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[ronnmel]

Hmmm, the FP says "expires" Friday 30, not "valid only" on Friday 30, so I wonder if it really was for the wrong day, or the TOT CM just read it wrong?

I too had two cameras for the trip and here is what I did to upload them in order. When you click on the "select photos" in photobucket, it opens a window. When you get to the folder in which your photos are in, you have several options : Name, date taken, size, rating... Click on "date taken". A little triangle/arrow will appear and it will arrange all your photos by date taken. If it puts the evening first and morning last, just click "date taken" again. The little triangle/arrow will point the other way and your pictures will now be in order. This only works if you have set the time on both your cameras. One of our cameras was about 20 minutes off, so I still have a few pictures not in order, but really not that many.

Hope this helps!

 

[IheartDDuck]

I can't wait to hear about the cupcake! It's on my list for sure.

Even though they ended up being for the wrong day, that's awesome that you were able to get FPs when you were upgrading your park tickets. Gotta love pixie dust.

I love Erin's face on RnRC! At least she knew that her face was going to look that way.

 

[NikkiLovesWDW!]

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Welcome!

what a great morning so far Nikki!

Your photos are fantastic btw - the colours are so clear in them
I agree about photobucket.. I have photopass/Steve's DSLR/Steve's point & shoot and my point & shoot all in one 'album' which means lots of going back & forth through the pages to find the right pictures! hehe

That is odd about the fast passes.. I read it as 'use by 30th September' .. not that they're for the 30th only?
Great that the CM at guest relations gave them to you though, she could obviously tell you were all so excited to be there!


Can't wait for more,


Emma x

Wow, I didn't even think about that with the FPs! I bet you're right. The CM must have read it wrong.

Hmmm, the FP says "expires" Friday 30, not "valid only" on Friday 30, so I wonder if it really was for the wrong day, or the TOT CM just read it wrong?

I too had two cameras for the trip and here is what I did to upload them in order. When you click on the "select photos" in photobucket, it opens a window. When you get to the folder in which your photos are in, you have several options : Name, date taken, size, rating... Click on "date taken". A little triangle/arrow will appear and it will arrange all your photos by date taken. If it puts the evening first and morning last, just click "date taken" again. The little triangle/arrow will point the other way and your pictures will now be in order. This only works if you have set the time on both your cameras. One of our cameras was about 20 minutes off, so I still have a few pictures not in order, but really not that many.

Hope this helps!

I really think you're right. It definitely says "expires" so it should have been valid. Oh well! The wait wasn't too long and now we have them as a souvie!

Thanks for the tip about the photo organization but I did try that and it just wasn't right. The time must be off on the cameras because they weren't in order at all.

I can't wait to hear about the cupcake! It's on my list for sure.

Even though they ended up being for the wrong day, that's awesome that you were able to get FPs when you were upgrading your park tickets. Gotta love pixie dust.

I love Erin's face on RnRC! At least she knew that her face was going to look that way.

Oh the cupcake is coming up next!!!!

 

[merbobear]

Ugh, I agree with you on the multiple cameras creating a hassle when you try to organize the photos later.
We have my Canon xsi, my Sony Cybershot, Mike's Sony Cybershot & then his iphone too...plus, the internal clock was off on my xsi when we went (actually, it probably still is!), so our pictures are all jumbled up!

Your morning looks awesome, although I am hoping you get to eat your cupcake soon, I love looking at pics of that thing! lol

 

[Erin♥sDisney]

I knew that would be my face. I really only had it for the initial blast. I kept telling myself to open my eyes and look because I would regret it later. Thankfully I listened to myself.

 

[Erin♥sDisney]

I can't wait to hear about the cupcake! It's on my list for sure.

Even though they ended up being for the wrong day, that's awesome that you were able to get FPs when you were upgrading your park tickets. Gotta love pixie dust.

I love Erin's face on RnRC! At least she knew that her face was going to look that way.

I knew that would be my face. I really only had it for the initial blast. I kept telling myself to open my eyes and look because I would regret it later. Thankfully I listened to myself.

