I know this is really delayed but I finally have my pics uploaded and soon enough this will begin. Just have been so worn out form work and trying to do projects and running to after school stuff not much time to just sit down and relax. Let alone try to compile 2000+ pics and videos. This TR will rely more on pics than video just because my upload speed is so slow.
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Trip Report Return of the Noob......Fuzzy Memories part 2? Now Playing.
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Day 2 cont:
More pics and less gabbing.
Again the in the moment shots I feel are the best.
EPCOT_CHRCON5_20170917_404918055716 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
EPCOT_CHRCON5_20170917_404918055726 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
EPCOT_CHRCON5_20170917_404918055731 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
Who doesn't love Goofy?
EPCOT_CHRCON5_20170917_404918055744 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
EPCOT_CHRCON5_20170917_404918055747 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
EPCOT_CHRCON5_20170917_404918055737 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
Jordynn striking a pose.
EPCOT_CHRCON5_20170917_404918057362 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
EPCOT_CHRCON5_20170917_404918057366 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
EPCOT_CHRCON6_20170917_404918332239 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
EPCOT_CHRCON6_20170917_404918332246 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
I'm standing up I'm still standing up.
EPCOT_CHRCON6_20170917_404918332248 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
EPCOT_CHRCON6_20170917_404918218102 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
I did think it was odd that only these 3 were in the MnG but we had fun. With the afternoon setting in we all needed some food. So I used the MDE to find a restaurant and we settled for The Electric Umbrella.
That's right it is the middle of Food and Wine and we are going to The Electric Umbrella. I know some of you are making disgust faces but I knew that with the dinner we had selected an easily accepted lunch was a must.
DSC00175 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
More pics and less gabbing.
Again the in the moment shots I feel are the best.
EPCOT_CHRCON5_20170917_404918055716 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrEPCOT_CHRCON5_20170917_404918055726 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrEPCOT_CHRCON5_20170917_404918055731 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrWho doesn't love Goofy?
EPCOT_CHRCON5_20170917_404918055744 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrEPCOT_CHRCON5_20170917_404918055747 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrEPCOT_CHRCON5_20170917_404918055737 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrJordynn striking a pose.
EPCOT_CHRCON5_20170917_404918057362 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrEPCOT_CHRCON5_20170917_404918057366 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrEPCOT_CHRCON6_20170917_404918332239 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrEPCOT_CHRCON6_20170917_404918332246 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrI'm standing up I'm still standing up.
EPCOT_CHRCON6_20170917_404918332248 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrEPCOT_CHRCON6_20170917_404918218102 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrI did think it was odd that only these 3 were in the MnG but we had fun. With the afternoon setting in we all needed some food. So I used the MDE to find a restaurant and we settled for The Electric Umbrella.
That's right it is the middle of Food and Wine and we are going to The Electric Umbrella. I know some of you are making disgust faces but I knew that with the dinner we had selected an easily accepted lunch was a must.
DSC00175 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
Day 2 cont:
Found out what made the girls laugh at Goofy. He was admiring their ear hats. I really am watching most of these videos for the first time so I am reliving this trip with you.
With our meals completed we had some time to kill so we wandered southwest toward Imagination.
It is so quiet when it slides by
DSC00176 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
We found a PhotoPass near Imagination pavilion. This one must really like their job with suggested poses it was a nice change from the usual stand and look good shots.
Eyes are closed noob.
EPCOT_FWROVER_20170917_404918296748 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
EPCOT_FWROVER_20170917_404918297355 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
EPCOT_FWROVER_20170917_404918297360 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
A loving embrace.
EPCOT_FWROVER_20170917_404918297361 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
The next pic I will not post. Even I have my limits and it was just awkward. The PhotoPass asked us after hugging to kiss. It took us both by surprise. Have you ever been asked to kiss in public unprepared and photographed other than a wedding? You can tell in the pic it was an uncomfortable moment. We played along but we are not a PDA couple so it was just weird, for us.
EPCOT_FWROVER_20170917_404918471392 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
EPCOT_FWROVER_20170917_404918441754 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
EPCOT_FWROVER_20170917_404918441774 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
With the Epcot teiring of FP's I chose to get a FP for Frozen and not Soarin'. Kind of an easy choice with the popularity of that ride. I checked MDE and the wait time for Soarin' was super low so I suggested we haul it over there before the line blows up. This was the result of being in the right place right time.
DSC00177 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
Better shot. This was total opposite of what we dealt with 7 years ago. I was pumped to be seeing the new film with such a short wait. I notice that they put a covering over the exit line. Maybe someone at Disney read my last TR.
