Trip of a “Million Dreams” Well laughs anyway*Last Installment 4/2 pg 12,#171 w/Pics

[Goofster57]

I love your trip report! I think the idea of drawing the pics is such a great memory!

Thank you

You have such a lovely family!

I take full responsibility for how well they all turned out

 

[Goofster57]

oh wow that picture is so adorable

Thanks,
We really had fun taking a lot of crazy pictures this trip

 

[snowbell]

I am subscribing to your report. I am really enjoying it so far!!!

 

[Goofster57]

I am subscribing to your report. I am really enjoying it so far!!!

Thanks
I only have a couple of installments to go and the next one should be soon

 

[blue_river]

No worries, I have been trying to follow your advise and not put up installments as quickly, not sure it’s working I have woken up a few nights in a cold sweat and head for the computer to post one then get control of my self and go back to bed.

I knew you could do it

Yes, I felt it was my duty to bite my upper lip and push threw the excruciating pain for the good of the family and trip. It is not easy being the pillar of strength that everybody looks to for strength and guidance, but some on has to do it.

You do know that when my wife reads this I will have to pick her up of the floor where she has collapsed from lack of oxygen due to uncontrollable laughter.

It might as well be YOU!!

I have to give credit where it is due; most of these types of pictures are the creativity of my kids. Now if they would just put this same energy into taking the trash out at home

Smart kids you have there

It is a pastry type thing usually baked and then rolled in a Sugar-Cinnamon mixture, here is a picture of what they look like, the ones Disney sells look a little different but it give you an idea what they look like.

Thanks for that. It does look yummy

I don't usually do this but if you want to read another funny trip report, have a looky at this one:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1382199

Also written from a man's perspective except that his wife, Linnie The Pooh adds her own comments

 

[Goofster57]

Friday, January 12th
The Plan:
Last full day at WDW
ADR-5:25-Ohana’s-Farewell Dinner
Epcot in the evening

Actual
Weather-High 70’s/Pleaseant
We had decided to head to MGM this morning so we could catch a few of the shows that we had not seen, but wanted too. On our agenda were Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt Show, Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular
and the Beauty and the Beast show.

Nugget, Flash and Boot Strap were taking it easy again this morning (taking it easy equals sleeping in). So off the rest of us head to the bus stop only to be headed off by about 60 Perky Peppy Cheerleaders who got to the bus stop about 30 seconds before we did now there is nothing wrong with being Perky and Peppy, but being on the same bus with 60 Perky, Peppy teenage cheerleaders was not my idea of a good idea. They were having a cheerleader competition of some kind this weekend over at MGM. Now we were a little surprised to see that they were staying at the Lodge instead of the All-Star resorts, they must have some really good boosters if they could afford the Lodge prices.

We knew we wouldn’t be able to get on (or want to get on) the first bus especially since there were about 20 guests in front of the cheerleaders so we opted to take the next bus that arrived that was going somewhere else and then transferring to an MGM bus. It so happened that the next bus to arrive was headed to Animal Kingdom so we hopped on it and were on our way, leaving the Perky, Preppy Cheerleaders in our diesel exhaust. I noticed that the guests at the front of the MGM bus line had very concerned looks on their faces, well except for the two 12- or 13 year old boys whose eyes were as big as plates with their mouths agape and drool running down their chins, but I figured that’s their parents problem, Sorceress and I had successfully saved our brood from what we figured would be our certain demise by pecking ourselves to death due to a very long bus ride.

Jumping on the Animal Kingdom bus actually worked out really well, on our trip over the kids decided that they wanted to try and get one more ride on Expedition Everest, so when we arrived they headed off to the park entrance while Sorceress and I found the MGM bus stop and waited a few minutes before boarding the bus to MGM. The plan was for the kids to meet us there later.

Sorceress and I headed off to MGM and the kids went to do battle with the Yeti. We got to MGM and saw that Lights, Motors, Action was going to be starting soon so we headed back to see it, this is the one show that I really wanted to see this trip. When we got there they were already seating so we went in and got seats stage right about 10 rows up.

Once the show got started I sat there watching the show with my eyes as big as plates with my mouth agape and drool running down my chin, I found this show to outstanding, now Sorceress says it must be a guy thing she thought it was okay, but I really liked it, I was very impressed with all of the

Precision driving,

the jumps,

the skidding,

the backwards driving,

the fire

Oh My…OH MY

Sorry I was getting a little excited there remembering it all again, I have to say it kind of reminded me of my commute to work on the California Freeway System everyday.

After the show we heard from the kids and they were going into the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular and were going to save us seats, so we hurried over there, well as much as I could hurry with my toe (which was doing to bad today) and found them towards the back of the theatre and settled in for the show. We had seen this show a couple of times on our past trips, but this is one that Eeyore had requested and we always enjoy it and this time was no exception. I think it took Eeyore a little while to figure out what was special about the one audiences “volunteer”.

