Why do we have to stand in all these lines?...a TR by DM w/lots of PIX...Completed!

[Disneyolic]

dolphin tail? *gulp* are you serious?

I did want to try that but it wasn't included in the DDP for some reason ...

It's supposed to be good. I looked up the recipe online and it shows they also put crawdad and diced mink in it. I heard that Arists Point serves Harp Seal steak. Can anyone verify this?

The crawdads sound good but you have to be careful of the diced mink as sometimes they don't always get all the hair off.

I've never been to Artist Point so I can't verify the Harp Seal steak. Anyone else? Anyone?

Dolphin Tail soup????

I forgot you don't like seafood.

LOL You're the one who told ME about it!!!

UMMM........Nooooooooooo

You're the ONE who wrote about in my TR last year and at the time I thought you were just joking

Ha! The joke's on you! or is it?

 

[Disneyolic]

Have you ever tried Chili's Molten? OMG now THAT is a great dessert. It's basically the Chocolate Wave with ice cream and LOTS of fudge over it. Mmmmmm.

I love the Molten from Chili's. We order 2 of them and then all 5 of us dig in!

Z--Oh I love Chili's molten cake! Sometimes go just for that so I would certainly get the Wave if it's like that!
(you must be working to be posting at 2 am!)

The Wave has grand marnier inside and no ice cream. It's a fancier dessert. But I love it.

Nah the Wave is lacking in the yummy ice cream, fudge and caramel.
(yeah I was working..and I'm still awake!)

There's no caramel in the Molten ... is there?

 

[LurrrvtheDuck]

I love the Molten from Chili's. We order 2 of them and then all 5 of us dig in!

The Wave has grand marnier inside and no ice cream. It's a fancier dessert. But I love it.

There's no caramel in the Molten ... is there?

I think it's around the Molten cake. I've ordered it to go and when you do that they put all the stuff in seperate containers and then you melt it all yourself.

 

[TEminnie]

I love the Molten from Chili's. We order 2 of them and then all 5 of us dig in!

The Wave has grand marnier inside and no ice cream. It's a fancier dessert. But I love it.

So, it's a high class molten cake!

So there are some items on the menu that you can't order with the DDP??

 

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Oh my gosh DM, you were about to fall onto page three!

 

[blue_river]

Oh my gosh DM, you were about to fall onto page three!

Yes, totally unlike her.

Where's the Monday morning update???

 

[cherbear]

 

[DisneyJo]

 

[scottny]

no update

hit the

 

[Disneyolic]

Oh my gosh DM, you were about to fall onto page three!

Yes, totally unlike her.

Where's the Monday morning update???

no update

hit the

Thanks everyone. I knew this has fallen back, waaaaay back. I've been trying to catch up on all the other subbed TRs before I put out an update. I will get an update out today, I promise. I just don't promise a lot of picture this one. It's mostly my recollection, and you'll all see why when I post it.

 

[wirki]

Looking forward to the update

just waiting.....

I think I need a
Take your time I'm good

 

[Disneyolic]

Looking forward to the update

just waiting.....

I think I need a
Take your time I'm good

Since you're good and all ... maybe I should wait until tomorrow?

 

[Disneyolic]

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Thursday, June 28...Epcot
A Little Land ... A Little Imagination

Hopes:
1. More PhotoPass pictures taken...
2. Good lunch at Coral Reef...
3. My feet feel better with the blisters
4. Good & fun dinner at Garden Grill
5. A meeting with the Dream Team

Wants:
1. Ride Soarin’...
2. Explore World Showcase
3. Get the kid’s pictures on a poster


After we finished our lunch it was time to head on over to The Land. But we had a couple of minutes to waste before our FP return time. I saw the Kidcot Center and took the kiddos over there to work on their first one of the day.

They all seemed to enjoy coloring the ladybug. When they all finished we headed downstairs to ride Soarin’. I let Rob & Evan go on first. The standby wait time said 90 minutes. Holy moly. Glad we had our FPs. I told Rob we’d be over waiting at the exit. So Alec, Brookie, and I went over and found some seats.

All the FP machines were now empty and a bunch of kids were running circles around them. Of course, Alec & Brookie wanted to join in and I let them. Big mistake. There were so many kids running hysterically around that I just knew that one of them was either going to collide with my kids or slip and fall. I kept trying to get Alec and Brookie back to sit but they wanted nothing to do with sitting and waiting. They had some pentup energy. So, I sat on the edge of my seat with my heart in my throat anticipating disaster.

