We Ditched The Kids! - UPDATE (7/22 - NYC trip)

[Captain_Oblivious]

What a nice final evening! I have always wanted to see the Osborne Lights ... they look awesome!

Well, hurry on down there next December and...oh, right. Sorry.

Awesome pics!!! Would love to go that time of year and see all the different decorations. Hope to get there before "One Man's Dream" is gone.

For some reason I thought it had closed, but maybe I'm mistaken on that?

I am with you on the ever elusive "Darth Vader" scene. Must have ridden Star Tours 10 times and no luck - Myth I tell you!

Exactly! It's a total urban legend! Sounds like your luck is even worse than mine.

Late arrival at the party, but I've really enjoyed this TR so far! I have to say I'm a bit jealous. We were there in November, and they weren't showing the usual movie at One Man's Dream. They were showing a sneak peak of The Good Dinosaur instead

Yeah, I would much rather watch the original movie!

Also, they do have one cart on Toy Story Midway Mania that has buttons along with the pull string. It's one of the two accessible carts. We got to use it when I went with my wife as her post-chemo celebration trip, and that was the best score she ever got.

Oh man, that sounds so much better. My wrist is always sore afterwards.

 

[Captain_Oblivious]

Oh look! She is wearing her WDI shirt!

I wore mine on the first night, when we went to Boma. It's just hard to see it in the photo.

I agree with you there. We had some FP+ choices at Epcot that were sort of wastes, but all the good things are in the Tier 1 category. Once you choose that, you don't have much left!

Yeah, the tiers are not much fun. This is why I liked the paper FP system!

However, I did enjoy Muppets Most Wanted even if it wasn't your typical Muppets characters.

For some reason, that movie didn't quite do it for me. I can't put my finger on it--something just seemed "off" about it.

I don't mind doing things this way, you miss a lot of the crowded times.

I actually don't mind eating my meals early, either. I'd much rather avoid crowds.

Feel free to use that Acronym over my TR (when I get it started), although this trip I don't think we had too much of that!

I'll be the judge of that! I mean, you already passed up the burgers.

I'm surprised after all the PB&J that you have endured that she still found a love for it!

It was basically peanut butter and ice cream. I can see why she went for it.

I thought about getting that one on our trip.

Yes, but...

But ended up thinking like you, why dilute a good thing. More Chicken!

Exactly! Great minds.

I'm going to guess that's what they did with us too.

You can borrow our kids next time.

What kind of family is that??? Can't help out someone in need?

Pretty dysfunctional, if you ask me.

Tell you what, come back out to California and we'll ride Star Tours until you get the Vader Scene.

It's a deal! Now I just need to find a way out there.

I don't think they sell the light saber umbrellas at the one in California, being that it never rains out here.

Just had to slip that comment in, didn't ya? Especially this month, when we haven't seen the sun.

I really hope they don't take that away, and if they do, they find somewhere else to put it.

Me too!

Yeah. I know the feeling.

I'm glad that you were able to enjoy them!

Me too! It was worth enduring the crowds.

I really wish we could have made it to the WL. It does look like some really pretty decorations.

It looked terrific for Christmas!

I loved that about staying there!

Totally!

Ok, I am finally caught up - I was 5 pages behind!!! I have bad news for you: those park to park buses have been around at least since my 2007 trip... For the MK they used to go to the TTC, but now they go directly to the MK, so even more convenient...

Really? It seems like so many of us hadn't noticed them before, if that's the case. I wonder if we just ignored them when they went to the TTC, since that was another stop anyway.

 

[Flossbolna]

On the PBJ milk shake look at this:

In the comments on youtube there is the full recipe on how to make it.

And for the buses: I used to hang out on the Transportation board a lot in order to understand the bus system. And there I learned about the park to park buses. I do remember that most people had no idea about them when they came in asking how they would get from park A to park B... The only bus that was added while I was already an active DISer (I think it was first available for my 2008 trip) is the direct bus from DHS to the front of Epcot. So, if you want to get to Future World, this is far better than taking the boat!

