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.
 

blackthidot

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I just loved this trip report!

Can't believe you mad fun of me and my hot pink thong bikini though. :cry: :lol:

The pictures with the Fall decorations have gotten me so excited for our trip in 2 weeks! We haven't told our kids we are going. They think we're just going to the beach and won't be back at WDW until December.

Those pictures at the end were stunning. Way to go! Soon we'll all be envying your camera abilities too!

I love seeing what Colleen is wearing each day - she always looks so cute! I think I may need to invest in a few more dresses to wear to the parks in December.

Thanks for posting this TR!


Ohhhh that was you? Well then since nobody has told you...SHAVE YOUR BACK/BUTT!!!!!

She bought those dresses with the Mickey Heads all over them in The Emporium for $20 each...They were half off!
 

Turcicus

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Black, I've never read one of your trip reports before, and we've never met, but I gotta say, I think you and I would get along swimmingly. Your pictures are great and your commentary is even better! A real treat to read two days before the wife and I head down to WDW.

A few comments of my own:
- We bought that "massager" as a gag gift for my brother in law strictly because of its appearance. :)
- I could not agree with you more about Pop, EMH, ECVs, cast members, garbage, and guests. We stayed at Pop a few years ago and came to the same conclusion as you. It's not a bad resort, there are just too many _____ people there, even in the off season. Blech. The parks may be empty, but that resort is always crazy. We won't stay there again. I will glady pay a little extra money to stay in a moderate in order to avoid all the people. Which brings me to your comments about other guests. I'm so glad to find out that someone else feels like I do. Why people have to be so self absorbed is beyond me. All I ask is that people have respect for those around them, but that seems to be asking too much!

Anywho, great TR!
 
Hi & Thank You!

Thanks for a great trip report. I could have done without the lovely pic of that mans diguesting grossed out toes and that back end of the bikini shot of a person who is clueless of how hairy she is LOL.
Everything else was great though hehehehe, you crack me up. I see the same dam things you guys see when we are there and sometimes I feel like screaming out loud how gross and disguesting people are, just simply because they think others are there to pick up after them. We can hope that the parks get too expensive for them..hehehe.
Anyway thanks again. You both looked great. Love the Pics and Video's!!
Hey where the heck did Colleen get those cute little sun dresses with Mickey on em? Did she get them there at Disney?
We only have 4 full days at Disney coming up I can hardly wait, no clue what I'd do with a full 15 I would probably have a heart attack waiting for that trip. Take care now. :wave:
 

MouseDreaming

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Thanks for the great trip report. That toe nail...Really? And I think that the thong lady is beyond shaving. That needs waxing at the very least! Have to check out your food . Hoping I don't see any feathers on anything intended to be edible.:ROFLOL:
 

TakeMeThere81

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On your closing thoughts...

Amen Brother on the ECVs!! That is the worst!! There should at least be a sort of "swap" policy like they do with us who have strollers. I.E. if my hubby and I want to ride ToT but obviously our littlest ones can't go, we get a swap. The swap has a limit...so we DO NOT get to take 5 million people with us when we swap. And...the swap only acts like a FP, not like a line-jumper pass.

Now the bus/monorail lines...I don't know what they would do about those. Frankly I don't know what is fun about having a party of 10 to drag around the parks together either, but that's just me...
 

blackthidot

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On your closing thoughts...

Amen Brother on the ECVs!! That is the worst!! There should at least be a sort of "swap" policy like they do with us who have strollers. I.E. if my hubby and I want to ride ToT but obviously our littlest ones can't go, we get a swap. The swap has a limit...so we DO NOT get to take 5 million people with us when we swap. And...the swap only acts like a FP, not like a line-jumper pass.

Now the bus/monorail lines...I don't know what they would do about those. Frankly I don't know what is fun about having a party of 10 to drag around the parks together either, but that's just me...


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.
 

blackthidot

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Thanks for the great trip report. That toe nail...Really? And I think that the thong lady is beyond shaving. That needs waxing at the very least! Have to check out your food . Hoping I don't see any feathers on anything intended to be edible.:ROFLOL:


No feathers. All our food was good except Sci-Fi.
 

blackthidot

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Thanks for a great trip report. I could have done without the lovely pic of that mans diguesting grossed out toes and that back end of the bikini shot of a person who is clueless of how hairy she is LOL.
Everything else was great though hehehehe, you crack me up. I see the same dam things you guys see when we are there and sometimes I feel like screaming out loud how gross and disguesting people are, just simply because they think others are there to pick up after them. We can hope that the parks get too expensive for them..hehehe.
Anyway thanks again. You both looked great. Love the Pics and Video's!!
Hey where the heck did Colleen get those cute little sun dresses with Mickey on em? Did she get them there at Disney?
We only have 4 full days at Disney coming up I can hardly wait, no clue what I'd do with a full 15 I would probably have a heart attack waiting for that trip. Take care now. :wave:

The Emporium has them on sale from $42.50 to 50% off!
 

blackthidot

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Black, I've never read one of your trip reports before, and we've never met, but I gotta say, I think you and I would get along swimmingly. Your pictures are great and your commentary is even better! A real treat to read two days before the wife and I head down to WDW.

