What do you mean you don't want to go?? The End - 12/17

[not_Joanna_eggs]

After that, we all headed to Spaceship Earth.

I must have been really out of it when we went on this ride in January, because I don’t remember any of this!

Ack! We’re caught in the Matrix – where’s Keanu Reeves when you need him?

Our futures were pretty funny.

The Zombies finally get my brain in the future – Bummer
DH how do the zombies make you feel?

We went to the big screen and saw Panic and Greg

And we played some of the little games they had there

Next, we headed to Innoventions for Sum of All Thrills.

This had better be pretty thrilling!

Ohh Math! We’re all nerds and contemplated all the ways that the equation didn’t relate to the picture or the concept.

You did not tell me there’d be math involved – I don’t know if I can contain myself!

So we went into the design room and started working on our coasters

Loop – a –riffic!

All 3 groups achieved "Super Looper" status.

We wandered around, and played with some of the stuff.

I mostly stared at the ceiling. Puuuuuuuuurty lights!

Then we decided to make some paper.

It was kind of cool, but not as fun as I’d hoped.

 

[IheartDDuck]

Oh my god, I totally forgot about the bun, sausage, mustard ratio! Thanks so much for the educational picture!

Looks like you had some fun eating around the world. I love just wandering around during F&W and just grazing....well, it's actually more like pigging then grazing, but you know.....

 

[not_Joanna_eggs]

Then we headed to mission space.

Oh yeah – I walk on the wild side – orange all the way!

The wait was posted at 10 minutes. But as we entered the line, someone had a "biological spill" on the ride, so it was shut down. We decided to skip out and headed to the Electric Umbrella for some refreshment instead.

Sad, but this is the first time I saw these. I never understood why it was called the electric umbrella – I get it now! (yes, I never really was the sharpest knife in the drawer – in fact, they don’t even let me touch the sharpest knife in the drawer!)

Next up, the Living Seas!

Neeeeeemooooooooooo Where are youuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu?

Nemo?

I love the Jellyfish part! They’re eerie and cool

Yay – we found Nemo!

After we found Nemo, we headed to Turtle Talk. We somehow timed it perfectly that we just walked right in.

Crush had a bikini this time – I think the Buzz Lightyear is funnier.

After turtle Talk we explored the Seas a bit – something we never really do.

Manatees!

Num, num

Who knew this was here?

While we were exploring, we saw a dive tour.

and no-so hidden mickey!

Another Mickey – what does that guy this he owns this place or something?

We also played some of the games they have

After that, we parted ways with Matt and Rachel. They headed to Maelstrom and we headed to Belgum!

 

[not_Joanna_eggs]

Of course, we stopped to have a beer for the long journey ahead

It would be faster if this tree didn’t jump out in front of me

While they got beer I checked my messages

We all had the mussels

I also had the godiva iced coffee (again I think I’m missing pictures!)

So yummy!

Next we headed to France

Escargot and a Parisian Slushie (WOW!!) for me

And Escargot and a pomegranate kir for Panic.

Next up, Ireland (where I accidently started making Ball Jokes with the CM… so I decided it was time to stop drinking lol) The Fisherman's pie was un-real!

After that we headed to Canada for some Cheese Soup

I had the Chicken Chorizo with Polenta - also delish. (um seriously, I’m missing pictures – maybe I’ll go back and try to find them.

Our last stop was the Chacutrie and Cheese stand for a plate o' meat.

Something on this plate was so so so yummy!

After that, it was getting really crowded for illuminations, so we decided to head back to the hotel, and figure out what to do next.

On the walk back DH asked me if we were done for the night. I said I didn't want to be, he said "me neither" famous last words.

The boardwalk was hoppin!

 

[not_Joanna_eggs]

Oh my god, I totally forgot about the bun, sausage, mustard ratio! Thanks so much for the educational picture!

Looks like you had some fun eating around the world. I love just wandering around during F&W and just grazing....well, it's actually more like pigging then grazing, but you know.....

I couldn't think of any other explanation for that photo!

Grazing... Definitely grazing - sounds more lady like - and we all know what a proper lady I am

 

[Princess_K]

I enjoyed all the update!

That is too funny about walking by your DH. Of all the places he could have been waiting...

My mom ALWAYS gets the people who want to tell their life story. It doesn't matter who it is, or where it is, she is always talked to. She hates it!

Your pic on Spaceship Earth made me laugh out loud. Too funny!

What type of slushie was that? I didn't know there was a red one. Love the Grey Goose though!

 

[not_Joanna_eggs]

I enjoyed all the update!

That is too funny about walking by your DH. Of all the places he could have been waiting...

