16 Days of Free Dining Trip Report, Big Toe Nails Included!

If you are offended by sarcasm, vulgar comments, and people dressed in thongs, speedos, or sweaters when its 90 degrees then please stop here. Oh if you hate people with long toe nails...stop reading as well. I am not going to post my food pictures in this thread. I am going to create a TR for our meals because its just too much! I have WAY too many pictures of food and stuff and I'd rather post park pictures here and get everyone all hot and bothered with food in another thread of it's own. Actually the real reason is that you can only do 10 pics per post. For those wanting to read the food report the link is here http://forums.wdwmagic.com/showthread.php?t=635197 Enjoy!




Day Number 1


Well this day started out LONG before it ever began. I woke up the previous day at 9:30am. I had a hockey game at 10:50pm that same night. Once I got home from hockey I was all wound up and COULD NOT sleep at all. Normally after I play I have a hard time sleeping...add in the fact we leave for the airport now in a few hours and I am pretty much screwed. Colleen could not sleep either. She slept like an hour an a half. That is it.

So our flight is at 9:15am on Monday (Labor Day) So we left for the airport at like 6:30am. Our airport is like 25 mins from our house and it is weird but Pittsburgh International Airport is 25 minutes outside of Pittsburgh, yeah it is not even IN Pittsburgh. Oh well. We left super early because we had NO idea what to expect at the airport being that it was Monday. Well we were the ONLY car on the road. It was very weird. We get to the airport and it was the same thing. We walked right to baggage check in, then we walked right through TSA no waits or anything. Ironically a lot of our trip was going to be like this but more on that later. We now have a bit of a while to kill at the airport.

Me I like to people watch, and wonder if I will see someone I know on my flight or anything goofy like that. Well it is time to board and I do not know anyone. We had a great flight. No bumps, or anything. Here are some pictures from the flight...

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So we land get off the plane and with no mistakes, wrong turns or anything we get straight to the Magical Express!

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Oh yeah and we can't forget the awesome people checking in for their flight in their PJ's...

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Yeah, pretty classy. Anyways...it is time to head to Walt F'ing Disney World.

We get to the entrance or so we thought was the entrance to Pop Century!

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I say we thought it was the entrance because even though it is, it seems like you have another 33 miles to drive once you turn in here. After getting through online check in very easily with no wait it was off to our room in the 90's building!

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We finally got to the room. First floor room about 50 yards from the pool...

So we get settled in and relax for a while, gather up everything we need and a whole 5 minutes later we are out the door and on our way to Epcot for lunch at Season's Grill. We both had the salmon and mashed potatoes. I had the strawberry shortcake, and she had the chocolate mousse cake. Although still pretty good for a CS meal Sunshine was a let down. They changed EVERYTHING. The salmon, the potatoes, the pork-jus sauce...Aside from going back for dessert this was the only time we ate here, and we planned on eating here a bunch. Oh well let's go get on the Monorail and head to MK shall we?

We get to the TTC and decide to catch the boat over. We never did it before and thought it would be fun. It was cool...got some sweet pictures on the way over...

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First thing we did was head over to Space Mountain. We had a 5 minute wait. After space we went over to Buzz and shot some targets! We then went and got Fast Passes for Peter Pan, then went on The Haunted Mansion. Outside of The Mansion was our friend Nick. We met Nick last September through Tom and Sarah. That is probably the only good thing that came out of meeting Tom, so I guess thanks? Anyways we rode Pirates, and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. After BTM it was time for California Grill. First time eating here for both of us so we were pretty excited. It was a beatiful day out as you could see from the ealier pictures so we hoped we would get a nice window seat. We did.

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There it is. In the time it took to get off of the Monorail and get up to our table 10 mins? It poured...and did not stop. Oh well. On to our dinner...I had the Filet, and Colleen had the Sushi Platter. We both had Chocolate Creme...The meal was good but it is NOT worth the price, or 2 dining credits at all. Our server was great. I am not mad or upset we went there...but we will probably not go back again.

After we ate Colleen had a headache and I was BEAT. We both decided we should just go back and get sleep and go full stride tomorrow. When we got back to Pop I decided I'd go get us some drinks and when I got to the cafe they were doing the "Mom's Night Out Dinners" I got the fried chicken dinner. It was pretty bad. My cornbread tasted like fish and Colleen agreed. She did not want to eat at all being we JUST ate but this was the only chance I'd get at this meal so I got it anyway. She agreed to the fishy taste of it. Oh well. F a duck like I always say...

After that I walked to the nearest trash can and pitched it all and we went to sleep.
 

amaley01

Active Member
Thank you so much for your trip report....you make a beautiful couple, great pictures, I couldn't stop :lol::lol::lol: and you see we don't return "home" till Jan 2010 (114 days). I really, really really need a fix :D

Also I'll have to revisit my ADRs :slurp:
 

blackthidot

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Thank you so much for your trip report....you make a beautiful couple, great pictures, I couldn't stop :lol::lol::lol: and you see we don't return "home" till Jan 2010 (114 days). I really, really really need a fix :D

Also I'll have to revisit my ADRs :slurp:


Thank you! She helps me look better though!
 

disneygirl1

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Look right above the blank trip countdown ya kook.

