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[rndmr2]

Yay! A double update! Don't worry that you haven't updated in a while, it made me be not as far behind as I thought I'd be...

Glad you got to see COP, sorry you didn't love it. I actually really like it but it is pretty nostalgic for me, too.

 

[MEK]

Darn - It didn't even occur to me that I could have tried out a new bathroom in June. I pride myself on having visited just about every one in WDW.

I love the path to Tomorrowland. I have always thought that was the most peaceful part of the entire park.

Dumbo is a great place to take pictures, isn't it? I might have to do the Dumbo Dash in October just for that reason.

 

[MEK]

Love this!

 

[jenseib]

Yay! A double update! Don't worry that you haven't updated in a while, it made me be not as far behind as I thought I'd be...

Glad you got to see COP, sorry you didn't love it. I actually really like it but it is pretty nostalgic for me, too.

I can't promise another update soon. So I figured let's do a big one now.
I can see how COP was great in its day, it just wasn't fabulous, but I also knew that going in. I know it brings back memories for many people, but since I never saw it, it didn't do that for me. Also that it was a Walt project is really neat.

Darn - It didn't even occur to me that I could have tried out a new bathroom in June. I pride myself on having visited just about every one in WDW.

I love the path to Tomorrowland. I have always thought that was the most peaceful part of the entire park.

Dumbo is a great place to take pictures, isn't it? I might have to do the Dumbo Dash in October just for that reason.

Yep a brand new set of bathrooms. And hardly a soul was in there.
I really want to check out Dumbo in the dark, because the pictures I have seen look so pretty.

Love this!

 

[vleeth]

I so love your pics!

Do you remember how long the wait was for Pooh? We usually go there soon after the park opens and it's a walk on...but looking at the new line stuff...I think I want to stand in line. Wow that sounds silly. But I know dd will enjoy as much as Claire did.

 

[petals]

luvin the update.

I borrowed one of your earlier pics for my latest update hope ya don't mind

 

[mickeystoontown]

You know there's no need to apologize for the lack of updates. Mine seem to get further and further apart. Just so much stuff to do and so little time to do it.

We don't go to the COP every trip but try to do it at least every other. While it's nto the most fascinating attraction, we do enjoy it.

You and I do the same thing...track our men by their shirt color. John has an orangey/rust colored Kilmanjaro Safari hat and it's pretty easy to spot so I like it when he wears it.

 

[natebenma]

Updates worth waiting for!!!

You are doing a great job going with the flow on a really crowded day.

Once again, I am enjoying your pictures from the area in Fantasy land with Dumbo and the Goofy coaster, since I never spend any time there.

A little solo time is a nice thing, especially if it means skipping the Tomorrowland Speedway!

Nice character pictures!

Where is that old fashioned, colorful kitchen in the window?

 

[jenseib]

I so love your pics!

Do you remember how long the wait was for Pooh? We usually go there soon after the park opens and it's a walk on...but looking at the new line stuff...I think I want to stand in line. Wow that sounds silly. But I know dd will enjoy as much as Claire did.

Thanks for reading along... I am a huge picture taker.....a little obssessed actually!
I can't remember but i would say at leat 30 minutes. It was march, in prime spring break season and it was very busy!!!! I sure hope Nov. is less crowded this year. We have a long trip ...the 2-14th, but part of it is on the Disney Dream. I can't wait for that trip....but I have so much to do before then...and I have a lot of work related things I need to finish up before I can even think about going. I am slowly but surely getting some stuff prepared early, but you can only do so much.
I have done some crafty projects, but I need to do some tie dye pillowcases...and I have been putting it off, but I should get those done too and get it out of the way.

luvin the update.

I borrowed one of your earlier pics for my latest update hope ya don't mind

I saw that and it's perfectly fine. I was amazed hw we got almost the exact shot, but how different it is.

You know there's no need to apologize for the lack of updates. Mine seem to get further and further apart. Just so much stuff to do and so little time to do it.

We don't go to the COP every trip but try to do it at least every other. While it's nto the most fascinating attraction, we do enjoy it.

You and I do the same thing...track our men by their shirt color. John has an orangey/rust colored Kilmanjaro Safari hat and it's pretty easy to spot so I like it when he wears it.

Yes. life is crazy...and I have decided I MUST lose weight. So I am trying to work out every day. (I haven't yet today...shame on me) I was going to work on photos yesterday, but photobucket was not my friend. So I gave up. Maybe later today I'll do some more.
Thats the only way to keep tabs on Skip...he tends to wander, so I have to keep an eye out for the shirt.