I am sure they were around in 2009 and as we often would see if a TTC bus arrived before a Poly bus when we were staying there.

 

[Terra Nova guy]

The next FP+ was Star Tours, but we had a little time to kill. So we wandered over to the Muppet theater to watch a Salute To All Nations But Mostly America. I still think this 3-D movie captured the spirit of the original Muppet Show better than just about any of the modern TV and movie incarnations (although the first re-booted Muppet movie, with Jason Segel and Amy Adams, was well done).

I agree, I really like Muppets 3D. I had high hopes for the TV show this year and was disappointed to find out it was cancelled a couple days ago. I just hope something else is done to keep The Muppets fresh, at least keep putting out a movie once in a while.

Next up was Star Tours. Longtime readers know that ever since they updated the ride, I have been trying in vain to experience the mythical “Darth Vader” scene that scores of DIS-ers have raved about.

I feel your pain. I've ridden about 5 times and never got the Vader scene. I have, however, got the Hoth scene. Every. Single. Time. I don't have much luck on that ride. My DW has only been on it twice and both times was the rebel spy, despite not really caring for Star Wars.

But despite that, the food was still terrific and it’s always going to be a favorite of ours.

I think the food is great as well. But I'm starting to wonder if I'll go back. I found the service consistently went down the last three times I've gone. I'm sure it as just bad luck with the waiters, but I might give it a pass next trip.

There is no mythical Vader Scene. It doesn’t exist, just like the lion never wakes up at AK.

I don't recall ever seeing the lion awake either.

How had we never been in here before? I think it was most likely that we didn’t think the kids would have been interested when they were younger.

I'm ashamed to admit I have never been inside, and I regret it. I hope it lasts long enough for me to see it. I really need to make an effort to go in, with or without the family.

 

[franandaj]

I'll be the judge of that! I mean, you already passed up the burgers.

Well I can tell you that it's not true for the entire trip, but you may be waiting a bit.

It's a deal! Now I just need to find a way out there.

Does your new job include research while traveling?

 

[Flossbolna]

Does your new job include research while traveling?

I guess this would be Mark's dream job just after becoming an imagineer: having to test how well roads all over the world are built by taking long road trips on them, with expenses for the whole family covered.

 

[Leshaface]

Well, aren't you clever!

When I have time, I try to be

Aw, come on! It's funny! I stole it from the Muppets.

Well in that case

Aw what?! Totally didn't see this, this is great!

In any case, we wanted to see the show one more time before it closed for good.

Yep, major fail for us. Never got a chance to see it. Although it feels like I have, seeing so many photos and clips of it here on the DIS.

So we wandered over to the Muppet theater to watch a Salute To All Nations But Mostly America. I still think this 3-D movie captured the spirit of the original Muppet Show better than just about any of the modern TV and movie incarnations (although the first re-booted Muppet movie, with Jason Segel and Amy Adams, was well done).

Did you get a chance to see the newer Muppets show? Very meh, IMO. Which is unfortunate cause I was really excited for the reboot! It seems like they tried way too hard to be funny. Still watched the entire season though

Sometimes it’s nice to have an old favorite to re-visit.

The only time available was 4:10 p.m. So I grabbed it and we made sure to eat our lunch early, around 11:00 a.m. or so. It worked out just fine, even though we felt like we were on the body clock of a 73-year-old.

Egh, we eat dinner regularly at 5:30 every night. When DH's parents want us to go out to eat with them at 7 sometimes, I cry inside

Julie fell head-over-heels in love with the PB&J Shake.

Not surprising!

I didn’t get the Vader Scene. And don’t call me Shirley.

Ah! Do you remember the price?? I have a feeling it's up there near the Storm trooper costume price

It’s just that the last time we were there, I was overcome with a sudden illness, had a defective pull-string mechanism on my shooter, and the sun was in my eyes. And Julie beat me.

Gah you men, always coming up with some lame excuse.

