MayButterfly
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i'm on the edge of my seat!
We survived a snake, killer bees, crazy pigeons and the in-laws!
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newman7501
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Can't wait to hear about the killer bees and snakes 
3DisneyBuggs
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Waiting on the snakes and bees too.. really liking your report!
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Great trip report! I can't wait for more.
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Part 4 - AK, the snake and the killer bees
Today is our AK day. It's not am EMH so in-laws are relieved when I tell them we don't have to be on the bus stop until 8:15 - I think they are starting to think I'm a Disney nazi!
Luckily YC is always the first stop, but unlike MK bus where we only stopped at BC, the AK bus stops at YC, BC, BWI and Swan and Dolphin. This takes some time but we get to AK just before opening. It is really crowded. Luckily everyone seems headed to EE and since our kids are too small we're headed for the safari. Now last time we did the safari it was later in the morning and we didn't see many animals. Thanks to tips on the DIS boards I am determined to do the safari as early as possible so we head right there. There is only about a 5-10 minute wait and we're on. It was great - we saw tons of animals this time - thanks DIS! Then we got off and did the Pagani exploration trail. Of course now the kids were starving (and DFIL too) so we stopped at the fruit market - go some nourishment (I had a really nice fruit and cheese plate) and we're ready to go. We decide to see if we can make the Lion King Show. We barely make it in before the show starts (missed the usual pre-show entertainment). Lion King is one of my family's favorites and the in-laws were thrilled. MIL made the same comment I think everyone makes after seeing it for the first time - it's like a Broadway show. We had a fast pass for Kali River so we decided to do that before lunch. Now if anyone was at AK on July 14th and saw a normal family with a grandmother wrapped up in ponchos as if she was going to an actual rainforrest deluge that would be us! My MIL was completely paranoid about getting her hair wet so I gave her a poncho that I keep in the stroller and let her knock herself out. We were all laughing at her and watching her reactions. This ride is fun but I think way too short.
Now it was time for lunch and we headed to our favorite AK cs - Tusker House. We love it here and struck another homerun with the in-laws. They couldn't believe that was fast food.
Now I have to fill you in on the stroller situation. The girls were in a double stroller and ds had a Chico stroller from home. Before anyone gets on their high horse about a 5, 7 and 8 year old being in strollers - we only use them at Disney, they make my life easier so too bad! Anyway DH was pushing the double stroller and DFIL was pushing ds. Apparently DFIL had a problem with the stroller and kept hitting DH's legs. DH does not have the best sense of humor in these situations (I thought it was funny) and was snippy to DFIL about watching the stroller. DH decided to speed up and left me with the double stroller and walked ahead of us. I was still laughing at DH and telling DFIL not to worry about it - DH is a baby. When out of the blue these two "killer bees" started attacking me. They were going for my hair, my head, and my arms. DFIL and DMIL and trying to brush them away from me, I'm swatting them but trying to keep them away from the stroller, kids are getting upset because they won't go away! Everytime I think I've lost them - they're back. I'm even running with the stroller (what a sight) swatting them and trying to lose them but to no avail. In-laws cannot believe what they're watching these bees are out to get me. In the end the bees win, both of them sting me - one on the hand and the other on the arm. It was like a tag team bee team. I'm laughing now but now at the time. In-laws wanted me to go to first aid but I just wanted some ice. Stopped at one of the stands that sells the water bottles and they have me a bag of ice. I got the stingers out and was okay but mad as heck at DH - where was he. When we finally caught up to him I gave him the "look" and he knew he'd better straighten up fast. Told me the story and he felt so bad. I basically told him - thanks for all the help. You can believe he was much more helpful the rest of the day.
Next up - the snake!
Today is our AK day. It's not am EMH so in-laws are relieved when I tell them we don't have to be on the bus stop until 8:15 - I think they are starting to think I'm a Disney nazi!
