What's the Sitch? The Great Disney D-Tour! (12/19 Lego Tribute)
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thecapells
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We only had one full day this time around and we definitely made it count!
There's still lots more fun and surprises to come!
I'll try to get another post up this evening as we finish packing...
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Right next to the lush gardens of Pixie Hollow stood an oddly structured tent.
The doorway consisted of chains hanging down from the roof that you moved aside as you entered.
The room was full of butterflies flying around as well as in little houses.
Mom, being a wildlife biology buff, took center stage here and showed the kids around.
I found a Photopass photographer looking bored and sent him over to Mom and the kids.
The kids were adorable here and if you look closely, you can see all the stickers adorning their t-shirts.
Since it was Photopass, I was even able to add a Minnie border since it seemed appropriate:
And then a Flower & Garden shot:
Passing through the garden, you come out in a more scenic area of EPCOT during the Flower & Garden Festival.
There's even a topiary highlighting the Butterfly Garden
And, of course, the owner of the garden herself
Since we missed Minnie at the Disney VISA photo shoot, I had to take advantage here:
DS was now officially done with girly stuff so it was time to head back to the World Showcase.
After all, Norway needed saving.
<cue Kim Possible beeps>
The doorway consisted of chains hanging down from the roof that you moved aside as you entered.
The room was full of butterflies flying around as well as in little houses.
Mom, being a wildlife biology buff, took center stage here and showed the kids around.
I found a Photopass photographer looking bored and sent him over to Mom and the kids.
The kids were adorable here and if you look closely, you can see all the stickers adorning their t-shirts.
Since it was Photopass, I was even able to add a Minnie border since it seemed appropriate:
And then a Flower & Garden shot:
Passing through the garden, you come out in a more scenic area of EPCOT during the Flower & Garden Festival.
There's even a topiary highlighting the Butterfly Garden
And, of course, the owner of the garden herself
Since we missed Minnie at the Disney VISA photo shoot, I had to take advantage here:
DS was now officially done with girly stuff so it was time to head back to the World Showcase.
After all, Norway needed saving.
<cue Kim Possible beeps>
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I love me a butterfly garden!! How cool to have found one, and hosted by the "First Lady" herself.
I can understand DSs weariness of "girly stuff" - boys do need adventure, and saving the world I imagine would rank pretty high!
I can understand DSs weariness of "girly stuff" - boys do need adventure, and saving the world I imagine would rank pretty high!
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Beautiful pictures of Minnie's Butterfly garden , how cool that you found a Photopass Photographer in there , never seen anyone w/ PP pictures in Minnie's Butterfly Garden , until now !
Can't wait to hear all about the next KP mission
Can't wait to hear all about the next KP mission
thecapells
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I love me a butterfly garden!! How cool to have found one, and hosted by the "First Lady" herself.
I can understand DSs weariness of "girly stuff" - boys do need adventure, and saving the world I imagine would rank pretty high!
Yeah, DS was very anxious to get back to our missions...
More lovely pics! I'm looking forward to hearing how your family liked Kim Possible!We loved it!
ask and ye shall receive...
Beautiful pictures of Minnie's Butterfly garden , how cool that you found a Photopass Photographer in there , never seen anyone w/ PP pictures in Minnie's Butterfly Garden , until now !
Can't wait to hear all about the next KP mission
It was very surprising to find one there.
And looking bored no less.
It amazes me how so many people do not take advantage of Photopass.
We love it!!
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Unfortunately, DS still didnt want to do this ride so we skipped the Maelstrom yet again.
I swung past the Norway Kim Possible check-in station and grabbed another ticket for later (just in case our battery ran out).
I got 3:15 at Norway and then asked for one more in the middle of World Showcase so the CM gave me Italy as well.
Heres what they look like (for those looking to play next time around):
With our afternoon mission secured, I pulled the Kimmunicator out of my pocket and there was Wade issuing instructions.
The idea here was that Camille Leon was planning some heist at a fashion show.
We had to pose as Norwegian models and enlist the aid of the long lost ghosts of the Vikings to help stop her.
Yes, it was as weird as it sounded.
So we set off to awaken the Norwegian Viking ghosts while Mom took X on a walk.
To her delight, she came across Three Caballeros Donald!!
Meanwhile, back in Norway, we raised the flag to alert the Viking ghosts.
