Woohoo!!! I'm finally taking him to Disney World!!

[MinnieNurse]

Oooh you have a few different ones, cool! IASW, def. different, most people hate it but I was actually debating putting it on my list! I love it and dbf promised he'll go on it if I never sing the song again (haha, he'll forget he said that and I WILL sing it again!) Have you ever rode the Jungle Cruise at night? I've read somewhere that it's neat to ride at night but never tried it before, just wondering if anyone else has done it. I never got to ride 20,000 Leagues I bet it would have been cool though!

I was reading something on 20,000 Leagues just the other day. I never got to ride it either and am bummed about it. It looks awesome. Why did they close it?

 

[DisneyFaeriePrincess]

Hmm...top 5 is tough!

1. Pirates of the Carribean
2. Haunted Mansion
3. Space Mt
4. Splash Mt
5. Philharmagic

I wanna make you guys think!!! Very good choices!!

Yup, it was awesome. In fact, it would have replaced Space Mountain! I've never ridden JC at night, but I heard the same. Guess I'll have to try it this trip!

Yep, something we will both have to try. I'm thinking it would probably be neat to see. Guess we'll have to see!!

I was reading something on 20,000 Leagues just the other day. I never got to ride it either and am bummed about it. It looks awesome. Why did they close it?

Yeah it would have been really cool to see I actually have no idea why it was closed. Can anybody answer this one for us?

 

[DisneyFaeriePrincess]

Disney Trivia of the Day

Germany

The Gild Hall, a 16th century merchants hall, is inspired by Kaufhas in Freiburg. The original has four figures on it while the one at disney only has 3 because of they were unable to make the building any bigger. The figures were the original four Hapsburg emperors. The 3 on the disney building are Philip I, Charles V, and Ferdinand I, the missing emperor is Maximilian I. This European royal family ruled Austria-Hungary from 1273-1918.

The statue in the courtyard is of St. George slaying a dragon. St. George is the patron saint of soldiers. German legends say that St. George killed a dragon to which a king's daughter was being sacrificed-slaying it with his magical sword Ascalon. Almost all German villages have a statue of St. George as a symbol of protection.



Ok so not only are we going to do our top 5 favorites but also our top 5 least favorites!!! So today...what are you're top 5 least favorite rides at Magic Kingdom?

Mine:
5.Dumbo (sorry I know it's a classic but I think it's rediculous the lines it gets!!! Little kids like it and I completely get that, perhaps if I was a little kid I would like it better!!! Although I've seen some amazing pics of Wishes from on Dumbo!!)
4.Magic Carpets of Aladdin (again same kinda reason as Dumbo)
3.Tomorrowland Indy Speedway
2.Astro Orbitor (Ok can you tell I don't like the sit in things and go in circles things!!! Course I am a fast ride kinda girl!!)
1.Stitch's Great Escape (so stupid!!!)

 

[shordiebecka]

5. I would have to say Astro Orbiter here.
4.Indy Speedway- you can only go slow! again no fun!
3. Dumbo- fly around in circles? no thanks. when i have kids!
2. Snow White's Great Adventures- Scares the crap out of me
1. Stitch's Great Escape- I have to second you on this one...it sucks now that it is no longer AI!

Since I missed my top 5 favorites, here they are!

5. Its a small world
4. Big Thunder Railraod
3.TTA/Space Mountain
2. Pirates of the Carribean
1. Splash Mountain

 

[DisneyFaeriePrincess]

5. I would have to say Astro Orbiter here.
4.Indy Speedway- you can only go slow! again no fun!
3. Dumbo- fly around in circles? no thanks. when i have kids!
2. Snow White's Great Adventures- Scares the crap out of me
1. Stitch's Great Escape- I have to second you on this one...it sucks now that it is no longer AI!

Since I missed my top 5 favorites, here they are!

5. Its a small world
4. Big Thunder Railraod
3.TTA/Space Mountain
2. Pirates of the Carribean
1. Splash Mountain

Yeah not into the whole fly in circles thing. Yeah Stitch needs to go. Now I HATED AI, that scared the crap out of me and I refused to go on it but at least it was better than Stitch. Plus it was one of my brother and my dad's favorite rides so I want it back for them! Very nice favorites!!