 

[jenseib]

Yesterday was our 10 year anniversary. We didn't do anything special really. Very anti climatic. I know so many people who go all out...not my husband. It was just another day. We did go out to dinner to a favorite spot and Claire joined us. And when we got home, he headed out to the barn because his buddy was over and didn't come in till 11. It was fine though as I did some catching up on the computer then!

10 years ago yesterday...and 50 pounds lighter!

 

[jenseib]

Updates worth waiting for!!!

You are doing a great job going with the flow on a really crowded day.

Once again, I am enjoying your pictures from the area in Fantasy land with Dumbo and the Goofy coaster, since I never spend any time there.

A little solo time is a nice thing, especially if it means skipping the Tomorrowland Speedway!

Nice character pictures!

Where is that old fashioned, colorful kitchen in the window?

I think that is from the pooh store near Splash.

 

[Beth D]

We too did not care much for the COP. Very ho-hum. I guess seeing some of the new animatronics, you just wonder when they will freshen it up. Same goes for the Country Bears. Last time we saw that it was just awful! I think I saw though that it's getting an update soon?

That is surprising that their line for the race way was short. That line always seems the slowest out of anything in the MK!

We do the same thing with shirt color too! Dress the boys in the brightest colors so Dad or son is easy to find!

 

[dizneeat]

You know Jen, there is one reason one loves the COP .... sit in the back row and do your 40 winks! It is a neat cool, dark place to take a short nap in.

I actually quite like it (not only for the nap part) but I can see where it gets old quickly.

Love the update, and again .....


HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!!!!

 

[jenseib]

We too did not care much for the COP. Very ho-hum. I guess seeing some of the new animatronics, you just wonder when they will freshen it up. Same goes for the Country Bears. Last time we saw that it was just awful! I think I saw though that it's getting an update soon?

That is surprising that their line for the race way was short. That line always seems the slowest out of anything in the MK!

We do the same thing with shirt color too! Dress the boys in the brightest colors so Dad or son is easy to find!

I guess I heard hype about it from some and others said it was awful. It wasn't awful, I am glad I saw it...but not fabulous.
I don't like the Country Bears either. Skip loves it surprisingly, so I send the off together!

You know Jen, there is one reason one loves the COP .... sit in the back row and do your 40 winks! It is a neat cool, dark place to take a short nap in.

I actually quite like it (not only for the nap part) but I can see where it gets old quickly.

Love the update, and again .....


HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!!!!

It wasn't the worse, but not something I need to see again or at least often. But we may for Claires sake. She might like it. And good idea about the nap.

 

[mickeystoontown]

Happy Anniversary! Your anniversary celebrations sound like our's. Aren't we some wild party people!?

 

[francis6306]

I didn't realize that the dueling Dumbo wasn't up and running. I figured when they moved it, they'd be putting both it. Oh well, no big deal! haha… Love the theming in the concrete!! Who else thinks of details like peanuts in the walkways? Walt would be proud I would think!

 

[Caretames1]

I bet Dumbo has been the favorite ride for those wanting to check out the FL expansion!
Exciting because it's right there! I think the workmen there are so lucky to see it all everyday!

Beautiful shots of the Castle! I need more of those, and of Tomorrow Land. I have like none of TL!

Splash Mountain! I have yet to ride it, but I'm thinking this Nov is finally it!

Nice Burp!

 

[annmarieda]

I was so far behind!!!! Way back at the porta potty photo.

Glad to know I am not the only one grossed out by the honey wall. I was scrolling down in your report and just the picture gave me a feeling... then I saw what you wrote.

Love the fantasyland expansion photos!

Congrats on getting to ride COP for the first time. I think I read somewhere it is one of the rides on the "list" to go away...that and figment Course, now I can't remember where I read it... and if it is actually a credible source.

Happy Anniversary!! 10 years is something to be proud of... and I too am in the "don't do a whole lot on anniversaries" club. Oh well... I guess I would rather have a marriage that was good everyday than only have a "special" day once a year.

 

[jenseib]

Happy Anniversary! Your anniversary celebrations sound like our's. Aren't we some wild party people!?

We are a wild bunch. Yesterday we had BIL's wedding at a metropark. As we were driving into the park, Skip said something about remembering bringing a dog here to walk once. Claire wanted to know all about it. I told her that was back when Paige and Michael were little and I was dating Dad....then I added...back when Dad was trying to woe me and would actually go out and do stuff with us.

I didn't realize that the dueling Dumbo wasn't up and running. I figured when they moved it, they'd be putting both it. Oh well, no big deal! haha… Love the theming in the concrete!! Who else thinks of details like peanuts in the walkways? Walt would be proud I would think!