DSC00178 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
DSC00180 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
We all liked it very much. This was another update that I kept almost spoiler free. I knew about some of the cgi used but everything else for me was brand new. I do miss the old Soarin' just because it had such a great score. They use some parts of that in the new film but wish you had the option the choose your experience. Just watching it again on Youtube still gives me chills.
We exit the land pavillion still with time to spare so we walk to and walk on Nemo.
That is a better shot. Spaceship Earth is washed out but I like it overall.
DSC00181 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
DSC00182 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
Well look where they decide to put a Photpass. Seven years ago this was crawling with kids and families trying to get pictures here which was wrecking the plantings.
EPCOT_LIVINSEAS_20170917_404921003192 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
EPCOT_LIVINSEAS_20170917_404921003197 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
Found out what made the girls laugh at Goofy. He was admiring their ear hats. I really am watching most of these videos for the first time so I am reliving this trip with you.
With our meals completed we had some time to kill so we wandered southwest toward Imagination.
It is so quiet when it slides by
DSC00176 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrWe found a PhotoPass near Imagination pavilion. This one must really like their job with suggested poses it was a nice change from the usual stand and look good shots.
Eyes are closed noob.
EPCOT_FWROVER_20170917_404918296748 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrEPCOT_FWROVER_20170917_404918297355 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrEPCOT_FWROVER_20170917_404918297360 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrA loving embrace.
EPCOT_FWROVER_20170917_404918297361 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrThe next pic I will not post. Even I have my limits and it was just awkward. The PhotoPass asked us after hugging to kiss. It took us both by surprise. Have you ever been asked to kiss in public unprepared and photographed other than a wedding? You can tell in the pic it was an uncomfortable moment. We played along but we are not a PDA couple so it was just weird, for us.
EPCOT_FWROVER_20170917_404918471392 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrEPCOT_FWROVER_20170917_404918441754 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrEPCOT_FWROVER_20170917_404918441774 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrWith the Epcot teiring of FP's I chose to get a FP for Frozen and not Soarin'. Kind of an easy choice with the popularity of that ride. I checked MDE and the wait time for Soarin' was super low so I suggested we haul it over there before the line blows up. This was the result of being in the right place right time.
DSC00177 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrBetter shot. This was total opposite of what we dealt with 7 years ago. I was pumped to be seeing the new film with such a short wait. I notice that they put a covering over the exit line. Maybe someone at Disney read my last TR.
DSC00178 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrDSC00180 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrWe all liked it very much. This was another update that I kept almost spoiler free. I knew about some of the cgi used but everything else for me was brand new. I do miss the old Soarin' just because it had such a great score. They use some parts of that in the new film but wish you had the option the choose your experience. Just watching it again on Youtube still gives me chills.
We exit the land pavillion still with time to spare so we walk to and walk on Nemo.
That is a better shot. Spaceship Earth is washed out but I like it overall.
DSC00181 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrDSC00182 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrWell look where they decide to put a Photpass. Seven years ago this was crawling with kids and families trying to get pictures here which was wrecking the plantings.
EPCOT_LIVINSEAS_20170917_404921003192 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrEPCOT_LIVINSEAS_20170917_404921003197 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
Day 2 Epcot cont:
Were looking for Nemo. Nemo.
DSC00183 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
I was pointing out to Katie how we are supppose to be under the water already and on the sea floor. Look at the rusting of the queue railings.
DSC00184 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
After the ride we spent some time in the aquarium and we were able to watch Turtle Talk with no wait.
DSC00188 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
DSC00189 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
EPCOT_SEASINTR_20170917_404922314976 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
EPCOT_SEASINTR_20170917_404922314982 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
In Turtle Talk Allie gets called upon as "the girl in the pink sea shell wearing the goggles" Crush asks her who she is here with and she says, "My Mom". Leaves dear old dad out of the entire thing like I don't exist but that makes Katie have to answer Crush. It is a fun show and it has been updated with the new character from Finding Dory.
When we leave the Seas (Nemo) pavilion I see that we are going to be rushed for time to hit a ride I was fortunate was back from renovation, Mission Space. We speed walk all the way across Epcot to make our next FP. We really didn't need it but we made it with 10 minutes to spare. You plan these so far in advance you would think I would not be cutting all these so close.
Katie did not want to ride and the kids did not want to do the spinning side. Heather took the kids on the Green side and I went on Orange all alone. I can always use some me time. See ya on Mars!
DSC00190 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
Look who is still in training camp.
DSC00192 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
So I didn't get to Mars but it was still a fun trip. When we left we used another PhotoPass Spot.
DSC00193 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
I was trying to take a picture that conveyed our grandiose spirit. As we conquer the heavens like so many before us.
DSC00194 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
EPCOT_MAGICMOMISSIONSPACE_20170917_404928549784 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
Missed the framing and cutting off people.
