What's in a title anyway? How about 1300 pictures? 4/15/11-> Bonus Section pt1 & 2

[princessjv]

I love that you're a mommas boy! That's the best way to show your boys your lOve for your mommy... And they hang onto theirs! Your wife will always appreciate that!

Those poor boys on ee... Or should I say your poor pocketbook? I'm glad they made it off ok... Tears and all!

 

[NateNLogansDad]

I love that you're a mommas boy! That's the best way to show your boys your lOve for your mommy... And they hang onto theirs! Your wife will always appreciate that!

Those poor boys on ee... Or should I say your poor pocketbook? I'm glad they made it off ok... Tears and all!

Thank you you're too good to me

Ummmm, shouldn't you be on a plane this morning? Did the hubby make it???

 

[DisneyRed95]

Love the picture of your mom and Goofy! Definitely frame that for her.

It sounds like you guys had a better day at AK this time around. Can't wait for the next update!

 

[dismagiclover]

Love the picture of our mom and Goofy too. It shows what I love best about Disney. You never have to grow up! Oh and "Don't take your kids on Everest before they are ready. The toys are too expensive." FYI we spent money in that store last trip while we were waiting for DH to get off the ride. Maybe if we'd all gone together we could have walked out empty handed. Doubt it. My guess for your destination is Nemo since you are right there.

 

[Purpleblanket]

OMG, I could never even imagine living with that kind of weather!!! We've got a 3 year plan with a goal to be living in FL before the end of that. I can't stand this cold weather anymore!!!!

My niece and her family live in Jacksonsonville. She said they would never come back. Her teen boys are golfers and they live on a golfcourse. They play disney courses in tournaments often.

I don't blame her. We often ask ourselves why we stay, but then summer comes and we have beautiful summers and falls and some beautiful beaches and we don't live on fault lines or have hurricanes etc.... but we sure know how to deal with winter!!! When we see how a snowstorm can close a city down, we laugh because we just get up and deal with it. Plus the city has the equipment to deal with it!!! lol Oh well.... too much family to move now!!

Debbie

 

[Purpleblanket]

sorry, I accidently doubled the post. Just ignore!

 

[Purpleblanket]

Quote: "Believe it or not, I actually put the camera down after a minute and just enjoyed the ride."


This is what my daughter kept saying to me! And I did put it down on the rides and I'm glad I did (BTW.... I just copied and pasted more of your good scenery shots for my photo scrapping album!! LOL

Actually, when my kids were little I videotaped everything and watched life through the lens of a camera, but when my son just got married, I decided to put the camera down and just witness and live in the moment and I'm so glad I did. But in the meantime... I'm hoping you enjoyed more of disney through your lens because I just love your photos!

We loved EE! I didn't think I would get enough nerve to ride, but I decided to suck it up and ride everything. Afterall, it is Disney!!

Debbie

 

[NateNLogansDad]

Love the picture of your mom and Goofy! Definitely frame that for her.

It sounds like you guys had a better day at AK this time around. Can't wait for the next update!

I was out today and forgot to pick up a frame
She's got some kind of stomach bug right now anyways so I have some time, but by Sunday I should have it done up

Love the picture of our mom and Goofy too. It shows what I love best about Disney. You never have to grow up! Oh and "Don't take your kids on Everest before they are ready. The toys are too expensive." FYI we spent money in that store last trip while we were waiting for DH to get off the ride. Maybe if we'd all gone together we could have walked out empty handed. Doubt it. My guess for your destination is Nemo since you are right there.

I agree, growing up is for chumps! That's why we keep going back right???
But no, it's not Nemo

My niece and her family live in Jacksonsonville. She said they would never come back. Her teen boys are golfers and they live on a golfcourse. They play disney courses in tournaments often.

I don't blame her. We often ask ourselves why we stay, but then summer comes and we have beautiful summers and falls and some beautiful beaches and we don't live on fault lines or have hurricanes etc.... but we sure know how to deal with winter!!! When we see how a snowstorm can close a city down, we laugh because we just get up and deal with it. Plus the city has the equipment to deal with it!!! lol Oh well.... too much family to move now!!