And Nikki's POR pics came out beautiful!!!

 

[kcandbella]

Looks like a fun morning at DHS! Love all the pictures. Mmmm, Butterfinger cupcake...

 

[DisneyCrafter]

We were at DHS that day too but we didn't arrive until around 1230 or so b/c that was our arrival day.

I'm nearly positive the CM read those FPs wrong. We were given a "special" FP too and the date said Sep. 29 but we didn't use it until Oct. 1. Oh well, at least the wait wasn't bad for TOT!

 

[NikkiLovesWDW!]

Ugh, I agree with you on the multiple cameras creating a hassle when you try to organize the photos later.
We have my Canon xsi, my Sony Cybershot, Mike's Sony Cybershot & then his iphone too...plus, the internal clock was off on my xsi when we went (actually, it probably still is!), so our pictures are all jumbled up!

Your morning looks awesome, although I am hoping you get to eat your cupcake soon, I love looking at pics of that thing! lol

It really is kind of a pain but I'll deal with it!

Yes, we had a wonderful morning. In fact, every moment of this trip was just so wonderful, it all happened in a flash, though!

I knew that would be my face. I really only had it for the initial blast. I kept telling myself to open my eyes and look because I would regret it later. Thankfully I listened to myself.

And Nikki's POR pics came out beautiful!!!

Wasn't it fun! I was so proud of you for that and TOT!

Looks like a fun morning at DHS! Love all the pictures. Mmmm, Butterfinger cupcake...

Oh yeah...it's coming.....

We were at DHS that day too but we didn't arrive until around 1230 or so b/c that was our arrival day.

I'm nearly positive the CM read those FPs wrong. We were given a "special" FP too and the date said Sep. 29 but we didn't use it until Oct. 1. Oh well, at least the wait wasn't bad for TOT!

We were most likely on our way out by the time you got there. Yeah, I'm thinking the CM was totally wrong but oh well!

 

[NikkiLovesWDW!]

Moving right along........

Day 2 cont. September 29, 2011

So after a successful and very fun ride on TOT, we needed to find Tom and Conor because, for heaven's sake, it's TIME for that cupcake!!!

Turns out while we were riding, Tom took Conor too the Indiana Jones store and got some pics with the cars.

Conor is a HUGE fan of cars, btw. OH! Luckily, they had caught Lights, Motors, Action a day or two earlier before we arrived so that was already crossed off the list of things to do at DHS.

So Gary, Erin and I walked down the street, stopping to take a few pictures.....

This photopass photographer was great! He had us do all these silly poses.

When we got a hold of Tom, we agreed to meet at Starring Rolls! FINALLY!

OMG, that might be the most delicious looking treats in the smallest space EVER!!

Here are some of the treats we saw...

Umm....woops! I guess that was the only picture I took. Really, it was so small and crammed in there, I just couldn't do it! Sorry folks!

OH, I feel the need to add a little sidebar! This day was Thursday. Well Sunday night, I got reeally really sick. I expected my stomach to still be off for a few days but even on Wednesday, I would still feel nauseous. So on arrival day, I had a tuna sandwich for lunch. I was so scared that I would get sick on the plane, all I had was maybe a handful or two of combos. NO DINNER! So now it's around 11am on Thursday, and my stomach is soooo empty. I was still scared about getting nauseous but I was determined to eat this cupcake! I was really worried about not being able to drink in Epcot either. Not that I'm such an alcoholic that I can't live without booze, because that's not me AT ALL but in my mind, Epcot and especially Food and Wine, was all about having a few drinks! Anyway, turns out, I was totally fine! Maybe this cupcake was my miracle cure!


So we get our cupcake and walk outside. And who do we happen to run into but a photopass photographer! I think he was "off-duty" but I practically tackled him so he agreed to take a picture of us with our cupcake!

Some other treats Gary and Erin got....

And alas....the cupcake!

I was very surprised to find that the frosting was actually covered with a hard chocolate shell so it was very difficult to eat. Erin had the right idea!