EPCOT_MAGICMOMISSIONSPACE_20170917_404928549785 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
All you men can relate to this situation. Guarding the stuff during bathroom breaks.
DSC00195 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
Is that Morocco or ToT I see in that sight line? Always so many layers of planning that if done well are rarely noticed.
DSC00196 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
Now it was time for the last FP and the one we were waiting all day for, Frozen! Hey ya na na na na oh oh ya na hey ya na! You get the idea. I was looking forward to this as much as anybody. This was the first Disney movie I remember seeing with Allison. How many times have you heard those songs? So it's easy to get Frozen Fever but not so much the FP. This was one FP that I keep track of like crazy. Katie wanted to take some pics and I told her it would not work. I had to turn off the flash for her at the last second. So Let it Go. Let it Go! Your pictures will not turn out. They'll be blurry without a doubt.
DSC00198 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
DSC00201 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
Is that guy sleeping?
EPCOT_FROZENRIDE_20170917_8098486155 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
Were looking for Nemo. Nemo.
DSC00183 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrI was pointing out to Katie how we are supppose to be under the water already and on the sea floor. Look at the rusting of the queue railings.
DSC00184 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrAfter the ride we spent some time in the aquarium and we were able to watch Turtle Talk with no wait.
DSC00188 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrDSC00189 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrEPCOT_SEASINTR_20170917_404922314976 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrEPCOT_SEASINTR_20170917_404922314982 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrIn Turtle Talk Allie gets called upon as "the girl in the pink sea shell wearing the goggles" Crush asks her who she is here with and she says, "My Mom". Leaves dear old dad out of the entire thing like I don't exist but that makes Katie have to answer Crush. It is a fun show and it has been updated with the new character from Finding Dory.
When we leave the Seas (Nemo) pavilion I see that we are going to be rushed for time to hit a ride I was fortunate was back from renovation, Mission Space. We speed walk all the way across Epcot to make our next FP. We really didn't need it but we made it with 10 minutes to spare. You plan these so far in advance you would think I would not be cutting all these so close.
Katie did not want to ride and the kids did not want to do the spinning side. Heather took the kids on the Green side and I went on Orange all alone. I can always use some me time. See ya on Mars!
DSC00190 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrLook who is still in training camp.
DSC00192 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrSo I didn't get to Mars but it was still a fun trip. When we left we used another PhotoPass Spot.
DSC00193 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrI was trying to take a picture that conveyed our grandiose spirit. As we conquer the heavens like so many before us.
DSC00194 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrEPCOT_MAGICMOMISSIONSPACE_20170917_404928549784 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrMissed the framing and cutting off people.
EPCOT_MAGICMOMISSIONSPACE_20170917_404928549785 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrAll you men can relate to this situation. Guarding the stuff during bathroom breaks.
DSC00195 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrIs that Morocco or ToT I see in that sight line? Always so many layers of planning that if done well are rarely noticed.
DSC00196 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrNow it was time for the last FP and the one we were waiting all day for, Frozen! Hey ya na na na na oh oh ya na hey ya na! You get the idea. I was looking forward to this as much as anybody. This was the first Disney movie I remember seeing with Allison. How many times have you heard those songs? So it's easy to get Frozen Fever but not so much the FP. This was one FP that I keep track of like crazy. Katie wanted to take some pics and I told her it would not work. I had to turn off the flash for her at the last second. So Let it Go. Let it Go! Your pictures will not turn out. They'll be blurry without a doubt.
DSC00198 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrDSC00201 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrIs that guy sleeping?
EPCOT_FROZENRIDE_20170917_8098486155 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
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Day 2 Epcot cont:
Join us as we enter Norway and ride Frozen. We were all excited for this ride but as we rode I noticed that one of the trolls was very blue in the face. As we encounter Elsa something was wrong. She just kinda froze and as we went backward some of the projections and music were not working properly. For me it was a big let down so sometimes ignorance is bliss. You can hear my disgust that was picked up on film. Now that I watch it again if you freeze it at 3:43 you can see a line of code being projected on the arch to the right of Elsa. So is this Frozen in B mode? Please enjoy, this took like 4 hrs to upload and I think the video camera handled the environment very well.
After our ride we we directly to the Anna and Elsa meet and greet. Do not remember the wait time but it was not very long. I 'm thinking in the 25 minute range. I tried to capture some detail while waiting for our Queen. PhotoPass overload.
DSC00207 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
DSC00209 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
DSC00211 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
I was excited to see this reference to what was once here. I was the only one in our group that cared.