Aw Mary Ellen! I miss seeing her and Cynthia around.

I didn’t enjoy being in the crowd, but I do think it was worth enduring them just to see the street lit up like that.

Very true.

“God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen” and “Carol of the Bells”, or also known in my house as “Awesome Christmas Music”.

You've GOT to stop when that song comes on! Also, when it comes on the radio during Christmas, I blare it in my car and i'm proud of it

And I hate selfies almost as much as I hate vegetables.

Whaa? Even Muppet Vegetables that sing Christmas carols!?

Did any of you come up with that extra cash for me yet?

Working on it.

If you can’t take advantage of the fact that your resort serves Dole Whips, you just aren’t doing it right.

Welp,

 

[Poolrat]

A very lovely evening at DHS.

Nice dinner at 50's and nice try getting the next table to cover your tab.

We got the chance to spend a few minutes with Mary Ellen (MEK here, although she is no longer hanging around) and her husband Denny. Not only is she a fellow DISer, but they’re also fellow Delaweenies. Not too many of us around. We’d actually met them a couple of times before, but it’s always nice to catch up with them.

Great meet. I miss MEK.

I didn’t enjoy being in the crowd, but I do think it was worth enduring them just to see the street lit up like that. And then, just as I was getting ready to try and make an escape, they started playing Trans-Siberian Orchestra’s “Christmas Eve/Sarajevo 12/24”, better known as their mashup of “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen” and “Carol of the Bells”, or also known in my house as “Awesome Christmas Music”. The lights started dancing in time to the music, and we just stood there, transfixed.

In some way even the crowd goes away as you watch.

Pat is a tough cookie in that game. I don't know how she does it. I stink at it.

Look up How to get high score on TSMM and try to remember all the hints. I do have my routine..... But I still stink with my aim.

 

[jwwi]

I was at DHS in early May, on a very rainy afternoon. We saw a couple with the light saber umbrellas, and they were so cool, one dark side/ one light side. However, the price is really high! Still very cool, if you are into star wars.

 

[pkondz]

Phew! Finally managed a couple minutes to spare to get over here!

Chapter 7: Twenty Five Thousand Imported Italian Twinkle Lights.

The little lights... they aren't twinkling.

That park-to-park bus made it incredibly easy to hop to Hollywood Studios. Why didn’t they think of that years ago?

No kidding! I know when I was told about them I couldn't believe that there was a time they didn't do that!
I mean... they sell park hoppers!

The Chinese Theater fits the old Hollywood theme so much better than the old eyeso—uh, the hat.

Oh, no. Please. Go right ahead and call it an eyesore.

This was one of our favorites:

I like that one too! Especially the little guy hanging all tangled.

Our first FP+ selection was the Lights, Motors, Action stunt show. Yes, I know you think this is a waste of FP+, but it’s not like there are dozens of choices here.

Valid point.

neither of us wanted to ride ToT (I tried it once, so I’m legitimately allowed to hate it),

Did you hang on tight with both hands to the seat grabs?
I found that made it much, much worse. Letting go was actually easier and made it... fun.

In any case, we wanted to see the show one more time before it closed for good.

I suspect that DHS will soon be a shopping park and nothing more.

Julie is really good at getting this shot.

Yes. Yes she is.

although the first re-booted Muppet movie, with Jason Segel and Amy Adams, was well done

You're the second person I know that's said that.
Maybe I need to check it out.

I have been trying in vain to experience the mythical “Darth Vader” scene

Is that the one (hypothetically) where Darth is right at the beginning?

At this point, I was pretty sure it was an urban legend, similar to an awake lion on the safari over at Animal Kingdom.

That's not an urban legend.
The lions really are never awake.
I've seen a couple of TRs recently where people have posted shots of the lions awake.

Obvious photoshop.

I have remained convinced to this day that it was all a prank designed to annoy me. And it worked.

the swirly light-up thingy

Tapstile.

If you’re thinking, “Whoa, they just had BBQ not too long ago,” you’re not wrong.

