You can take the girl out of Disney, BUT

[jenseib]

Claire was very worried we would miss the show sitting at the beach area. We kept telling her we had plenty of time, but she still thought we should be next to the building…waiting.
We finally decided it was time to head over that way. We went ahead of Skip and were going to use the bathroom before getting in line to check in.

I took this on the way over….the lawnmower tree. I really don’t “get it”. But I have seen it in other TR’s before.

I tried to get a shot of the carriage…not so great…but I tried.

The line for check in was pretty long and Claire thought we should skip using the bathroom and get in it. I told her no, why wait in a long line when we could just go to the bathroom and come back out…and hopefully it would be shorter.

When we did get back out to the line, Skip was in it and it was much shorter. We trades spots with him and he went off to the bathroom too.

We got checked in and then waited some more.

This was my last “where are we” picture I posted.

We just kind of sat around and waited. Many people were lining up by the stairs, and Claire thought we would miss it. Again, we told her that we could see the doors and when they opened we would head that way.

When the doors opened we walked slowly that way and easily got in. There were a few others like us who didn’t need to rush in and be first. We have seen this show 2 other times, so we knew we didn’t have to be the first in. Your table has already been assigned.

We had a decent table on the first floor. In fact the 2nd floor wasn’t even used. We had food waiting on the table for us and we dug right in.

Drink orders were taken. Beer is included with the price and I went for that this night.

Soon the show started. The Pioneer Players come in from the rear. They are always so much fun and they do mingle in the crowd too.

The guy in the plaid pants has been in every show we have seen.

There is a lot of singing and dancing and corny jokes.

 

[jenseib]

One thing to note…the Hoop Dee Doo song is no longer sung. I believe it was the song they came in to, and it might’ve been sung when they left too. I don’t remember the exact details, but Brook told me about it last summer at AEP. It had to do with something about…the guy who wrote it died and his family wouldn’t negotiate the rights with Disney, so they had to stop singing it.

I spotted a cast member by our table and I was ready. I knew she was scoping us out!

Claire was very embarrassed.

When they sang the song about where you are from, we were one of the people they sang about. The will ask what state you are from and then make up a little song about it. It’s kind of funny. We live in Ohio, and the funny thing is, the other states they sang about were Michigan, Indiana, and Pennsylvania, all our bordering states. I guess it was spring break in our area of the country.

The players then take a break and the main course comes out. Claire always wonders what they are doing when they disappear, so we often tell her that they are eating back stage. LOL

The meal consist of ribs, chicken, mashed potatoes, cowboy beans, (which I find to be absolutely disgusting), and corn. I think it years past it was corn on the cob, but now it’s corn in a bowl.

The food is decent…not nothing to write home about, but still good. And in the 3 times we have now gone, the first time the food was fabulous, the 2nd time it was just OK, and this time it was in between those 2 rankings. I would say it’s very similar to the skillet at Whispering Canyon Café.

It couldn’t have been too bad, because I ate soooo much, especially the mashed potatoes. I swear I over indulged to the point of feeling sick…and Skip even ate more…

After we eat for a while, the players come back out again. Again we were a lucky family, but I can’t remember what for this time.

This guy is just hilarious.

Claire’s favorite character…”Claire”.

 

[jenseib]

They sing “Oh My Darling” and act it out. Until I saw this show for the first time, I had no clue really what the song is about. Of course I hear Huckleberry dog sing it, but who knew it was a tragic story about a girl dying…and then the guy ends up with her sister. LOL

Towards the end of the show is dessert time and they do a song about strawberry short cake…because that is what we are about to eat!

And here is the only picture I got of the strawberry shortcake.

It is DARN good stuff, but I was so full that I could only eat a few bites.

Claire and I ran to the bathroom then really quickly. We knew it was close to over, and she had to go, and in a few minutes time the bathroom would have a line.

At the end they bring out washboards and we get to make noise. Always a highlight for the kids…and kids at heart. (notice the big kid behind the washboard playing too.)

It was time for the players to leave.

