We're Baaaaack!! **The WLV's groupies & Trivia Thread chapter 3

[Muushka]

Add me to your July birthday list.....July 31'st!!!

Here is another very unscientific poll. It is Mr Muush and my opinion that you must have given birth to at least one child to appreciate It's A Small World. Otherwise you need some sort of sedative to go on it .

Right or full of rice krispy treats?

PS When we hear that music (trust me, not on the ride ) we always sing the Off Kilter song Chameleon to counteract the It's A Small World noise or um, music.

 

[DisneyNutzy]

Here is another very unscientific poll. It is Mr Muush and my opinion that you must have given birth to at least one child to appreciate It's A Small World. Otherwise you need some sort of sedative to go on it .

Right or full of rice krispy treats?

PS When we hear that music (trust me, not on the ride ) we always sing the Off Kilter song Chameleon to counteract the It's A Small World noise or um, music.

I would agree with that. My wife despises It's a Small World but will tolerate it at least once a trip because my son LOVES it. I will go on it as many times as he wants to because he is so happy on it. That said next week when it is just my teenage daughter and I we will happily pass on it.

 

[eliza61]

Here is another very unscientific poll. It is Mr Muush and my opinion that you must have given birth to at least one child to appreciate It's A Small World. Otherwise you need some sort of sedative to go on it .

Right or full of rice krispy treats?

PS When we hear that music (trust me, not on the ride ) we always sing the Off Kilter song Chameleon to counteract the It's A Small World noise or um, music.

I've never been!! Every time we've taken Rizzo and Sid when they were small for one reason or another we've missed it.

The old guy and I pledged to do it (the ride. ) in August, of course now Rizzo/Sid absolutely refuse to go with us.

 

[Muushka]

I've never been!! Every time we've taken Rizzo and Sid when they were small for one reason or another we've missed it.

The old guy and I pledged to do it (the ride. ) in August, of course now Rizzo/Sid absolutely refuse to go with us.

Eliza, what kind of mother are you?????????

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

Good Job jimmytammy!

Does anybody look forward to the replacement of Honey I shrunk the Audience?

Yes I think it is time. Of course alot of people would like to see Capt. EO come back now!

Ah -- how about the Carousel of Progress? I actually remember seeing that at the NY World's Fair, and while they have done a little "updating" at the end, maybe just a little more?

Yeah they probably could freshen up the end but it is cool to see all the dated stuff!

I am not a big fan of the Tiki room but they need to change that back to it's original!!! I gope they never change IASW like they did in DL!

Hey when was the first time everyone visited the World? My first visit was in 1979. Stayed off site.

 

[MaryJ]

I also saw CoP for the first time at the New York World's Fair, so it does hold a special place in my heart.

The first time I saw the Tiki room was at DL when I was 8 or 10 years old. I wish they would switch back to the "old Management" at WDW because the new management does nothing for me!

Our first trip to WDW was in 1986. Our twins were 6 at the time, and the baby was about 20 months. Just MK and Epcot at that time. We stayed at the Disney Inn. Glad we had the chance before it became SoG.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Here is another very unscientific poll. It is Mr Muush and my opinion that you must have given birth to at least one child to appreciate It's A Small World. Otherwise you need some sort of sedative to go on it .

If that's true then there must be another category b/c I do like IASW. Maybe it's b/c when I first went on it I was a kid?! Truthfully - I'd be fine riding it every trip but 1 - usually my companions don't want to, or 2- it's not at the top of my list so if it doesn't happen that's ok. But I also really like the indoor boat rides which includes POTCB. The water smell kicks in and takes me back to the early days.

My first trip to WDW was 1972 and all stays were off-site until 1992 or so. Only one stay off-site since that time.

 

[DiznyDi]

I believe our first trip was in 1990 and we stayed at the Yacht Club. At the time, the Swan and Dolphin were there and that's about it. My how that's changed!

...and yes, I do like It's A Small World. I don't have to go every trip....

The Tiki Birds, now that's something I can really overlook. We went with friends last year and they were appalled at the New and Improved show. She said words that if I repeated here, I'm certain I'd be banned from the boards.

 

[Muushka]

Yes I think it is time. Of course alot of people would like to see Capt. EO come back now!


Yeah they probably could freshen up the end but it is cool to see all the dated stuff!

I am not a big fan of the Tiki room but they need to change that back to it's original!!! I gope they never change IASW like they did in DL!

Hey when was the first time everyone visited the World? My first visit was in 1979. Stayed off site.

We have seen the Tiki Debacle twice. The first time we could not believe how much we hated it and had to confirm a second time.

