Uppy, Uppy, Mr. Andy -- Update -- WRAP UP -- Post 1346, Page 90

[Captain_Oblivious]

Where did we head you might ask? Well, we headed here:

Always go left! The DIS strikes again.

Mark's favorite:

You might think that's water coming out of his nose, but it's snot.

Then we went to Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and I rode with Cayley. Last year we had a screaming contest; this year she said "NO SCREAMING!" Half way through she started screaming. I said, I thought "NO SCREAMING!" She said, "you can scream now...it's okay."

Screaming is not allowed, but yelling is perfectly fine.

The monorail was now running again, so we took our chances that we wouldn't stall for 20 minutes, and hopped on:

Whoa, getting a little daring there, aren't you?

Replies and hopefully an update tonight.

But I did want to announce the winner of the Contest as I finally sat down and tallied up the scores (I will post the answers later as well). I did give points to everyone for their 50's Prime Time answers because we didn't go and I thoght it only fair.

The top five were:

Marvali -- 32 points
Jenbear123 -- 29.5 points

Tie:
that's nice -- 28 points
shocky 5 -- 28 points

annmarieda -- 27 points
FauntleroyFAN07 - 26 points

Thanks everyone for participating.

Congrats Marv! Sorry I missed out on the contest. I think you had 6 days of questions posted by the time I figured it out and I was too lazy to go back and find them all. I usually stink at the prediction games anyway...

 

[FauntleroyFAN07]

The top five were:

Marvali -- 32 points
Jenbear123 -- 29.5 points

Tie:
that's nice -- 28 points
shocky 5 -- 28 points

annmarieda -- 27 points
FauntleroyFAN07 - 26 points

Thanks everyone for participating.

i dont even remember answering them.


but ill take being on the leader board.

 

[marvali]

Isn't it funny how we all go "left?"

That is just WRONG! Jungle Cruise first??? I thought sure you would head straight to Fantasyland and let Mark get in that first ride on Dumbo before the line gets so loooonnnnnggggg!!!

Hey...I thought you were my friend. Are you insinuating that I am NOT graceful?

It's a slide! NOBODY is graceful on a slide. Especially if you are launching yourself off the end of it.......

Replies and hopefully an update tonight.

But I did want to announce the winner of the Contest as I finally sat down and tallied up the scores (I will post the answers later as well). I did give points to everyone for their 50's Prime Time answers because we didn't go and I thoght it only fair.

The top five were:

Marvali -- 32 points
Jenbear123 -- 29.5 points

Tie:
that's nice -- 28 points
shocky 5 -- 28 points

annmarieda -- 27 points
FauntleroyFAN07 - 26 points

Thanks everyone for participating.

Either I know you waayyy too well Kathy, OR I was just lucky as all get out!!! I think I will go with pure luck on this one........

 

[KatMark]

That Cayley is a hoot! First she says you can't scream then changes her mind mid=ride.

The Halloween decorations are so pretty. I wish we could go to WDW during each holiday just so I could see the decorations.

Perhaps when Hunter is out of school you can go during the Fall season.

Wow, I can't believe I haven't checked in since Friday and your TR has only grown by 1 page! I thought for sure there was going to be another 34 pages to read through!

Hope everyone had a great weekend!

Hi, Ali. Busy weekend and waiting for the photopass CD. I hope you had a good weekend.

Good morning Kathy. I'm doing a quick disboard check because my inlaws are coming in today for ten days and my time will be sadly limited.

Okey dokey, on to your update!

Well, poo! I though for sure you'd be heading for, well, Pooh! But you hung a left and went to the Jungle Cruise. Loved the pic of Mark's excitement and his cute floppy Eyeore ears! I'm glad the girls enjoyed it, we actually love it but it does have a lot to do with the kind of skipper you get. Our last one was hilarious! She was this little tiny southern thing and had a very sarcastic sense of humor (remind you of anyone??). As we disembarked her boat, she yelled "hurry up and get out NOW." Then she apologized for her lack of southern manners and rephrased it to "hurry up and get out now y'all!"

Ah, Jack Sparrow. Swoon! Isn't it uncanny how much the fake one looks like the real one?? We really like this show and my oldest DD12 was chosen to participate last time, she got to duel the first mate and then blushed like crazy when Captain Jack put his arm around her and told her she did a "savvy" job! Wait a minute, did you see the show or ride the ride? I can't recall now! Either way, both are good!

We are dying to see the new HM queue. It's such a fun ride, isn't it? It's a real family fav for us. Last time the ride stopped for about ten minutes and we were stuck in the attic scene! DD8 was a little unhappy about that.

Oh my! Cayley is hilarious! No screaming on BTMRR. Too adorable! What a cutie pie. No wonder you were so excited to meet back up with them.

Love the fall decorations at the MK. There's something about all that orange that just makes it pop, right? I love it. Though it might have something to do with the fall being my favorite time of year.