My mom ALWAYS gets the people who want to tell their life story. It doesn't matter who it is, or where it is, she is always talked to. She hates it!

Your pic on Spaceship Earth made me laugh out loud. Too funny!

What type of slushie was that? I didn't know there was a red one. Love the Grey Goose though!

Glad you enjoyed 'em - there's more to come - I want to finish this, and I really really really really really don't want to clean the house

I just can't imagine spilling my guts to someone in line for the bathroom - so weird!

It was a cosmo slush. I think it was a F&W exclusive. It was so so good, so I'll be looking for it next week - I'll let you know if I find it! I haven't had the grey goose slush - I'll have to try it!

 

[not_Joanna_eggs]

We got back up to the room and Panic, Greg and I tried to decide what to do next. Meanwhile DH "just laid down for a minute"

We decided to go to the MK since it was open until 12. Greg was Thrilled by this decision

This is a stick-up we go on the TTA and nobody gets hurt!

Finally, the Magic Kingdom was in sight.

Of course, we got there at the exact worst time… right as the Main Street Electrical Parade was toiling down Main Street.

We were doing well until we got caught behind this family with 2 double wide strollers. The parents were at each others' throats. It was irritating and comical all at once. They kept cutting in front of us and stopping. Finally we made it to the Tomorrow Land Terrace, and just burst out laughing.

As if to say thank you from the universe for putting up with the stroller family, a family of Jessie Woody and Buzz stopped us and said "Happy Halloween" and handed us 3 FPs for Buzz. Thank you nice family!

We salute you

So we headed strait to Buzz to Cash in on our spoils.

As usual, Panic beat the pants off of me!

We then headed to Space Mountain to check out the wait - 70 minutes. Pass. So we did the next most thrilling ride at the MK - The TTA!

Look at the anticipation.

At least there wasn't a 20 minute wait this time.

Next we made our way through the maze used to be fantasy land, now more aptly named "green construction wall land"

And headed to Frontierland to the Wildest Ride in the Wilderness.

Along the way, we saw Splash being evacuated. Guess that's out!

There was actually a line this time, though not long.

I've never really ridden BTMRR in a car by myself before. Holy moly was I sliding around. It actually felt a little dangerous!

After that, we headed back to check the time on Space Mountain, but it was still over an hour (though I'm not positive that time was accurate) so we decided to skip it and head back to the hotel. We were pretty spent.

 

[Caretames1]

WOW, I think I can safely say, these are drive-by updates which are great as usual. Have fun on your next trip!

 

[not_Joanna_eggs]

WOW, I think I can safely say, these are drive-by updates which are great as usual. Have fun on your next trip!

Would you like fries with this update?

 

[IheartDDuck]

Oh man, TTA is the most exciting ride at MK!

Um, I would like a side salad with my update please.

 

[not_Joanna_eggs]

I woke up around 7:30, and took a shower and got ready. The plan was for us to pack up and head to DHS until 11. But by 8:30, I was still the only one awake. I headed down to the boardwalk to walk around and find some breakfast. But I didn't want to sit down at Kouzzina and I wasn't a huge fan of the Boardwalk Bakery the day before. There was a boat to DHS sitting at the dock, so I decided to hop on it and get breakfast from Starring Rolls Café.

While on the boat, I realized that I was going to a park by myself. Wow. I sure brought my big girl pants!

When I arrived at DHS, the welcome show was just starting. Hey, I made it to Rope Drop. I'm on fire here!

As I was standing at on the sidewalk I thought about what I would do now that I was there. I decided not to follow the crush of people to TSM, because 3/4 of the fun of that ride is trying to beat the person next to you. So my plan changed to RnRC and ToT. Then the director guy announced that RnRC wasn't quite ready for the day, so I figured I'd do that 2nd.

The sent us down the road, and I headed straight to my destination…

I was first in line!

I got a chocolate croissant. It was so yummy, I should have gotten two!

(stupid missing pictures!)

Next, I headed down Sunset Boulevard to Tower of Terror.

There was a dad with 2 little boys who had never been on it before in front of me. The little boys were quizzing their dad who was trying to convince them it wouldn't be scary. The one little boy wasn't buying it "dad, terror means scary. It's a tower of scary" I almost laughed out loud. The little boy had a point. We loaded in the elevator and the little boy was next to me. He was still way skeptical about this "tower of scary" Once the ride started he was giggling almost the whole way, and when it stopped and brought us back he exclaimed "That was totally awesome, we're going again" Cute!

My intention was to head to RnRC next, but the CMs were telling people that there were technical difficulties and it was down for the day. Bummer. Guess that means I'll have to ride ToT again… So I did.

DH texted me as we were loading the ride, so afterwards, I headed back to the boat.