Tom and I split it and we still weren't able to finish it. This is the "after" picture.

I think we asked Conor what he wanted to do next and he suggest Great Movie Ride...so off we went! We spent a few minutes looking at the signatures and foot/hand prints outside.

There was a bit of a line but not too bad.

I absolutely LOVE the montage of all the movies at the end! So much so that I almost titled the TR "I love a good montage" because seriously, who doesn't love a good montage?! American Adventure is my favorite one!


After the ride through the movies, we headed over to meet Phineas and Ferb! I was super excited for this!

There was a pretty long line to see them. Maybe even the longest line we stood on the whole trip.

While we waited on line, Gary took Conor to the Honey I Shrunk the Kids playground.

At one point, a CM came out and made some unclear announcement that made me think that P & F were going in and not coming back for an hour but I misunderstood. It was a good thing because for a good 2 minutes, I was ready to kick some you know what!

Finally, it was our turn!

I love this one!

This is when we also came up with a fantastic method for photopass pics. Tom and I would go in and do a pic with just us. Then Gary, Erin and Conor would jump in and we would get one with all of us. Then we would jump out so they could get one with just them.


(cont. in next post...)

 

[NikkiLovesWDW!]

Be sure to check the last post on pg. 10 for the first part of this update!!

Cont. from previous post...

So after meeting Phineas and Ferb, we decided we were done with DHS and were ready to head to Epcot.

Then Erin stepped in some gum...

We passed by Star Tours on the way out and decided to ride one more time before leaving!

We got a totally different ride from the first time and it was so great! The first time we went to the snowy planet, then underwater. This time we went to the .....oooh, what is Chewbacca again? (Tom would be so disappointed in me!) We went to the planet with all the Chewbacca-like creatures and then to the Death Star! Very fun!

We decided to take the boat to Epcot. Oh btw, it was HOT HOT HOT that day! I was fine because I think I'm part lizard or some other creature that thrives off of hot weather, but there were a few grumbles from all us.....


So even with the heat, Tom and I had the brilliant idea to get off at the Beach Club and walk the rest of the way.

I thought the walk was nice but again, it was hot so I don't think everyone was thrilled. I was determined to make it to the back of Epcot before the boat got there so I did put a little hop in my step and I'm pretty sure we did beat it...or maybe arrived at the same time.

We took a quick bathroom break and then headed in through the International Gateway.

I was so excited to see all the decorations up for the Food and Wine festival...

...and I was even MORE excited to discover that, even though the Food and Wine Festival didn't officially open until the next day, some of the stands were open!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I quickly texted my sister (who was in the MK) to see where she was (we were meeting for dinner) and to give her the good news about F&W. Her response was simply, "Yesssss!" (They were leaving to go home the following day and wouldn't be able to hit F&W.

So let the fooding and wining begin!!!

 

[NikkiLovesWDW!]

A little video from outside the Great Movie Ride.

 

[Spartangirl]

Joining in, Nikki!

LOVE your use of all of the gift cards!

And...you finally got your cupcake!!! I just love Starring Rolls!

Great start to your TR...can't wait for more!!!

 

[IheartDDuck]

That cupcake just about made me pass out! I looks soooo good.....

Okay, I'm with you on the montage thing. You're right, who doesn't like a good montage? I know I love a good montage!

What luck that you guys got to Epcot and some of the booths were open. That's pretty awesome!

 

[Tracy161]

GREAT update!!! And yes, who doesn't love a good montage?!?!?

That cupcake looks like a little piece of heaven!

Looks like you guys had a great time in DHS!!! Cannot wait to follow along for your fooding and wining!

 

[PopArtGal]

Ok, I have to take a trip with you guys. hehe No one really wants to go that often. And I want to. And I want to have an AP hehe

I also put my photopass in the clear pouch. So convenient. And to think of it, my pouch is starting to rip. I'll need to buy a new one in July

 

[NikkiLovesWDW!]

Joining in, Nikki!

LOVE your use of all of the gift cards!

And...you finally got your cupcake!!! I just love Starring Rolls!