Luckily YC is always the first stop, but unlike MK bus where we only stopped at BC, the AK bus stops at YC, BC, BWI and Swan and Dolphin. This takes some time but we get to AK just before opening. It is really crowded. Luckily everyone seems headed to EE and since our kids are too small we're headed for the safari. Now last time we did the safari it was later in the morning and we didn't see many animals. Thanks to tips on the DIS boards I am determined to do the safari as early as possible so we head right there. There is only about a 5-10 minute wait and we're on. It was great - we saw tons of animals this time - thanks DIS! Then we got off and did the Pagani exploration trail. Of course now the kids were starving (and DFIL too) so we stopped at the fruit market - go some nourishment (I had a really nice fruit and cheese plate) and we're ready to go. We decide to see if we can make the Lion King Show. We barely make it in before the show starts (missed the usual pre-show entertainment). Lion King is one of my family's favorites and the in-laws were thrilled. MIL made the same comment I think everyone makes after seeing it for the first time - it's like a Broadway show. We had a fast pass for Kali River so we decided to do that before lunch. Now if anyone was at AK on July 14th and saw a normal family with a grandmother wrapped up in ponchos as if she was going to an actual rainforrest deluge that would be us! My MIL was completely paranoid about getting her hair wet so I gave her a poncho that I keep in the stroller and let her knock herself out. We were all laughing at her and watching her reactions. This ride is fun but I think way too short.
Now it was time for lunch and we headed to our favorite AK cs - Tusker House. We love it here and struck another homerun with the in-laws. They couldn't believe that was fast food.
Now I have to fill you in on the stroller situation. The girls were in a double stroller and ds had a Chico stroller from home. Before anyone gets on their high horse about a 5, 7 and 8 year old being in strollers - we only use them at Disney, they make my life easier so too bad! Anyway DH was pushing the double stroller and DFIL was pushing ds. Apparently DFIL had a problem with the stroller and kept hitting DH's legs. DH does not have the best sense of humor in these situations (I thought it was funny) and was snippy to DFIL about watching the stroller. DH decided to speed up and left me with the double stroller and walked ahead of us. I was still laughing at DH and telling DFIL not to worry about it - DH is a baby. When out of the blue these two "killer bees" started attacking me. They were going for my hair, my head, and my arms. DFIL and DMIL and trying to brush them away from me, I'm swatting them but trying to keep them away from the stroller, kids are getting upset because they won't go away! Everytime I think I've lost them - they're back. I'm even running with the stroller (what a sight) swatting them and trying to lose them but to no avail. In-laws cannot believe what they're watching these bees are out to get me. In the end the bees win, both of them sting me - one on the hand and the other on the arm. It was like a tag team bee team. I'm laughing now but now at the time. In-laws wanted me to go to first aid but I just wanted some ice. Stopped at one of the stands that sells the water bottles and they have me a bag of ice. I got the stingers out and was okay but mad as heck at DH - where was he. When we finally caught up to him I gave him the "look" and he knew he'd better straighten up fast. Told me the story and he felt so bad. I basically told him - thanks for all the help. You can believe he was much more helpful the rest of the day.
Next up - the snake!
DisneyMomx7
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Well since I've now recovered from the attack of the killer bees and DH is sufficiently guilty enough to do by bidding we head towards DinoLand. DH is told to take the children in and watch them, DFIL will go with him. DMIL and I are just going to sit on the bench and relax.
Now before I continue you must know that DH and I are terrified of snakes. We have passed this trait onto our children. Plus a chance encounter with a black snake at Tom Sawyer's Island is still in the back of our minds. I have to admit that I almost abandoned my children to run from the snake then but I held on until DH had carried all three to the boat dock at TSI away from the snake before I took off running.
DMIL and I are having a nice time relaxing, having a drink and basically she is heaping praise upon praise on me for the great planning - resort, meals avoiding crowds etc. so I'm basking in the limelight. Suddenly I see DH, minus children or DFIL. He tells me he left Dinoland because he saw a snake and now the CMs are trying to catch it in the burlap bags. Hello - where are the children. DH tells me they are with DFIL. Are you kidding you left my children in Dinoland with a snake. He tells me the snake was loose on the other side of Dinoland. If the Cms have not caught the snake yet how do you know where the snake is? I am now actually hissing at DH - get back there and get my children out NOW! DH leaves to retrieve the kids and DMIL tells me that DH was probably so afraid of the snake that he panicked and left. This will become a pattern - DMIL and I laughing at DH and making fun of him behind his back. Since we are the two people who probably love him the most in the world it is all in good fun. DH returns (sheeplishly) with the kids and DFIL. DFIL and dd (7) tell me they did see the snake but he is now on the loose and CMs are looking for him. Okay enough of AK for me today. We leave Dinoland - stop for mickey bars and frozen bananas (its been a trying day) and head back to catch the bus for YC.
To be continued.