Looking forward to your OKW update, I really don't know much about that resort at all. And I'm going to say that you and Mr. Mark were able to score some pool time too.

Hi, Molly. First, I hope you have a good visit with your inlaws.

Normally, we head to Fantasyland first (got to get on Dumbo), but we had a later breakfast and knew that Dumbo would already be crowded.

I'll try to do OKW tonight if I can keep my eyes open.

You might think that's water coming out of his nose, but it's snot.

Only you, Mark, only you.

Whoa, getting a little daring there, aren't you?

Yeah, and we regretted the decision too.

Congrats Marv! Sorry I missed out on the contest. I think you had 6 days of questions posted by the time I figured it out and I was too lazy to go back and find them all. I usually stink at the prediction games anyway...

I don't know Marv does it?

i dont even remember answering them.

but ill take being on the leader board.

You did great, Dan!

That is just WRONG! Jungle Cruise first??? I thought sure you would head straight to Fantasyland and let Mark get in that first ride on Dumbo before the line gets so loooonnnnnggggg!!!
It's a slide! NOBODY is graceful on a slide. Especially if you are launching yourself off the end of it.......
Either I know you waayyy too well Kathy, OR I was just lucky as all get out!!! I think I will go with pure luck on this one........

As I said above, we had a later breakfast time so we ended going up "left" and skipping Dumbo until later in the trip.

I'm not sure how you pulled off yet another win, Marv.

 

[englishrose47]

Well I am consistant I am never in the TOP 10 !! Well hardly ever !! The comment on always going left is sooooo right ( pun intended ) This trip we arrived at Rope drop and decided to go to Adventureland for POTC first , I looked at Carol and said !!Wow the Dis was right( meaning GO LEFT!! Even though we had GAC cards it was pure heaven not to have to weave thru crowds with 8 special needs in tow !!!!

 

[KatMark]

Day 1 Answers:

1) What time will we check out of the LaQuinta? -- 8:45 a.m.

2) What will Kathy order at Waffle House for breakfast? -- Cheese Omelet, Hash Browns (Scattered, Smothered and Covered), Wheat Toast

3) What time will we be able to get into room at AKL/Kidani? -- 11:30 a.m.

4) Will we go swimming at Kidani this day? -- Mark only; Kathy couldn't leave the balcony

5) Will Mark and Kathy keep their ADR at Raglan Road? Yes

6) Will purchases be made at DTD? Or will we wait until we go back the next day? Purchases were made

7) Kathy anre Mark are meeting Sophia and Joe for drinks. 1) How many drinks will Mark have? -- he had 1; What will Kathy order? -- Brandy Shake

Day 2 Answers:

1) How many times will Mark go to the buffet at Boma? -- 2

2) How many glasses of the juice will Kathy have? -- 4

3) How long will Kathy last at pool? -- 1 hour; time to cool off, enjoy a pina colada and then escaped back to room/balcony because the love bugs were terrible)

4) What will Kathy order at Earl of Sandiwch? -- Ham and Swiss Cheese

5) Will Kahty and Mark get their costume accessories at DTD or wait until Magic Kingdom? -- Mark got his at Jambo Gift shop; Kathy got hers at the MK

6) How many hats will Mark try on at DT? -- 3

7) Will we make it to the new Lego store? -- Only to walk through

8) Will we finally go up in the balloon? -- NO; too windy and not running, plus not paying $18 per person

9a) What time will we meet Cayley and Avery for swimming? -- 7:15 p.m.
9b) How many times down the slide will Kathy go with the girls? -- 2
9c) What time will we leave the pool to go rest for our big day on Sunday? -- 8:30 p.m.

 

[MAGICFOR2]

I don't think I played, but I was wondering if we could have an open book test for part 2?

 

[annmarieda]

Now if only I remember how I answered.

 

[KatMark]

Well I am consistant I am never in the TOP 10 !! Well hardly ever !! The comment on always going left is sooooo right ( pun intended ) This trip we arrived at Rope drop and decided to go to Adventureland for POTC first , I looked at Carol and said !!Wow the Dis was right( meaning GO LEFT!! Even though we had GAC cards it was pure heaven not to have to weave thru crowds with 8 special needs in tow !!!!

Rosie, I'm sorry you didn't do better. It's amazing how right hte DIS is at times.

I don't think I played, but I was wondering if we could have an open book test for part 2?

Tammie, I think you joined the PTR late. You are too funny.

Now if only I remember how I answered.

I don't either.

 

[KatMark]

I was hoping the Photopass CD would come today but it did not. Hopefully tomorrow.

So in the meantime, here are the tentative plans for the January trip:

Thursday, January 26 -- Mary and the girls arrive around 5 p.m.; I arrive around 6 p.m. They are going to get something to eat and I will surprise them in the food court or at the ME. If we aren't too tired, we may go to Downtown Disney.