There was no disaster. Everything was fine. I was just an overly paranoid mom. I think it took about 20 minutes or more for Rob and Evan to finally exit Soarin’ and Alec and I jumped up and went. I couldn’t believe how long that cue is! And the stinkin’ 90 minute wait. And all the tired annoyed looks that the standby people give you as you are breezing right by them. I made no eye contact. I am most above those standby people.

We finally get to the point where we are at a standstill. A CM calls out to ask if there are any parties of 2. And I raise my hand and go to sneak under the rope when another couple behind us goes right past us. Anyone that was standing next to me could tell I was totally ticked. They shook their heads in sympathy for me.

But it was only a couple more minutes before they started to line us up for the next riders. At this point I was totally glad that that stupid couple who cut us off went before us. As we had the best seats ever - front row smack dab in the middle! Score! I hope that couple had end seats with total feet view. But I’m not bitter.

I get Alec all strapped in and I put leave my Crocs flops on the floor ... think again ... then quickly hop up and stow them in the pocket by my feet. I don't know why I did that. Maybe I was afraid of the Crocs flops robber.

Then up we go. And there’s California right before our eyes. At this point, I start thinking of my grandmother in California. While I had last seen her out here in 2001, my last trip out to California was in 1993, the year before I met Rob. The scenes are beautiful. When I start seeing the scenes from Southern California I can feel my eyes welling up. It’s breathtaking. I decide right then and there that I have to do what I can to make a trip out there possible. Not only to see my grandmother and family but to experience a true Southern California vacation. Soarin’ had to be the best attraction for me the whole trip based on the feelings alone.

Alec had a smile on his face the whole time. He really enjoyed “flying”. He asked about Disneyland. I told him we would be going there someday, promise.

After meeting up with Rob, Evan and Brookie, we left The Land and headed over to Honey I Shrunk the Audience.

And it was great timing on our part because we walked right into the preshow and then had great seats for the rest of the show. The kids kinda liked it. This is the time that I debated going to get the kids pictures taken in the Imagination pavilion. If you recall, we wanted to get the kids pictures taken and put into a poster that made it look as though they were flying around Cinderella’s Castle. We decided against it. We had a 6:30 pm ADR for Garden Grill so we knew we’d be back around here later. I’m sure you know where that idea is heading ...

At this point we wanted to start around World Showcase. But Rob didn’t get his chance yet to ride Test Track with the boys. I still had the Child Swap pass from Saturday available and handed it over to him. I told him that I would take Brookie and head over to Norway and get some FPs for Maelstrom and they could meet us over there. We said our “See Ya’s,” and we parted ways ... only I forgot to give him the PhotoPass card. Darn it!

I took my time walking Brookie to Norway. I enjoyed looking out over the lagoon across the World Showcase. It was a picture perfect opportunity. Ah ... Italy. I married an Italian. So, let’s get a picture of Italy.

Panning a little bit over ...

And then we get to Germany, where my mother was born ...

And slowly Brookie and I walked to Norway to get our Maelstrom fast passes ...


Next installment...June 28...Epcot...Biding Time in Norway

 

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Stupid line cutters I am so glad that you got your front row center seats!

Your California vacation will arrive before you know it.


Oh my gosh! I am first to respond! This never happens!

 

[Goofyluver]

Cutters...

I looooove Soarin'. It's definitely my #2 behind POTC. It was beautiful. The smells, the scenery...MAGIC!!!

 

[cmp1111]

Nice memory, DM.
Couldn't help but notice the flop robber comment...

 

[HomeschoolMama]

Eeek! So, people will be shooting us with daggers as we walk up to the FP line? Okay- I'll try to work on my "Too bad. It's your own fault" look before January. Thanks for the warning!

 

[tinkgurl]

I still think that's hilarious that the Norway ride has fast passes!

 

[HomeschoolMama]

Hey- I just wanted to tell you that I gave you and Jo and shout out in my PTR today. I know you're not reading PTRs right now, but I thought I'd let you know.

 

[scottny]

great update done by memory.

cutters should be cut down.

anyway looking forward to hearing about Garden Grill.