Eeyore had also expressed a desire to see the Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt Show, I had enjoyed it so much the first time who was I to say no, after all it had precision driving, jumps, smoke, fire…Wow is it hot in here?...

So we headed back to the Streets of America towards the stadium, and we made a stop at Toy Story Pizza Planet

We got some Pizzas and salads for lunch before going to the show. After we ate I headed back to get in line for the next show since it took me a little longer to get places and the rest of the group did some last minute shopping for things and then joined up with me just as they started seating. We ended up sitting almost the same place we did this morning, maybe a few rows lower. The show was 20 minutes late in starting, but was just as good as the one this morning, in fact there were a few tricks that they did in this show that they hadn’t done in the first one. It was another good show and I will defiantly see it again on our next visit.

We got a call from Flash and Boot Strap as we were leaving the show, to let us know that they were on their way into the park so we arranged to meet up with them at Staring Rolls Café over at Hollywood Blvd and Sunset Blvd.

Nugget stayed back at the Lodge, Flash said she had a headache and was resting; (I think she was secretly packing already) and would meet us at Ohana later for dinner.

The kids took off to go to ride Twilight Zone Tower of Terror one last time. As Sorceress and I we were walking out of the Streets of America we were met by a sea of Red Traffic Cones and Guest Relations Cast Members at the end of the street near Sci-Fi Diner. We could see that the street was very wet and by the odor there must have been a sewage back-up problem in the area. So we made our wide detour and got over to Staring Rolls to meet up with everyone. We grabbed some light decadent snacks and sat at a table and enjoyed them and reminisced about all the fun we had this trip. Flash expressed a desire to see the Lights, Motors, Action show but it was decided that we really couldn’t fit any more shows in and still make it to our Ohana ADR’s at 5:25 p.m. So we did the next best thing we shopped our way out of the park.

The girls found some really good deals in one shop; it had some Walt Disney World clothing and other items on sale for 40% off, then when you added on the 40% Cast Member Holiday discount on top of that for a total of 80% how could they not afford to buy stuff. That was their story and they were sticking to it, so off we went with all of our packages and left MGM for the last time this trip.

We caught the bus to the Polynesian Resort for our traditional last night dinner at Ohana.

We had heard from Nugget and she was on her way, we got to the resort a little early so we checked out the grounds a little

Then a little shopping

Before going to check in

When we went upstairs there was Nugget waiting for us. We put our name in and were seated in about 10 minutes at a very large round table that could seat a party of 9 (Magical) in the back corner of the restaurant with a great view of Bay Lake and the Grand Floridian and of course the Magic Kingdom (more Magic).

The first round of starters was brought out and Flash really enjoyed them, so when the waiter came back we requested more of everything so the rest of us could try some of them.

In no time at all we were up to our double chins in more food than you could imagine, now the menu had change since our last visit in 2005 and we did miss a few things, the pineapple bread, the jumbo shrimp (mostly Indy1 and Flash missed these), I missed the fried Stuffed Wontons, (they did have the Fried Wonton chips, but they weren’t the same thing) and we all missed the Pineapple with dipping sauce.

So we stuffed ourselves and then ate some more, Flash and Indy1 kept Bubba Gump in business with their intake of the Spicy-Sweet and Sour Shrimp

********WARNING NOT FOR THE FAINT OF HEART********

and once again the servers couldn’t seem to keep enough potatoes at the table, you would think we were all where from Idaho or something.

We settled our account (with the Cast Member discount, MAGICAL) and headed off to our second tradition of our final night and that is to go walk around World Showcase at Epcot and listen to Indy1 and Flash moan and complain about how miserable they are and once again this year they did not disappoint.

We caught the Monorail to the TTC and then transferred to the Epcot Monorail. We walked back to World Showcase and headed to Japan so Eeyore could get a pearl that she had gotten earlier in the trip set into a necklace, while we were there I made a purchase of a small “Patience Cat” my family is always telling me I need to be more patient so I thought that I could use all the help I can get (it hadn’t worked yet when I was trying to get it out of the little plastic bag they had put it in and taped it shut).

Sorceress had requested that we get a group photopass picture before we left so we headed back up towards Spaceship Earth and found a photographer in front of the fountain, so we had our picture taken with Spaceship Earth in the back ground.

After the picture Sorceress wanted to go to the Art of Disney store to check one more time for her picture of Le Cellier and the gardens, so we headed there with Indy1(Cast Discount) and TinkerBoo while the rest of the group went on Test Track for the last time. We agreed to meet up at the Electric Umbrella later. We lucked out and they had just received some more of the picture that Sorceress wanted so we purchased it and had it shipped home, Sorceress was very happy.

