What's the Big Deal With Staying On Property Anyway? *Goodbyes* 12/17 p.114

[gogo65]

They don't want to go back to WDW?? I think you should definitely make a side trip! Where in the U.S. will you be?

We arrive on Christmas day for a four days in DL then Vegas for NYE then up to Canada skiing for 2 weeks followed by a week in Hawaii to relax

My hubby didn't even want to go to DL but I am making him go (I know he will have fun we are there)

AND i just found out that they have TSM in DL. Is it the same ride as the one WDW??

My daughter may be dancing in DL in April next year (Yeh another trip to my favourite place), so I am already thinking up ways of getting her over to WDW. She is a cheerleader here (National champions last year and she is the team captain this year) so I am hoping that there may be some Cheer comp in April at WDW, because she would love to see real American cheerleaders

 

[carissanboys]

It would be interesting to go to an overseas Disney Park, wouldn't it?


Sounds like fun! Wishing you safe travel and a great time!

Yes it would! Thanks - it's partly a trip to look for a place to live and partly a girls weekend away.

We arrive on Christmas day for a four days in DL then Vegas for NYE then up to Canada skiing for 2 weeks followed by a week in Hawaii to relax

My hubby didn't even want to go to DL but I am making him go (I know he will have fun we are there)

AND i just found out that they have TSM in DL. Is it the same ride as the one WDW??

My daughter may be dancing in DL in April next year (Yeh another trip to my favourite place), so I am already thinking up ways of getting her over to WDW. She is a cheerleader here (National champions last year and she is the team captain this year) so I am hoping that there may be some Cheer comp in April at WDW, because she would love to see real American cheerleaders

Wow! That's quite a trip! At least you get to go to Disneyland!

I believe TSM is the same at DL as it is at WDW.

 

[carissanboys]

I said you wouldn't get an update until Tuesday, but I have a bit of time this morning (just sent Sully and Owen to school and my friend and Connor are still sleeping) so I thought I'd at least get a short installment up.

We had finished riding TSM, had FP in hand to ride again, and it was decision time.

Sully had requested that we ride Rock 'n' Roller Coaster - and crazy me had told him that I would ride it with him.

Up until that point, I had only ever done Splash Mountain and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. I use to be a thrill rider in my younger days, but something happened as I got older. I hate the way my stomach feels during drops and I don't really thrive on fear anymore. But, I knew RnRC didn't have any big drops so I thought - okay. I'll do this.

Chuck took Connor and Owen over to Star Tours while Sully and I headed over to RnRC. This was our first time even being over in that part of the park.

Look how yucky the sky looked:

Sully playing the air guitar:

Then we headed to the line. I believe standby was about a 20 minute wait. Sully was getting a tiny bit nervous as we were waiting so I sucked up my own fear and tried to act like it was no big deal.

You know when you're at the point where you get to watch the "cars" take off??? Well, that's when I really started to get nervous.

I am proud to say that I rode RnRC. That take off is CRAZY!!! It feels like you're on a big drop because of the forces against your body. Thankfully, it's a short ride.

When we got off I rednecked our photo and only because I love all of you am I going to share this EXTREMELY embarrassing picture of myself.

Once is enough for me on that coaster - just sayin'.

When we got outside I asked Sully what he thought. It was very difficult to read his thoughts because he looked like this:

Turns out that's his dumfounded - that was so awesome! - face. He loved it and wanted to do it again. Sure buddy - next time you're taking your dad.

Up Next - A Moving Update and Mini TR

 

[Lady Lallie]

Good for you for riding RnR! I am not a fan of thrill rides but am trying to get myself to go on Tower of Terror. I really want to see the theming and everything but I don't know if I can handle all of those drops!

 

[mommytothreeboys]

YAY Carissa! Way to suck it up and take one for the team!! I LOVE roller coasters of any kind and that take off really is amazing!

Love the pic of you screaming! I have one of Jeff and I on the freefall ride on top of the Stratosphere in Las Vegas that tops that one! It is so HILARIOUS! We were truly terrified and it shows!

That sky looked miserable! I really hope the weather improved for the rest of your trip.

Enjoy your weekend! I'll check in with ya when I get home!!

 

[carissanboys]

Good for you for riding RnR! I am not a fan of thrill rides but am trying to get myself to go on Tower of Terror. I really want to see the theming and everything but I don't know if I can handle all of those drops!

That's how I feel about Tower of Terror too. I'd love to be able to go through the whole thing, but then chicken out right before getting to the drops part.

YAY Carissa! Way to suck it up and take one for the team!! I LOVE roller coasters of any kind and that take off really is amazing!

Love the pic of you screaming! I have one of Jeff and I on the freefall ride on top of the Stratosphere in Las Vegas that tops that one! It is so HILARIOUS! We were truly terrified and it shows!

