We braved the 4th!!! AND the rain...and the crowds??? 7/1-7/8 BOOKED NEXT TRIP!!!!

[NikkiLovesWDW!]

Wow - you are proving every theory about 4th of July crowds wrong in this TR! Can't wait to see if your luck holds up.

I would take the rain over 4th of July crowds any day, so I would say you are lucking out for sure!

You'll seeeeee!!!!

So cool!! We actually love the Living with the Land ride and always say on every trip 'We should do the behind the seeds tour.' So I'm glad to see what it's all about. Maybe we'll have to finally try it next time

Oh you should definitely do it!

I love your July 4th tank! I'm a DVC member, if I had extra points I'd rent them to you but we're using them all and then some for our cruise next year! I have extra points this year, too bad that didn't work this year!

Awww, that is SOOO nice of you!! Too bad it wouldn't work out but I really appreciate the thought!

 

[knewton64]

......i found ja - now getting caught up on yer tr.



T.T.F.N.

 

[trinaweena]

great update! I will def have to show boyfriend when he gets back!

and i think all the crowds waited till next week when i was there to show up!

 

[yourhighwayinthesky]

Whoa! Looks like there was close to nobody there! Hopefully people are still not there when I go in a couple of weeks.

 

[Tracy161]

So excited to see that you went on Behind the Seeds Tour! We have never been, but it's something that's always interested me. YES! I know what you mean about Soarin FP lines... ugh! At Disneyland, at least when we were there, the FP lines were all MUCH longer than what we're used to at Disney World... we kept saying to each other "What's going on here?!" They seemed to just shave off the initial queue is all.

MORE rain?!??!?!?! I hope it doesn't last!!!

 

[NikkiLovesWDW!]

......i found ja - now getting caught up on yer tr.



T.T.F.N.

Oh good!

great update! I will def have to show boyfriend when he gets back!

and i think all the crowds waited till next week when i was there to show up!

Haha! Yes, show BF, I definitely recommend it!

Whoa! Looks like there was close to nobody there! Hopefully people are still not there when I go in a couple of weeks.

It was weeeeeird! Just wait! It gets better!

So excited to see that you went on Behind the Seeds Tour! We have never been, but it's something that's always interested me. YES! I know what you mean about Soarin FP lines... ugh! At Disneyland, at least when we were there, the FP lines were all MUCH longer than what we're used to at Disney World... we kept saying to each other "What's going on here?!" They seemed to just shave off the initial queue is all.

MORE rain?!??!?!?! I hope it doesn't last!!!

Definitely do the tour. It's short, you go backstage and it's very interesting! So glad you understand what I mean about the Soarin' FP line! It's so annoying! Good to know, that they're all like that in DL.

Oh yes. MORE RAIN!

 

[onelilspark]

We're planning on doing the Behind the Seeds tour in October. Thanks for the sneak peek

 

[NikkiLovesWDW!]

We're planning on doing the Behind the Seeds tour in October. Thanks for the sneak peek

 

[NikkiLovesWDW!]

Oh, another quick note about Soarin'...

If you feel the need to comment on every scene...please don't! First of all, that is NOT Nevada, that is NOT Florida and that is NOT New York. It's all California. Secondly, I can see that my feet are about to touch the water and yes, I did see that golf ball that almost hit me.

Does anyone else hate when they get stuck next to a talker? Or someone who feels the need to give commentary to their children? It totally ruins it for me! I just want to sit back, relax and hear nothing but the music!

 

[Stefy]

Love your 4th July outfit, so cool

The Behind the Seeds Tour looks like lots of fun and I love how you get to release the ladybirds as well

Can't believe how empty the place was and that you got early FP's for Soarin'

 

[Stefy]

Oh, another quick note about Soarin'...

If you feel the need to comment on every scene...please don't! First of all, that is NOT Nevada, that is NOT Florida and that is NOT New York. It's all California. Secondly, I can see that my feet are about to touch the water and yes, I did see that golf ball that almost hit me.

Does anyone else hate when they get stuck next to a talker? Or someone who feels the need to give commentary to their children? It totally ruins it for me! I just want to sit back, relax and hear nothing but the music!

Never come across anyone like that yet (*touch wood), but if it was me or DF we would be like "do you mind, am trying to enjoy the ride here!"

 

[dolfinjuls]

Loved your update! The tour looks like fun, and I'm not into gardening at all either! And about the pineapple...I used to hate pineapple and just tried it again fairly recently and LOVE it! So...maybe you'll like it now! haha

I love Soarin'! But I have realized that it is still a long wait with fastpass, and it is annoying! Especially because we have to wait twice w/ the childswap! But I guess the 15 minute wait is a lot better then 90+ minute wait. And I must say that I have talked to my daughter on the ride, just to try to make her more comfortable! But I swear I'm so quiet, that nobody could hear me! I would never want to ruin that ride for anyone! I have heard loud people on there many times!

 

[taymacsmom]

OMG!! Where the heck is everyone!?! Lucky you on the crowds, not so lucky with the rain! Behind the seeds looks like fun! Will definitely have to try it one day!

 

[NikkiLovesWDW!]