DSC00212 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
EPCOT_FROZENCHARC2_20170917_404925144180 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
EPCOT_FROZENCHARC2_20170917_404925144183 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
#mindblown
EPCOT_FROZENCHARC2_20170917_404925144186 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
EPCOT_FROZENCHARC2_20170917_404925144187 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
EPCOT_FROZENCHARC2_20170917_404925144193 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
EPCOT_FROZENCHARC2_20170917_404925144191 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
EPCOT_FROZENCHARC2_20170917_404925144195 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
EPCOT_FROZENCHARC2_20170917_404925144199 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
EPCOT_FROZENCHARC2_20170917_404925146755 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
Join us as we enter Norway and ride Frozen. We were all excited for this ride but as we rode I noticed that one of the trolls was very blue in the face. As we encounter Elsa something was wrong. She just kinda froze and as we went backward some of the projections and music were not working properly. For me it was a big let down so sometimes ignorance is bliss. You can hear my disgust that was picked up on film. Now that I watch it again if you freeze it at 3:43 you can see a line of code being projected on the arch to the right of Elsa. So is this Frozen in B mode? Please enjoy, this took like 4 hrs to upload and I think the video camera handled the environment very well.
After our ride we we directly to the Anna and Elsa meet and greet. Do not remember the wait time but it was not very long. I 'm thinking in the 25 minute range. I tried to capture some detail while waiting for our Queen. PhotoPass overload.
DSC00207 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrDSC00209 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrDSC00211 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrI was excited to see this reference to what was once here. I was the only one in our group that cared.
DSC00212 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrEPCOT_FROZENCHARC2_20170917_404925144180 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrEPCOT_FROZENCHARC2_20170917_404925144183 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr#mindblown
EPCOT_FROZENCHARC2_20170917_404925144186 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrEPCOT_FROZENCHARC2_20170917_404925144187 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrEPCOT_FROZENCHARC2_20170917_404925144193 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrEPCOT_FROZENCHARC2_20170917_404925144191 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrEPCOT_FROZENCHARC2_20170917_404925144195 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrEPCOT_FROZENCHARC2_20170917_404925144199 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrEPCOT_FROZENCHARC2_20170917_404925146755 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
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Day 2 cont Epcot:
And now Queen Elsa.
EPCOT_FROZENCHARC1_20170917_404925159419 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
EPCOT_FROZENCHARC1_20170917_404925159422 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
Girls are really enjoying this meeting.
EPCOT_FROZENCHARC1_20170917_404925159423 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
EPCOT_FROZENCHARC1_20170917_404925159429 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
EPCOT_FROZENCHARC1_20170917_404925159435 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
I did not set the camera down or turn if off which made for an interesting shot. Apparently it still works upside down and behind the back.
EPCOT_FROZENCHARC1_20170917_404925159441 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
Still rocking the visor.
EPCOT_FROZENCHARC1_20170917_404925159444 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
EPCOT_FROZENCHARC1_20170917_404925159446 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
EPCOT_FROZENCHARC1_20170917_404925159448 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
EPCOT_FROZENCHARC1_20170917_404925159500 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
EPCOT_FROZENCHARC1_20170917_404925159501 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
EPCOT_FROZENCHARC1_20170917_404925159503 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
EPCOT_FROZENCHARC1_20170917_404925159504 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
Wow! That was a lot of pics and not all of them. They made sure that you had plenty of shots to choose for waiting all that time. I liked the very consistent look of the face characters across the parks. There must only be one Elsa.
And now Queen Elsa.
EPCOT_FROZENCHARC1_20170917_404925159419 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrEPCOT_FROZENCHARC1_20170917_404925159422 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrGirls are really enjoying this meeting.
EPCOT_FROZENCHARC1_20170917_404925159423 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrEPCOT_FROZENCHARC1_20170917_404925159429 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrEPCOT_FROZENCHARC1_20170917_404925159435 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrI did not set the camera down or turn if off which made for an interesting shot. Apparently it still works upside down and behind the back.
EPCOT_FROZENCHARC1_20170917_404925159441 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrStill rocking the visor.
EPCOT_FROZENCHARC1_20170917_404925159444 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrEPCOT_FROZENCHARC1_20170917_404925159446 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrEPCOT_FROZENCHARC1_20170917_404925159448 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrEPCOT_FROZENCHARC1_20170917_404925159500 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrEPCOT_FROZENCHARC1_20170917_404925159501 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrEPCOT_FROZENCHARC1_20170917_404925159503 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrEPCOT_FROZENCHARC1_20170917_404925159504 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrWow! That was a lot of pics and not all of them. They made sure that you had plenty of shots to choose for waiting all that time. I liked the very consistent look of the face characters across the parks. There must only be one Elsa.
