You can take the girl out of Disney, BUT

[dizneeat]

Voting done!
Gonna send the link to Tom, so he can vote too!

 

[jenseib]

Voting done!
Gonna send the link to Tom, so he can vote too!

Thanks Karin!

 

[jenseib]

Day 4 ~ Thursday March 29

I no longer have notes to go by, so I am going to wing this by memory and pictures. (I wish I would’ve taken the time to finish up those notes!!!)

I woke up fairly early again. Probably around 6:30 and got myself ready and out for a morning stroll. I came back to the room to find this. It’s hilarious how much of a bed hog that Claire is.

I think Skip got up around 7:30 or so and he said his mission this morning was to get some inserts in his shoes to hopefully make them more comfortable. He went off for breakfast and I stayed in the room. I think I woke Claire up around 8:40ish.
We had a slight change in our original plans. Skip had wanted to add a Magic Kingdom day after we booked the Universal trip. We decided this would be the day we would go, but we would head to Universal first and then after half of a day there, head over to MK…that was scratched. We were now making a full day at MK.
Claire got up and I got her dressed while Skip ran off to a drug store to fix his shoe problem.
When he got back, we were ready. He just needed to cut his inserts to fit his shoes. Being the prepared person I am…I had a scissors packed in our bags. You will be amazed at how many times this bugger has come in handy, and it’s a must on my packing list now.

Claire was impressed with the pieces he cut off and carried them around. LOL! She held them in the car like they were gold.

Off to Mk we went. I took a few pictures on my phone as we drove.

As soon as we got there I knew it was going to be crazy busy. We were in one of the further out parking lots from the looks of it.
We parked and headed to the tram.

There was some confusion about where to line up (yes there were a ton of people waiting for the tram already and some missed the previous one). A CM directed people to go further down as where we were standing was not right and you “may miss the next tram”.
Skip about flung me over to the right spot. LOL> He got a dirty look from me……. He was trying to prove he knew more than I did…..good for him. I must admit, when it comes to parking at MK, I am not super knowledgeable. It’s been years since I did it…and I really don’t like driving to the parks and the trams, etc. I prefer Disney buses/transportation much better.

Well good thing Skip did direct me to the right spot because we made it on the next tram and MANY did not. There were people LOUDLY complaining about not making it on for the last 2 trams…when the CM once again announced that they were in the wrong spot.

We arrived at TTC and it was a mad house. Ok, most were running to the Monorail, but we had to get tickets yet. Since this was an add on, we decided not to pre-buy tickets beforehand …just in case we changed our minds.

Believe it or not, we weren’t the only ones who needed to buy tickets, which kind of surprised me. There were quite a few people in line. Skip and Claire got in line and I kind of walked around and found a kiosk. I didn’t even know these existed. Skip saw me looking at it and hollered back to me and asked what it was. I told him it was a kiosk to buy tickets (mind you, not one single person was using them either) and you had to use a credit card to be able to purchase here. He jumped right out of line and pulled out his card. It was pretty easy to use (though I’m not sure he would’ve been able to, LOL, he doesn’t even have an ATM card), and soon we had tickets in hand!

We headed to the monorail and the line was extremely long. I don’t know if we even looked at the ferry line or not, but I told Skip we would take the resort monorail. He was so worried we would get in trouble for doing so. I told him anyone can take it. I did also tell him that it might not be a lot faster because it makes stops, but at least we weren’t waiting in a long line. We basically walked on the resort train.

Soon we were off to the Poly. Skip was just amazed this was “legal” to do. He kept asking people if they knew this train went to the MK. It was actually kind of embarrassing. LOL!

Our next stop was the Grand Floridian. Both stops were short and sweet.

And we made it to the Magic Kingdom! YAY!!!!!

As we walked off the monorail I heard a couple with a baby stroller talking about how crowded it was. They were amazed that so many people would take their kids out of school. I kept my mouth shut, but I know TONS of people, myself included, do this regularly. This year was not one of them however. Claire had spring break that week, along with several other schools in the nation. I guess because they only had a baby they weren’t familiar with spring break happening for a month or so prior to Easter. They must’ve not done much research.

I guess I was going for artsy here…or I was lopsided.

And the clock is wrong…..we arrived at 10 AM!

It was PACKED! We could tell right away that this would be a busy day.

Claire had to go to the bathroom immediately, so Skip said he would head off to the smoking section over by the Emporium. I told him it no longer existed…How would I know that he said. Well I have been here twice now in the last year and it was gone and fast pass machines are now there. He still didn’t believe me.

I rushed Claire off to the bathroom and went looking for Skip again. I thought he might be over there since he didn’t believe me and he wasn’t. I did pick up princess FP’s though for later. I don’t remember where we found him, but we did.

The plan was to head towards Pirates of the Caribbean, which is my favorite ride…but our plans never happen the way we plan them.

Look at the ugly skrim thing going on….takes away from a beautiful view.

Trying for the balloon shot that I never get quite the way I want.

 

[Caretames1]

Jen you rule breaker you! Taking the resort train! LOL I am glad more people don't know some of the things I've learned during my Disney research! Makes it easier for me to do what I want!


