We. Are. CHUNKY! DISBoards Epic Girls Trip May 2019 THE END! Epilogue: Dream Cruise, Club 33 and a new TR!

[Jenny Sanders]

Oh that's so fun! Wasn't it so cute? There were two little kids in the chairs next to Steve. I thought it was the most adorable thing, LOL.

We both thought it was adorable! We had 2 little girls in there as well, and they were so excited when they received their pixie dust. Joe wants to do it again!!!

 

[StarWarsMomofGirls!]

and was somehow convinced to pay 50 bucks to take an earlier flight that day which would get her in at around 2pm instead of 10pm. I am not surprised at this as multiple people on our epic trip did the same thing! It doesn't take us much convincing to arrive at Disney earlier, rather than later!

50 bucks was a steal!!!!

Great pic with the ears! And love the ears.

On BTMRR we sat in the front row. I think the back is actually more fun though.

Back is def more fun

And the lovely CM who cut his hair, I forgot her name though!

Someone else had that CM. I def remember her from someone's TR.

I volunteer as tribute!!

You know we all have to make sacrfices.

So I give you this gem of a ride picture:

This is hilarious!!!!

Perfect!

ort, it was the worst I have ever seen, it was like an infestation. It was gross.

They were SO bad!

My sister and I were going to Character Warehouse for the first time, and later who did we run into on the way to Disney Springs?

I keep quoting these and wanting to say I know. But that seems silly. Did you take pics at Character Warehouse? I would love to go sometime.

 

[NJlauren]

Ah! Disney math! An extra 50, just take my money!!

Looks like Crystal Palace was a good meal! I love pooh and friends! Eeyore is my man!

Oh love the harmony barber shop! I booked the girls cuts here in August, I’m not positive we will keep it but with doing it online now I just grabbed them to have it!

 

[annie170]

Unflattering pics?! Girl, you're a stunner! You don't take bad pictures!

I can't tell you how many times I've changed flights to lengthen trips or just get there earlier on the first day. It's almost a joke now that the initial flights rarely stay the same.

That HM photo is great! It's about time they put a camera on that ride! What took so long?

Steve's haircut looks nice! $20 is not bad at all and to have it done on Main Street is even better!

We usually do the 10:45ish adr at Crystal Palace to get the tail end of breakfast and start of lunch. The only problem we run into there is waiting for the check. I've started asking for the check early on in the meal as there have been times we've been in there two full hours.

 

[franandaj]

Nice day at MK with a good balance of rides, PP pics, and a tasty lunch. I need to put Crystal Palace on my list. I haven't met Piglet and Eeyore in a long time. Your picture makes me want a nice big chunk of Prime rib right now. Good thing Rib eye is on tomorrow night's menu!

I never think about haircuts before trips because I just keep growing mine as long as I can. Unless I'm going to be photographed, I just wear it up. Fran hates her hair long and need to get it cut more often than me.

That's odd that the most was still empty when you were there it was nearly two month after I was there and it was empty then too.

 

[disgeek009]

While waiting I was doing my best "capture the castle in my ears" shot

Well done! Also, I love your top!!

Anyways, we did see the lovebugs more than we saw the day before, but they weren't a deterrent, they just look gross. Also they are attracted to whilte...so don't wear white during a large infestation.

Yikes! I didn't know these even existed, but now I'm disgusted.

Tigger kept sitcking out his hand, and I was confused but then I was like, oh I guess he wants to dance!

So cute!

Tigger was also obsessed with my phone since it has as mirror on the back of the case.

Such a good idea! I want one too. I always use the selfie mode, but feel weird about it.

 

[buteraa]

I just love your rose top! Yay for Steve's first haircut at the barbershop, it turned out really good. So glad you enjoyed Crystal Palace. We also really enjoy the food and character meets.

 

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

I have heard about the Florida love bugs but never seen them. I think we get much the same here on Lake Ontario in the Spring. They are disgusting!

The top you are wearing is so pretty!

I approve of your breakfast choice! I finally got to try a Cheshire Tail last week and it was delicious!