Day 2 cont Epcot:
After our meet and greet we still had a little time to kill before dinner. At least this part of the trip was working out with the FP for Frozen meeting Anna and Elsa then having a princess filled dinner. Where? Akershus of course. We walked a little farther and explored China.
Sunset in Epcot.
DSC00213 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
We don't have time for a trip around the World today.
DSC00214 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
The China pavilion was showcasing Shanghai Disney models and costumes. As close as we'll will probably ever some to seeing that park.
DSC00215 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
DSC00217 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
DSC00218 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
DSC00219 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
DSC00220 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
DSC00221 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
Wish the foreground was in focus better.
DSC00223 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
It is a neat exhibit but you need some time to appreciate this maybe without kids.
Now it was time to make our way to dinner. Last time this was covered under the dining plan. This time it would be an out of pocket dinner and I wish it was not. For the price I could have an amazing dinner closer to home. But you are paying for the experience and the memories.
EPCOT_NORWAYDINING1CHAR_20170918_404926398202 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
EPCOT_NORWAYDINING1CHAR_20170918_404926398203 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
EPCOT_NORWAYDINING1CHAR_20170918_404926398206 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
EPCOT_NORWAYDINING1CHAR_20170918_404926398207 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
EPCOT_NORWAYDINING1CHAR_20170918_404926398209 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
EPCOT_NORWAYDINING1CHAR_20170918_404926398210 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
I took my hat off for my lady. Was that a good idea??? It's still on my belt loop, we're good.
EPCOT_NORWAYDINING1CHAR_20170918_404926398212 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
After our meet and greet we still had a little time to kill before dinner. At least this part of the trip was working out with the FP for Frozen meeting Anna and Elsa then having a princess filled dinner. Where? Akershus of course. We walked a little farther and explored China.
Sunset in Epcot.
DSC00213 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrWe don't have time for a trip around the World today.
DSC00214 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrThe China pavilion was showcasing Shanghai Disney models and costumes. As close as we'll will probably ever some to seeing that park.
DSC00215 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrDSC00217 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrDSC00218 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrDSC00219 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrDSC00220 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrDSC00221 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrWish the foreground was in focus better.
DSC00223 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrIt is a neat exhibit but you need some time to appreciate this maybe without kids.
Now it was time to make our way to dinner. Last time this was covered under the dining plan. This time it would be an out of pocket dinner and I wish it was not. For the price I could have an amazing dinner closer to home. But you are paying for the experience and the memories.
EPCOT_NORWAYDINING1CHAR_20170918_404926398202 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrEPCOT_NORWAYDINING1CHAR_20170918_404926398203 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrEPCOT_NORWAYDINING1CHAR_20170918_404926398206 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrEPCOT_NORWAYDINING1CHAR_20170918_404926398207 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrEPCOT_NORWAYDINING1CHAR_20170918_404926398209 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrEPCOT_NORWAYDINING1CHAR_20170918_404926398210 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrI took my hat off for my lady. Was that a good idea??? It's still on my belt loop, we're good.
EPCOT_NORWAYDINING1CHAR_20170918_404926398212 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
Day 2 Epcot cont:
We have met Belle and she was very welcoming we were invited to dinner. On day two I decided it's time to kick this TR up a notch with some food pics. Much to the chagrin of Katie. I was told "Don't take pics of food. Seriously your taking pictures of food. Are you putting this in the internet?" I didn't take many because most all our meals were quick serve I didn't feel the need to show hamburgers all the time. However, by the end of vacation I was being asked if I got a picture of this or that.
So here is my salad with turkey. Unlike last trip this time I stretched my taste buds and tried smoked salmon, some sort of funky cheese and fish with the skin still attached. I guess I need to work on menu details. I figured might as well figure out what I like on the buffet then pay for it and not like it somewhere else. I was the only one brave enough to try something new.
I've had salmon but not official Norwegian smoked salmon.
DSC00224 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
Heather ordered a light up cocktail which prompted calls for the glowing ice cube in the kids drinks.
DSC00225 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
I think nothing has changed since our last visit. Looks the same to me.
DSC00226 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
I wish a PhotoPass would just follow the princesses around our pictures of these encounter are horrible. I must have turned off the flash maybe. I would think the auto setting would fire the flash in this case.
DSC00227 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
DSC00229 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
DSC00230 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
I did not notice this folly in the moment. I was taking video and Katie was taking pictures. Not her fault just the camera was on the wrong setting. I must not have it in full auto.
DSC00234 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
DSC00235 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
DSC00237 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
Allison joined this princess conga line and paraded around the restaurant. Very unusual for our backward child. She gets that part of her personality from me.
DSC00243 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
I do have video of all the interactions so enjoy.