Althought I have no experience driving around the "World", I really don't want to. It all looks so crazy to get around, and I love leaving the driving to Disney!


Did Skip get gel inserts! I cut down some for John once and Kadence played with them because they were squishy and fun!



Does anyone know where that ugly scrim on Main St will come down!?! Talk about a ruined view!

 

[mickeystoontown]

Oh mercy....I remember the days of driving to the Magic Kingdom and I certainly don't miss them! I always hated standing in line for the tram. Well, what there was of a line since it was mostly just folks standing in a line waiting to sprint for the tram. At least you were able to get on a tram pretty quickly and then knew to get on the resort monorail. Poor Skip thought you were doing something illegal.

 

[annmarieda]

What a funny/sweet picture of Claire and Skip. My dd is a bed hog too. I am not sure why...


I am so glad I am not the only one who prefers Disney transportation to parking.


Looks like a busy day at MK!!

 

[jenseib]

Jen you rule breaker you! Taking the resort train! LOL I am glad more people don't know some of the things I've learned during my Disney research! Makes it easier for me to do what I want!


Althought I have no experience driving around the "World", I really don't want to. It all looks so crazy to get around, and I love leaving the driving to Disney!


Did Skip get gel inserts! I cut down some for John once and Kadence played with them because they were squishy and fun!



Does anyone know where that ugly scrim on Main St will come down!?! Talk about a ruined view!

He did get gel inserts. Who needs to buy anything else on this trip when you can play with inserts...I was forbidden to throw them away ...but I did when we got home.

Skip was really impressed with this. But he thought when we left we would have to take it again. I had to tell him it didn't matter which one you rode back either, we could ride the regular one and still end up at the same place.

Oh mercy....I remember the days of driving to the Magic Kingdom and I certainly don't miss them! I always hated standing in line for the tram. Well, what there was of a line since it was mostly just folks standing in a line waiting to sprint for the tram. At least you were able to get on a tram pretty quickly and then knew to get on the resort monorail. Poor Skip thought you were doing something illegal.

I just am not a fan of driving around there. I know many people prefer to drive, but I just rather sit back (or stand) and let Disney drive.

What a funny/sweet picture of Claire and Skip. My dd is a bed hog too. I am not sure why...


I am so glad I am not the only one who prefers Disney transportation to parking.


Looks like a busy day at MK!!

It's so funny what a bed hog she is. I told him he could just come over to my bed and if he bothered me I would jump in with her, but he acted like I never offered that option, even though I did every day.

 

[francis6306]

Cort is a bed hog too! Can't wait to see how the girls share a bed in the future!!!

And really- I mean HOW would you know ANYTHING about Magic Kingdom??? MEN!

 

[jenseib]

Cort is a bed hog too! Can't wait to see how the girls share a bed in the future!!!

And really- I mean HOW would you know ANYTHING about Magic Kingdom??? MEN!

Yeah, Skip doesn't get it....Sometimes he is supportive and some days he isn't.

 

[Tinkermom76]

I also bring scissors every trip too as well as a mini screwdriver set. You never know what kind of toy the kids will want and may need a screwdriver for the batter compartment. I bring extra batteries too but they stumped me last time, Emma go the RC monorail and it needed a 9V... didn't have that

I knew that smoking section was gone and I don't smoke. My mom used it a lot in 2010 but when I went in Feb I told a friend it was there and when we went over sh looked at me funny... oh well can't know everything

 

[jenseib]

I also bring scissors every trip too as well as a mini screwdriver set. You never know what kind of toy the kids will want and may need a screwdriver for the batter compartment. I bring extra batteries too but they stumped me last time, Emma go the RC monorail and it needed a 9V... didn't have that

I knew that smoking section was gone and I don't smoke. My mom used it a lot in 2010 but when I went in Feb I told a friend it was there and when we went over sh looked at me funny... oh well can't know everything

I should get a small screwdriver set too. Good idea.

They have taken 2 of Skip's favorite spots away now. He can work his way around the park by smoking sections. LOL

 

[GoofyWife]

DS and I drove to MK on our last day too - DS was disappointed that the OKW buses made like four stops before they got to ours - he remembers the buses at POP with just one stop and he got tired of waiting for his stop! I think we parked at the same section but it was Simba 21 or 22 and the lines for the trams were long. I don't mind riding the trams once in a while, it reminds me when my kids were real little and we took them to Disney. I wish I had known about the resort monorail though, we had reservations at Crystal Palace and the lines for the monorail were long. We ended up being 10 or 15 minutes late, but it was no problem, we waited another five minutes and were seated.

 

[jenseib]

DS and I drove to MK on our last day too - DS was disappointed that the OKW buses made like four stops before they got to ours - he remembers the buses at POP with just one stop and he got tired of waiting for his stop! I think we parked at the same section but it was Simba 21 or 22 and the lines for the trams were long. I don't mind riding the trams once in a while, it reminds me when my kids were real little and we took them to Disney. I wish I had known about the resort monorail though, we had reservations at Crystal Palace and the lines for the monorail were long. We ended up being 10 or 15 minutes late, but it was no problem, we waited another five minutes and were seated.

