You're the best parents in the world! I gotta pee! Where's My Tooth? Trip report!

[mickeystoontown]

The cool thing was that I had a planned meet with BKMETV and actually noticed another lady there with a Lime Green Mickey Head so I got to meet her too. I also met someone on the bridge from Tomorrowland over to the Castle at MK. I was a little confused at first because she came at me with a wallet in her hand until I noticed that she had a Lime Green Mickey Head in the see through sleeve of her wallet. I was so taken off guard that I thing I was a little stand offish. I felt so bad! I wish I remembered her user name so I could apologize. (I forgot to mention that I was wearing a rather large Lime Green Mickey Head on a lanyard for all who DISed to see.)

Don't feel bad that you can't remember her name because I can't remember the diser's name that I met either. I'm always on the lookout for fellow Disers.

 

[mickeystoontown]

Now back to the Spectro Magic Parade pictures. They're not super good pictures and certainly do not do the parade justice:

More in the next post.

 

[mickeystoontown]

And then we see Minnie and I get this shot:

and then she gets right in front of us and her float stops and she slips. The only way she kept from falling to her knees was by catching the post beside her. The crowd gasped. All three of us laughed. She looked straight at us and then covered her mouth like she was laughing. We didnt' cover our mouths and we were definitely laughing! I'm sorry, I know it wasn't supposed to be funny but we couldn't help it.

Last but not least, the big guy himself.....Mickey Mouse in his finest:

We decided to stay where we were and then stand when it got closer to time for Wishes to start.

 

[nettii]

Great update! It is making me so anxious for our up coming trip! I love the Pocahontas story
Thnks cant wait to hear more!

 

[racefanof88]

Your updates are so good . This September can not get here fast enough. You are getting really close to your time. I'm jealous.

For some reason your pictures of your office building reminds me of the movie, "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil". I think most southern cities have those old buildings that have that slight musty smell with a faint feeling that there is something hiding in the corner. All the old houses downtown Mobile have that feel. Those high ceilings and the wood floors that creak when somebody walks across them, or at times when nobody else is there to walk across them .

 

[Angies1274]

Another great update!! You guys are so funny.... I laughed so hard at the Pocahontas story.

I love all the SpectroMagic pictures!!! Brings me back... It's such an awesome parade!!!

 

[mommytothreeboys]

Love the Pocahontas story....CLASSIC! You can't get much better than a grown man groping a character in broad daylight at WDW!! Nice!

The trophy for John was a great idea! I'm sure he loved it...a very special souvenir.

Your Spectro pics are nice...I am never able to get good pictures of that parade. I have not yet been able to master the night shot. That's a great parade though...LOVE IT!

 

[mickeystoontown]

Great update! It is making me so anxious for our up coming trip! I love the Pocahontas story
Thnks cant wait to hear more!

Poor John. I told him last night that I had posted the story and he blushed even then.

Your updates are so good . This September can not get here fast enough. You are getting really close to your time. I'm jealous.

For some reason your pictures of your office building reminds me of the movie, "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil". I think most southern cities have those old buildings that have that slight musty smell with a faint feeling that there is something hiding in the corner. All the old houses downtown Mobile have that feel. Those high ceilings and the wood floors that creak when somebody walks across them, or at times when nobody else is there to walk across them .

You get to make your ADRs tomorrow don't you? I always feel so much better after get those done. It's like the trip is all the more closer. But, then I read a really awesome review or see food pictures of another restaurant and wonder if I should change them. I rarely do.

Our office does have a musty smell to it. I keep a potpourri pot going all the time just to keep it at bay. And, we are right near the river, I can see it out my office window so that doesn't help either.

Before we moved into the building, John and his brother went over to work on the front doors since the bottoms had some rotting. They kept saying that they thought the place was haunted but I just blew them off because they get silly when they get together. Even after we moved in, I didn't think anything of the "lost" things I kept finding. But, now after the doors being locked/unlocked, doors opening by themselves, smoke smell, etc., I am definitely with John and his brother.

 

[mickeystoontown]

Another great update!! You guys are so funny.... I laughed so hard at the Pocahontas story.

I love all the SpectroMagic pictures!!! Brings me back... It's such an awesome parade!!!

Love the Pocahontas story....CLASSIC! You can't get much better than a grown man groping a character in broad daylight at WDW!! Nice!

The trophy for John was a great idea! I'm sure he loved it...a very special souvenir.

Your Spectro pics are nice...I am never able to get good pictures of that parade. I have not yet been able to master the night shot. That's a great parade though...LOVE IT!

I don't think we'll ever let John live the butt grab down. It was just so funny afterwards. At first, the poor man was mortified that he had actually grabbed her butt and then asked her if she wanted to kiss his toe! I'm laughing now!

I wish I could figure out how to make my camera take better night time pictures. I really wanted those Spectro pictures to come out better. I'm not great with electronics. I usually just hand over my cellphone, camera, remote control, etc. to the kids and have them fix it. John's the same way, he doesn't know either. But, he can build a fine looking kitchen cabinet. (Remember we own a cabinet shop.) I have another picture coming up in a bit that the date is about three days off. It was dumb ole' me trying to fix the date again.