Really? Seems like it was days ago.

Sometimes it’s nice to have an old favorite to re-visit.

Especially that place.

It worked out just fine, even though we felt like we were on the body clock of a 73-year-old.

Oh, God. It's funny because it's true.

Along the way, we saw the Hollywood Tower Hotel. I think it looks just fine from here.

Really? I think it looks like it's in need of repairs.
But then again, why bother. Every other ride in this park is getting shut down, so I presume it's only a matter or time.

Give me home-cooked comfort food over Gourmet Refined Overrated Snooty Stuff (G.R.O.S.S.) anyday.

So tell us how you really feel.

Julie fell head-over-heels in love with the PB&J Shake.

Of course! And, I hate to break it to you, but that shake has more to offer her than, well, you do.
(Don't feel bad... or feel bad, your choice, but no mere mortal can compete with that delicacy.)

I took it like a man, and did the only thing I could: drowned my sorrows in a vanilla Coke.

They just released Cherry Coke (blech) and Vanilla Coke (yum) up here for the summer. Now if I can just convince them to re-release Coke with Lime again...

Then I ate my way out of my depression, which always works.

Food. 'Nuff said.

I love their fried chicken, so I got as much of that as I possibly could.

Absolutely. Last time, I decided to go for the pot roast.
It was good. Quite good, in fact.

But it wasn't no fried chicken.

At the end, when he gave us our “grocery bill” I tried to pass it off to the family at the next table (after all, we’re all family) but couldn’t get them to take it.

I don't know if you actually did or not, but it might be worth trying. Who knows, maybe someday the guy you hand it to will be rich and he'll just pay it.

I didn’t get the Vader Scene. And don’t call me Shirley.

Look, you’ve all had your fun. But I’m in on the joke now. I get it. There is no mythical Vader Scene. It doesn’t exist, just like the lion never wakes up at AK. Can we all just admit the truth now? Please?

If it's the one at the beginning.... I've seen it.

What? Nothing! Moving on!

The next stop was the new (at the time) Star Wars Launch Bay.

Ah! So that's where they put it.

And while I, like @afwdwfan , was not quite in the market for a $5,000 Storm Trooper costume, I do regret not taking home a lightsaber umbrella.

Cool! Keeps you dry and you can slice bread with it too.

How had we never been in here before? I think it was most likely that we didn’t think the kids would have been interested when they were younger.

Funny. The only time I went in there was with the kids when they were younger.

We stayed for the film about Walt Disney afterwards, and didn’t regret it in the least.

Didn't watch the film, though.

There should always be a place in Disney Parks that respects and remembers the legacy of Walt, and his vision for these places.

Absolutely. I shudder to think that there may be a time when my kid's kids don't know who Walt Disney was.

It’s just that the last time we were there, I was overcome with a sudden illness, had a defective pull-string mechanism on my shooter, and the sun was in my eyes. And Julie beat me.

Totally understandable. If you're not at the top of your game, how can you be expected to perform?





We're still talking about TSMM here, right?

Now it was time for the re-match. I stretched and did calisthenics as we wandered through the line. I rolled my head from side to side. I jogged up and down the steps. I widened my eyes and checked my peripheral vision. Then Julie smacked me and said, “You just pull a string, you moron.” So I stopped all that.

I really hate the pull strings. Can’t we just push a button?

And not only push a button... but just hold it down and it keeps firing.

And I triumphed! Being a gracious and humble man, I only sang “I Am The Champion” about 38 times or so as we exited the ride.

No one likes a sore loser.
But no one said anything about winning.

We got the chance to spend a few minutes with Mary Ellen (MEK here, although she is no longer hanging around)

Didn't know she wasn't around anymore. Recognized her right away.

2015 was the final go-round for the Osborne Lights display

Knew that. Never got a chance to see them.
Ah, well.

Unfortunately, so were thousands of other people.

Hmpff. Who invited them?