Time to eat. Remembering my mistake last time I did not order fish I wanted something heavier. Mmm braised pork shank
DSC00245 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
I thought my meal was nice. Nothing memorable but a good entree. I do not remember what Heather ordered but she was not pleased. I tasted it and it tasted fine to me but I could see where it did have a different flavor then what you would expect. Our waitress accommodated with no hesitation and brought her the pork also.
On this trip I decided I was going to try to immerse myself in the culture of the host nations. I wanted to know how to say our servers name. So Ingabjorge taught me how to pronounce it and it was a fun interaction. Ingabjorge ( Inn gah Bee your g) was a great server. If anybody knows her tell her I said thanks. Noob mistake not stopping at guest services to thank cast members.
Heather gets her new meal and this piece of pork was very fatty. It was a let down and a sore spot for the rest of the trip. I tried to alleviate the situation by explaining the fact that you are paying for princess access and not so much the food. That is not something I should have to try to explain.
What does $12 get you in a fancy drink? About one 1 shot of rum and a few splashes of liqueurs
DSC00246 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
Hate to cut this short but we are dealing with a kitchen emergency. Found a water leak and it went unnoticed for a while. Makes fatty pork seem like a good problem compared to this mess.
We have met Belle and she was very welcoming we were invited to dinner. On day two I decided it's time to kick this TR up a notch with some food pics. Much to the chagrin of Katie. I was told "Don't take pics of food. Seriously your taking pictures of food. Are you putting this in the internet?" I didn't take many because most all our meals were quick serve I didn't feel the need to show hamburgers all the time. However, by the end of vacation I was being asked if I got a picture of this or that.
So here is my salad with turkey. Unlike last trip this time I stretched my taste buds and tried smoked salmon, some sort of funky cheese and fish with the skin still attached. I guess I need to work on menu details. I figured might as well figure out what I like on the buffet then pay for it and not like it somewhere else. I was the only one brave enough to try something new.
I've had salmon but not official Norwegian smoked salmon.
DSC00224 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrHeather ordered a light up cocktail which prompted calls for the glowing ice cube in the kids drinks.
DSC00225 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrI think nothing has changed since our last visit. Looks the same to me.
DSC00226 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrI wish a PhotoPass would just follow the princesses around our pictures of these encounter are horrible. I must have turned off the flash maybe. I would think the auto setting would fire the flash in this case.
DSC00227 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrDSC00229 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrDSC00230 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrI did not notice this folly in the moment. I was taking video and Katie was taking pictures. Not her fault just the camera was on the wrong setting. I must not have it in full auto.
DSC00234 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrDSC00235 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrDSC00237 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrAllison joined this princess conga line and paraded around the restaurant. Very unusual for our backward child. She gets that part of her personality from me.
DSC00243 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrI do have video of all the interactions so enjoy.
Time to eat. Remembering my mistake last time I did not order fish I wanted something heavier. Mmm braised pork shank
DSC00245 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrI thought my meal was nice. Nothing memorable but a good entree. I do not remember what Heather ordered but she was not pleased. I tasted it and it tasted fine to me but I could see where it did have a different flavor then what you would expect. Our waitress accommodated with no hesitation and brought her the pork also.
On this trip I decided I was going to try to immerse myself in the culture of the host nations. I wanted to know how to say our servers name. So Ingabjorge taught me how to pronounce it and it was a fun interaction. Ingabjorge ( Inn gah Bee your g) was a great server. If anybody knows her tell her I said thanks. Noob mistake not stopping at guest services to thank cast members.
Heather gets her new meal and this piece of pork was very fatty. It was a let down and a sore spot for the rest of the trip. I tried to alleviate the situation by explaining the fact that you are paying for princess access and not so much the food. That is not something I should have to try to explain.
What does $12 get you in a fancy drink? About one 1 shot of rum and a few splashes of liqueurs
DSC00246 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrHate to cut this short but we are dealing with a kitchen emergency. Found a water leak and it went unnoticed for a while. Makes fatty pork seem like a good problem compared to this mess.
Day 2 Epcot cont:
Sink leak still a mystery....
With me taking pictures of food Allie wants in on the action. To my surprise she did eat this meal even if it was pizza. A very generic off the shelf frozen pizza. Definitely not from Norway.
DSC00247 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
Our daughter is very picky eater but I guess when you are marched miles around a theme park you get an appetite.
DSC00248 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
This was the assorted desserts that they brought to our table.
DSC00249 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
I know Ingabjorge explained them but I did not write them down. From what I can remember the top one is like a rice pudding (cottage cheese texture) with a berry drizzle. The middle was a sweet bread with apples and cinnamon. The bottom was more along the lines of a chocolate cheese cake. I remember being plenty left over for me to enjoy and being the gracious guest I did not want to upset out hosts. I tried my best to finish the desserts.