This was the big replacement for the Viking ship.
Its a bit of a let down in comparison but it was kinda neat.
In fact, there are 2 tasks here as you then turn around and are captured on film from across the World Showcase Lagoon.
Your picture is then added to a magazine cover for Viking Fashion and you see the results on your Kimmunicator.
This was cool as it was pretty surprising that theres a camera somewhere taking your picture.
Its almost like Wade is really using satellites to keep track of you.
The picture in Viking Fashion is used to get Camilles attention so we can get invited to the big fashion show.
We then had to use smoke signals to communicate with the ghosts.
The signals were very hard to see but we did have fun running through the shops looking for posters and clues like this one:
The finale here was also alot of fun.
A Norway poster outside the Maelstrom turns into a video screen and allows us to see the Viking fashion show.
I took a video of the show so you can see the Viking ghosts arrive and capture the master of disguise.
The plotline was weird but they definitely used Norway very well.
The assignments had us explore the entire pavilion including Maelstrom.
That was the only downside having to enter the exit of Maelstrom to get a clue.
Its easier if you ride the ride but since we didnt, it was a little annoying.
But for someone whose never been to Norway, if you play this mission, you will know it inside and out.
Very well done.
On the way out, you can drop off your Kimmunicator in the hidden dropbox
or select yet another mission if you have battery life.
We were doing fine on battery life so I selected Germany as our next mission.
So we called Mom and she met us near the pavilion entrance as this guy kept an eye on us
I was sad I missed Donald but that was okay.
The kids were getting antsy now and X wanted to do something (the missions are tough on him since hes basically sitting in his stroller the whole time).
We figured a break from Kim Possible was in order.
So we headed around the world with an eye on letting our scallywags get their yo-hos out.
Lets see who can guess our next destination
I swung past the Norway Kim Possible check-in station and grabbed another ticket for later (just in case our battery ran out).
I got 3:15 at Norway and then asked for one more in the middle of World Showcase so the CM gave me Italy as well.
Heres what they look like (for those looking to play next time around):
With our afternoon mission secured, I pulled the Kimmunicator out of my pocket and there was Wade issuing instructions.
The idea here was that Camille Leon was planning some heist at a fashion show.
We had to pose as Norwegian models and enlist the aid of the long lost ghosts of the Vikings to help stop her.
Yes, it was as weird as it sounded.
So we set off to awaken the Norwegian Viking ghosts while Mom took X on a walk.
To her delight, she came across Three Caballeros Donald!!
Meanwhile, back in Norway, we raised the flag to alert the Viking ghosts.
This was the big replacement for the Viking ship.
Its a bit of a let down in comparison but it was kinda neat.
In fact, there are 2 tasks here as you then turn around and are captured on film from across the World Showcase Lagoon.
Your picture is then added to a magazine cover for Viking Fashion and you see the results on your Kimmunicator.
This was cool as it was pretty surprising that theres a camera somewhere taking your picture.
Its almost like Wade is really using satellites to keep track of you.
The picture in Viking Fashion is used to get Camilles attention so we can get invited to the big fashion show.
We then had to use smoke signals to communicate with the ghosts.
The signals were very hard to see but we did have fun running through the shops looking for posters and clues like this one:
The finale here was also alot of fun.
A Norway poster outside the Maelstrom turns into a video screen and allows us to see the Viking fashion show.
I took a video of the show so you can see the Viking ghosts arrive and capture the master of disguise.
The plotline was weird but they definitely used Norway very well.
The assignments had us explore the entire pavilion including Maelstrom.
That was the only downside having to enter the exit of Maelstrom to get a clue.
Its easier if you ride the ride but since we didnt, it was a little annoying.
But for someone whose never been to Norway, if you play this mission, you will know it inside and out.
Very well done.
On the way out, you can drop off your Kimmunicator in the hidden dropbox
or select yet another mission if you have battery life.
We were doing fine on battery life so I selected Germany as our next mission.
So we called Mom and she met us near the pavilion entrance as this guy kept an eye on us
I was sad I missed Donald but that was okay.
The kids were getting antsy now and X wanted to do something (the missions are tough on him since hes basically sitting in his stroller the whole time).
We figured a break from Kim Possible was in order.
So we headed around the world with an eye on letting our scallywags get their yo-hos out.