I swear it was blank the other day ya nut!!! Woo Hoo super excited we will be there the same time!!! We arrive on 8/31. Staying at POP... I wanted Sports but my brother and Devon wanted to stay somewhere different since we just stayed there this August!!
 

blackthidot

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I swear it was blank the other day ya nut!!! Woo Hoo super excited we will be there the same time!!! We arrive on 8/31. Staying at POP... I wanted Sports but my brother and Devon wanted to stay somewhere different since we just stayed there this August!!



Text me tomorrow I have a few tips on Pop Century.
 

disneygirl1

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Text me tomorrow I have a few tips on Pop Century.

Definitely will!!! We requested 70's section again as that is where we stayed in 2009 and it was a great location, but interested in hearing what you have to stay!

FYI, I think I maybe coming into town for the Winter Classic! You going by chance?
 

popsicletrees

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So, maybe I'm about two weeks late on this, but I finally got around to reading your trip report. I looked at the food pictures a long time ago. Priorities, right? Anyways, great report as always. You two seem like a really fun couple. I'm glad you got on RnRC and went back. Your pictures were really great, too. My favorite part though was all of the pictures of hideously dressed guests. Oh, and I'm glad that you finally had the strawberry shortcake at Narcoossee's. I've only been there once, but it is definitely one of my favorite places to eat on property.
 

sueuk

Member
If you were English, I'd start to wonder if you are Russells long lost son!!! One of his pet hates is ECVs being accompanied by the whole family and friends, and as for pics of nails and hair .... we just came back from Venice and his best photo was of a man in a wig which looked like a helmet!! Great report :lol:
 

Thorpyness

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On the rides or attractions I really do not care that much...its just when you wanna get "home" and you have been waiting and these people show up 8 deep. Like I said if you need it I'm fine with it. But let's be honest here I would say that 50% of the people in the are faking it, and or either ate their way into them.

You are poking fun at people without knowing their full medical history. I am always told that many of these people suffer from problems with their glands, and that you can't just make assumptions about them because they are large, whenever you ask, their size is always declared to be as a result of their medical condition, and not the other way around as you obviously presume. To simply accuse them of being fat and lazy without considering their medical conditions is making gross assumptions. I think you're right, but come on, 50% is too low. It wasn't medical school, but I learnt in history that a residency in a POW camp always seemed to cure gland problems.

How can you be so insensitive? Next you'll be asking why do X(tremely)large ladies favour tight leggings ?It's like cramming Jelly/Jello in a sack.
 

blackthidot

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How can you be so insensitive?QUOTE]

Because that is how I roll. I really do not care what you or anyone else thinks. If I am wrong then so be it. We will NEVER know the full reason or if there IS a reason people get an ECV. All I know is that if you scoot your ECV onto a bus and you can't seem to back it into its correct place on the bus and you put your feet down and lift it into place...Well that aint right and should draw a flag.

As I said if there IS a problem with the indivudual then that is fine. They should be dealt with first to avoid a mass ball of lines and a mess to clean up after. My biggest beef is this, and you even quoted it. You should not be able to get a free pass for everyone in your family, or party. You should be able to be accompanied by 1 person and that is it. So many times we saw what was a "gang" with someone in an ECV. They take every other seat on the bus as well...They don't even sit together and communicate with each other. I'm sorry but handicapped, special needs, glands, broken foot...whatever MIGHT be wrong with people...you do not need 8 other people rolling with you onto rides, and buses.

Weather you like it or not the system is was over abused that cause issues for everyone else in the parks. Anyone would jump at the chance to "get ahead" but when it starts effecting everyone else not with them...then thats F'd up.

For the record I will make fun of anyone whom I please. She don't gotta be fat trying to squeeze into some leggins 7 sizes too small. Weather you're fat, skinny, hot, ugly, or whatever...if I see you doing something stupid...I'll say something and laugh. If you do not like it...then don't read when you see my name or posts.
 

Saoirse1916

Member
Glad this TR got bumped as I missed it earlier. Funny as hell and some great photos too! What were the dates of your trip? I just got back and was surprised how busy the parks were during the week after Thanksgiving so I'm trying to figure out a better time for our next trip.
 
I'm glad this report was bumped as well because I missed it too. Great report and excellent pictures. I think I may need your cell# along with me on my next trip so I have someone to vent to. We share a lot of the same Disney frustrations. (Mostly with other Disney guests...)
 

blackthidot

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In the Parks
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Yeah, you know I RARELY have issues with Disney itself. It's always with guests just doing stupid ish, or being ignorant. Maybe instead of getting together and venting we can get together and beat some heads in!
 

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