Once everyone was together again we went to Spaceship Earth for our last ride in Epcot for this trip. Here is a really cool picture I took of the kids

**********Insert Image Here*********

Oh, that’s right I don’t have it because someone deleted it by mistake, well you will just have to take my word for it, I out did myself. I promised Sorcerers that I wouldn’t say who deleted the picture.

After our safe return to Earth we made the very slow, sad walk out of the park and to the bus stop. We got back to the Lodge and started the depressing job of packing.

Earlier in the day I had contacted the front desk and requested late check out for tomorrow, they said that we could stay in our room until 1:00 p.m., so our plans are to hang out at the Lodge, finish packing and I think I heard something about water sprites again.

Toe up-date-The pain was not as bad tonight when I removed my shoe; it appears that the bruising has stopped spreading, but I will be really surprised if I don’t lose my little toenail. EEEWWWWW

Well tomorrow is it, our last day of vacation in Florida: sad1:

 

[Goofster57]

Well, once again blue_river I can’t take all the credit. Last Tuesday TinkerBoo was rushed to emergency and ended up being admitted to the hospital for three very long days and nights. So needless to say things were a little scary around here. My family spent a lot of time at the hospital until we got to bring her home late Friday. She is resting at home and improving daily. Today is my first day back at work and I just couldn’t face the stack of work so what better to do then post a new installment.

They are pretty smart, but after this last week I really wish we had a boat.

I don't usually do this but if you want to read another funny trip report, have a looky at this one:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1382199

Also written from a man's perspective except that his wife, Linnie The Pooh adds her own comments

I read MDF's trip report of a few months back I haven't been able to start his new one yet, but am looking forward to it.

Thanks for the support

 

[tinkgurl]

now Sorceress says it must be a guy thing she thought it was okay,

It definately is a guy thing! My man does the same thing!

 

[blue_river]

Well, once again blue_river I can’t take all the credit. Last Tuesday TinkerBoo was rushed to emergency and ended up being admitted to the hospital for three very long days and nights. So needless to say things were a little scary around here. My family spent a lot of time at the hospital until we got to bring her home late Friday. She is resting at home and improving daily. Today is my first day back at work and I just couldn’t face the stack of work so what better to do then post a new installment.

I'm so sorry to hear about Tinkerboo but glad to hear she's improving. It sounds like it was pretty serious and I send wishes for a speedy recovery


I will comment on your latest installment this evening.

 

[blue_river]

I noticed that the guests at the front of the MGM bus line had very concerned looks on their faces, well except for the two 12- or 13 year old boys whose eyes were as big as plates with their mouths agape and drool running down their chins

I'm so glad I have daughters.

We got to MGM and saw that Lights, Motors, Action was going to be starting soon so we headed back to see it, this is the one show that I really wanted to see this trip. When we got there they were already seating so we went in and got seats stage right about 10 rows up.


Once the show got started I sat there watching the show with my eyes as big as plates with my mouth agape and drool running down my chin, I found this show to outstanding, now Sorceress says it must be a guy thing she thought it was okay, but I really liked it

Thanks for sharing the awesome pictures of Lights, Motors...it was the ONE attraction my DH wanted to see but missed because I didn't know it showed at specific times and we were too late for the last showing

I think it took Eeyore a little while to figure out what was special about the one audiences “volunteer”.

We were ALL fooled by the one "volunteer"

We could see that the street was very wet and by the odor there must have been a sewage back-up problem in the area.

EWWWWWWWWW

So we did the next best thing we shopped our way out of the park.

(for Sorceress)

while we were there I made a purchase of a small “Patience Cat” my family is always telling me I need to be more patient so I thought that I could use all the help I can get (it hadn’t worked yet when I was trying to get it out of the little plastic bag they had put it in and taped it shut).

I need one of those!

We got back to the Lodge and started the depressing job of packing.

Well tomorrow is it, our last day of vacation in Florida: sad1:

I'm so sad to see that your trip report is ending

This was another terrific installment! Great pics! and again....lots of laughs

 

[serendipity]

Oh my goodness I think I loved this installment most of all. Now, forgive me as I still haven't learned the multi quotes.....


"Once the show got started I sat there watching the show with my eyes as big as plates with my mouth agape and drool running down my chin, I found this show to outstanding, now Sorceress says it must be a guy thing she thought it was okay"

Yes, definitely a guy thing. I wanted to leave after the first three minutes. However every man in the stands had a dream like look on their face, eyes wide open, mouth in various "ooooo, ahhhhhhhhhhh" positions

"Sorry I was getting a little excited there remembering it all again, I have to say it kind of reminded me of my commute to work on the California Freeway System everyday"


Hahahahahahah That just made me laugh out loud, again. I thought people in NJ and especially Manhattan drove crazy until I went to California. All I'm going to say is "highwayyyyyyy to hell"

"So we did the next best thing we shopped our way out of the park"

I'm surrrre you were thrilled

"The girls found some really good deals in one shop; it had some Walt Disney World clothing and other items on sale for 40% off, then when you added on the 40% Cast Member Holiday discount on top of that for a total of 80% how could they not afford to buy stuff. That was their story and they were sticking to it"

How could you possibly deny them 80% off. Even el cheapo- aka Jeremy would have trouble with that one!

