We went belly up at the Dolphin! Fairy quest 12/16

[englishrose47]

Lively ,humorous ,entertaining .... shallI continue !! Great job Kara !!

 

[MAGICFOR2]

I know you talked about this before on our thread, but it makes me mad all over again! How could those bridezilla-ettes think it would be remotely okay to conduct themselves like that at WDW? Or the Frat Boys for that matter? Good thing you dodged the rain!

 

[karajeboo]

So that McSparkly Whoop A$$...is there a 20% discount when you buy it by the case???

No, but you can use your TIW card and get 20% off.... including alcohol!!!

Makes you think she should of been using them rather than making them into headwear, but there we go!

Disney a place for boozie hen nights? I think not!!

I would of gone ballistic at them too, and I don't even have kids! I wonder how you can be so restrained!

I am glad you made it before the rain came down! What a way to end a day!

Great update!

I think I was so restrained because I was in shock. Seriously. I'm sure a few flies made their way into my mouth as my chin was on the floor through most of the boat ride.

McSparkly NJ Whoop A$$....that would be priceless. It is crazy that people are that insensitive. I don't get it. I will just make sure that we aren't at Epcot on a Sat night when we go next year.

Ally is a smart kid for leaving.

Of course she is, she takes after her mama!!!

Oh man, I would have been LIVID. Lordy. No pretzels in Germany, a changed menu. Good thing you went back, ah diet coke!

It was a crazy night! Don't they know who I am? Didn't they see the aura around us as we approached the pretzel stand? We are the McSparklesons!!!!! But alas, must have been some new German students and they hadn't been schooled in the ways of all things sparkly....

Sorry to hear about the evenng. At least you beat the rain back though so it didn't end on as bad of a note as it could have.

I felt SOOOOO bad for everyone stuck in the parks that night! Well, except for the McNasty party..... and all the drunks at Epcot. But it was a HARD rain, and it lasted a long time so there was no escaping it! And because it was night, you couldn't see it rolling in.

Lively ,humorous ,entertaining .... shallI continue !! Great job Kara !!

Thanks Rosie! You are so good for my ego!

I know you talked about this before on our thread, but it makes me mad all over again! How could those bridezilla-ettes think it would be remotely okay to conduct themselves like that at WDW? Or the Frat Boys for that matter? Good thing you dodged the rain!

I know, right??? I mean, sure, I like to partake in a beverage (or 4) while in World Showcase, too, but never to the point I'm all sloppy!!! It was weird to see packs of young adults, too....

 

[karajeboo]

Reporting LIVE from wdw!!! With my new iPhone disboard app! Spent day at dhs now checking in to wilderness lodge - of course there will be a new tr!!!!!!

 

[Mysteria]

Yikes!! I have something to say about those "ladies" but I can't say stuff like that here. I am so glad I have never experienced that craziness at F&W. I think I'll continue to go early on a weekday to get my fill.

Yes I will drink at 11am rather than be amongst bridezllas and frat boys.

You're there now!!

 

[Wicket's Mom]

Oh how I wish that I were there now!

Good for you, holding your tongue. Let your daughter see who was the fool!

 

[englishrose47]

Thanks Rosie! You are so good for my ego!

That'sbecuz I am EGO tistical!!!

 

[karajeboo]

That mcsparkly whoop a$$ has almost been opened a few times this trip! Details to follow!!!

 

[MAGICFOR2]

That mcsparkly whoop a$$ has almost been opened a few times this trip! Details to follow!!!

Making friends everywhere you go, I see! Did you get the pic of Donald celebrating with the Oregon Ducks? He got in trouble last year for beating up a Calif Bear - you know Donald has a temper!

 

[BriesMomma]

This trip report is freakin great! I don't know if I'd have been able to keep quiet with Ms. Drinking for 2!!

 

[karajeboo]

Oh how I wish that I were there now!

Good for you, holding your tongue. Let your daughter see who was the fool!

Well...... I didn't quite hold my tongue this past weekend. But I can't divulge all the details now!!! You'll have to read my NEW TR that I will start shortly.

That'sbecuz I am EGO tistical!!!

All I know is that you are NUTS!!!

Making friends everywhere you go, I see! Did you get the pic of Donald celebrating with the Oregon Ducks? He got in trouble last year for beating up a Calif Bear - you know Donald has a temper!

Uh, yeah, I was copping a major attitude this weekend. I just got tired of being pushed, shoved, cut in front of, etc. And it was all weekend, so I got a little lippy at times.

This trip report is freakin great! I don't know if I'd have been able to keep quiet with Ms. Drinking for 2!!

I'll give y'all a hint.... 30 something men sitting on bus while children and older women stood. I just couldn't keep my mouth shut any more. And that was just the FIRST episode of "<static, static> security, the McSparklesons are back and they are causing trouble......" But we were NOT the troublemakers! We were the ones fighting for truth, justice, and the American way!!!! Or something along those lines....

 

[englishrose47]

EXCUSE ME!!! I am Nuts this from the famous ITSK !!!You better link me to the new TR!!!! or is it PTR??

 

[katierae81]

OMG...the people on the busses drove me nuts this past week too!! There was one time a younger guy (maybe 17-21) that was sitting down playing and/or texting on his phone while a much older couple stood right in front of him and his friend. If it wasn't for having my sleeping DS4 in my lap I would've gone off.