 

[tundra1]

Tigger is my favorite! How much fun to get a chance to meet him! Do you think he is always among the characters at the CP? If so, I am definitely booking an ADR for that restaurant!

 

[KathyM2]

And me holding the largest Mickey bar ever. I look like I'm going to punch someone out with it!

That looks like a weapon!!

made it to the cafe and ordered one of these and an iced coffee:
The Cheshire Cat Tail

One of my faves too, sorry it was a bit disappointing this time!

Instead I volunteered to get the pixie dust instead.

Love that!!

So, they had installed the new ride photos starting that week, but we didn't know where the camera was in the ride.
So I give you this gem of a ride picture:

That was hilarious!! It almost looks like you did it on purpose lol

 

[DisneyGuy758]

My daughter will be getting her first haircut there in October, she will be 4. I'm considering getting one myself...and a beard trim.

 

[kastoney]

Next epic girls trip without Jason we will go! We will probably all get yelled at by the CMs for being a)sloppy drunk and b)sloppy drunk with elbows on the table.

Or sloppy drunk on the floor. Either way YES!!!!

When are you going to Hawaii? We will be on Oahu in May!

We aren't exactly sure yet but probably April over Spring Break. I'm waiting to see how some work stuff pans out over the fall to see if that will be doable or not. I do know when we go we'll be going to Maui. Jason and I have both done Oahu before, but he's never been to Maui (I've been once) and wants to see it.

While waiting I was doing my best "capture the castle in my ears" shot

Perfect!!!

As you know I am the least fashionable person on the planet and usually don't notice clothes, but I LOVE this shirt!!!!

And me holding the largest Mickey bar ever. I look like I'm going to punch someone out with it!

Was that a stuffed Mickey Bar or a Magic shot they dropped in later?

I ate it with an iced coffee. Steve had a few bites but he is not really into the sweet breakfasts. I must admit that today's cat tail was not as good as I've had in the past which was flakier and just better IMO. Today's was not as flaky and had a softer texture. Still, it was good and satisfied my craving.

I have yet to try this though I'm thinking my crew would love it. I'm with Steve on not doing sweet breakfasts.

On BTMRR we sat in the front row. I think the back is actually more fun though.

This is amazing but how in the heck did you manage to hold onto your phone on the ride??? I can barely even stay in my seat.

And the lovely CM who cut his hair, I forgot her name though!

He looks thrilled

So I give you this gem of a ride picture:

One of my favorite pictures!!!! Oh how I would love to know what was going on in your minds during this picture. My take...

Su-Lynn - I hear this is the sexy pose ghosts like
Steve - Whatchu lookin' at ghost?

Since there are so many pictures I made a gif:

Genius!!

 

[thumper*]

Cute

From this angle he is a lil scary

Glad Steve enjoyed his hair cut. How many washings did it take to get all your Pixie Dust out of your hair? I had wash mine twice.

This is absolutely hilarious

Your Tigger interaction at CP was cute

 

[Mom2m&k]

So excited about this trip report... it’s like when your favorite tv show used to do those celebrity episodes! Haha
So tell me about your MK day shoes... they look adorable. What are they and are they comfy?

 

[buzzrelly]

a few days before her flight she went to check flight options and was somehow convinced to pay 50 bucks to take an earlier flight that day which would get her in at around 2pm instead of 10pm. I am not surprised at this as multiple people on our epic trip did the same thing! It doesn't take us much convincing to arrive at Disney earlier, rather than later!

Getting to Disney earlier is always the right answer

And here's our photopass pic. I'm always wary of sitting down on the bench because I try to reduce the amount of unflattering pictures of me

We continued taking photopass pictures while walking down Main Street.

You can't take an unflattering picture if you tried. These are adorable

And me holding the largest Mickey bar ever. I look like I'm going to punch someone out with it!

I made it to the cafe and ordered one of these and an iced coffee:
The Cheshire Cat Tail

Even after you ate that gigantic Mickey Bar??

We walked over to BTMRR which was our first FP. In Frontierland while we were walking on the bridge leading out to Splash Mtn I ran int a country bear...I believe this is Wendell. He is kinda scary looking!

Hmmmm…yikes!