Lets see who can guess our next destination
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Great pictures and video from the KP Norway mission Beautiful pictures of Mom w/ Donald , how special for her .
You have me stumped this time on where your going next , not even gonna guess ????
Beautiful pictures of Mom w/ Donald , how special for her .You have me stumped this time on where your going next , not even gonna guess ????
thecapells
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Great pictures and video from the KP Norway mission
You have me stumped this time on where your going next , not even gonna guess ????
Well, you get some time to think about it as we head out tomorrow for our Disney Pirate Adventure!
I'll try to post from the resort if we have time.
But I'll be back with lots more stories on the 4th!
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Well, you get some time to think about it as we head out tomorrow for our Disney Pirate Adventure!
I'll try to post from the resort if we have time.
But I'll be back with lots more stories on the 4th!
Have a safe trip and magical time ! Can't wait to hear all about it !
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I caught up again and you are off creating your next TR. Hope you guys have a great time, but I know you will.
While reading your TR, I realized I never went into the Pixie Hollow during the F&G Festival. Loved all of your pics.
And I have a pic of the camera that takes your picture in Norway.
Can't wait to hear about the rest of your trip and MNSSHP when you get back.
While reading your TR, I realized I never went into the Pixie Hollow during the F&G Festival. Loved all of your pics.
And I have a pic of the camera that takes your picture in Norway.
Can't wait to hear about the rest of your trip and MNSSHP when you get back.
thecapells
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Hey gang!
We just got back - it was a blast!
We did so much including lots of new adventures for everyone!!
However, while I've been gone, I noticed photobucket went over the limit again.
The older pics should be back next week.
In the meantime, I hope to get the next segment of our spring trip done in the next day or so.
Can't wait to catch up so I can tell you all about this past trip!!!
Thanks! We definitely did!
Thanks again! It was great and we're sad to be home!
Time to start planning Feb 2011 for X's 4th Birthday
Pixie Hollow was a blast and I hear they are expanding for 2010 so give it a shot!
And I'd love to see that pic of the camera in Norway...
We just got back - it was a blast!
We did so much including lots of new adventures for everyone!!
However, while I've been gone, I noticed photobucket went over the limit again.
The older pics should be back next week.
In the meantime, I hope to get the next segment of our spring trip done in the next day or so.
Can't wait to catch up so I can tell you all about this past trip!!!
Hope you guys have a magical time!
Thanks! We definitely did!
Thanks again! It was great and we're sad to be home!
Time to start planning Feb 2011 for X's 4th Birthday
Pixie Hollow was a blast and I hear they are expanding for 2010 so give it a shot!
And I'd love to see that pic of the camera in Norway...
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Hey gang!
We just got back - it was a blast!
We did so much including lots of new adventures for everyone!!
...
Thanks again! It was great and we're sad to be home!
Time to start planning Feb 2011 for X's 4th Birthday
I've FINALLY caught up, fully, with your 2008 and Spring Break TRs.
You've only been nudging me about that for a while. 
(For the regulars on here, I'm long-time friend of the family, and need to update my profile to "Disney Uncle".)I'm looking forward to reading the TR, and hearing the accounts from the kids first-hand.
And DEFINITELY looking forward to joining in on the Feb 2011 trip. Put DS on some of those rollercoasters with me. Heck, maybe by then I can convince him to go on Tower of Terror? I *LOVE* that ride. 
Anyway, glad you guys got back and had a blast. Looking forward to seeing you guys soon.
thecapells
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We had a BLAST! Lots of new experiences and a bunch to share!
But first I have to finish this TR up!
So many Disney adventures, so little time...
I've FINALLY caught up, fully, with your 2008 and Spring Break TRs.
I'm looking forward to reading the TR, and hearing the accounts from the kids first-hand.
Anyway, glad you guys got back and had a blast. Looking forward to seeing you guys soon.
It's about time you got here!
Now you can heckle as we go.
I've known Boxmaster since about 7th Grade and he's basically part of the family.
So his take on our experiences should be an interesting insight.
On a side note, I planned his parents' recent trip (which happened to overlap with ours) so everyone's gone recently but him!
We definitely have to "Disney-ize"
him so everyone has to help me out! I can't wait to tell you all about it!
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Wow, these are some long threads.
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