And then, just as I was getting ready to try and make an escape, they started playing Trans-Siberian Orchestra’s “Christmas Eve/Sarajevo 12/24”, better known as their mashup of “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen” and “Carol of the Bells”, or also known in my house as “Awesome Christmas Music”.

Sweet. Great song.

The lights started dancing in time to the music, and we just stood there, transfixed.

I can only imagine. All those lights... with that song? Awesome.

And I hate selfies almost as much as I hate vegetables.

You really don't like selfies.

I know I’m biased when it comes to the Wilderness Lodge in general, but I don’t think any resort at WDW fits the Christmas theme better.

I'd have to agree with you there. It fits into the whole Northwest, snowy, winter, Christmasy feel.

I’m ready to go back. Did any of you come up with that extra cash for me yet?

Yup!
Czech's in the male.

Inside, they had a gingerbread castle themed to Frozen:

Gimme a break with that movie. Please.

If you can’t take advantage of the fact that your resort serves Dole Whips, you just aren’t doing it right.

 

[GoofyFan1515]

Look up How to get high score on TSMM and try to remember all the hints. I do have my routine..... But I still stink with my aim.

I'm not telling your other little secret how you normally manage to beat me......

 

[Dugette]

Gourmet Refined Overrated Snooty Stuff (G.R.O.S.S.)

Love it!

I know, you’d think that we would have had enough PB&J sandwiches on all of our road trips to make the very thought of making a milkshake out of the same ingredients turn her stomach. But clearly all of those meals were simply whetting her insatiable appetite for peanut butter and jelly swirled together into a thick, gooey sludge.

That is actually pretty amusing. I guess you could stop for ice cream on your summer road trip, dump Julie's sandwich in, blend it up, and she'll be a happy camper at lunchtime.

I didn’t enjoy being in the crowd, but I do think it was worth enduring them just to see the street lit up like that. And then, just as I was getting ready to try and make an escape, they started playing Trans-Siberian Orchestra’s “Christmas Eve/Sarajevo 12/24”, better known as their mashup of “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen” and “Carol of the Bells”, or also known in my house as “Awesome Christmas Music”. The lights started dancing in time to the music, and we just stood there, transfixed.

Glad you got to experience that!

I was in such a good mood after that, I even let Julie take a selfie of us. And I hate selfies almost as much as I hate vegetables.

Wow, well if I ever see you taking a selfie with vegetables, I'll know it's your best day ever.

 

[MNtwinsplus1mom]

Hi Mark!

I can't believe I fell behind! What's wrong with me? I guess I have had tunnel-vision with planning and then going on our Disneyland/California trip. Oh, and there's school. Mainly busy with the kids & school. Been a crazy year. Anyway... as always I am loving your report! What an amazing trip you crazy kids took together!

A few comments and then I'll keep catching up.

Your tour sounded great! We did the Walk in Walt's Footsteps tour in DL a couple weeks ago & loved it. Hope to do a Disney World one someday.

Well-played with Expedition Everest single rider line. And that safari craziness sounds entertaining!

I've always enjoyed the Walt Disney attraction at the Studios & hope the film doesn't completely disappear! Sad and wrong to do that.

Julie has it 1000% right about that pb&j shake! Love, love, love it! I have the recipe and have made them at home. Yum!

Thanks so much for taking the time to write your fun TR.

And a (very) belated happy birthday to Scotty! And a huge congratulations on your well-deserved promotion!

Hooray!!!!

 

[glennbo123]

I love the Beaker eyes, but Animal hanging by his leg is the best!

Our first FP+ selection was the Lights, Motors, Action stunt show. Yes, I know you think this is a waste of FP+, but it’s not like there are dozens of choices here. Julie didn’t want to ride RnRC, neither of us wanted to ride ToT (I tried it once, so I’m legitimately allowed to hate it), and that leaves you with…not a whole lot.

I understand your reasoning, but I still contend that it's a waste of a FP. You do see all of these pictures of little kids on ToT, right?