Soon, I was on my way back – I survived my first solo park trip!

 

[IheartDDuck]

Solo day at a park! So grown up!

That's my goal for the future is to do something like that on my own soon.

 

[not_Joanna_eggs]

I would have seriously had a panic attack is my travel partner said they didn't want to go!

Yeah, it was definitely not the best moment in our marriage. I totally understand why he said he didn't want to go, but I'm so glad he did!

Solo day at a park! So grown up!

That's my goal for the future is to do something like that on my own soon.

It was right up there with potty training in terms of "big girl" tasks in my book

I don't think I'd like to take a whole solo trip, I guess I just need the companionship - but it is kind of nice to just run away a little bit. Hope you get to do it on your next trip.

 

[not_Joanna_eggs]

When I got back to the hotel, everyone was up and packed, so we gathered our stuff and took it down to bell services.

By this point, it was almost 11, so we decided just to head to Epcot.

I loved this view – who knew you could see the Balloon from Epcot?

We discussed lunch options and decided it would be best to have a "real" meal instead of just F&W stands. So we settled on Coral Reef. We still had about 30 minutes before it was open, so we decided to check out the Festival Center.

I miss Wonders of life! Being in there made me remember the old attraction, and I’m so bummed it’s not around anymore!

Not much excitement at that point, so we headed over to the Living Seas.

What do you mean we have to wait?

We were seated fairly quickly, even without an ADR.

For appetizers, Greg and Monica split the mussels. (victim of the missing pictures!)

I had the goat cheese and beet salad. It was quite tasty.

DH had the Lobster soup. I wasn't a fan - he said it was okay.

For Entrees, Greg and I both had the wild mushroom and phylo dough. OMG it was beyond delicious.

DH had the trout. It was very crispy and delicious.

Panic got the Cesar Salad with Shrimp. I think she was having entrée envy.

When our server brought the bill, I was checking my watch. We were going to be cutting it close for the ME… (you all KNOW where this is going, right?)

 

[Princess_K]

Yes! More updates

I'm proud of you for going solo again. That stinks about RnRC being down...but at least you got another ride on ToT! I love that one!

I'm sad this trip is coming to an end but am looking forward to your next one. Have a great time!

 

[not_Joanna_eggs]

Yes! More updates

I'm proud of you for going solo again. That stinks about RnRC being down...but at least you got another ride on ToT! I love that one!

I'm sad this trip is coming to an end but am looking forward to your next one. Have a great time!

Thanks for keeping up with me! I've got one more update before we leave tomorrow!

ToT is one of my faves - but I was bummed about RnRc. Oh well, probably for the best given my luck in the single rider line...

 

[not_Joanna_eggs]

So we headed out and made a beeline for the International Gateway. Once we left Panic and Greg, I told DH to go ahead. I'm short and my blisters had blisters. I told him just to try to make it, and I'd be right behind him.

He got there as it was pulling away - 2 minutes early.

Seriously. I'm pretty sure that the universe is telling me I should not leave Disney - ever. Since I'm now well versed in how to handle this, I walked up to the concierge and ask to be switched to the next ME. I know they want people to make their assigned MEs, and I totally get the logic and reasoning behind that, but after you've already missed it, why must they make a big show of "squeezing" you onto the next one.

I've never been on a ME that was more than 1/2 full. I already feel bad for missing the ME and running from Epcot.

So we get placed on the next ME - which is in 30 minutes, and I head to the bathroom. I was in there for like 5-7 minutes tops. When I come back out, DH is looking panicked because the ME is loading. I hop on, and we left a good 5 minutes before our scheduled time. I'm not sure what it is with me and MEs, but here’s hoping next time is different!

So even with missing the ME, we made it to the airport with an obscene amount of time to spare. So, we stopped at the Earport to pick up some cotton candy for my mom, and some sea salt caramels for us.

The security line wasn’t nearly as bad as it has bee, so soon we were on our way.

We got on our flight, 1st part of A again - thank you early check in, and soon we were headed back to our car.

All in all, our first trip back to F&W in 6 years was a fun one. I would like to go for a longer time, and experience some of the special events, but it was a really fun trip (even if DH slept through most of it!)

Okay, that about does it = I actually can’t believe I made it! we leave early early tomorrow morning. If I don’t see you – Happy Holidays everyone – I’ll be back next year with a whole new TR.

Happy Halloween everyone!

 

[IheartDDuck]

I think your luck with ME is the cosmos trying to tell you that leaving Disney is not an option!

So sad when everything comes to an end. I'm going back to check out your PTR. Have fun on your trip and I'll hop on board when you start a new TR.

 

[Princess_K]

Oh my gosh...can't believe you missed the bus! At least you are an expert and knew what to do