 

[karajeboo]

EXCUSE ME!!! I am Nuts this from the famous ITSK !!!You better link me to the new TR!!!! or is it PTR??

Nuts Nuts Nuts!!!!!

OMG...the people on the busses drove me nuts this past week too!! There was one time a younger guy (maybe 17-21) that was sitting down playing and/or texting on his phone while a much older couple stood right in front of him and his friend. If it wasn't for having my sleeping DS4 in my lap I would've gone off.

It seems to get worse each trip. I just don't understand people. But this guy actually went off on ME!!! For commenting, not exactly under my breath, when Ally asked why she had to stand. It was kind of funny actually.

I will be starting the new TR hopefully this week and I'll let y'all know! But first I need to get this one wrapped up!

 

[karajeboo]

So after our drunken bash the night before, it was time to pack up, load the car and head to Magic Kingdom for the day!

As usual, we were there for rope drop, and as usual, I cried. I'm a mess at Disney. Parades, character greetings, fireworks, singing. I cry. All the time. But it truly is so magical, just knowing that Disney does this 365 days a year. Making dreams come true.

Wow, I really am sappy, huh?

So once we headed through the gates, got my fist glimpse (of the day!) of the castle, cried again, then took the teasing from Ally, it was time to head down Main St.

Then Ally say Chip n Dale and wanted to wait in line for photos. Well, the time had come for me to put my big ole croc covered foot down. I know she loves those stupid squirrels (call them that to their furry faces and see the reaction you'll get!!!), but she sees them EVERY time and sometimes more than once. We were on a mission today.

So I finally convinced her to head over toward Splash to grab FPs. This is our normal routine. Get FP for Splash then ride BTMRR standby (all of 5 minute wait). Next over to Pirates and Aladdin's Magic Carpets, basically Dumbo on a rug. Oh, well, it gives a nice view of Adventureland.

And who could say no to this face???? So Dumbo on a rug it is!!!

By now it was time for our Splash FPs so off we go! Then back through Fantasyland where IASW was closed. Darn! Actually, I do love it. But as frequently as we go, I just can't do it every time.

And of course, where have Ally and I stood in line for an average of an hour and a half each of our last 3 visits?

The dang fairies!!! She is on a quest to meet Silvermist. Why? I have no idea!!!! But Ally loves blue, and Silvermist wears blue. So there you have the logic of an 8 year old!

So we get in line. We wait. And wait. And wait.

One hour and 45 minutes later......

LIFE IS COMPLETE NOW!!!!!! Silvermist was here! In case you're wondering, the fairies trade off. Tink is always there, with either Silvermist and Fawn or Rosetta and Iridessa. And we've seen our share of Rosetta and Iridessa.

Now let me just tell you, Fawn was AWESOME! I made those crazy princess shirts for Ally and me, remember?

Fawn got a look at it, and asked Ally which was her favorite crazy pose. Then they decided to duplicate it. She was soooo fun!

Of all the beautiful castle pics, and nice prim and proper Sleeping Beauty pics, this is one of my favorite pics of Ally in Disney!!!!

After our 3 hour tour, a 3 hour tourrrrrrr, the weather started getting rough, the McSparklesons were lost..... well, not really, but I had to continue the song. Actually, not 3 hours, but it sure seemed like it. That line just does not move! But Ally was happy, and when Ally is happy, I'm happy.

And the weather was starting to get rough. As we made our way to Crystal Palace for a looooooong wait crowded on the front porch to get out of the rain.

We were nearly one hour late getting seated, and people were VERY ugly. I was honestly waiting for a fist fight at one point. But think about it. It's pouring rain outside. You are finishing up your meal inside. Are YOU going to rush to leave? And neither did anyone inside, which is what caused the delay.

And hey? What can you do but wait? So we did. But it was all worth it!!!!

Up next, Ally leads the Piglet parade!!!!

 

[karajeboo]

Here's the link to my TR from this past weekend!!!

http://disboards.com/showthread.php?p=34679049#post34679049

 

[MAGICFOR2]

Gotta love those fairies!

 

[JackTwo]

Well, I didn't, that's for sure! But guess what? The rate I secured, you know that "killer" rate? Yeah, by now it's killing me!!! Because I was REQUIRED to take this special daily deal each day. So now my rate is $109.99 each day. Still a good rate, right?

Oh, did I mention the $9/day self parking? That rate is now nearly $120/day. Still a good rate, right? Hmmmm, beginning to wonder......

The only way to stay at a Disney owned properties within walking distance of any of the four theme parks is to stay at a deluxe resort. No way are you going to find a $120 rate at ANY Disney deluxe resort at WDW. To stay at the Swan/Dolphin, you are really paying to stay at the prime location next to the Boardwalk and within walking distance of EPCOT and DHS. As far as the property itself, it's not exactly a dump. The grotto pool area is as good as any Disney owned property and the collection of restaurants (Bluezoo, Kimonos, Fresh, Garden Grill, Shulas, etc.) is as good as any Disney property as well. Also, as you pointed out, the heavenly beds at the Swan/Dolphin blow away the beds at any of the Disney resorts. Sure, the non-view rooms have a horrible view...but if you're are spending alot of time in your room at WDW, you are missing out.

 

[Mysteria]

LOVE those shirts!!

 

[englishrose47]

Loved those T Shirts !!!!!