Looks like you guys had a great time at O'hana but I don't want it to be over!!! Go back, right now! Or start doing disneyland mini trip reports!

 

[Goofster57]

It definately is a guy thing! My man does the same thing!

I guess I have come to realize that Women have a shopping Gene and Men have a fast car Gene.

Thanks for reading along

 

[Goofster57]

I'm so glad I have daughters.

Actually, knowing all the really stupid things I did as a teenager am glad we had girls too

well you know if I couldn’t have the boat

Thanks for sharing the awesome pictures of Lights, Motors...it was the ONE attraction my DH wanted to see but missed because I didn't know it showed at specific times and we were too late for the last showing

We missed it back in 2005 probably because we were shopping or something else real important like that.

I need one of those!

I have it affixed to my rear view mirror of my van, not sure if it is helping, but it has learned some very colorful language

I'm so sad to see that your trip report is ending

Me too, it’s been a blast reliving it.

I’ll try and follow some good advice I got from a fellow Diser and try and make the last few installments last for awhile.

 

[Goofster57]

Now, forgive me as I still haven't learned the multi quotes.....

No worries, I am not sure how I accomplish it half the time, I just luck out.

Yes, definitely a guy thing. I wanted to leave after the first three minutes. However every man in the stands had a dream like look on their face, eyes wide open, mouth in various "ooooo, ahhhhhhhhhhh" positions

I wonder if Women would like it more if they added a “Gift Shop” or two to the set.

Hahahahahahah That just made me laugh out loud, again. I thought people in NJ and especially Manhattan drove crazy until I went to California. All I'm going to say is "highwayyyyyyy to hell"

I am amazed everyday when I see people driving down the road with a cigarette hanging out the window in one hand, using their shoulder to hold a cell phone up to their ear with a cup of coffee in their other hand while changing lanes with out signaling. What I can’t figure out is how they are able flash the “Your Number One” sign at me when I honk at them to let them know they are about to end my life.

Or start doing Disneyland mini trip reports!

Funny you should suggest this. We are usually there a couple of Sunday’s a month, so I was thinking about doing some pictorial type trip reports.

 

[blue_river]

Actually, knowing all the really stupid things I did as a teenager am glad we had girls too

well you know if I couldn’t have the boat

There's still time to get that boat! We bought an old pontoon boat a few years back - after we sold our seadoo & jetski because DH almost killed me by crashing into mine. I have a pictures of that somewhere - can't believe I'm still alive! We go out on it almost every evening in the summer to get away from everyone. It's not a pretty new shiny one but it does the trick

DH "pretends" to fish while we're out and I usually read a book. I say pretend because he hates having to take them off his line

We missed it back in 2005 probably because we were shopping or something else real important like that.

oh well then, that's a good enough reason for me

I have it affixed to my rear view mirror of my van, not sure if it is helping, but it has learned some very colorful language

You're a hoot!

 

[ClaraBug]

Wow, I read this trippie in one sitting!

I can't figure out what is funnier -- the trip report or the banter between Goofster and Blue_River!

Great Trip Report!

 

[Goofster57]

I can't figure out what is funnier -- the trip report or the banter between Goofster and Blue_River!

Banter????

That's not banter, she is trying to turn me to the "DARK SIDE" of shopping.

Thanks for reading and commenting

 

[Goofster57]

So I am sitting at work with nothing to do right now (hope my boss doesn’t read the boards) and though to myself, hey why don’t you post some pictures to the link.

So here you go

This is of the girls and my Mom (Nana) while we were waiting for the shuttle to head to WDW

Here is Boot Strap and Indy1 on a bus ride. This captures the way Boot Strap usually looked

Here is a couple of the Train Village in Germany

Don’t know, Don’t want to know

Flash thinks he looks like the guy in the picture

We didn’t have the heart to tell him the truth

Here is Eeyore and Boot Strap when they get up first thing in the morning.

 

[LITTLEKID58]

Graet tr txs so much for sharing.

 

[Montana Disney Fan]

OMG I just found this! LOL

My kids love that stupid train set at Epcot near Germany but it's usually broke down for us. This time they had a sign up saying Out of Order. I should have taken a picture of it.

I'll catch up on this tomorrow Keith. We're sitting by the pool all day so I'll have plenty of time. The small segments I've seen so far have been great. The shopping remark on my thread now makes a lot more sense.

Later, Buzz