In any case, we wanted to see the show one more time before it closed for good. Last time we’d been here, it had suffered a technical glitch before we could see the grand finale, so it was good to witness the pyrotechnics one more time. Julie is really good at getting this shot.

I never noticed the name "Cafe Fracas" in the background before.

There was a new scene added for the planet of Jakku

I once was attacked and given a wedgie by indigenous tribesmen on planet Jakku, so I retreated to planet Nerdu where I knew I'd be accepted.

Julie fell head-over-heels in love with the PB&J Shake.

You can tell because that's the same look she made the first time she laid eyes on you.

Julie had the sampler (meat loaf, fried chicken, and roast beast):

Has that always been on the menu? I don't remember a sampler!!

I love their fried chicken, so I got as much of that as I possibly could.

Which is quite a bit at that place, actually.

I was “Scooter” for the duration of the meal

Duration of the meal? You mean duration of the TR.

It was a neat exhibit, and I hope someday they bring it back in some shape or form. There should always be a place in Disney Parks that respects and remembers the legacy of Walt, and his vision for these places.

Now that I'm thinking about it, I think a great place for this would be Epcot, where it seems like there's plenty of room. Space is at a premium at its current location. Plus, Epcot was a vision of Walt's so I think it'd fit there even better.

 

[Flossbolna]

Now that I'm thinking about it, I think a great place for this would be Epcot, where it seems like there's plenty of room. Space is at a premium at its current location. Plus, Epcot was a vision of Walt's so I think it'd fit there even better.

I actually think they should have put something like this into Disney Springs. Shouldn't every self respecting town have a museum? And considering the bizarre back story that involves Walt Disney's parents, it would even fit. Make it free if you have a park ticket and charge everyone else 5 $ or so and I think it would be a great success!

 

[Captain_Oblivious]

On the PBJ milk shake look at this:



In the comments on youtube there is the full recipe on how to make it.

I'd better never, ever show this to Julie! But thanks for the link.

And for the buses: I used to hang out on the Transportation board a lot in order to understand the bus system. And there I learned about the park to park buses. I do remember that most people had no idea about them when they came in asking how they would get from park A to park B... The only bus that was added while I was already an active DISer (I think it was first available for my 2008 trip) is the direct bus from DHS to the front of Epcot. So, if you want to get to Future World, this is far better than taking the boat!

I am sure they were around in 2009 and as we often would see if a TTC bus arrived before a Poly bus when we were staying there.

Maybe I got fooled by the fact that the TTC was involved. I would have seen the TTC label and dismissed it out of hand as being someplace I didn't need to go.

I agree, I really like Muppets 3D. I had high hopes for the TV show this year and was disappointed to find out it was cancelled a couple days ago. I just hope something else is done to keep The Muppets fresh, at least keep putting out a movie once in a while.

I didn't watch the new show--I hadn't heard good things about it. The worst review I heard was that someone said the pitch for the show must have been, "It's the Muppets--only now they're a******s."

I feel your pain. I've ridden about 5 times and never got the Vader scene. I have, however, got the Hoth scene. Every. Single. Time. I don't have much luck on that ride. My DW has only been on it twice and both times was the rebel spy, despite not really caring for Star Wars.

Don't beat yourself up--the Vader scene doesn't exist! Stand with me!

I did get to be the Rebel Spy once, though.

I think the food is great as well. But I'm starting to wonder if I'll go back. I found the service consistently went down the last three times I've gone. I'm sure it as just bad luck with the waiters, but I might give it a pass next trip.

Well, that stinks. Having a good server really makes a big difference there, more than most places.

I don't recall ever seeing the lion awake either.

I'm ashamed to admit I have never been inside, and I regret it. I hope it lasts long enough for me to see it. I really need to make an effort to go in, with or without the family.

It's definitely worth the time! I just hope it's still around.

Well I can tell you that it's not true for the entire trip, but you may be waiting a bit.

At least throw some fried chicken in there or something.

Does your new job include research while traveling?