Friday, January 27 -- Magic Kingdom and then Epcot for Extra Magic Hours

Saturday, January 28 -- Animal Kingdom

Sunday, January 29 -- Hollywood Studios and then Magic Kingdom for Extra Macig Hours

Monday, January 30 -- Epcot

Tuesday, January 31 -- Fly home; we both have flights around 2 p.m. and I'm taking the girls and Mary to breakfast at Olivia's as a thank you for letting me tag along

 

[disneyfan61]

Plans for the Jan. trip look great!!

 

[Tinkerbellah]

Wow!! This is a great trip report!! Wish I would have checked this out sooner!! How about that bathroom @ your Villa!! I LOVE IT!!!!!! CAn't wait to catch up on the rest!!

 

[dizneeat]

Your plans for your next trip look good!

And staying at OKW again, I am jealous!

 

[DisneyBoundinDec]

okay.. I am finally caught up! so much to comment on that I forgot it all!
AKL looks divine!! and seriously for $300!!! SCORE! I LOVE Poly but I would sure suck it up and stay at AKL!

Mark is such a trooper with all the hats!! You guys look like such nice and fun people! very approachable.. must be the love of Disney.. I swear Disney people are just better people all around!!

how exciting about your girls only trip!! what a wonderful thing!!!

I know there was more, but of course I forgot! Can't wait to read more!

 

[DWGal210]

Your January plans look GREAT!! We're staying at OKW too in early January & I am really jonesing for the key lime pie @ Olivias!

 

[mommy2mrb]

Hi Kathy, still trying to get around and read up on your thread! hope to in the next couple of days.

congrats to Marvali for winning the contest!

 

[englishrose47]

I was hoping the Photopass CD would come today but it did not. Hopefully tomorrow.

So in the meantime, here are the tentative plans for the January trip:

Thursday, January 26 -- Mary and the girls arrive around 5 p.m.; I arrive around 6 p.m. They are going to get something to eat and I will surprise them in the food court or at the ME. If we aren't too tired, we may go to Downtown Disney.

Friday, January 27 -- Magic Kingdom and then Epcot for Extra Magic Hours

Saturday, January 28 -- Animal Kingdom

Sunday, January 29 -- Hollywood Studios and then Magic Kingdom for Extra Macig Hours

Monday, January 30 -- Epcot

Tuesday, January 31 -- Fly home; we both have flights around 2 p.m. and I'm taking the girls and Mary to breakfast at Olivia's as a thank you for letting me tag along

Great plans !!We loved Olivia's !!

 

[KatMark]

Plans for the Jan. trip look great!!

Thanks, Doreen. I'm real excited for the trip.

Wow!! This is a great trip report!! Wish I would have checked this out sooner!! How about that bathroom @ your Villa!! I LOVE IT!!!!!! CAn't wait to catch up on the rest!!

Well hello there and welcome! Wasn't that bathroom awesome?!?!

Your plans for your next trip look good!

And staying at OKW again, I am jealous!

Oh you have nothing to be jealous of. You are staying at a new DVC this trip.

okay.. I am finally caught up! so much to comment on that I forgot it all!
AKL looks divine!! and seriously for $300!!! SCORE! I LOVE Poly but I would sure suck it up and stay at AKL!

Mark is such a trooper with all the hats!! You guys look like such nice and fun people! very approachable.. must be the love of Disney.. I swear Disney people are just better people all around!!

how exciting about your girls only trip!! what a wonderful thing!!!

I know there was more, but of course I forgot! Can't wait to read more!

Welcome, and thanks for joining. The AKL was unreal. I have to say that I love it just a tad more than the Poly now.

Mark loves to act silly and the hats just fit his personality. Thank you for the kind words. And I agree...Disney people are better people all around because we know about that "happy place."

I can't wait for the "girls only" trip.

Your January plans look GREAT!! We're staying at OKW too in early January & I am really jonesing for the key lime pie @ Olivias!

Have you done OKW before? We loved it.

Hi Kathy, still trying to get around and read up on your thread! hope to in the next couple of days.

congrats to Marvali for winning the contest!

Lisa, welcome back...you were missed. I'm not updating tonight so you have a little longer to catch up. I mailed your prize today.

Great plans !!We loved Olivia's !!

We really liked it for dinner and I've heard nothing but good things about breakfast.

I am not feeling well at all and as soon as the laundry is done, I'm going to bed. I don't have the energy to do an update, so I'm just going to post the first Photopass pictures that fit in with our first half of our first day at the parks as soon as they finish downloading.

 

[FreezinRafiki]

Has it really been since Oct 4 that I've posted here? Holy cow...
Anyway, I've been reading along but with my limited DIS time, I didn't comment. And I feel shame...
I am enjoying it, though! Mark really like his hats, doesn't he?

 

[KatMark]

Okay, these photopass pics are from our first morning at the Magic Kingdom. Please IGNORE the hair...the heat/humidity was making my hair uncooperative:

As we excited the Haunted Mansion:

Near the Enchanted Tiki Room:

Castle background: