes were up, so Jenn took the kids to go on the PeopleMover while we headed onto Space Mountain for some fun! We didn't have a long wait at all, but we were sent to the RIGHT SIDE. Dundundun, I was NOT sure how I felt about this as I'd heard stories about that side being a little crazier, plus I'd never been on that side. AND I was even gracious enough to offer to sit in the very front of the Spaceship.. Why do I do these things to myself?

Anyway, off we went and we all decided to make a scared face. I am convinced this is my favorite ride photo of the trip..

We were all into it, so I don't know, this photo just CRACKS ME UP! Hahaha.

I screamed my head off. It was as terrifying as I'd remembered. Though I'm not sure the right side was actually worse than the left?! Maybe this is because they were working on installing those line brakes or whatever to make the ride safer. I don't know, but either way, I was screaming my face off.

We had a total blast though, picked up our lovely PhotoPass photo, and headed outside to go find Jenn and the kids. As soon as we found them, Sawyer announced, "Daniiiii... You went on Space Mountain and we heard you screeeeeaaam." The girls also confirmed that they could hear me scream.

And then Sawyer REALLY wanted to make sure that I knew he heard me scream on Space Mountain, and proceeded for the remainder of the night to tell me this. It was ridiculously adorable, hahaha. He was just really happy he heard me scream on Space Mountain while they were on the PeopleMover.

Afterwards, it was getting really close to 9 o'clock, which was when the Wishes Dessert Party was! So we all headed in that general direction, though Brandon and the kids had no idea what was going on. We got ourselves checked in, and Matt and I were seated at a front row table for 2! It was kind of perfect.

Jenn and Brandon and the kids were pretty nearby, as well, and we kind of let them get settled in to their table/Jenn reveal the surprise while we got to our table.

Just as we were walking over to our table, I happened to notice that Susie (beachphotog) was literally sitting RIGHT behind us with her Mom.

So of course I said excitedly said hello and we started chatting about our days and saying how excited we were to finally meet! I've known Susie through here for a while, and w've talked on twitter a fair amount, so it always makes me happy to meet DIS friends!

We actually remembered to get a photo, too! I was on a roll this trip!

We kind of hung back for a bit to wait on Jenn's family to go up for desserts, but I really needed a drink, so I went up to get Matt and myselfI some drinks.

Eventually we made our way up there to grab some desserts, and there were a LOT of good-looking items!

I came back with all sorts of goodies... including a delightful cupcake.

Matt's plate looked kind of small and sad, but I'm guessing he'd gotten more? I have no idea, hahaha.

I was kind of chatting with people and got distracted by trying to set up my camera on the little Gorillapod I brought with me on our table, so I didn't end up getting a ton of desserts.

I was pretty happy that I found a pretty good spot for photos on the table, and kind of hoped that if people decided to stand in front of us, I'd still be able to capture some good shots.

Then everyone stood up like normal, and while Matt and I still had a good view of everything, my camera didn't. Wompwomp. So while I'm sure I WOULD have gotten some good shots had no one been around, instead, I got these.

Some of them came out cool, but obviously having no one in front of us would be preferable, haha. It wasn't the end of the world, but I'm thinking next time I want to try long exposure fireworks shots, I'll find somewhere I can set up with no one in front of me. I could have tried setting up the Gorillapod on the railing, but I'm not sure how I'd feel about its potential of dumping my expensive camera into the water below.

Anyway, the party ended soon after, the kids were happy with lots of desserts, and we hung around for a bit chatting. The park at that point was only open for another half hour, so we needed to get going to go meet up with some other friends who wanted to see us. We said goodbye to Jenn and Brandon and the kids, then Susie and her Mom, and headed off to go meet up with our friends Derek, Linda, and Kira, who I met through instagram!

We found them over by the Haunted Mansion and decided to go all go on it together. It was nice to finally meet Linda, as we'd talked through instagram for a long time!

The Haunted Mansion was a lot of fun, and by the time we got off of it, the park was basically closed. We were all chatting and kind of hanging back/taking photos, as I really wanted to see the Kiss Goodnight. This typically happens around a half hour after the park closes, so we kind of took our time walking towards the front of the park.

But then I noticed some people hanging around and CMs, as well, with ropes up. I was pretty confused considering the parks was closed at this point, but it almost seemed like something else was going to happen... and that's when Derek said it was the 11 o'clock parade.