Overall this dinner was a great experience and I enjoyed trying some new things. I did not enjoy the final price of $200 with tip just for us three. Was just a reminder of how much more this trip would have cost without the "free" dining.
As we leave dinner and head back toward the gates I use the no tripod stabilization technique. This was just asking to much of this camera even after trying to adjust he exposure setting.
Notice how I set the scene with the a table taking up the entire foreground.
DSC00250 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
DSC00251 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
Not bad?
DSC00252 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
I moved.
DSC00253 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
I think somewhere in this area I was readjusting my waist pack is when I heard something rip. I checked different locations but could find no holes or feel extra breezes. So I kept walking and taking pictures, and enjoying SSE in the distance.
DSC00254 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
DSC00256 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
DSC00257 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
DSC00260 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
DSC00261 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
PhotoPass time.
I did ask if we could get rid of this stupid stuff in the background. Not going to happen.
EPCOT_BACKSIDE3_20170918_404928001448 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
Something does not look quite right.
EPCOT_BACKSIDE3_20170918_404928001449 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
EPCOT_BACKSIDE3_20170918_404928003050 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
EPCOT_BACKSIDE1_20170918_404928054500 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
I start my first every and only vlog while capturing some Fountain of Nations footage. I hate the sound of my voice on video.
As we make our way back to the resort I spot some interesting merch.
Unlike the network this night was the.......
DSC00263 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
Sorry, still working on camera angles.
DSC00264 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
That is the end of day two with the only problem of not getting to ride Test Track. It was a good day.
Sink leak still a mystery....
With me taking pictures of food Allie wants in on the action. To my surprise she did eat this meal even if it was pizza. A very generic off the shelf frozen pizza. Definitely not from Norway.
DSC00247 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrOur daughter is very picky eater but I guess when you are marched miles around a theme park you get an appetite.
DSC00248 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrThis was the assorted desserts that they brought to our table.
DSC00249 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrI know Ingabjorge explained them but I did not write them down. From what I can remember the top one is like a rice pudding (cottage cheese texture) with a berry drizzle. The middle was a sweet bread with apples and cinnamon. The bottom was more along the lines of a chocolate cheese cake. I remember being plenty left over for me to enjoy and being the gracious guest I did not want to upset out hosts. I tried my best to finish the desserts.
Overall this dinner was a great experience and I enjoyed trying some new things. I did not enjoy the final price of $200 with tip just for us three. Was just a reminder of how much more this trip would have cost without the "free" dining.
As we leave dinner and head back toward the gates I use the no tripod stabilization technique. This was just asking to much of this camera even after trying to adjust he exposure setting.
Notice how I set the scene with the a table taking up the entire foreground.
DSC00250 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrDSC00251 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrNot bad?
DSC00252 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrI moved.
DSC00253 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrI think somewhere in this area I was readjusting my waist pack is when I heard something rip. I checked different locations but could find no holes or feel extra breezes. So I kept walking and taking pictures, and enjoying SSE in the distance.
DSC00254 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrDSC00256 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrDSC00257 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrDSC00260 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrDSC00261 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrPhotoPass time.
I did ask if we could get rid of this stupid stuff in the background. Not going to happen.
EPCOT_BACKSIDE3_20170918_404928001448 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrSomething does not look quite right.
EPCOT_BACKSIDE3_20170918_404928001449 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrEPCOT_BACKSIDE3_20170918_404928003050 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrEPCOT_BACKSIDE1_20170918_404928054500 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrI start my first every and only vlog while capturing some Fountain of Nations footage. I hate the sound of my voice on video.
As we make our way back to the resort I spot some interesting merch.
Unlike the network this night was the.......
DSC00263 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrSorry, still working on camera angles.
DSC00264 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrThat is the end of day two with the only problem of not getting to ride Test Track. It was a good day.
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krisri18
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The rice pudding is called Riskrem (although I'm sure I butchered the spelling). We made it at home last week for our Frozen movie night!
fractal
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Taking photos of food is a tough one for the wife to deal with - once you get over that hurdle you are no longer a noob for sure.
continue to love the videos - years from now you will thank yourself for taking them!
$200 for 3? Disney has mastered the art of taking $ from your wallet. Lol!
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Did you ever find out what ripped?
I can relate to stopping the TR because the faucet is leaking, then restarting the TR because you can't figure out why it's leaking.
continue to love the videos - years from now you will thank yourself for taking them!
$200 for 3? Disney has mastered the art of taking $ from your wallet. Lol!
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Did you ever find out what ripped?