We had a great time as usual. We headed out (and sure enough there was a huge line at the bathroom), and got in line for a bus to take us back to the front. This time we weren’t so lucky. It was jammed packed and it was one that went around the campgrounds making several stops along the way. We had to stand till it emptied out a bit more. We heard some people talking who were coming back from the Magic Kingdom and they made the comment that it was taking just about an hour to get back to their campsite. As much as I like Ft. Wilderness, this is a reason I wouldn’t want to stay there. It’s huge and spread out and involves a lot of travel time. If I stayed there, I would definitely want a golf cart to get around.
Speaking of golf carts. We saw the redneck version of one as we made our way to the front. Grandpa had a scooter and about 4 kids piled in it with him. Even the bus drive was laughing about it.

Once we got to the front we got back to the car and headed back to the Quality Inn. Claire completely conked out. She was a tired girl. When we got back to the hotel I tried to get a picture of her, but she woke up as I was getting the camera out.
We headed off to bed, with a little bit of TV (Skip has to watch some before bed every night, no matter what the time) and we drifted off to dream land once again. The next day was going to be busy as well, but we made a slight change in the original plans and part of that was to let Claire sleep in just a tad bit.

And Day 3 came to an end.

 

[mom2rtk]

What a great dose of Disney in your day!

LOL! At Claire's favorite character.....

So is this something you think should be on everyone's Dinsey "to do" list?

 

[jenseib]

What a great dose of Disney in your day!

LOL! At Claire's favorite character.....

So is this something you think should be on everyone's Dinsey "to do" list?

I think everyone should see it at least once. If you like good old fashion corny comedy, it's a great show. It's good family fun. I rarely hear bad reivews about the show, but some people don't care for the food. Now it's not fabulous food, but it's good.
They also offer the chance to have your picture taken outfront and then sell it to you, but we never do it.

 

[jenseib]

What a great dose of Disney in your day!

LOL! At Claire's favorite character.....

So is this something you think should be on everyone's Dinsey "to do" list?

Oh and I see the wheels in your head working right now...Which dress would Katie wear? LOL! Of course she is growing up, so that might not be one she would do.

 

[Caretames1]

I so wish I booked this now for Nov. It was a maybe, and John was heming an hawing over it to finally the late show was the only time slot available. Now he doesn't want to late show. UGH. Men...


It looks like a blast, maybe we can do it next year.

 

[mom2rtk]

........ and might I add.....

Great photos of the show!

 

[mom2rtk]

Oh and I see the wheels in your head working right now...Which dress would Katie wear? LOL! Of course she is growing up, so that might not be one she would do.

LOL! You know me so well....... After this next trip, I might need to borrow Claire.....

I so wish I booked this now for Nov. It was a maybe, and John was heming an hawing over it to finally the late show was the only time slot available. Now he doesn't want to late show. UGH. Men...


It looks like a blast, maybe we can do it next year.

Ain't that the truth!

ACTUALLY......... what has me considering this....... is the STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE!

 

[Caretames1]

ACTUALLY......... what has me considering this....... is the STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE!

Too right! I actually am allergic to strawberries, but I can handle a shortcake here and there.

I have to go strawberry picking soon, any one want to help?? I'll give you a jar of jam after I make it!

 

[jenseib]

I so wish I booked this now for Nov. It was a maybe, and John was heming an hawing over it to finally the late show was the only time slot available. Now he doesn't want to late show. UGH. Men...


It looks like a blast, maybe we can do it next year.

This is a fun show. We have done 2 late shows and 1 7:30 one. I like the late shows better, it's less crowded. With the dining plan you can sit up close too for the late show. But there isn't really a bad seat in the house. Even the balcony is great. Skip loves this show. It was his only request in 2009. He also knows how much Claire enjoys it and it makes him happy to see her have a good time.

........ and might I add.....

Great photos of the show!

Thanks.

LOL! You know me so well....... After this next trip, I might need to borrow Claire.....



Ain't that the truth!

ACTUALLY......... what has me considering this....... is the STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE!

She'd be more than happy to come along with you....but I think I should chaperone!

I love the strawberry shortcake there. I am not usually a fan of it, but the one they have there is REALLY good, which is why I had to force myself to take a couple of bites.

 

[jenseib]

Too right! I actually am allergic to strawberries, but I can handle a shortcake here and there.

I have to go strawberry picking soon, any one want to help?? I'll give you a jar of jam after I make it!