 

[DisneyFaeriePrincess]

Pictures from our July 2005 trip!!


A family pic with Mickey!!

Lucky!!! I loved Lucky, I thought it was so cool! I'm upset that Lucky's not there anymore!

Shhhh, we wrote our name on a brick at Mama Melrose's. Our waiter (who was amazing by the way!) casually left a marker at our table and told us that he didn't see a thing! Hehe!

This was my graduation trip. I graduated from High School that year so of course I had to get a pic with Mickey with my graduation Mickey ears!!

And of course a castle pic!!

Ok so for my top 5 today we'll stay at MK. So what are your top 5 MK restaurants! Ya know the ones you HAVE to visit while you're there! These can be counter service or sit down. Here's mine... (In no particular order!)

5. Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe
4. Pinnochio Village Haus (I have to get a seat by the windows so I can wave at the people on IASW. My brother and I love to do this! I know we're such kids!)
3.Cosmic Rays
2.Casey's Corner (We love getting a hot dog after Wishes when all of the people are rushing to get out of the park and we just sit at one of the tables and watch the castle change colors and all of the crazy people!)
1.Aloha Isle (of course for Dole Whips!!!! MMMMM, I want one now!!)

 

[MinnieNurse]

Okay here are mine. I must say this will be alot easier when we get to Epcot! MK is my favorite park, but they need to get some better TS places I think.

1. CRT (just cause its in the castle )
2. LTT (are the characters back, not sure I would like it without them).
3. Aloha Isle (yummo!)
4. Tony's
5. The cream cheese pretzel place (not sure of the name right now) in Tomorrowland.

 

[DisneyFaeriePrincess]

Okay here are mine. I must say this will be alot easier when we get to Epcot! MK is my favorite park, but they need to get some better TS places I think.

1. CRT (just cause its in the castle )
2. LTT (are the characters back, not sure I would like it without them).
3. Aloha Isle (yummo!)
4. Tony's
5. The cream cheese pretzel place (not sure of the name right now) in Tomorrowland.

Yeah I know, they really don't have a lot of table service places. Ok so I was thinking about what my top 5 were as I was driving home last night and all of a sudden I realized I forgot CRT!!!! I can't believe it. So I'm putting it in, it's my top 6 for this one!!! I'm not sure if the characters are back, sorry. Can anybody answer this?

 

[deslynnpatterson]

i love your trip report so far i am glad i found this im on board!!

 

[DisneyFaeriePrincess]

Disney Trivia of the Day

Japan

Japan features more specific reacreations of real buildings than any other pavillion.

The red torii gate in the lagoon is based on the one that serves as the entrance to the Itsukushima Shrine on the Inland Sea. Torii are found throughout Japan. Originally conceived as perches for roosters to welcome the new day, they have come to symbolize good luck and purification.

The pagoda is drawn after one at the 8th century Horyuji Temple in Nara. Eachc story represents one of the five elements of the Buddhist universe, in ascending order-Earth, Water, Fire, Wind, and Heaven.

Yakitori House is representative of the tea house at the Katsura Imperial Villa, commissioned by the ruler Hideyoshi, and designed by an architect who gave three conditions before he would take the job-no limits on expense, no limits on time available for completion, and no interference from the patron until the job was done.

The fortress in the back is taken from Shirasagi-Jo, a 17th century castle overlooking Hemeji, used by regional kings during hte feudal era.



Ok for MinnieNurse we'll go to Epcot next! But first we'll start with your top 5 favorite rides at Epcot!

5.Spaceship Earth (I love the revisions they did on it. I LOVE the ending!!!)
4.Turtle Talk with Crush (This is sooo cute, it's so much fun watching the kids!!)
3.Test Track
2.Mission:Space
1.Soarin'

 

[DisneyFaeriePrincess]

i love your trip report so far i am glad i found this im on board!!

Thanks, glad to have you here!!! Please join in the top 5 game. I love hearing people's favorites!! And hello to a fellow PA person!! I'm heading over to your PTR right now!!