On BTMRR we sat in the front row. I think the back is actually more fun though.

I'm way too scared to hold my phone on rides, but I love the video!

Next up was something that I have been trying to get Steve into for a while...a haircut at Harmony Barber Shop! I've tried on previous trips to get him an appt but was always remembered too late and they are booked. You can always go on the day off and try to get one of the first walk in appts in the morning but we either forget until it's too late or aren't there early enough. So for this trip I remembered to call the minute I found out we extended our trip and was able to get him an appointment for today. So we headed back down main st until we reached:

That's fun! Maybe I'll have Mike try this next March! How soon in advance did you book it?

And here's the finished product:

Very nice!

I volunteered to get the pixie dust instead.

Of course!

So I give you this gem of a ride picture:

These never get old!

Side Note: we did notice that the lovebugs increased every day...I know that this is a spring thing in Florida and happens around May. When we were there 2 years ago in early May there were no lovebugs however they showed up later in May when we returned for Pandora previews. It really is a matter of how seasonably warm it gets so every year the season starts at a different time. I will be starting my cruise TR soon, and the first day of our cruise, when we arrived at Port, it was the worst I have ever seen, it was like an infestation. It was gross.

The characters slowly came around. First was Pooh, Tigger, Piglet then finally Eeyore.
Since there are so many pictures I made a gif:

Love it!

 

[FantasiaMagic]

I loved your pictures from this day! Also your outfit is adorable.

How cool Steve got a haircut in MK, and awesome how your sister was able to start her vacation earlier!

Looking forward to seeing how you both did at Character Warehouse, that place can be very exciting, but hit or miss!

 

[chunkymonkey]

It is always better to get more Disney time, good job Sis.

yup!

Even after this glowing review , you have made me need to put this on my list for the next trip

I'd definitely still try it! It's just like a chocolate croissant weaved together with icing on the top

Someone's gotta do it

It's always me!

This is so cute. Sounds like you had a great time at Crystal Palace, it's one of our faves, always so good.

Yes! Very surprised about the food. We had some great interactions too!

When I saw the picture of it, I immediately thought it looked a bit more limp than in other pictures... maybe the humidity got to it?

Perhaps! When it's cooler the next time I go I will give it a try to compare!

I think all the country bears are super creepy!

In their show, fine, outside walking around...yes a little freaky!

His haircut looks great!

Thank you! I though it was one of the best he's had!

love your ride photo so much!

Hahaha I meant to do that...

That actually looks really good!

It was! surprisingly good options during lunch!

DH and I have talked about trying CP on our next trip. My parents are going with us, and my mom loves Eeyore! Glad to hear that the lunch seemed pretty fresh

It was great! I was surprised. I wasn't expecting much to be honest. But everything was so tasty and the characters are so cute!

Best feeling ever.

for sure!

This is a no-brainer. More time at Disney? For just $50??? Heck, ya!

It's amazing how 50 turns into 100 which turns into 500...soon I will just live at Disney.

I don't think an unflattering picture of you is possible.

Sir you must have the poorest eyesight ever.

Success! Great shot.

Thanks!

Yes. I found it... disconcerting. I also felt bad for all the confused ducks.

We saw so many ducks!!

And yet... all I can think is "Not big enough".

for someone that doesn't eat that much ice cream I really wished it was a giant churro or something like that!

I remember when you first told me about this (well... everyone, but me too.) I've yet to have one. I've tried twice!

Try harder!!

So what did they distract Steve with?

My annoying picture taking count?

Of course you did.

Ah. Mystery solved. It was keeping me up, nights.

As it would for many.

I didn't know they did that!

yup

Glad you liked it.
When I went a few years ago.... it was quite underwhelming.

I hadn't heard much about it but I was surprised!

 

[chunkymonkey]

Steve's haircut looks really nice!

It did! It was quite stylish compared to the buzz cut he usually gets

So many people seem to have been caught off-guard with the new HM ride photo. Even after learning where it is the pictures seem to be hit-or-miss!

OMG I had no idea where it was, I guess I thought it was at the end but it seems to be at the beginning!

Mmmm, Crystal Palace! I've only ever been for breakfast, but the lunch looks pretty good, too!