Now before I continue you must know that DH and I are terrified of snakes. We have passed this trait onto our children. Plus a chance encounter with a black snake at Tom Sawyer's Island is still in the back of our minds. I have to admit that I almost abandoned my children to run from the snake then but I held on until DH had carried all three to the boat dock at TSI away from the snake before I took off running.
DMIL and I are having a nice time relaxing, having a drink and basically she is heaping praise upon praise on me for the great planning - resort, meals avoiding crowds etc. so I'm basking in the limelight. Suddenly I see DH, minus children or DFIL. He tells me he left Dinoland because he saw a snake and now the CMs are trying to catch it in the burlap bags. Hello - where are the children. DH tells me they are with DFIL. Are you kidding you left my children in Dinoland with a snake. He tells me the snake was loose on the other side of Dinoland. If the Cms have not caught the snake yet how do you know where the snake is? I am now actually hissing at DH - get back there and get my children out NOW! DH leaves to retrieve the kids and DMIL tells me that DH was probably so afraid of the snake that he panicked and left. This will become a pattern - DMIL and I laughing at DH and making fun of him behind his back. Since we are the two people who probably love him the most in the world it is all in good fun. DH returns (sheeplishly) with the kids and DFIL. DFIL and dd (7) tell me they did see the snake but he is now on the loose and CMs are looking for him. Okay enough of AK for me today. We leave Dinoland - stop for mickey bars and frozen bananas (its been a trying day) and head back to catch the bus for YC.
To be continued.
Mischa
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OMG Robyn - I love your story telling! So sorry about the bees & getting stung (good for you for making your dh feel guilty - I would have done the same with my dh!). And the snake - I'm with you - I would have hauled my behind out of there so fast everyone's head would have spun around!
What a trip you had.
hugs,
What a trip you had.
hugs,
tigerdragon
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Yikes, with the bees, snake, and grumpy dh, it sounds like a rotten day at AK. I know if my dh was not around and I got stung by bees he would never hear the end of it. Of course, we would be spending the rest of the day at the emergency room because I'm allergic to bees. Looking forward to the rest of the trip report!!
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Ahhh...the suitcase - AKA: Vortex of invisibility. On our WDW honeymoon, I was convinced the security staff in Kansas City had absconded with our travler's cheques (I was fuming for a week)...after all I remembered packing them FIRST the night before...which I did...in the smaller suitcase...which we wound up leaving behind after realizing the big one would hold everything. 
Looking forward to more reports!
Looking forward to more reports!
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Great report. 
Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for sharing.
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Great post so far, looking forward to the rest.
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Part 4 - continued again
Before we continue I need to add a little something - sorry if I portrayed DH as a "grump". He is generally filled with pixie dust at WDW. He's as big of a Disney nut as I am and works long hours all year long to get us to our dream vacations. These little episodes are just that - moments that we all get before we get back to our "Disney spirit". Okay that out of the way -
We didn't wait long to catch the bus for YC and after numerous drops offs we are finally at YC.
Stormalong bay and a few pina coladas do a lot to take the edge off the killer bee/snake morning. Everyone is pretty relaxed and full from Tusker House. We have a 5:40 ADR for LeCellier (one of our favorites) and around 4:00 I realize that no one is going to be hungry that soon. I check around and the concensus is to skip ADR and eat something later. I hate to give up our LeCellier ADR but we've been there before and we'll be there again so I reluctantly call Disney dining and cancel - hopefully some walk in party hit the jackpot! We hung around the pool and actually had time for a quick nap, except DH who is a marathon runner and while we slept ran in the hot Floriday sun, go figure. Usually DH runs very early in the AM (around 5-5:30), this was one of the best parts about being on the ground floor at YC. Our room faced the marina and I could sit out there with my coffee while the kids slept and wave to DH every time he came around. Oh well back to the story.
Around 7:00 we drug ourselves up and set off for Epcot to find what we could eat. We tried Rose and Crown (pub section, not ts) but they were crowded. DH and DFIL stopped off to get their "yard of beer" so they were definitely in a good mood. We ended up at Liberty Inn. I had never been there and didn't expect much but they had chicken nuggest so the kids were happy. Actually I had the turkey sandwich on a bagel and was surprised how good it was. We realized we had time to catch the last show of the night for British Invasion which DH and I love. Kids always enjoy the show and tonight was no exception. There were lots of kids dancing, mine included. DMIL and DFIL really enjoyed the show and everyone was in a good mood. We went to stake out spots for Illuminations. Now last year we watched Illuminations and wondered what the big fuss was about. Obviously we must have picked the worse place to view them last year because we were spellbound this time. Now I understand what everyone was talking about. The only downer was ds saw these "string like" light up toys and and all three wanted to get them. Since they have their own Disney dollars what the heck. However, both stands had sold out of them, the second one telling me they just sold their last one so kids were unhappy. THis will become a quest for ds as they are extremely popular and we are not having good luck finding the sought after toy.