Debbie

We are slowly trying to recruit people to go with us. So far, my best friend can't move till his wife's grandparents go to heaven. I'd never pray for that no matter what.....but he will be down there with us right after that happens! Wait, should I be happy about that? Hmm.... I rack that up to taking the good with the bad As for the hurricane's, I'll take that over 2 ft of snow any day! You can't go crabbing or fishing the week after it snows!

sorry, I accidently doubled the post. Just ignore!

That just means twice the fun! As long as it's Disney related, I have no problem reading it more than once

Quote: "Believe it or not, I actually put the camera down after a minute and just enjoyed the ride."


This is what my daughter kept saying to me! And I did put it down on the rides and I'm glad I did (BTW.... I just copied and pasted more of your good scenery shots for my photo scrapping album!! LOL

Actually, when my kids were little I videotaped everything and watched life through the lens of a camera, but when my son just got married, I decided to put the camera down and just witness and live in the moment and I'm so glad I did. But in the meantime... I'm hoping you enjoyed more of disney through your lens because I just love your photos!

We loved EE! I didn't think I would get enough nerve to ride, but I decided to suck it up and ride everything. Afterall, it is Disney!!

Debbie

I think I more or less gave up that time on Dinosaur. It is really hard to get any picture at all unless you want to spoil the ride for everybody by using a flash. BUT, along with enjoying the ride I also used it to study for the next time I got on it so I'd have a better chance at getting SOME kind of pictures

Everest was intense! I loved the whole thing, from the ride queue to the last drop. Sometime in the next 90 days, we will definitely be on it again!

 

[NateNLogansDad]

So, just a recap, we’re in Animal Kingdom and just left Dinoland. The kids stole the only car in the park and we are heading to a show. Yep that about sums it up! Welcome BACK!!!

So, this may be a fairly quick update with not so much me talking as much as showing you pics. That’s what you came for anyways right? I mean who wants to sit around listening to what I gotta say when you could be imagining you were there visually! So, without further ado, I’d like to take you to the show!

Festival Of The Lion King!

We got there a maybe 15 minutes early and scored some pretty good seats, 2nd row to be exact! Here’s our view….

We had a small little bench which was just big enough for all of us. I was given the end because everybody expected me to take the pictures. I know right??? Where would they get an idea like that?

Here’s a crowd pic to give you an idea of the show area in case you’ve never been there…..

So really not a bad seat in the house.

I’ll be quiet now for a minute and let you enjoy the show……..

 

[NateNLogansDad]

OK, I gotta chime in for a second. Anyone who has ever seen this show should be able to back me up on this. The monkey’s are friggen AWESOME. What they do in the show is nothing short of AMAZING. And being true to their character, they will also ham it up for the camera. So, if you have a camera with a big ol’ lens on it, try to sit up close. They like their picture taken and I’m pretty sure you will get some funny shots…..maybe inappropriate for some, but I was cracking up!

This one was blurry but I wanted to post it anyway….

And during the show, they called the kids up to perform with them. Nate was a little hesitant as first but went up anyway. And don’t worry, the monkey’s were well behaved

 

[NateNLogansDad]

He had one heck of a time up there and I think Logan was upset with himself for not going up

And the show went on……

After this show I was kicking myself for banning Animal Kingdom the last few years but was so happy we decided to give it another try. I have 82 days left till we get back down and it’s going to take a lot in order for me to miss this show! I’m going to pause here for a bit but will try to have another update in a few hrs…..depends on how busy work gets tonight!

 

[MadilynnsMomma]

Those monkeys are the reason I keep going back - you are quite right, they are nothing short of amazing! Love, love, love the monkeys!!!

Oh, you are just too good to me! I'm going to figure out a way to include the word inclusion into a conversation sometime in the next few days....I think it'll make me sounds smarter

It's funny because when I first read your post I was like "Theme song?" and than it popped back in my head and now it just won't go away I love it!