Love your 4th July outfit, so cool

The Behind the Seeds Tour looks like lots of fun and I love how you get to release the ladybirds as well

Can't believe how empty the place was and that you got early FP's for Soarin'

Thanks for the compliment on my outfit! The tour really was fun! If you are ever in need of something fun and different to do in Epcot, I highly recommend it. The best is that you don't have to book it in advance. I know, can you believe the FP time?! Even with the tour guides!

Never come across anyone like that yet (*touch wood), but if it was me or DF we would be like "do you mind, am trying to enjoy the ride here!"

Oh you're lucky! I've had a few of those, most recently on THIS ride, which is what made me think of it.

Loved your update! The tour looks like fun, and I'm not into gardening at all either! And about the pineapple...I used to hate pineapple and just tried it again fairly recently and LOVE it! So...maybe you'll like it now! haha

I love Soarin'! But I have realized that it is still a long wait with fastpass, and it is annoying! Especially because we have to wait twice w/ the childswap! But I guess the 15 minute wait is a lot better then 90+ minute wait. And I must say that I have talked to my daughter on the ride, just to try to make her more comfortable! But I swear I'm so quiet, that nobody could hear me! I would never want to ruin that ride for anyone! I have heard loud people on there many times!

The tour is definitely a good way to kill some time doing something different in Epcot. Funny about the pineapple! I'm so weird about all foods in general but for some reason Tom is always on my case about pineapple!

Glad you notice the long wait for Soarin' too! And trust me, a parent whispering to their child to comfort them is NOT what I mean! I wouldn't mind that at all, even if I did hear it a little.

OMG!! Where the heck is everyone!?! Lucky you on the crowds, not so lucky with the rain! Behind the seeds looks like fun! Will definitely have to try it one day!

Isn't it crazy??!?!?! Just wait until we leave The Land and see what the rest of Epcot is like for the rest of the day.....

Yes, you should definitely try the tour. The good thing is, you can just decide that day if you want to do it!

 

[tinkerbell60]

Oh, another quick note about Soarin'...

If you feel the need to comment on every scene...please don't! First of all, that is NOT Nevada, that is NOT Florida and that is NOT New York. It's all California. Secondly, I can see that my feet are about to touch the water and yes, I did see that golf ball that almost hit me.

Does anyone else hate when they get stuck next to a talker? Or someone who feels the need to give commentary to their children? It totally ruins it for me! I just want to sit back, relax and hear nothing but the music!

We were next to those people the last time we rode! They were from California and commented about each and every place! It was quite annoying!!

 

[UncleOrville]

I can't stand the wait between giving in your FP and getting on Soarin' either! With the use of FPs or getting on rides at rope drop for everything else, the wait between FP handing in and getting on Soarin' always seems like the longest ride wait on any of our trips. I always get so restless and crazy waiting! I think my new strategy needs to be heading right there in the morning and only riding on the first ride of the day so there is no backup. Also hate the Soarin' talkers - after you wait so long to get onto the ride, having it ruined by a talker is the worst!

Moving on, the Behind the Seeds tour looks fun, and I didn't realize it's so cheap. I will definitely keep that in mind for our next trip - looks like a great way to pass some time, especially if it's raining.

And I love your patriotic outfit! That shirt is so cute!

 

[NikkiLovesWDW!]

We were next to those people the last time we rode! They were from California and commented about each and every place! It was quite annoying!!

Haha! At least they had the right state! Totally annoying! Ruins it for me.

I can't stand the wait between giving in your FP and getting on Soarin' either! With the use of FPs or getting on rides at rope drop for everything else, the wait between FP handing in and getting on Soarin' always seems like the longest ride wait on any of our trips. I always get so restless and crazy waiting! I think my new strategy needs to be heading right there in the morning and only riding on the first ride of the day so there is no backup. Also hate the Soarin' talkers - after you wait so long to get onto the ride, having it ruined by a talker is the worst!

Moving on, the Behind the Seeds tour looks fun, and I didn't realize it's so cheap. I will definitely keep that in mind for our next trip - looks like a great way to pass some time, especially if it's raining.

And I love your patriotic outfit! That shirt is so cute!

Thanks for all your comments! So glad you understand what I mean about the Soarin' FP line!! I am much too impatient for that!

Yes, definitely do the tour. So cheap and can be decided spur of the moment.

 

[NikkiLovesWDW!]

And another thing about Soarin'!!! (Sorry, once I get going....)

When did people stop clapping at the end?? Remember when it was new and there was a thunderous applause when it ended, and even when you first soar over Disneyland?

I am a HUGE fan of the applause. I clap when we're about to drop on TOT, I clap when the airplane lands (seriously, all pilots should be sainted when they die), I even clap in my living room when I'm watching TV sometimes!

I still try to get the applause going when Soarin' ends but not too many people join in anymore... What's up with that?!

 

[Blessed_wth_Triplets]

Last time we were on Soarin (almost 2 years ago) people were still clapping? I'm gonna bring it back on our upcoming trip!!

That tour looks really neat!! I just LOVE the Land and all they do there.

Can't wait till your next post...I can't believe how EMPTY it looks!!!

 

[disny_luvr]

NikkiLovesWDW ~ I am really enjoying reading your trip report. I have never read one before and for some reason stumbled across your's - I think I was on the Big Brother thread and saw one of your posts. Your pictures at the bottom caught my eye (love the castle one) and I clicked on the link for your trip report. Now I'm hooked. I'm looking forward to an update soon.