I caught some lunch at the resort and a quick rest and then it was time to head back out. I was going to DHS for a second viewing of Fantasmic. In my trip plotting, I had it figured out so I could see Fantasmic 3 times, Wishes twice, and Hallowishes once. Thats right, I never saw Illuminations. My dislike of Epcot spills over into that. I like the fireworks and pyro; I just get bored when the globe comes out. Anyway, on the bus on the way to DHS, I realize that I never heard from IluvCrush. I double checked my phone to be sure I hadnt missed a call or text. Hmm, oh well, maybe her plans changed. I regret not getting her phone number but what can you do.
Oh, I interrupt this trip report to go back to
MNSSHP night. I had forgotten about this conversation until today when I was talking to IluvCrush. So, Rob and I are on our way to MNSSHP on the bus and discussing the night. Here is a mostly accurate transcript of an exchange.
Me: Oh, and we need to keep our eyes open for Paula from the Dis.
Rob: Who?
Me: You know, IluvCrush. From the Disboards.
Rob: (looking at me like Im crazy) OK. What does she look like?
Me: I don't know.
Rob: What costume is she wearing?
Me: I don't think she is wearing a costume.
Rob: So, you want me to be on the lookout for a woman you've never seen, whose description you don't have, and who's not wearing a costume?
Me: Umm...yes.
Rob: (knowing he's lost the battle and most of his mind) Ok then.
Ok, back to the trip report, still in progress. No meeting with Paula. Maybe next time. Anyway, I headed straight for Fantasmic since there was only one showing of it tonight. I was early enough to be right at the front of the pack with some very nice families. One of the daughters was having a bit of a melt down. I could tell she was exhausted and the parents were kind of at their wits end. So, I leaned down into the stroller and starting talking to the little girl about who she was going to see that night and who her favorite character was, etc. She calmed down right away and we had a lovely chat. I caught the moms eye over the stroller and she mouthed Thank you. You bet. Everyone needs a bit of magic at some point.
Rope drop and the masses start to move. Suddenly, I am shoved to the side. What? Theres no pushing and running at Fantasmic! I see 10 teens with Robojet shirts on pushing everyone out of the way, running to right behind the CM, and then linking arms to prevent anyone from getting around them.
I heard a lot of muttering from the people who got pushed aside but no one seemed to be doing anything about it. I decided to let it go. I mean, I was still at the front of the pack and there are lots of seats, right? I get into the amphitheatre and head right to the concession stand to get some dinner while Im waiting for the show. Tonights snack item was the nachos with cheese and a diet coke. Ok, clearly not nutrition at its finest (and the second night I have dined at the concession stand in Fantasmic) but hey, its a Disney vacation!
Anyway, I turn around and go to get a seat. The Robojet kids have spread out over the ENTIRE Mickey section, trying to save seats. I then see several flags and adults and hear them talking to each other. Yep, the Brazilians have struck. And, the squabbles begin. Ten or 12 of them are trying to hold the entire section for their group by laying down on the benches, laying flags across the benches, and generally yelling at people who try to sit there. Other people are not having any of it and are throwing flags into walkways and almost sitting on the kids and lots and lots of yelling.
Finally, I see a CM start toward the front of the commotion. I pull her aside and tell her about the pushing on the walk up and what I have observed so far. She heads right for the tour leader and tells her she cant save all these seats. Tour leader plays the I dont speak English card, smiles and starts to walk away. Oh but wait, the CM busts out the same speech in tour leaders language. The smile quickly fades and an argument ensues. Now, since no one seems to be in danger of getting hurt, Im considering this a lovely example of dinner theatre. Finally, the group has to condense a lot. More and more red Robojet shirted people keep showing up and quite frankly, as awful and un-Disneylike as this is, I was silently dancing in my seat when a whole group of 20 or more showed up at 5 minutes to show time and didnt get a good seat.
Show time! Now, I had seen this show last night and have, in fact, seen it more times than I can count. Recently, there hasnt been a show where EVERYTHING worked. There was always a little something off Mickeys pyro hands dont work, the snake doesnt move, no pyro on the Steamboat, etc. Tonight was a really special night. It all worked!!! There was a brief moment of panic when one of the monkey boats hit the front wall pretty hard. It knocked one of them completely off his feet. I saw the other 2 monkeys look over, shrug, and sit; continuing the choreography with just their upper body until the boat got off the wall and disappeared backstage. Other than that, I saw it all. And once again, I was a big, crying mess.
Time to head back to the resort for some sleep. I have big plans for tomorrow during the day. I need to finish everything on my to do list by 4:00 or so because the aunt and uncle will be here by dinner, Rob a little after that, and the boys come on Saturday. Friday was really my last free day and I didnt want to go into all the company with things I still felt I needed to do. The line for the bus went back 2 or 3 bus stops! Yikes!!!
I couldnt believe it. No way was I standing in a line longer than the Toy Story Mania line to get home. I pulled up a bench and waited for over an hour before the line finally died enough for me to get on. Oh well, sitting on a bench in Disney is still better than sitting on my couch at home doing nothing!
Up next: Do I finish my to do list before company comes?
PS - I MAY have just found a way around my photobucket issues. I'm going back to try to post pictures in my previous entry!
But hearing you talk about it I may have to correct that.
I believe others have mentioned the secret recipe (aka Grey Goose/Grand Marnier slushies! 
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I'm saying NOTHING.... but I will comment eventually