UM WHAT?! I've never heard of such a thing! A parade that happens after the park closes?! So obviously, we hung around and found ourselves a seat since there was no one really around for the parade. I was so excited though because how often do you get to see the Main Street Electrical Parade with barely anyone around?!

Soon enough, the parade was coming through!

I took a few long exposure shots, just to see how things would turn out... I thought it was kind of fun!

So we were just waving at characters, I was taking a bunch of video, and then Dopey starts to make his way by... except... Dopey looks more like he's sleepy, depressed, or just REALLY isn't feeling this parade. I have no idea what was going on with him but it was kind of hysterical. He was literally waving in the slowest way possible and seriously looked like he was about to pass out... or just REALLY depressed, hahaha. I've never seen anything like it.

THEN Matt had to point out the very questionable hat on one of the turtles that was zipping through the parade. I'm not sure why he has a feather in his hat, but it makes him kind of look like a sketchy turtle.

And then Pete wasn't on his dragon, which personally, I'm not complaining about it... and then the parade just ended WITH NO LOVE FOR AMERICA. Hahaha, I'm pretty sure Matt was totally devastated.

The parade ended and we started to head out towards the front of the park... which mind you, we STILL hadn't seen the Kiss Goodnight, and it was getting pretty late. I was also starting to get a little nervous that we'd have no way to get back to our resort, haha. But then I decided that taking photos of the park with no one around sounded so appealing. Matt was a real trooper, as I could tell he really wanted to head back to the resort because he was exhausted.

We got to the front of the castle and were trying to figure out how we could get a group photo together.. when we ran into Melissa and Paul (GrandCalifornian) AGAIN! Hahaha, it was so funny that we kept running into them! We chatted with them for a bit, as they were on their way out of the park since it was their last night. But they were also awesome and took a photo of all of us together!

It was taken on my phone (I have no idea why I didn't do it on my nice camera), and there was finally a photo of all 5 of us, YAY!

At this point we hung around the hub for a bit longer, taking photos as people filed out, and I was also hoping that we'd finally get to see the Kiss Goodnight.

Finally enough people had left for me to set up my little Gorillapod on the ground and try to get a few photos of the castle and Partners statue with no one around! It was awesome.

Though admittedly, I was really bummed out I hadn't brought my other lens with me, since this was just on my kit lens. DUMB MISTAKE. I mean, the photos still came out pretty, but I kind of wonder how they'd have looked with a different lens.

Then I took this photo that I didn't mean to take, but I kind of liked it.

At this point, it was about 12:15, and no Kiss Goodnight. Either they were really holding off on doing it tonight or they'd done it while we were watching the parade. I was pretty bummed out, but hoped that maybe later in the trip we could find a night to stay and wait for it.... so we all started to head out of the park down an empty Main Street.

We gave hugs and said goodbye to Linda, Derek and Kira, as we saw that there was a boat waiting at the Wilderness Lodge dock that would take us back, yay! At least we weren't stuck at MK like I was thinking, hahaha.

We got back to the resort, and it was looking beautiful at night with barely anyone around. I think there were a few people in the hot tub, but otherwise, it was very quiet and peaceful.

We finally got back to our room at 1am and were in bed by 1:30am... and I was suddenly realizing that I was going to have to be up at 6am to get to the Vinylmation Trading Event.

Yep, not the best idea, but it was worth it.

We both conked out pretty quickly, as I knew I was going to need as much sleep as I could get before I went off to my first Disney trading event ever!

Continued in next post​

 

[danimaroo]

Joining in for your fabulous report!!!

Awesome, glad you are here!!

Wow, random people knocking on your door at 7:30am? That would not have gone over well with me!

Hahaha, your PP picture on EE is hysterical. I love the ones that when I see them I go "why did I do that?"

Hmmmmm. I may have to get those onion rings on my next visit.

That cookie bar looks incredible.

Starbucks is the only logical stop when you first get to the Magic Kingdom. At least it is for me now.

Yeaaahhh I was NOT a happy camper that morning. Ugh. It had to be that morning of course, too.

Hahahah, I know, those are my favorites, too!

You should, they're SO good. Definitely a big fan of them!

It's really good but HUGE and sweet, haha.

Yeah, you get what I'm saying! Starbucks is definitely a necessity when strolling down Main Street these days.

 

[jecskc]

We just got back from Disney ourselves. We went to WDW and then for a 7 day cruise on the Fantasy over Thanksgiving. It was amazing !!

When you told us a a couple of weeks ago that the BBW scent that matched the smell at the Beach Club was Rainkissed Leaves, I got right on their site and ordered some shower gel and lotion. LOVE it !! Thanks so much for the tip. My DH told me - hey, that smells familiar, like something at Disney. Good stuff !!

We got several DVC freebies on the Boat and one was a DVC hat. Here's a photo:



We have four of them, so if you like, I could mail one to you. Just PM your address to me. I understand that it might not be what you are looking for, but I thought I would offer ...

Susan

 

[Tiggerrn2]

I sooooo LOVE to be in the park at the end of the night. We did stay last year long enough to see the Kiss Goodnight. (at least I think that was what it was--) The lights around the castle sort of twinkled around a little bit and then went out. But then they came back on again. So

My DD was picked to be that kid at the end of Monsters Inc!!!! It was soooo funny!!! They did that same little joke about asking her what she wanted to be when she grew up. She said she didn't know. Then (and it was Mike Wazowski's nephew asking the questions) he said "I know what you want to be!" DD said, "What?" and he said, "Taller!" LOL It was pretty funny.

SM at WDW just seems terribly jerky to me. The one in DL is so much smoother and the ride is a lot more fun. You sit side by side and there is music blasting in your headsets like on RNRC. Very cool there. I think I rode for my last time at WDW this summer (and it was more for the photo op than for the ride).

Wonderful update. The desert party looks really good-may have to give that one a try sometime.

Your castle photos at the end of the night were beautiful!!!

 

[kansasdisneygal]

Hello! I have been reading along for a while now and I am just loving your Trip Report! Also, your video was amazing. I love the fact the you and Matt love Disney so much! My boyfriend thinks that I am slightly crazy with my Disney obsession because he has never been to WDW or Disneyland and didn't really grow up watching Disney movies like I did. We are going to start planning a trip soon and I hope he ends up loving it just as much as I do! Anyways, can't wait for another update! You have an awesome writing style and your pictures are amazing! What is the Kiss Goodnight by the way???

 

[DawnFeiss]

I've been reading along enjoying your TR and I keep coming along this video and I can't seem to find it. Could someone help out a gal. I really would like to watch it. Please

 

[danimaroo]

We just got back from Disney ourselves. We went to WDW and then for a 7 day cruise on the Fantasy over Thanksgiving. It was amazing !!

When you told us a a couple of weeks ago that the BBW scent that matched the smell at the Beach Club was Rainkissed Leaves, I got right on their site and ordered some shower gel and lotion. LOVE it !! Thanks so much for the tip. My DH told me - hey, that smells familiar, like something at Disney. Good stuff !!

We got several DVC freebies on the Boat and one was a DVC hat. Here's a photo:



We have four of them, so if you like, I could mail one to you. Just PM your address to me. I understand that it might not be what you are looking for, but I thought I would offer ...

Susan

That sounds like a FABULOUS vacation!! I'm so glad you bought Rainkissed Leaves, and funny enough, I just put some of the body cream on my hands just now so I smell like Beach Club! Haha, it smells amazing, right?!

That's so awesome that you got DVC stuff! And that hat is exactly what we were looking for... SO nice of you to offer one to us, seriously. We would love one, but I'd like to at least pay for shipping since I don't want you to have to pay! And are you sure you're okay parting with one? I'll shoot you a PM here in a bit, but again, thanks so much because we really wanted to find a DVC hat but couldn't!

I sooooo LOVE to be in the park at the end of the night. We did stay last year long enough to see the Kiss Goodnight. (at least I think that was what it was--) The lights around the castle sort of twinkled around a little bit and then went out. But then they came back on again. So

My DD was picked to be that kid at the end of Monsters Inc!!!! It was soooo funny!!! They did that same little joke about asking her what she wanted to be when she grew up. She said she didn't know. Then (and it was Mike Wazowski's nephew asking the questions) he said "I know what you want to be!" DD said, "What?" and he said, "Taller!" LOL It was pretty funny.

SM at WDW just seems terribly jerky to me. The one in DL is so much smoother and the ride is a lot more fun. You sit side by side and there is music blasting in your headsets like on RNRC. Very cool there. I think I rode for my last time at WDW this summer (and it was more for the photo op than for the ride).

Wonderful update. The desert party looks really good-may have to give that one a try sometime.

Your castle photos at the end of the night were beautiful!!!

Yes, that is the Kiss Goodnight! But it's 3 minutes long and there's a big spiel with it, too. (Yes, that's a big spoiler that we did indeed get to see it later in the trip, haha).

That is awesome that your daughter was chosen as the kid at the end, hahaha. It's such a cute thing to do! We have another star of the show later in our trip when we do the Laugh Floor again.

SM in WDW is ten times more scarier than SM in Disneyland. We've been on the one in Disneyland quite a bit since I really love it, and I love the soundtrack that goes along with the ride there. But that being said, the one in WDW is way more scarier/jerkier. It's hilarious, when we were just in Disneyland a few weeks ago, while on Space Mountain, Matt turned to me and said, "I miss hearing your screams." Hahhaha... I don't scream on the one in DL like I do on the WDW Space Mountain! So I can see why that's way more fun/hilarious for him, haha.

The Dessert party is a good time! I highly suggest doing it at least once. I think we'll be skipping it during our next trip, just because we've now done it twice in a row on our trips, but it's a great deal and makes seeing Wishes so much easier!

And thank you so much! It's awesome photographing the castle when no one is around. It's so beautiful and peaceful!

Hello! I have been reading along for a while now and I am just loving your Trip Report! Also, your video was amazing. I love the fact the you and Matt love Disney so much! My boyfriend thinks that I am slightly crazy with my Disney obsession because he has never been to WDW or Disneyland and didn't really grow up watching Disney movies like I did. We are going to start planning a trip soon and I hope he ends up loving it just as much as I do! Anyways, can't wait for another update! You have an awesome writing style and your pictures are amazing! What is the Kiss Goodnight by the way???

Aww thank you so much! I'm so glad you're here and reading along! AND that you loved the video! We love Disney a lot, and I'm super thankful he loves it so much. I think you guys will have an awesome time together and at a minimum, he'll enjoy it. I mean, what's not to love about Disney?!

But thank you again for the nice compliments! And the Kiss Goodnight is a little thing they do with the castle when the park is closed and they're saying goodnight to everyone who is still in the park. It's Disney's very nice and awesome way of telling people the park is closed... and it's beautiful! Usually it's first played about a half hour after the park has closed.

I've been reading along enjoying your TR and I keep coming along this video and I can't seem to find it. Could someone help out a gal. I really would like to watch it. Please

I'll help you!

Here is a link to our video that you can watch on YouTube (as long as you're not on a mobile device): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2S1XzxanUA&feature=youtu.be

If you are watching on a mobile device, you can view it here: https://vimeo.com/77938536

 

[DharmaLou]

LOVE that SM pic. That's epic!

I've never heard of the 11:00 parade - too weird! But awesome! And I always prefer Elliot without Pete myself

 

[gracer9977]

Sounds like a wonderful night at Disney. I would like to try the Laugh floor, I have never done it but I love Monster's INC and University. How cute that Sawyer was yelling out answers.

I am so excited to do the Wishes Dessert Party. I am looking forward to the desserts. My mom is just happy she will have a seat and won't get pushed out of the way. She missed Wishes last time because she had the stroller and the CM's kept telling her she had to keep moving and she got seperated from all of us and it was just a disaster. So it will be nice to just be able to sit there and watch. Too bad about everyone standing up and blocking your pictures though.

I LOVE your SM Pic. All of you made such funny faces.

Gorgeous pictures of the castle and statue with the empty park.

Okay, I am so excited to hear about your Vinylmation Event. So happy that it is in the morning so it will be in your next update.

 

[Fantasylannd Dad]

Thanks for riding SM with me, I'm the on,y one who likes it. When I was a kid I always dreamed of going to Disney world. I would hear kids at school talk about space mountain. The name just sounded so cool and mysterious , I always wondered what it would be like. I finally got to ride it the first time when I was 27. The desert party was awesome! I was so surprised. Much better to sit in comfort with elbow room with treats and coffee.

 

[STLMickeyMom]

LOVE LOVE the picture of tomorrowland all lit up! why do the parks look so pretty at night?!? and of course, I cracked up at the SM picture! awesome!

we are doing the dessert party when we go in January too! i'm so excited to try it--it's something new for us! your plates look so yummy! what is in the cup on Matt's plate?

I love all your end of the day pictures at MK! we had a late ADR at HS last trip and were the only people walking out when we left. it was cool, but I was convinced that we'd get locked in the park for the night. of course, my DH laughed at me the whole time and reminded me there were other people still eating when we left. whatever....I get anxiety about strange things sometimes!

so what is this kiss goodnight? I've never heard of it....

 

[danimaroo]

LOVE that SM pic. That's epic!

I've never heard of the 11:00 parade - too weird! But awesome! And I always prefer Elliot without Pete myself

Haha thaaaanks. We had fun with it.

And yes, it was the weirdest parade I've ever seen! But also kind of awesome since no one was around and it felt like a private parade or something. Pete is a wee-bit grating, that voice! Hahaha.

Sounds like a wonderful night at Disney. I would like to try the Laugh floor, I have never done it but I love Monster's INC and University. How cute that Sawyer was yelling out answers.

I am so excited to do the Wishes Dessert Party. I am looking forward to the desserts. My mom is just happy she will have a seat and won't get pushed out of the way. She missed Wishes last time because she had the stroller and the CM's kept telling her she had to keep moving and she got seperated from all of us and it was just a disaster. So it will be nice to just be able to sit there and watch. Too bad about everyone standing up and blocking your pictures though.

I LOVE your SM Pic. All of you made such funny faces.

Gorgeous pictures of the castle and statue with the empty park.

Okay, I am so excited to hear about your Vinylmation Event. So happy that it is in the morning so it will be in your next update.

The Laugh Floor is WAY cuter and funnier than I thought it would be! It's not our last time doing it on our trip, and the next one is even more hilarious!

The Dessert party is awesome! You guys will really enjoy it. We'll be skipping it on our next trip, but only because we have plans to eat at the California Grill/watch Wishes from there. But yeah, I wasn't too upset about the photo thing, I should have expected it anyway!

Haha yeah, we're dorks and we definitely had fun with it!

Thank you! And I think you'll enjoy the Vinylmation event updates! It was a very interesting experience!

Thanks for riding SM with me, I'm the on,y one who likes it. When I was a kid I always dreamed of going to Disney world. I would hear kids at school talk about space mountain. The name just sounded so cool and mysterious , I always wondered what it would be like. I finally got to ride it the first time when I was 27. The desert party was awesome! I was so surprised. Much better to sit in comfort with elbow room with treats and coffee.

Ahh of course! We had so much fun riding it with you and now you've experienced my screaming, too. I had never ridden it until our honeymoon, so I was I guess 26 my first time on it! And I agree, the dessert party is a fabulous time! Perfect way to watch the fireworks.

LOVE LOVE the picture of tomorrowland all lit up! why do the parks look so pretty at night?!? and of course, I cracked up at the SM picture! awesome!

we are doing the dessert party when we go in January too! i'm so excited to try it--it's something new for us! your plates look so yummy! what is in the cup on Matt's plate?

I love all your end of the day pictures at MK! we had a late ADR at HS last trip and were the only people walking out when we left. it was cool, but I was convinced that we'd get locked in the park for the night. of course, my DH laughed at me the whole time and reminded me there were other people still eating when we left. whatever....I get anxiety about strange things sometimes!

so what is this kiss goodnight? I've never heard of it....

Oh thanks! And I agree, the parks are SO pretty at night! We had a good time on Space Mountain, if you couldn't tell, hahaha.

Oh my gosh, you will really enjoy the party I think! It's super awesome and worth the money. I think that is creme brulee in Matt's cup!

I was so terrified we were just not going to have a way back to the Wilderness Lodge since we would be taking a boat! Not so much about the park closing us in but getting back definitely had me a little worried since it was over an hour past closing time of us being there!

Oh the Kiss Goodnight! It's the park's way of saying goodnight to guests (and kind of letting them know that the park is closed).. but it's beautiful! We got to see it later during our trip and it was lovely.