 

[OhMari]

Yeah it would have been really cool to see I actually have no idea why it was closed. Can anybody answer this one for us?[/QUOTE]The submarines were not pressurizing correctly, they were getting to old and they couldn't seal the doors and windows anymore. Plus they said, they couldn't keep the water clean enough either. Weird.


Can I still do the top 5 MK places to eat, is it okay?
1. Main Street Bakery-Ice Cream Cookie
2. Plaza-my dh likes walking in and getting a shake or malt.
3. Columbia Harbour House-Tuna Sandwhich
4. Crystal Palace-because the building is gorgeous, food is okay, lol
5. Used to be the Popcorn stand at the entrance. They have the best popcorn, but I can't eat popcorn anymore.


Favorite Rides at Epcot.
1. Soarin
2. Did I say Soarin-we always get fastpasses to ride again during the day.
3. I actually like Nemo's clam shells.
4. The movie in Canada-I sit down in the back, against the wall, and you can see 3/4 of the movie. I hate standing and turning in different directions, it gives me vertigo.
5. I know this isn't a ride, but I love the dancing fountain. If this doesn't count as a ride, then Test Track.

 

[DisneyFaeriePrincess]

Yeah it would have been really cool to see I actually have no idea why it was closed. Can anybody answer this one for us?The submarines were not pressurizing correctly, they were getting to old and they couldn't seal the doors and windows anymore. Plus they said, they couldn't keep the water clean enough either. Weird.





Can I still do the top 5 MK places to eat, is it okay?
1. Main Street Bakery-Ice Cream Cookie
2. Plaza-my dh likes walking in and getting a shake or malt.
3. Columbia Harbour House-Tuna Sandwhich
4. Crystal Palace-because the building is gorgeous, food is okay, lol
5. Used to be the Popcorn stand at the entrance. They have the best popcorn, but I can't eat popcorn anymore.


Favorite Rides at Epcot.
1. Soarin
2. Did I say Soarin-we always get fastpasses to ride again during the day.
3. I actually like Nemo's clam shells.
4. The movie in Canada-I sit down in the back, against the wall, and you can see 3/4 of the movie. I hate standing and turning in different directions, it gives me vertigo.
5. I know this isn't a ride, but I love the dancing fountain. If this doesn't count as a ride, then Test Track.

Thanks for the answer and thanks for joining!! That is really weird!! Course the whole submarines not pressurizing right and the doors weren't sealing, I'm glad they closed it!!! That could def. have been a problem!


Of course you can do any top 5 you missed that you want to do!!! I love your favorite rides at Epcot, very different and sure the dancing fountains can be a ride. Perhaps I should say attraction because those fountains are def. an attraction. Just to make sure, are you talking about the fountains right behind Spaceship Earth!! I love those fountains! And hey if you want to have a top 6 and add test track go for it!! I'm flexible!! And I must agree with you on Soarin' by far my favorite ride at epcot!

 

[deslynnpatterson]

Thanks, glad to have you here!!! Please join in the top 5 game. I love hearing people's favorites!! And hello to a fellow PA person!! I'm heading over to your PTR right now!!

ok here i am to play your top 5 game.. my top 5 rides in MK are:
1. Pirates of the carribean
2. Splash Moutain
3. Peter Pans Flight
4. Its a small world
5. Haunted Manison


Also i love all of your previous trip pictures and the pictures of your clothes: all of your outfits are really cute!! I see all of your pictures and its getting me pumped up for disney. You and your BF are going to have a blast

 

[DisneyFaeriePrincess]

ok here i am to play your top 5 game.. my top 5 rides in MK are:
1. Pirates of the carribean
2. Splash Moutain
3. Peter Pans Flight
4. Its a small world
5. Haunted Manison


Also i love all of your previous trip pictures and the pictures of your clothes: all of your outfits are really cute!! I see all of your pictures and its getting me pumped up for disney. You and your BF are going to have a blast

Thank you!! I know, I'm so excited!! I'm sure he's going to love it! I think he's really starting to get into it! He's been asking more questions and he likes reading some of the posts when I'm on the disboards. So I think the brainwashing is working!!! yay someone else that likes IASW!!! I do like that ride!