Me too! Only did breakfast but was pleasantly surprised for lunch. Next time we're gonna do a "brunch" to get the best of both worlds!

OMG!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS SHIRT!!!

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where did you get it????

and great report as always!! I need to talk some of the men in my family into getting a haircut at the Barbershop!!

Thank you so much! The top is from Box Lunch and it is a Disney Princess shirt. There's Genie's lamp, Aurora's Crown, and Belle's roses on it. I think there's probably other princess references but those are the most obvious.

Great PP pics! Looks like you had a great lunch at Crystal Palace!

Thank you! It was a great lunch!

Following along! It really does look like a fantastic trip and you are only a couple of days in on the report!!

Thank you for following! The trip has been so fun so far!

Yup - it makes so much sense to move up the flight a couple hours, then the night before, then a couple days earlier...etc!

It's a slipperly slope as you know!

He looks very excited!

He was trying to do the "I'm too cool for this" pose.

That's a good idea!

I actually find those photos to be so hilarious!

They are! Because no one knows where the photo is!

Nice! Good way to show them all!

Thanks! I learned from you!

Hmm, I wonder!

We both thought it was adorable! We had 2 little girls in there as well, and they were so excited when they received their pixie dust. Joe wants to do it again!!!

So does Steve! It's so cute!!

 

[chunkymonkey]

50 bucks was a steal!!!!

It was! I would have totally done it!

Great pic with the ears! And love the ears.

Thank you! They are from Aloha Ears Designs

Back is def more fun

For sure!

Someone else had that CM. I def remember her from someone's TR.

Aww I'm sure she's famous and gets recognized. It seems like they have all been working there a long time.

You know we all have to make sacrfices.

I took one for the team, yes I did!

This is hilarious!!!!

OMG best worst ride picture ever!

They were SO bad!

Ugh, I've never seen them so bad!

I keep quoting these and wanting to say I know. But that seems silly. Did you take pics at Character Warehouse? I would love to go sometime.

I took just a few. I was too busy trying to text people, and there was no reception inside the store so I had to keep going outside to text then walk back in!

Ah! Disney math! An extra 50, just take my money!!

So easy to do, right?

Looks like Crystal Palace was a good meal! I love pooh and friends! Eeyore is my man!

It was a lot of fun!! We had such a good time!

Oh love the harmony barber shop! I booked the girls cuts here in August, I’m not positive we will keep it but with doing it online now I just grabbed them to have it!

How cute! Have they gone before? It's super tiny and packed so I'd just keep it for now and cancel closer to the date as it's so hard to get a reservation! You can also show up first thing in the morning and get a standby reservation.

Unflattering pics?! Girl, you're a stunner! You don't take bad pictures!

Aww you are sweet, but I only show mostly the good ones, LOL.

I can't tell you how many times I've changed flights to lengthen trips or just get there earlier on the first day. It's almost a joke now that the initial flights rarely stay the same.

It happens to all of us! I've definitely been a sucker for extending trips at Disney...

That HM photo is great! It's about time they put a camera on that ride! What took so long?

Haha, it definitely has the element of surprise!

Steve's haircut looks nice! $20 is not bad at all and to have it done on Main Street is even better!

Absolutely! I'm going to see if I can schedule one on every trip just in case he doesn't make it to the barber!

We usually do the 10:45ish adr at Crystal Palace to get the tail end of breakfast and start of lunch. The only problem we run into there is waiting for the check. I've started asking for the check early on in the meal as there have been times we've been in there two full hours.

Great idea! I think we're doing that in December

Nice day at MK with a good balance of rides, PP pics, and a tasty lunch. I need to put Crystal Palace on my list. I haven't met Piglet and Eeyore in a long time. Your picture makes me want a nice big chunk of Prime rib right now. Good thing Rib eye is on tomorrow night's menu!

Do they still meet at the Plaza Inn in Disneyland? I remember meeting Eeyore there, not sure about Piglet (guess I will have to re-read my own TR!)
Hope you had a good prime rib dinner! Steve actually makes good prime rib!