I wish. I may occasionally get to go to a conference or something.

I guess this would be Mark's dream job just after becoming an imagineer: having to test how well roads all over the world are built by taking long road trips on them, with expenses for the whole family covered.

I could get on board with that! Although I think it could occasionally be pretty dangerous!

 

[franandaj]

At least throw some fried chicken in there or something.

Well you'll definitely see some of that soon!

 

[Captain_Oblivious]

When I have time, I try to be

Time seems to be a scarce commodity these days.

Well in that case

That's more like it!

Aw what?! Totally didn't see this, this is great!

Next year, this is how we're decorating my house.

Yep, major fail for us. Never got a chance to see it. Although it feels like I have, seeing so many photos and clips of it here on the DIS.

It was a fun show. Hopefully Star Wars will make us forget all about it!

Did you get a chance to see the newer Muppets show? Very meh, IMO. Which is unfortunate cause I was really excited for the reboot! It seems like they tried way too hard to be funny. Still watched the entire season though

I didn't watch it due to poor reviews. As mentioned above, I heard the pitch was "It's the Muppets--but now they're a*******s."

Egh, we eat dinner regularly at 5:30 every night. When DH's parents want us to go out to eat with them at 7 sometimes, I cry inside

You'd hate traveling with us!

Not surprising!

I see her attraction is not unique.

Ah! Do you remember the price?? I have a feeling it's up there near the Storm trooper costume price

I think it was something like $65, which is why I didn't bring it home with me.

Gah you men, always coming up with some lame excuse.

But that sun is bright in that building!

So there.

Aw Mary Ellen! I miss seeing her and Cynthia around.

Me too.

You've GOT to stop when that song comes on! Also, when it comes on the radio during Christmas, I blare it in my car and i'm proud of it

Air guitar helps, too!

Whaa? Even Muppet Vegetables that sing Christmas carols!?

Well, I guess if I don't have to eat them...

Working on it.

I'm just waiting for the check in the mail!

Welp,

A very lovely evening at DHS.

Nice dinner at 50's and nice try getting the next table to cover your tab.

It was worth a shot.

Great meet. I miss MEK.

Me too. At least she lives close by.

In some way even the crowd goes away as you watch.

They certainly are less noticeable!

Look up How to get high score on TSMM and try to remember all the hints. I do have my routine..... But I still stink with my aim.

That's ok, there aren't any points for accuracy!

I was at DHS in early May, on a very rainy afternoon. We saw a couple with the light saber umbrellas, and they were so cool, one dark side/ one light side. However, the price is really high! Still very cool, if you are into star wars.

Fun! But I just wouldn't spring for them.

 

[glennbo123]

I actually think they should have put something like this into Disney Springs. Shouldn't every self respecting town have a museum? And considering the bizarre back story that involves Walt Disney's parents, it would even fit. Make it free if you have a park ticket and charge everyone else 5 $ or so and I think it would be a great success!

Works for me! They need to hire us as Imagineers.

 

[Captain_Oblivious]

Phew! Finally managed a couple minutes to spare to get over here!

No problem! I'm going at such a slow pace, you haven't missed much!

The little lights... they aren't twinkling.

I know, pkondz, and thanks for noticing.

No kidding! I know when I was told about them I couldn't believe that there was a time they didn't do that!
I mean... they sell park hoppers!

Seriously! Although according to @Flossbolna , they've been around a lot longer than me or you or most others even realized. But I guess the TTC was involved somehow.

Oh, no. Please. Go right ahead and call it an eyesore.

Fine. It was an eyesore.

I like that one too! Especially the little guy hanging all tangled.

That really makes it!

Valid point.

I certainly thought so.

Did you hang on tight with both hands to the seat grabs?
I found that made it much, much worse. Letting go was actually easier and made it... fun.

Of course I did. I HATE the free-fall sensation. It's hard to make your brain tell your hands NOT to hold on. We'll see if my daughter forces me to ride this one next time.

I suspect that DHS will soon be a shopping park and nothing more.