I believe they are both running now. I think Dumbo was completely shut down for a few weeks and then they got the new one running first. I do think the views wil lbe nice once they get all the FL explansion done.

I bet Dumbo has been the favorite ride for those wanting to check out the FL expansion!
Exciting because it's right there! I think the workmen there are so lucky to see it all everyday!

Beautiful shots of the Castle! I need more of those, and of Tomorrow Land. I have like none of TL!

Splash Mountain! I have yet to ride it, but I'm thinking this Nov is finally it!

Nice Burp!

I do have a good burping skill. Actually I don't...but Paige...my oh my...that girl can copmpete with a truck driver. I'm so proud!

I can't believe you haven't ridden Splash yet? you must do it this year. The ride inside is really neat...and you can avoid getting pretty wet by ducking totally down when you down the hill. Your back might get some, but I usually fair pretty well. You never see me in the pictures because I am down so far.

I was so far behind!!!! Way back at the porta potty photo.

Glad to know I am not the only one grossed out by the honey wall. I was scrolling down in your report and just the picture gave me a feeling... then I saw what you wrote.

Love the fantasyland expansion photos!

Congrats on getting to ride COP for the first time. I think I read somewhere it is one of the rides on the "list" to go away...that and figment Course, now I can't remember where I read it... and if it is actually a credible source.

Happy Anniversary!! 10 years is something to be proud of... and I too am in the "don't do a whole lot on anniversaries" club. Oh well... I guess I would rather have a marriage that was good everyday than only have a "special" day once a year.

I know that COP sometimes only runs seasonally. I do think I have been there a time or 2 when it was shut down.
I amazed by some of the girls on the parenting forum I am on. They get hese mega huge gifts for each holiday (b-days, anniversaries, Valentines day) and I think ....wow, I never get anything like that, nor have real life friends who get that stuff.

 

[jenseib]

I arrived at Splash Mountain, but I still had about 15 minutes or so before I could pick up my next fast pass (I believe we had gotten one for Space Mountain earlier, so our window hadn’t opened yet), so I continued to just go around taking pictures while I waited.

I kept putting my ticket in and it said I had to wait. It was becoming annoying, till I realized I was about 5 minutes off on the time I could get the next one, so I waited and then got them.

The time to return was really close to the same time our Space Mountain return was. I figured we would do one for sure, possibly giving the others away or try for both. Claire still was saying she didn’t want to try Space out, and leery on Splash, but I knew this would be the one she would ride if given a choice.

I headed back and the family still wasn’t out of the Country Bears, so I waited around and soon found them. We decided it was probably time to get a bite to eat. I wanted Columbia Harbor House and at first we started that way, but I got complaints from Claire about it. She wasn’t hungry and they only had gross food there, etc. We had seen a corn dog stand back towards Pecos Bill and she said that sounded good, so Skip took her there and I went into Pecos Bill to order something for Skip and I. I don’t know if I have ever eaten here, but if I had, it was 12 -15 years ago, when the older 2 were little.
I got in line and saw they offered taco salad. Skip is a freak over taco salad, so I called him and he said, yes, get that for him. I really wasn’t in the mood for much on the menu, so I just went with a burger.
They made it in there before I even had a chance to order. We placed our order then and waited for the food to arrive.

After our food arrived, we made our way over to the toppings bar. I was really impressed with this. Skip was in heaven. I think he had started conversations with people while filling his salad bowl.

We went to find a table and this place was packed. I actually thought we might not find a table at all. It had filled up completely since I had walked in to order. Finally we found a table way in the back in a corner. There was some sort of little door up against the one seat, and Claire refused to sit by it for fear something would come out at her, so I got that lucky seat.

Our food.

This was by far the best burger I have had on Disney property thus far. I loved all the extra toppings and the burger itself wasn’t dry. Claire finished off her corn dog fast and shared my fries too.

We left very full and happy. I will have to make it back here again in the future.

Now we had time to kill before fastpasses were due. I wanted to try the new/old Tikki Room. We arrived and they told us the wait, it wasn’t long, but Claire had to go to the bathroom, so she and I ran off to do that and missed that show by the time we got back. So we waited for the next one.

We had missed the pre-show the one and only other time we did it and I am not sure if that was changed or not.

Soon we were let in and found a seat. There were not many people in here at all. I was NOT a fan of the old show, but Claire had liked it…..I can say I am not a fan of this version either, but again, Claire loved it.

We left the show with Skip wondering why in the world I had ever wanted to see this show. I told him I wanted to see the update, now I have…..never need to again. Basically we talked about the part of our life we had just lost while in there, and Claire at the same time was talking about how wonderful it was.