John loved his "Best Buddy" trophy. When Lacey went away to missionary college (9 hours away), Hunter had a pretty tough time dealing with it. Heck, we were too since we knew we'd only see her 2 or 3 times a year. They don't get the normal breaks that colleges get. We really tried to do more things with Hunter to keep our minds off of Lacey being gone. Thus, the "Best Buddy" nicknames. Awww!

 

[mickeystoontown]

While we waited for Wishes to start, John decided he needed some ice cream. I didn't understand why in the world he couldn't wait until after the fireworks but he had to have it now. I was scared that he wouldn't be able to find us because by now everybody and their grandma was on Main Street (this is why I hate watching from Main Street). There was nothing doing but he get his ice cream. Well, if he was getting ice cream then I wanted something to drink and Hunter did too. Off he went into the wild blue yonder with Hunter and I wondering if we'd ever see him again in the park or would we just see him back at the CBR. Finally, he made it back to us after what seemed like forever and with just a minute or two to spare before Wishes began.

The Big Finale:

I knew that if we didn't move we would be run over by the mob of people leaving the park so I grabbed the backpack and we headed for the hills!!!! Well, we really just walked over towards the bathrooms near the Noodle Station. It was out of the way so we wouldn't get smooshed.

And then we waited.....and waited......and waited.....and waited. It seemed like the crowds just kept streaming down Main Street. John sat down and looked at his toe again. It was swollen and he said it hurt like heck but he thought it'd be okay. And then the dummy pulled on it! And he felt a pop! And he let out a little yelp! Why do men do these things? Can they not leave well enough alone? Now, he says it hurts worse. Well, what the fruit did you think it would feel like when you pull on a more than likely broke toe? To me pulling on your hurt toe is the equivalent of picking a scab off a wound. Goodness me, what am I going to do with him? If I could have found Pocahontas to kiss it, I would have just to shut him up.

Anyway, after the toe pulling incident (nobody's fault but his own), we walked to the front of the park and to the CBR bus stop. It was pretty crowded but not too bad. We had to wait on two buses before we were able to get on. Thankfully, they came within about 10 minutes of each other. Not the usual 20. In no time at all, we were pulling up to the Martinique bus stop and making our way to our room.

For those of you who do not like feet, scroll down 'cause I'm about to post a picture of John's toe. He'd probably choke me if he knew I was posting this picture but he's at him parents' house helping his dad in the garden so he doesn't have to know. This is his punishment for pulling his toe and whining about it!

See this pinky toe.....normal size:

See this pinky toe.....swollen because some dumb idiot drove over it in a scooter and them some dumb idiot pulled it until it popped.

Even with the scotter driveby, the country bear claw wounds and the now broken toe, we had a great day at the Magic Kingdom. Our next day would be our sleep in/resort visiting/Downtown Disney shopping day. Hey, that doesn't sound to restful.

 

[nettii]

Ohhh a cliff hanger! you are sooo good at keeping us all hooked! Poor John his toe must have hurt after being on it all day! But I agree Men why they do the things they do and cry about it! sheesh go figure!

Where do you normally watch wishes from?
Looking forward to your next exciting instalment!
Im having so much fun with it Im thinking of writing my own pre trip and trip report!
nettii

 

[longing2Batdisney]

Your updates are so good . This September can not get here fast enough. You are getting really close to your time. I'm jealous.

For some reason your pictures of your office building reminds me of the movie, "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil". I think most southern cities have those old buildings that have that slight musty smell with a faint feeling that there is something hiding in the corner. All the old houses downtown Mobile have that feel. Those high ceilings and the wood floors that creak when somebody walks across them, or at times when nobody else is there to walk across them .

Your description is the EXACT first thoughts I had when I had seen the photos. It also reminded of the St. James hotel in this small town of Alabama (I think Selma--could be very wrong--we evacuated from Hurr. Gustav) the hotel was very nice but that is the style bldg; we all kept saying I bet its haunted. I think its a deep south thing; full of history, old smells, and ghosts

 

[longing2Batdisney]

your report --along with the other PTR and TR's are making me want to go back in Jan/Feb and leave the older kids behind

could I do that??? Probaby NOT!! and they can't afford or have the time to join us at that time/Dayne cannot seem to make up work to miss a wk of school

Guess I'll just keep following along...and plan for a Sept or Dec trip like we talked about --it will give me more time to plan it out...

GREAT pictures of the parade and firework show and I know what you mean about the crowds leaving...we started out in the crowds and finally walked to the side (that probably took 5 min to cover 5 feet) to let the people stream out

 

[mickeystoontown]

Ohhh a cliff hanger! you are sooo good at keeping us all hooked! Poor John his toe must have hurt after being on it all day! But I agree Men why they do the things they do and cry about it! sheesh go figure!