I'm gonna run the opposite way screaming!!!!! I grew up on a farm...one of our main crops....strawberries. I HATE picking strawberries with a passion. I can remember telling my dad that it was lunch time and we needed a break, and he would tell us we had a whole field of strawberries to eat, so we couldn't be too hungry. We had a lot of mexican workers that would come up for the summer and work, and I was so slow...these guys could pick two rows to my one.
I got yelled at a lot during strawberry season.

 

[Caretames1]

I'm gonna run the opposite way screaming!!!!! I grew up on a farm...one of our main crops....strawberries. I HATE picking strawberries with a passion. I can remember telling my dad that it was lunch time and we needed a break, and he would tell us we had a whole field of strawberries to eat, so we couldn't be too hungry. We had a lot of mexican workers that would come up for the summer and work, and I was so slow...these guys could pick two rows to my one.
I got yelled at a lot during strawberry season.

I only pick a flat full, it makes about 20 jars of jam. I took Kadence with me last year for the first and ONLY time. She was bored in 10 minutes and wanted to go home. She freaked every time a bug came close to her, and just whined.

On our farm, the crop every year seemed to be ROCKS! And we had to pick them out of the re-plowed fields,and I HATED that more than anything I've ever done. I always got yelled at for throwing them, and missing some.

 

[dizneeat]

What a fun evening! Hoop de doo is one of the things we have never done and I am not sure we will - language barrier.
I hate having to use a bus at Fort Wilderness - so not fun!

But then I LOVED your adventures in strawberry picking. We have the pick your own fields here too and I too am allergic to strawberries. But it doesn't stop me eating some.

 

[petals]

Why did I think Hoop de doo had characters in it like Mickey mouse and that? It looks interesting though

 

[NikkiLovesWDW!]

Wow that show looks/sounds amazing!! How did you get such great pictures?! And I recognized at least 1 of the players as a member of the Adventurer's Club - the woman who came to your table has been a part of the Club since I was a kid! I remember her so well.

 

[Wicket's Mom]

We've never done that show, it was one that when I was a kid, I really wanted to do. It seemed like so much fun to me then.

The food doesn't look too bad, especially the fried chicken.

We camped in FW our last family trip to WDW. It was fun, but one night we were late because of our dinner. The boat had stopped & we couldn't get a bus back to FW. It was getting scary that wouldn't be able to get back to our motor home. A CM saw our distress & took us on his golf cark back to FW. That was an adventure!

 

[disneydawg10]

I have enjoyed your TR (I have been keeping up with you, but finally took the time to comment). Your pictures are great! We have been debating on when to make the trip back to IOA and US. Life has just been extremely busy with grad school and the kids' activities. We finally took the plunge and made reservations for late July - staying at PBH (looks beautiful and can't wait)!

We went back in 2009. DS wasn't tall enough at the time for coasters, but now at 12 we will be riding everything! DD8 (will be 9 in a few weeks) has absolutely no interest in "fast" rides. She also isn't a fan of HP, so we'll have to do child swap for FJ (which I read that they watch HP movies in the child swap area and I don't think that will work for her). We'll make it work for both of them and we'll have lots of fun. I am planning on taking more time for swimming and resting (yes, mom needs those naps!)

Loved reading about your night at HDDR. We never made time for it in all our trips to Disney over the last 8 years with the kids. I don't think they would enjoy it as much at their age right now. One of those wish I would have done that sooner. I know I would enjoy it, so will have to keep it on the to do list.

I grew up in a small town in OH. Moved to GA 22 years ago! Been in the south so long now, though. Would be hard to tell I was from anywhere but a small southern town with my accent. Thanks for taking the time to write the report and put in all the great pictures!

 

[rndmr2]

Great pics of the HDDR show! I love that one. They don't sing Hoop De Do anymore? That song was going through my head the whole time I was reading your update and looking at the pics!

That Strawberry Shortcake looks so yummy! I wish I could have some right now..

 

[annmarieda]

Thanks for sharing! I have never been to one of those shows. We did do the Pirates show once.. but dh really did not care for it and hence we have done not a single once since.

Looks like it would be easy to eat a LOT of food. I would be all over the strawberry shortcake. YUM!