My first visit to WDW was in 1979 also. Not sure when Mr Muush went for the first time. Just asked him, 1978.

 

[Dizny Dad]

...and yes, I do like It's A Small World. I don't have to go every trip....

We return to the World in December.

I'll report on whether we make the IASW pilgrimage.

 

[Inkmahm]

Here is another very unscientific poll. It is Mr Muush and my opinion that you must have given birth to at least one child to appreciate It's A Small World. Otherwise you need some sort of sedative to go on it .

Right or full of rice krispy treats?

PS When we hear that music (trust me, not on the ride ) we always sing the Off Kilter song Chameleon to counteract the It's A Small World noise or um, music.

My DH saw It's a Small World in New York in 1964 and loves it. He even knows all the words to the song, every verse. We go that ride every single trip to WDW. I think it is okay, it's a nice break. I don't even mind humming that music for the rest of the day. And no, we don't have even ond child.

As for my first trip to WDW, that would be my freshman year in college. On Christmas break 1975 I went with a friend of mine from high school on a tour that included WDW and some time at the beach in Clearwater. We stayed at an offsite hotel somewhere that I don't remember. That was before I'd figured out how to book all of my own trips, I was only 17 years old. By the time I was 19 and still in college, I was driving down for spring break and booking my own hotels. Each trip would include one night at the contemporary as a treat. It was all of $95 per night back then- still very expensive compared to other hotels!

My first trip to DL was in spring, 1973. Loved it!

 

[Inkmahm]

We have seen the Tiki Debacle twice. The first time we could not believe how much we hated it and had to confirm a second time.

Same here. That was when they first changed it and I have not been back since. We're going to DL next month and I hope to see the original there.

 

[Dizny Dad]

We have seen the Tiki Debacle twice. The first time we could not believe how much we hated it and had to confirm a second time. . . . . . .

I first saw the Tiki room on Disney's Wonderful World of Color in the 60's, and soon after visited Disneyland (~1966) and experienced the original. I agree, they need to get the old management back. This was one of Walt's first big public animatronic triumphs - he was darn right proud to have his picture taken with it on its debut. I can only imagine what he thinks now?

 

[horselover]

Hi groupies! Just wanted to share my good news. Got the word today our SSR resale passed ROFR!

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Hi groupies! Just wanted to share my good news. Got the word today our SSR resale passed ROFR!

WooHoo!! Congratulations horselover!!!!

 

[bobbiwoz]

Hi groupies! Just wanted to share my good news. Got the word today our SSR resale passed ROFR!

Welcome Home!
Bobbi

 

[bobbiwoz]

I love Its a Small World, loved it at the World's fair and loved it in WDW.
It is true that seeing it thought the eyes of your DGC makes it extra special, but I think it's a gem in itself.

Bobbi

 

[DiznyDi]

Hi groupies! Just wanted to share my good news. Got the word today our SSR resale passed ROFR!

Congratulations neighbor!

 

[DisneyNutzy]

hi groupies! Just wanted to share my good news. Got the word today our ssr resale passed rofr!

congrats hl!!

 

[DisneyNutzy]

Hey Groupies,

I have to vent and ask for advice. When we decided we would be spending the holidays in Disney this year we made sure to invite both sides of our extended family. I was very clear if they wanted to come they had to let us know between the 7 and 11 month marks so we could book at VWL.

My dad decided right away he was in but wanted to rent a Vacation home. We worked out that the wife, kids and I would go to our 2nd home (VWL) from Dec 20-23 then join my dad at our rented vacation home from the 23-30.

I went out of my way every time we were together to let all the in laws know they were welcome to join us and I would use our points for their accommodations.... NOTHING...just the looks of - I can't believe you are going again.

Today as I am sitting at my desk making last minute arrangements for my Daddy/Daughter trip next week I get a call from my wife telling me MIL will be joining us Dec 20-23 and didn't I already know this. I calmly explain we are a family of 4 with a 1 BR booked and that accommodates 4 people. My very naive, doesn't do the planning wife tells me just get a 2BR..lol. Then she says you are the one who offered this Unfortunately some of my poor subordinates took the brunt of this call today.

Well groupies what do you think my choices/chances are at this point?

1. Getting a 2BR at VWL

2. Sneaking MIL in the 1BR at VWL and letting my son sleep with us or on the air mattress (MIL and daughter would happily share the pull out.)

3. Try getting a 1 BR that sleeps 5 at AKL or 2 BR at OKW or SSR (HATE THIS OPTION as I really want to spend a few days at the Lodge during the holiday season)

4. Stuff MIL in bird house in VWL lobby?