BUAHAHAHA - I was just scrolling back through to find your October dates and happened upon this comment - darn IASW is stuck in my head yet again! Did you ever get inclusion through into everyday conversation?

Reason for back tracking - what are the dates for October? I am beginning to second guess my dates of mid November... I think I may go late October or early to mid December... Thoughts?

 

[NateNLogansDad]

Those monkeys are the reason I keep going back - you are quite right, they are nothing short of amazing! Love, love, love the monkeys!!!



BUAHAHAHA - I was just scrolling back through to find your October dates and happened upon this comment - darn IASW is stuck in my head yet again! Did you ever get inclusion through into everyday conversation?

Reason for back tracking - what are the dates for October? I am beginning to second guess my dates of mid November... I think I may go late October or early to mid December... Thoughts?

Do you have any idea how hard it is to stick a word like "inclusion" into a sentence? Especially when 80% of your conversations are with a 5 & 6 yr old or a wife who already knows you're an idiot What about when you're a truck driver and trucks are all the guys at work know?

No. Inclusion never came up


Our dates in October are 22-29. If there's ANY way of getting the planner to change his mind (there's 5-6 families going) I will. Doesn't he realize that that's the week the Phillies win the World Series!!!!!!

 

[NateNLogansDad]

Just wanted to throw this in there. Sorry I didn't finish up day 4 last night but it should be up later this evening. I gotta grab some shut eye for now

 

[dismagiclover]

I love that show too! I think it's the best one at Disney World. And the acrobatic monkeys are definitely the highlight! Almost felt like I was there.

 

[Purpleblanket]

We loved the Festival of the Lion King Show!!! Thanks for posting the fabulous photos.
what section were you in? We were in the Lion Section! ROAAAARRRRR!!

Debbie

 

[NateNLogansDad]

I love that show too! I think it's the best one at Disney World. And the acrobatic monkeys are definitely the highlight! Almost felt like I was there.

Awe, thank you! That's the whole reason to follow a TR right? To relive it!

We loved the Festival of the Lion King Show!!! Thanks for posting the fabulous photos.
what section were you in? We were in the Lion Section! ROAAAARRRRR!!

Debbie

I was waiting for someone to ask Honestly I have no idea but I'll ask everybody else to see if they remember........

 

[NateNLogansDad]

Just looking to vent a little so please feel free to ignore this post.


Disney is really getting under my skin today. I know we can't always have what we want when we want it but it just seems like there is no slack with them if you are trying to cut costs at all.

Here was the plan for the next trip.
Arrive at MCO on April 30th around 5:30.
Take a cab from the airport to HS to do some minor things and be there early for fantasmic.
Disney says Nope. Sorry. Not gonna happen. We won't deliver your luggage to your hotel unless you hop on our bus.
I asked if I can show up to the Magical Express bus, show him my ticket, tell him we are here and still take a cab instead.
Disney:Absolutely not. (Kinda rude too)

2nd beef
Tina booked through Expedia
I called to add the quick service dining.
Nope, Disney says they can't do it and to call Expedia.
I call Expedia, they don't have the option but the lady with better customer service skills calls the hotel.
Penny at customer service says that I need to call this other Disney number and they can do it for me.
I think, no problem right? Na. I called that number and the guy says to call Expedia. I explain that I already did and was told by another Disney Employee to call this number. He says I don't know who told you that but you have been given the wrong information. I told him it was Penny. He said sorry, call Expedia.

I feel like I'm getting crapped on for staying at Pop. There was never any issues when spending more money at the nicer hotels. This trip is turning into more headaches than it's worth.

 

[GOOFYsince71]

Just looking to vent a little so please feel free to ignore this post.

O.K.

 

[Purpleblanket]

Just looking to vent a little so please feel free to ignore this post.

O.K.

Glad I'm not the only one who needs to vent when things aren't right!
You just go ahead and vent!!

Debbie