A few comments of my own:
- We bought that "massager" as a gag gift for my brother in law strictly because of its appearance. :)
- I could not agree with you more about Pop, EMH, ECVs, cast members, garbage, and guests. We stayed at Pop a few years ago and came to the same conclusion as you. It's not a bad resort, there are just too many _____ people there, even in the off season. Blech. The parks may be empty, but that resort is always crazy. We won't stay there again. I will glady pay a little extra money to stay in a moderate in order to avoid all the people. Which brings me to your comments about other guests. I'm so glad to find out that someone else feels like I do. Why people have to be so self absorbed is beyond me. All I ask is that people have respect for those around them, but that seems to be asking too much!

Anywho, great TR!

Man have fun when you go! How did you bro in law like his massager?
 

Rinkrat14

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Toe nail

The first thing I thought of when I saw that picture of that Toe Nail was the scene in "Road House" when the guy tries to enter the "Double Deuce" bar with a razor blade on his front boot and Patrick Swayze Says "Right Boot"

The next time someone get on the bus and I see something like that I will poke the wife and say "Right/left Toe!"
 

oommggitskait

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I peed my pants. Awesome trip report. Actually inspired me to write one the next time I get to the world.

The pictures really do look great. I feel you on being new to slr photography. I just got a Canon Rebel XS and am taking a photography class. Can't wait to test it out in WDW.

Thanks for sharing!
 

blackthidot

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I peed my pants. Awesome trip report. Actually inspired me to write one the next time I get to the world.

The pictures really do look great. I feel you on being new to slr photography. I just got a Canon Rebel XS and am taking a photography class. Can't wait to test it out in WDW.

Thanks for sharing!

Ha when I get my own I am probably going to take a class on it as well!
 

jhoff3405

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What a nice treat to log on and find a complete and hilarious trip report! I agree on "keeping it real." If you can't laugh at yourself & others than Disney would not be as much fun.

Off to check out the food pics now!
 

UberPlannerMom

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Wow! That was some trip! Thanks for sharing!

OK now hairy back lady... it could have been worse, you could have seen butt crack hair peeking out around her thong farther down as well! :hurl:

That toenail was so very disgusting. Was there a significant other with him because she is who I would really feel sorry for! Can you imagine sleeping with that at night?

And finally- you are so right about the self important guests! We are leaving in the morning for WDW and are really hoping to keep our blinders on to those guests.
 

WishIWasAtWDW

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HILARIOUS trip report!

a few comments:

i have that same luggage as you but mine is in red. great luggage.

it was very nice meeting you too! hope you enjoyed your lunch and the air conditioning. :lol: it was a really hot day that day.

hilarious pictures of crazy dressing people in the parks! there are some crazy people out there.

holy god that toenail is absolutely disgusting! again, you see some crazy stuff in wdw.

sci fi, i wrote in my tr about the ribs, half being good and half being bad! i normally love sci fi but this was my first time eating there for dinner. i really think that lunch is the way to go if you want to eat at sci fi. their burgers are great! ribs...not so much.

that headache thing in japan is great! how could they sell that and not realize what it looks like?!

and finally, wonderful pictures. so jealous you were there for 16 days! oh if only i could go for 16 straight days. thanks for the great read!
 

blackthidot

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HILARIOUS trip report!

a few comments:

i have that same luggage as you but mine is in red. great luggage.

it was very nice meeting you too! hope you enjoyed your lunch and the air conditioning. :lol: it was a really hot day that day.

hilarious pictures of crazy dressing people in the parks! there are some crazy people out there.

holy god that toenail is absolutely disgusting! again, you see some crazy stuff in wdw.

sci fi, i wrote in my tr about the ribs, half being good and half being bad! i normally love sci fi but this was my first time eating there for dinner. i really think that lunch is the way to go if you want to eat at sci fi. their burgers are great! ribs...not so much.

that headache thing in japan is great! how could they sell that and not realize what it looks like?!

and finally, wonderful pictures. so jealous you were there for 16 days! oh if only i could go for 16 straight days. thanks for the great read!


I like the luggage too. Its pretty lightweight. Yeah I am still miffed at the headache device.

Thanks for the compliment on the pics!
 

harveyt0206

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As always, great trip report. Colleen looked so cute in the pics. I told hubby that I may have to look into those dresses. I totally agree with your comments regarding the general rudeness of our fellow human beings. I just returned from a week long trip in Santa Fe and we saw some of the rudest behavior I have ever encountered. It was very discouraging to us both.

Thanks for sharing all the great pics and insight. :wave:
 

MagicMegan

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Very cool, and funny. I feel like I'll be taking all of those "look at this moron" pictures when I go in a month. I'm off to look at the food one now. I'll probably drea about it tonight.
 

blackthidot

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As always, great trip report. Colleen looked so cute in the pics. I told hubby that I may have to look into those dresses. I totally agree with your comments regarding the general rudeness of our fellow human beings. I just returned from a week long trip in Santa Fe and we saw some of the rudest behavior I have ever encountered. It was very discouraging to us both.

Thanks for sharing all the great pics and insight. :wave:


I wish you could give out "Leave" Card to idiots you see. No joke next year I might make up a bunch of cards to hand out to people, and hang on their doors at the hotels for doing rude stuff, or just being ugly in general. Haha what would you think if a stranger walked up to you in MK and handed you a small envelope and walked away. You'd be so excited to get it and open it and then it says inside "You're ugly, please go home"?

Wow I am gonna start working on them now.
 

blackthidot

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Very cool, and funny. I feel like I'll be taking all of those "look at this moron" pictures when I go in a month. I'm off to look at the food one now. I'll probably drea about it tonight.


Yeah that is something I wish everyone here would do more of. People, and food pics.
 

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