I just hope Star Wars and Toy Story lands are worth it.

Yes. Yes she is.

You're the second person I know that's said that.
Maybe I need to check it out.

Definitely! That one was a fun movie. The second one (Muppets Most Wanted) just felt a little off for some reason.

Is that the one (hypothetically) where Darth is right at the beginning?

Hypothetically...yes.

That's not an urban legend.
The lions really are never awake.
I've seen a couple of TRs recently where people have posted shots of the lions awake.

Obvious photoshop.

Oh, absolutely. Everyone knows it's just an animatronic.

Tapstile.

Oh, right. Thanks.

Really? Seems like it was days ago.

Or weeks, at my current pace.

Especially that place.

Oh, God. It's funny because it's true.

I remember going out to eat with my grandparents at 4:30 p.m. I was always the youngest person in the restaurant by about 40 years.

Really? I think it looks like it's in need of repairs.
But then again, why bother. Every other ride in this park is getting shut down, so I presume it's only a matter or time.

There were rumors of a Guardians of the Galaxy overlay on this one, which I think would be a huge mistake.

So tell us how you really feel.

I'm, uh...not a fan.

Of course! And, I hate to break it to you, but that shake has more to offer her than, well, you do.
(Don't feel bad... or feel bad, your choice, but no mere mortal can compete with that delicacy.)

I really can't argue with you there.

They just released Cherry Coke (blech) and Vanilla Coke (yum) up here for the summer. Now if I can just convince them to re-release Coke with Lime again...

I wasn't big on the lime one, myself. But I'm on board with vanilla.

Food. 'Nuff said.

Absolutely. Last time, I decided to go for the pot roast.
It was good. Quite good, in fact.

But it wasn't no fried chicken.

Exactly! I just can't order anything else there.

I don't know if you actually did or not, but it might be worth trying. Who knows, maybe someday the guy you hand it to will be rich and he'll just pay it.

I was goofing around with the server when I asked about it. He said I'd have to work it out with the other table; he wasn't getting involved. Smart man.

+1

If it's the one at the beginning.... I've seen it.

What? Nothing! Moving on!

No! I'm not listening! La-la-la-la-la-la...

Ah! So that's where they put it.

You're welcome.

Cool! Keeps you dry and you can slice bread with it too.

Which would make it the best thing since...

Funny. The only time I went in there was with the kids when they were younger.

Maybe your kids are better-behaved than mine.

Didn't watch the film, though.

So you missed the Vader scene? Aw, man, it's awesome!

Absolutely. I shudder to think that there may be a time when my kid's kids don't know who Walt Disney was.

That would be a tragedy. Can't have the Disney Parks without Walt.

Totally understandable. If you're not at the top of your game, how can you be expected to perform?





We're still talking about TSMM here, right?

Have you seen all of these kids running around? I don't think there's an issue.

And not only push a button... but just hold it down and it keeps firing.

Yes, please! Sign me up!

No one likes a sore loser.
But no one said anything about winning.

Darn right. I keep it classy.

Didn't know she wasn't around anymore. Recognized her right away.

Now I mostly see her on FB.

Knew that. Never got a chance to see them.
Ah, well.

Maybe they'll come up with something better. Once all this construction is done, anyway.

Hmpff. Who invited them?

I know, right? Go on, shoo!

Sweet. Great song.

I can only imagine. All those lights... with that song? Awesome.

Yep. I have video on my phone. I should try and upload it to Youtube or something.

You really don't like selfies.

To be fair, I don't think anyone else wants a photo of my forehead and nose hairs with something interesting obscured in the background, either.

I'd have to agree with you there. It fits into the whole Northwest, snowy, winter, Christmasy feel.

Perfect setting.

Yup!
Czech's in the male.

I'll keep looking for it!


Wait a minute...

Gimme a break with that movie. Please.

Just let it go, man. Let it go.

I'm not telling your other little secret how you normally manage to beat me......

Does it involve a well-timed hotfoot?