Oh I forgot to tell everyone. I've decided that we're going to get the photobook when we get back. I was showing Ian pictures of it and how you can kinda customize each page and he really liked it. He seemed to like that you can design your page and as I was looking at it I realized that I really want something special like that to mark our first trip together. Not only is this ian's first trip, our first trip to disney together, it's also our first big trip together so I think a little bit of special is in order! So the photobook it is. I realized that if you really wanted to you can fit 80 pictures in the book and I highly doubt we'll have more than that plus Ian wants to put some of our own pics from our cameras on too and to add a page it's only like $1 something so it's not too bad. Oh and to prove even further that he's getting into it we have been watching disney movies for the past 2 weekends. And it was HIS idea!! I love it, he's getting in the disney mood!! He also isn't complaining as much when I talk about the stuff we have to do still (ya know like shopping ) Ahh, things seem to be working out quite fine!!

 

[MinnieNurse]

Okay, top 5 rides at Epcot:

1. Soarin (my favorite ride in all of WDW).
2. Test Track
3. Talk time with Crush
4. Mission Space
5. Spaceship earth

I think mine are the same as yours again, just in a different order.

 

[disneygirlinnj]

Top 5 Restuarants in MK:

this is tough b/c I honestly am not a huge fan of much of the food in the MK plus I haven't been to a lot of the places in a LONG time! revisiting 2 this trip coming up

1. aloha isle for dole whip floats
2. any ice cream cart for cookies & cream mickey sandwiches
3. churro stand (do they even still have the stand in the mk?!)
4. baked potato cart
5. grr... either columbia harbor house or cosmic rays... or...?

I'm going to the plaza and crystal palace for the first time in YEARS so I'm sure at least one of them would be in the list. not a fan of crt or tonys food but we do eat there because it's decent...just not WOW!

top 5 rides at epcot:
1. mission space orange
2. american adventure/voices of liberty
3. soarin
4. universe of energy
5. nemo

 

[DisneyFaeriePrincess]

Okay, top 5 rides at Epcot:

1. Soarin (my favorite ride in all of WDW).
2. Test Track
3. Talk time with Crush
4. Mission Space
5. Spaceship earth

I think mine are the same as yours again, just in a different order.

haha, like I said, great minds think alike!!

Top 5 Restuarants in MK:

this is tough b/c I honestly am not a huge fan of much of the food in the MK plus I haven't been to a lot of the places in a LONG time! revisiting 2 this trip coming up

1. aloha isle for dole whip floats
2. any ice cream cart for cookies & cream mickey sandwiches
3. churro stand (do they even still have the stand in the mk?!)
4. baked potato cart
5. grr... either columbia harbor house or cosmic rays... or...?

I'm going to the plaza and crystal palace for the first time in YEARS so I'm sure at least one of them would be in the list. not a fan of crt or tonys food but we do eat there because it's decent...just not WOW!

top 5 rides at epcot:
1. mission space orange
2. american adventure/voices of liberty
3. soarin
4. universe of energy
5. nemo

To be honest, I don't have a whole lot of favorite table service in MK, there's just not that many. Ooo I didn't think about he voices of liberty, they sound so beautiful! Is orange the side that spins, I can never remember the colors, I just always walk up and say "the one that spins please!" You'd think I'd remember by now but of course I don't! Very nice choices though!!

 

[shordiebecka]

Okay, so from what I can tell, I missed the top 5 places to eat at MK and the top 5 rides at Epcot. So here I go!

Places to eat at MK-- i don't like a lot of MK food, but if i had to, these are my 5.

(Okay, maybe just 4 for MK)
4. The smoothie place in tommorowland (is that still there?)
3. Crystal Palace
2. Tony's
1. Liberty Tree Tavern

5 Rides for Epcot

5. Nemo
4. Spaceship Earth
3.Malestrom
2. Mission Space
1. Test Track

I've never done Soarin'...its a must do for me this trip thought!!

 

[disneygirlinnj]

I've never done Soarin'...its a must do for me this trip thought!!

When you do Soarin...PLEASE remember to ask to sit in the front row. I was NOT a fan of Soarin until I asked. When you're in other rows, you see peoples feet above you and it ruins the effect! The front row is the only way to go now!