Where do you normally watch wishes from?
Looking forward to your next exciting instalment!
Im having so much fun with it Im thinking of writing my own pre trip and trip report!
nettii

I'm glad you are having a good time reading the report. John's toe was hurting pretty bad by the end of the day. I still dont understand why he pulled on it? I guess it's just like when he cuts himself and then pulls it open so he can show me how deep the cut is. Men, don't understand them at all sometimes. But, I'm sure the feeling is mutual.

We like to watch Spectro from Frontierland and then walk over to see wishes somwhere around the Crystal Palace or from the Tomorrowland Noodle Station. That's why I was super excited to hear about the new dessert party they are taking reservations for at the Noodle Station.

You really do need to start a report. I didn't start mine until waaaay after we got home but I needed something to keep me sane until our next WDW vacation.

your report --along with the other PTR and TR's are making me want to go back in Jan/Feb and leave the older kids behind

could I do that??? Probaby NOT!! and they can't afford or have the time to join us at that time/Dayne cannot seem to make up work to miss a wk of school

Guess I'll just keep following along...and plan for a Sept or Dec trip like we talked about --it will give me more time to plan it out...

GREAT pictures of the parade and firework show and I know what you mean about the crowds leaving...we started out in the crowds and finally walked to the side (that probably took 5 min to cover 5 feet) to let the people stream out

When the last week of May rolled around, I was just itching to go to WDW because that's our "normal" time to visit. I hate waiting until August.

The first time we went to Disney without Lacey just killed us. We were calling her two and three times a day telling her what we were doing and how much we missed her there with us. I don't see how I could ever leave Hunter at home and go to Disney. I'd feel so bad!

We never ever ever leave the parks with the rest of the crowds. I'd rather wait a while and let them go ahead of me. Too much of a hassle. Especially when the kids were little and we were staying offsite. Meaning, when we went to Magic Kingdom, we had to take a boat over to the TTC and them a tram. I was always scared we would be separated. In the end, John would keep hold of one child and I would keep hold of another. Never again!

 

[jenseib]

It's amazing how late poeple stay after the park closes. I stayed at least an hour one night after, and it was still really busy down Main Street and the shops were packed.

 

[racefanof88]

Yep, Lisa, I have 11 hours and 5 minutes and I can make my ADRs. I sure hope I get what I want.

Poor John, his toe looks very painful. I love your pictures. I am trying to learn how to take better pictures too. I have read up on a few sites about how to take good pix, I'm not sure if I have learned much though.

Can't wait to read about the "restful" day

 

[mickeystoontown]

It's amazing how late poeple stay after the park closes. I stayed at least an hour one night after, and it was still really busy down Main Street and the shops were packed.

Oh yeah, I've seen people there even after an hour and a half. I thought the castmembers would start ushering people out. But, I guess they'll keep letting people shop as long as someone has money in their pockets.

Yep, Lisa, I have 11 hours and 5 minutes and I can make my ADRs. I sure hope I get what I want.

Poor John, his toe looks very painful. I love your pictures. I am trying to learn how to take better pictures too. I have read up on a few sites about how to take good pix, I'm not sure if I have learned much though.

Can't wait to read about the "restful" day

Yeah! Be sure to post what ADRs you get and when.

John's toe is still all bent out of shape. Probably the whole pulling on it thing.

I'm getting better with my camera. I've taken quite a few pictures around the house and while on weekend trips. I took some pictures of my roses, the old birdhouses and our apple tree. They turned out quite well if I do say so myself. Speaking of our apple tree, the poor thing had so many apples on it, a huge limb broke out of it and the apples are starting to rot. I guess I'm about to learn how to make apple butter.

 

[racefanof88]

Yeah! Be sure to post what ADRs you get and when.

John's toe is still all bent out of shape. Probably the whole pulling on it thing.

I'm getting better with my camera. I've taken quite a few pictures around the house and while on weekend trips. I took some pictures of my roses, the old birdhouses and our apple tree. They turned out quite well if I do say so myself. Speaking of our apple tree, the poor thing had so many apples on it, a huge limb broke out of it and the apples are starting to rot. I guess I'm about to learn how to make apple butter.

I will. I talked to a CM tonight and she said it was way easy and a good system. I thought about you today as we were driving around downtown Mobile with all the old houses and the haunted history they hold.

I forgot to take my camera today to play around with pictures. It would have been a great day to do it too. I could have taken some great pix from the restaurant. Apple butter, apple sauce, apple pies........

 

[dd50]

I started reading this thread yesterday and just finished. All I can say is OH MY, I thought crazy things only happened to me.

The ghost thing is kind of creepy tho. I guess because my kids always watch that one show with ghosts.

Sounds like you had a great trip so far except for the mishaps, but what is a vacation without them?

 

[Angies1274]

Loved the pictures of Wishes!! They are really getting me excited for August.

John's poor toe--owwww!!! I'm sure it was sore enough already and then he pulled it--double owww!!!

Can't wait for more...