That sky looked miserable! I really hope the weather improved for the rest of your trip.

Enjoy your weekend! I'll check in with ya when I get home!!

Can you scan that photo and share it here?? I laughed so hard when I saw our picture. It was one of those, "I really don't want to show this to everyone, but how can I not??"

Have a great trip Missy and say hi to POR for me!!

 

[torsie24]

Yay! Glad you did it!! The take off is super scary!!!!!!

If you think your photo is embarrasing check mine out from Paris!

I can't believe I'm about to post it!

 

[mommytothreeboys]

Ok...ready for a good laugh? This picture was just TOO FUNNY to not purchase! And I'm only sharing it cause you asked so nicely! LOL! It will tie you over until I get back with more crazy WDW pics!

How do you like me now!! LOL!!!

 

[jmskinner]

Surprise updates are the best!

Glad he liked the ride. If I'm still in the area next time you go, call me, I'll ride with him. But, I guess Chuck needs to go at least once.

 

[carissanboys]

Yay! Glad you did it!! The take off is super scary!!!!!!

If you think your photo is embarrasing check mine out from Paris!

I can't believe I'm about to post it!

I love it! Thanks for posting it.

Ok...ready for a good laugh? This picture was just TOO FUNNY to not purchase! And I'm only sharing it cause you asked so nicely! LOL! It will tie you over until I get back with more crazy WDW pics!

How do you like me now!! LOL!!!

I'm feelin' the love now! Thanks for posting Missy - it's not so embarrassing when others post their photos too.

Surprise updates are the best!

Glad he liked the ride. If I'm still in the area next time you go, call me, I'll ride with him. But, I guess Chuck needs to go at least once.

I'm not sure Chuck will be jumping in line to ride with him! Chuck did end up doing one coaster on this trip, but I think it's the only big ride he's done at WDW.

 

[torsie24]

Hahaha, I love that photo Missy!!

I was way to scared to go on any of the stratosphere rides!!!

 

[dismagiclover]

Congratulations on RNR and I love, love, love the photo

 

[mommytothreeboys]

Hahaha, I love that photo Missy!!

I was way to scared to go on any of the stratosphere rides!!!

Thanks Torsie! We NEVER buy the souvenir photos, but that one was too good to pass up!

I LOVE thrill rides, but I have to say that I was truly scared on this one! It was a windy day and the tower was swaying and I had some true fear! I have to say though that I LOVED IT and would do it again.

 

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Since we are all sharing here is Erich's picture from his first roller coaster, Volcano. It starts off just like RnR.

 

[GGOOFY1]

Carissa....RnR is not that bad, I am a bit of a roller coaster junkie and love RnR and TT. Could ride them all day, now Star Tours is different. One time on that ride is enough for my stomach

 

[BrooklynnsMommy]

I'm like you, I have done the Rock and Roller Coaster and I don't need to do it again! The last time I did it really messed my head up for the rest of the day.

 

[carissanboys]

Congratulations on RNR and I love, love, love the photo

Thanks Jenny! I'm glad I can now say I rode it.

Thanks Torsie! We NEVER buy the souvenir photos, but that one was too good to pass up!

I LOVE thrill rides, but I have to say that I was truly scared on this one! It was a windy day and the tower was swaying and I had some true fear! I have to say though that I LOVED IT and would do it again.

You're crazy, Woman!!

Since we are all sharing here is Erich's picture from his first roller coaster, Volcano. It starts off just like RnR.

Ahhh - poor Erich.

Carissa....RnR is not that bad, I am a bit of a roller coaster junkie and love RnR and TT. Could ride them all day, now Star Tours is different. One time on that ride is enough for my stomach

I didn't like Star Tours either - left me feeling dizzy and icky. But, I beg to differ on RnRC! Most of it isn't too bad, but that take off is insane.

I'm like you, I have done the Rock and Roller Coaster and I don't need to do it again! The last time I did it really messed my head up for the rest of the day.

That's my biggest worry with the crazy rides - that I'll spend the day feeling lousy. I can deal with the fear factor - I just don't want to feel sick while I'm there.

 

[torsie24]

I 100% agree Carissa about being worried about rides ruining your day more than the fear factor.

Why am really doubting whether to risk Mission Space...

 

[carissanboys]

I 100% agree Carissa about being worried about rides ruining your day more than the fear factor.

Why am really doubting whether to risk Mission Space...

That's one that I'm not sure I will ever try for just that reason. I am prone to getting motion sick.

 

[WillowBelle]

Whew! Just made it to the end of this TR. Can I join the fan club also? We HAVE to have a fan while we sleep, for the noise!

Love the pictures of your room. We've always only stayed at value resorts. I'm crossing my fingers that DH will agree to staying at a mod. next year when we go.