I don't really understand why you can't take pictures on Soarin as long as you're not using a flash, that's weird! Maybe they're afraid you will drop your camera?
I've always wanted to try to take pictures during the ride but I've been too nervous!
Hmmmm....Maybe it is a safety issue, although I was taking them with my iphone in my lap. You know - perhaps there was someone else in one of the other row 2's that was taking them. I never thought of that.
Maybe I'm off the hook afterall.
Yum everything at Sunshine Seasons looks so good! I need to try that infamous strawberry shortcake sometime! I would have been mad about the tiny piece too!
It was pretty darn good. No my favorite dessert of the trip (that goes to that chocolate cake from the Pepper Market), but definitely good.
I love your pictures from the Seas, so pretty!
Thank you. I had a blast taking pictures in there. I should have tried some photobucket edits on them. That would have been cool.
I am starting to think Disney is using a combo soy/ beef burger. Judging by some of the reactions I have had after eating them......
I have started steering clear of them and been fine.
That and the pizza which is heavy on the sauce.
Interesting. I guess that is one way to save money and increase profits. So, are you allergic to soy?
I can honestly say I have never had Disney pizza (except Via Napoli and that doesn't really count). I am sort of afraid to try it.
Not sure if mannatees are mammals but I do know Whales are and they have BELLY BUTTONS!!!!!!
Whales have belly buttons? Well, I guess that makes sense if they are mammals it must mean they were attached with a placenta. See, you really DO learn something new everyday.
I had to google it.
Manatees are mammals indeed!
You go girl - thanks for sharing that little tidbit of marine biology. I think dolphins are mammals too and they have one side of their brain which stays awake all the time while the other half sleeps. That's what our HHI kayak guide told us. It must be correct info!
I'm finally caught up, Mary Ellen -- I must say I am a much happier person when I have time to DIS -- I think it is the fact that I am always happy when I look at pictures from Disney.
You have been missing in action for quite awhile. I was so happy to see an update from you today. Made my day!
Yeay for booking a cruise!
So excited about this and I even picked my cabin which got a really nice review here on the DIS, so YEAH!
Is kayaking physically strenous? I really want to try it, but I don't want to drift away from the group because I can't keep up.
No. It really is pretty easy. The first time I did it my arms felt tired, but not once ounce of soreness the next day. This time, no problem. You can always go out in the front of a tandem. Then your work is minimal. Seriously. Its easy and fun!
Brother and family want to go in June??? Oh my!!!
I know - can you believe it? I am curious to see what materializes with that. I'll keep you all posted.
Great beach pictures and yeay for your DIS meet with Dawn!
It was really fun to meet Dawn and Meadow. It worked out perfectly. The beach trip was really nice. Can't believe its already been a month.
That salt n' pepper shaker has thrill ride nightmare written all over it!!!
Total nightmare. Not surprisingly, I did not see one person on it. I'm sure the screams from that thing could be heard across the entire fair grounds.
I always get a kick out of Muppets props and you snagged some fabulous Star Tours pictures! I have always wanted to try Tune-In Lounge, and we never stop.
I really was trying to get pics of things that I don't normally photograph, so I was pretty pleased with they way they turned out.
Okay, love, love, love Nick with his arm around Bo's neck! Too funny!!! Yeay for two days of rope drop, and the Disney gods were shining down on you to put Anita, Marc, Baylor, and Jen in your path right after brother was challenging.
Nick is really into the posing with Bo thing. He gets it.
I am so happy that I finally got to meet Anita and Marc and Baylor. And the timing was absolutely perfect. haha
Oh, what a great idea to eat dinner at the Pepper Market on your DHS day -- must write that down somewhere.
The food there was very good. I really want to try the lunch buffet. I guess that will have to wait, but it all sounds so good.
The University of Maryland is beautiful! So, what did you figure are the chances that Nick will make it in?
With a 40% acceptance rate I would say its definitely the hardest school he is applying to. But he has a solid GPA, NHS, and solid SAT scores. Plus he is taking AP calc B/C and AP physics this year. They said they want to see signs of advancing each year and if those courses don't scream advancement, I don't know what does? I'm really not sure how many kids make it to AP Calc B/C in their senior year. Sure, he could have taken more AP courses during his high school curriculum, but he really didn't want to and everything else he has taken was honors. Plus, I hope he gets good recs from his teachers/guidance counselor. And he has enough EC activities without going over the top. Fingers crossed.
I enjoyed your update.
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Thanks!
What a great ride on Soarin' (minus the little photo reprimand). It is very annoying trying to follow what you think the rules are and getting grief from the CMs. But I found Universal/Islands of Adventure to be much worse with the picture Nazis. I was told numerous times to put my camera down. Um, you know we are in a theme park, vacationing, right?
Really? That bad? You mean, like people asking you to put the camera down while you were in stores and places like that? That's crazy. I mean, you can find pictures of Universal all over the internet. I would think they would appreciate the publicity because it really does make people want to see the park.
I've only been on Nemo a couple of times since they changed over from The Living Seas, which we loved a lot. You got some nice pictures on the ride- it isn't easy!
Thanks. I have tried before to get pics, so this was my most success to date.
I definitely enjoy the aquariums more than the ride. A long time ago, my husband and I wanted to go back through the aquariums without going on the Living Seas attraction, so we snuck in the exit elevator. Spoiler alert- it isn't really a moving elevator in Sea Base Alpha. The doors just opened, we startled a CM on the other side, and we were in!
Now that's funny. I really can barely remember what it was like before Nemo opened. I know there was something else there, but I kind of forget what it was and I know you could bypass it, which I probably did.
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could watch tropical fish all day long! I love your photos of the fish in the tanks. Really nice color.
Thanks! I find the clown fish so interesting. They really are so unique, as are most of the other tropical fish.
We have never dined at EU, but we LOVE LOVE LOVE Sunshine Seasons!!! My fave is the roasted beet and goat cheese salad with candied walnuts. And definitely the strawberry shortcake for dessert. It is so light and good!
Yum - I think I saw that on the menu or maybe I remember you writing about it. It sounds so good. I'll have to try it one of these visits.
I personally skip eating some of my main dish to save room for desert especially at Disney.
disfriends are always so fun to spend time with..
you rebel you..
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A lot of their stories are sad though-the run in with boats and all...
Carol Thanks so much for joining in! 
I don't get it. 
Not sure would be my first choice...even though I do like it. So I guess I agree with eandesmom, kinda makes me sad too. Nice of you to watch the boys. AND WOW... that is a lot of boys. 