Great start to your TR...can't wait for more!!!

Thanks for joining in!! Yes, I was so happy to finally get that cupcake!

That cupcake just about made me pass out! I looks soooo good.....

Okay, I'm with you on the montage thing. You're right, who doesn't like a good montage? I know I love a good montage!

What luck that you guys got to Epcot and some of the booths were open. That's pretty awesome!

So glad you agree about the montage! They always make me cry!

GREAT update!!! And yes, who doesn't love a good montage?!?!?

That cupcake looks like a little piece of heaven!

Looks like you guys had a great time in DHS!!! Cannot wait to follow along for your fooding and wining!

Haha! You agree too! Montages are the BEST! Get ready...because there is lots of fooding and wining in the future of this TR!

Ok, I have to take a trip with you guys. hehe No one really wants to go that often. And I want to. And I want to have an AP hehe

I also put my photopass in the clear pouch. So convenient. And to think of it, my pouch is starting to rip. I'll need to buy a new one in July

That would be great! We move fast though so you'll have to keep up! I can send you a plastic pouch. I bought a LOT of them and lanyards to give to clients and I ended up with more pouches than lanyards so I have some to spare. Maybe I'll finally get you that Duffy cd too!

 

[Dream426]

Love your updates!! Those desserts and cupcake look AMAZING!! You got some really great pictures. That is great some booths were open so your sister could enjoy it before she left.

I have a camera question. I am looking into getting a camera like yours. Manly because my little camera doesn't take as good of pictures and I want it for when we take our daughter to Disney for the first time in 2-3 years (I know I have some time). I also want it to take nice pictures of her now but my big thing is for when we go to Disney World..haha Was it hard to carry such a big camera around? My brother told me they can break very easily (the lens inside is very fragile) so I am afraid now to get one and bring it on rides with us.

 

[jenseib]

That CM was wrong. Those were the same kind of fast passes they gave us for AEP. Thats the expiration date, so as long as you use them byu the end of that day you are good. Ours were good for the whole week...actually for a few days after we left too. At the end of AEP we haded off some of our FP's to other agents who were staying longer.

I really wanted to see Phineas and Ferb...but we just never had enough time.

 

[NikkiLovesWDW!]

Love your updates!! Those desserts and cupcake look AMAZING!! You got some really great pictures. That is great some booths were open so your sister could enjoy it before she left.

I have a camera question. I am looking into getting a camera like yours. Manly because my little camera doesn't take as good of pictures and I want it for when we take our daughter to Disney for the first time in 2-3 years (I know I have some time). I also want it to take nice pictures of her now but my big thing is for when we go to Disney World..haha Was it hard to carry such a big camera around? My brother told me they can break very easily (the lens inside is very fragile) so I am afraid now to get one and bring it on rides with us.

Well luckily, Tom carried it most of the time. The bag we have for it is pretty cumbersome (I think you can see from the pics) but he says it really wasn't a bother to carry. It was only bothersome when it was really crowded and people were hitting into it. More than carrying it, it was kind of a pain to go in and out of it when we wanted to take pics. Every once in a while, i would just take it out and carry the camera itself on my shoulder or around my neck, which would have been easier if it wasn't so hot! The extra weight around my neck in the extreme heat just made it seem hotter and heavier! As for going on rides, it wasn't really a problem at all. Tom kept the camera when we went on RNRC and TOT. The "worst" ride we took it on was Splash and we were a little concerned about it getting wet.

I say, go for it!

That CM was wrong. Those were the same kind of fast passes they gave us for AEP. Thats the expiration date, so as long as you use them byu the end of that day you are good. Ours were good for the whole week...actually for a few days after we left too. At the end of AEP we haded off some of our FP's to other agents who were staying longer.

I really wanted to see Phineas and Ferb...but we just never had enough time.

Grrr....that stinks that the CM read it wrong and that none of us realized it! Oh well...in the long run, it didn't really matter.

Well you had Phineas and Ferb with you the whole time so you didn't really need to stand in line to meet them.....