I never think about haircuts before trips because I just keep growing mine as long as I can. Unless I'm going to be photographed, I just wear it up. Fran hates her hair long and need to get it cut more often than me.

I wish I can have long hair! I have very dry hair and by the time it gets long it's so brittle and starts to break I have to cut it. I've been using some better shampoos though with biotin and stuff for thinning hair and I hope it's helping my hair grow long and thick!

That's odd that the most was still empty when you were there it was nearly two month after I was there and it was empty then too.

Weird!

 

[chunkymonkey]

Well done! Also, I love your top!!

Thank you! From Box Lunch!

Yikes! I didn't know these even existed, but now I'm disgusted.

Ugh, they are annoying, they are harmless but just swarming all over. Ick.

Such a good idea! I want one too. I always use the selfie mode, but feel weird about it.

I got mine from idecoz.com or amazon. It's like a sticker!

I just love your rose top! Yay for Steve's first haircut at the barbershop, it turned out really good. So glad you enjoyed Crystal Palace. We also really enjoy the food and character meets.

Thank you! It's from Box Lunch!
He was very happy with his haircut and I acted like the proud parent videotaping the whole thing,
Loved CP lunch! Next time we're going at the sweet spot - brunch!

I have heard about the Florida love bugs but never seen them. I think we get much the same here on Lake Ontario in the Spring. They are disgusting!

Yeah they are so gross and so many of them!

The top you are wearing is so pretty!

Thank you! From Box Lunch!

I approve of your breakfast choice! I finally got to try a Cheshire Tail last week and it was delicious!

It is! I will get one on every trip!

Tigger is my favorite! How much fun to get a chance to meet him! Do you think he is always among the characters at the CP? If so, I am definitely booking an ADR for that restaurant!

Yes every time we've been there we've seen Tigger! I think all the characters are the same there, it's Pooh, Eeyore, Piglet and Tigger!

That looks like a weapon!!

Haha, it was!

One of my faves too, sorry it was a bit disappointing this time!

I still love it! Hopefully the next time it will be made better!

Love that!!

Thanks!

That was hilarious!! It almost looks like you did it on purpose lol

Why yes....I did!

My daughter will be getting her first haircut there in October, she will be 4. I'm considering getting one myself...and a beard trim.

That's a great idea!! You might as well!

Or sloppy drunk on the floor. Either way YES!!!!

It's a date! A sloppy date!

We aren't exactly sure yet but probably April over Spring Break. I'm waiting to see how some work stuff pans out over the fall to see if that will be doable or not. I do know when we go we'll be going to Maui. Jason and I have both done Oahu before, but he's never been to Maui (I've been once) and wants to see it.

Awesome! It's such a beautiful place!

As you know I am the least fashionable person on the planet and usually don't notice clothes, but I LOVE this shirt!!!!

Thank you!! From Box Lunch!

Was that a stuffed Mickey Bar or a Magic shot they dropped in later?

It was a Magic Shot! Had I known it was a Mickey Bar I'd have at least pretended to eat it!

I have yet to try this though I'm thinking my crew would love it. I'm with Steve on not doing sweet breakfasts.

I usually don't but if I do sweet it's like just that one time!

This is amazing but how in the heck did you manage to hold onto your phone on the ride??? I can barely even stay in my seat.

I have a loop for my finger on my case! I wouldn't have tried it without!

He looks thrilled

Keepin' it cool according to Steve.

One of my favorite pictures!!!! Oh how I would love to know what was going on in your minds during this picture. My take...

Su-Lynn - I hear this is the sexy pose ghosts like
Steve - Whatchu lookin' at ghost?

I was definitely trying to do Sexy Ghost Pose. I'm hoping it catches on.
Steve just has his usual Whatchu Lookin At face.

Genius!!

Thanks! I learned from Lesley!

Cute

Thank you!

From this angle he is a lil scary

Isn't he?

Glad Steve enjoyed his hair cut. How many washings did it take to get all your Pixie Dust out of your hair? I had wash mine twice.

I think I got most of it out in one, but I was quite thorough!

This is absolutely hilarious

I'm here to entertain!

Your Tigger interaction at CP was cute

Thank you! I had fun!