After Illuminations we went back to YC, kids had time for a quick swim and then we all crashed. Well everyone crashed but me. Tinkerbelle leaves gifts for the kids each night so I (aka TInkerbelle) always have to wait until everyone is asleep to do the Tink thing. Since we were so close to the laundry I took advantage to throw a load in, wait for it, play Tink, fold and go to bed.
Next up - Back to MK!
Before we continue I need to add a little something - sorry if I portrayed DH as a "grump". He is generally filled with pixie dust at WDW. He's as big of a Disney nut as I am and works long hours all year long to get us to our dream vacations. These little episodes are just that - moments that we all get before we get back to our "Disney spirit". Okay that out of the way -
We didn't wait long to catch the bus for YC and after numerous drops offs we are finally at YC.
Stormalong bay and a few pina coladas do a lot to take the edge off the killer bee/snake morning. Everyone is pretty relaxed and full from Tusker House. We have a 5:40 ADR for LeCellier (one of our favorites) and around 4:00 I realize that no one is going to be hungry that soon. I check around and the concensus is to skip ADR and eat something later. I hate to give up our LeCellier ADR but we've been there before and we'll be there again so I reluctantly call Disney dining and cancel - hopefully some walk in party hit the jackpot! We hung around the pool and actually had time for a quick nap, except DH who is a marathon runner and while we slept ran in the hot Floriday sun, go figure. Usually DH runs very early in the AM (around 5-5:30), this was one of the best parts about being on the ground floor at YC. Our room faced the marina and I could sit out there with my coffee while the kids slept and wave to DH every time he came around. Oh well back to the story.
Around 7:00 we drug ourselves up and set off for Epcot to find what we could eat. We tried Rose and Crown (pub section, not ts) but they were crowded. DH and DFIL stopped off to get their "yard of beer" so they were definitely in a good mood. We ended up at Liberty Inn. I had never been there and didn't expect much but they had chicken nuggest so the kids were happy. Actually I had the turkey sandwich on a bagel and was surprised how good it was. We realized we had time to catch the last show of the night for British Invasion which DH and I love. Kids always enjoy the show and tonight was no exception. There were lots of kids dancing, mine included. DMIL and DFIL really enjoyed the show and everyone was in a good mood. We went to stake out spots for Illuminations. Now last year we watched Illuminations and wondered what the big fuss was about. Obviously we must have picked the worse place to view them last year because we were spellbound this time. Now I understand what everyone was talking about. The only downer was ds saw these "string like" light up toys and and all three wanted to get them. Since they have their own Disney dollars what the heck. However, both stands had sold out of them, the second one telling me they just sold their last one so kids were unhappy. THis will become a quest for ds as they are extremely popular and we are not having good luck finding the sought after toy.
After Illuminations we went back to YC, kids had time for a quick swim and then we all crashed. Well everyone crashed but me. Tinkerbelle leaves gifts for the kids each night so I (aka TInkerbelle) always have to wait until everyone is asleep to do the Tink thing. Since we were so close to the laundry I took advantage to throw a load in, wait for it, play Tink, fold and go to bed.
Next up - Back to MK!
newman7501
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Your trip report is great, I am really enjoying it. I would have run at just the word of a snake. I HATE them too.
I would have run at just the word of a snake. I HATE them too.KathyRN137
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No need to clarify the DH grumpiness. 
Why do you think that there are so many Grumpy-themed shirts and mugs at WDW? For all the hubbys, of course!
My DH laughs about his WDW irritability and even bought me a Belle t-shirt that says "I'm with the Beast"!
The bees went after you because you're sweet. (That's what I tell my kids!)
Looking forward to Part 5.
Kathy
Why do you think that there are so many Grumpy-themed shirts and mugs at WDW? For all the hubbys, of course!
My DH laughs about his WDW irritability and even bought me a Belle t-shirt that says "I'm with the Beast"!
The bees went after you because you're sweet. (That's what I tell my kids!)
Looking forward to Part 5.
Kathy
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