I agree. I love the Pop bus stop..it's really faster. I was not impressed with the YC's this past summer at all.

 

[mousetravel]

I always bring scissors with me on trips. They're especially good for opening up ketchup & mustard packets, etc. - and it never fails I always have random strings hanging from my clothes!

 

[petals]

We always bring nail clippers on holidays with us. My daddy isn't around anymore but it was always the first thing he looked for when he went away and we never have it so now we always carry it. Generally we never use it but I bet the one year we don't bring it we'll need it

As for driving in Florida in 1995 when we went for the first time my parents hired a car for the second two weeks. My dad drove and that was funny. He knew or had an idea where he was going and the ten year old in the back was able to help. Momma on the other hand kept sending him wrong and they fought alot. The memories are funny though.

and tut tut on breaking the rules!

 

[jenseib]

I always bring scissors with me on trips. They're especially good for opening up ketchup & mustard packets, etc. - and it never fails I always have random strings hanging from my clothes!

Yep, same for us, we get a snag or can't get a package open...they are wonderful to have along

We always bring nail clippers on holidays with us. My daddy isn't around anymore but it was always the first thing he looked for when he went away and we never have it so now we always carry it. Generally we never use it but I bet the one year we don't bring it we'll need it

As for driving in Florida in 1995 when we went for the first time my parents hired a car for the second two weeks. My dad drove and that was funny. He knew or had an idea where he was going and the ten year old in the back was able to help. Momma on the other hand kept sending him wrong and they fought alot. The memories are funny though.

and tut tut on breaking the rules!

I do bring nail clippers too. If I don't I will be sure to rip a nail and a ffile just never gets it right if it's too far gone.

 

[Kathy Jetson]

I'm back and just got all caught up with your tr.

I can't believe the horrible service you got at BK you should have went inside and told the manager that girl didn't deserve a pizza party that would teach her

I'm completely confused by the bus system at FW too. I like to go to Chip and Dale's campfire and movie there but it seems like we always have to leave about an hour and a half early just to get there on time.

The Hoop de doo show looks like something River would love. Maybe will get there one day.

I voted!

I'm going to try to catch up on your ptr this weekend. I've got the Disney blues bad!

 

[Poolrat]

I also bring scissors every trip too as well as a mini screwdriver set. You never know what kind of toy the kids will want and may need a screwdriver for the batter compartment. I bring extra batteries too but they stumped me last time, Emma go the RC monorail and it needed a 9V... didn't have that

I knew that smoking section was gone and I don't smoke. My mom used it a lot in 2010 but when I went in Feb I told a friend it was there and when we went over sh looked at me funny... oh well can't know everything

I started keeping a small screwdriver in my purse at all times. I have found many time where I need that or something close. The time it cinched the deal was I was standing in the return line of Toys R us and someone at the front of the line forgot to take out the batteries of the toy they were returning. Thehstaff ( I almost wrote CM LOL) was going to call back to the storage area of the store for a screwdriver. I ran forward and got that line moving again.

So totally worth it.


My friend Brenda makes fun of me everytime. Just wait, it will save the day again.

 

[jenseib]

I'm back and just got all caught up with your tr.

I can't believe the horrible service you got at BK you should have went inside and told the manager that girl didn't deserve a pizza party that would teach her

I'm completely confused by the bus system at FW too. I like to go to Chip and Dale's campfire and movie there but it seems like we always have to leave about an hour and a half early just to get there on time.

The Hoop de doo show looks like something River would love. Maybe will get there one day.

I voted!

I'm going to try to catch up on your ptr this weekend. I've got the Disney blues bad!

I was so tempted to tell them....beleive me. If it wouldn't have required effort for me to find the phone number I would've called.

I totally understand the Disney Blues.

I started keeping a small screwdriver in my purse at all times. I have found many time where I need that or something close. The time it cinched the deal was I was standing in the return line of Toys R us and someone at the front of the line forgot to take out the batteries of the toy they were returning. Thehstaff ( I almost wrote CM LOL) was going to call back to the storage area of the store for a screwdriver. I ran forward and got that line moving again.

So totally worth it.


My friend Brenda makes fun of me everytime. Just wait, it will save the day again.

Too funny. But if I had one, I would've done the same thing.

 

[jenseib]

We are now on our way down Main street, but I have to take a few pictures first…..like you are surprised by that? LOL

Skip said he wanted to stop at a smoking area before we headed to pirates, so behind the castle we went.

Claire decided to map out our route while waiting.

And I took a few pictures.

As we left the area we saw that Philharmagic was letting people in and Skip said we should go in there….OK. Funny thing is, he had no idea what it was. I know Claire and I have done it in the past, but I am not sure if Skip ever had. I kept telling him he had, but the more I think about it I do remember the one year Claire and I did it he had gone back to the room because he was in so much pain, which after months of testing we found out he needed a new hop…which still isn’t right after 2 surgeries. Anyways, I “might” have been wrong……but we’ll keep that secret from Skip.

This picture cracks me up.

One picture inside and then I put the camera away.