I can relate to stopping the TR because the faucet is leaking, then restarting the TR because you can't figure out why it's leaking.
Thank you for the compliment on the videos.Taking photos of food is a tough one for the wife to deal with - once you get over that hurdle you are no longer a noob for sure.
continue to love the videos - years from now you will thank yourself for taking them!
$200 for 3? Disney has mastered the art of taking $ from your wallet. Lol!
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Did you ever find out what ripped?
I can relate to stopping the TR because the faucet is leaking, then restarting the TR because you can't figure out why it's leaking.
When I start day three it will be evident what that ripping noise was. I did the videos so I could produce a video TR like I did the last time for our personal use. It turned out pretty nice. So I am trying to edit these videos as I use them here so I can string them altogether to have an almost finished video TR. Allison really wanted one and was asking the entire time if I was filming this and to get a shot of that. Some you can see in the next video.
We fixed the faucet leak. It would only leak not when using the faucet but only while running water in a bathroom down the line. So while you are running the washer or taking a bath you are causing a silent disaster under your kitchen sink. It was the weirdest situation I have ever seen.
The character meals are a genius way to make money. Why else would I take a chicken nugget loving girls to a buffet with smoked cheese and fish?
Have to leave for work I'll try to start day three tonight.
That's awesome. A movie night with an inspired dinner. Please send leftovers to Uncle Lupe at P.O Box 123......
WDay 3 Animal Kingdom:
With a full 2 park day two in the books we start to get ready for a steamy day at Animal Kingdom. As is my routine I look to the TV stand where I place my daily essentials. Magic bands, glasses, sun screen, hat etc. That's when I notice my hat was not there. Yesterday was a long Day and maybe Katie moved it or I put it on another table without thinking. I am frantically checking the room when we think to check the pictures. Using the MDE you can see your PhotoPass photos and I can see the I had it looped to belt loop at dinner. I remember keeping it there as I was a little more proper way to enjoy dinner.
As I look at the last photos I did not see it in those shots. I stew for a minute and realize that the ripping noise I heard while adjusting my waist pack was that tell tale sound of Velcro. The same that was used in my one size fits most Reds visor.
Oh no! I lost it last night at Epcot. After some quick research I try to call Lost and Found but due to heavy call volume I give up and we head to AK where I'll stop at guest services there.
When we arrive at the park entrance the guest services line is winding out the door. Forget it for now. Let's go have some fun and I'll try to find a new hat.
Join us as we see DeVine in the Oasis and see another park icon for the first time. Director Allison is telling me what to film for our video later. Making that video from our first trip really kept the magic alive these last 6 years. We see that It's Tough to be a Bug has no wait so we fall in and explore around the Tree of Life. Watching this video I see more hurricane damage then I saw in the moment.
DSC00265 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
No pics or it didn't happen. My shirt is from TeePublic. If you find one you like they run small. Fair warning.
AK_BRDGMDL_20170918_404931814587 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
Better get them shoes in the picture. They're so bright you'll need some shades.
AK_BRDGMDL_20170918_404931814590 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
Another Disney must do!
DSC00267 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
When the room goes dark the kids in the theater start screaming. This is such a fun experience but the children can have one of two reactions. Either they laugh and scream or scream and cry. Ours were in the laugh and scream category for sure.
Our First FP of the day was for Dinosaur! I usually would not be worried about making this FP but the wait time were large. So Even though the kids did not want to do this ride we started our trek. After ITTBAB they were weary of a dark ride especially one with Dinos.
We reach the entrance to Dinoland and I am really excited to ride this again. I was such a huge fan of dinosaurs as a kid that this FP is more for me. Just as we get to the bridge I was told to stop. Take a right we are going to go see Pocahontas. My train of thought just got derailed. Now we are in what seems like a short line but it winds down the hill and with the heat she has to take a break very often. It was a long and boring wait in the heat but it was shaded mostly.
Trying my hand at some macro.
DSC00268 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
It's all in the details.
DSC00270 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
Dream giver?
DSC00271 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
The dried corn and fake apples were being chewed on by the real wildlife.
DSC00272 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
DSC00274 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
Shame that the focus on these is just a little off.
DSC00276 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
DSC00277 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
Photopass
AK_BOATLND_20170918_404934888672 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
AK_BOATLND_20170918_404934888675 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
AK_BOATLND_20170918_404934888680 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
AK_BOATLND_20170918_404934888682 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
AK_BOATLND_20170918_404934888685 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
AK_BOATLND_20170918_404934888688 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
AK_BOATLND_20170918_404934888690 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
AK_BOATLND_20170918_404934933447 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
AK_BOATLND_20170918_404934933448 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
With a full 2 park day two in the books we start to get ready for a steamy day at Animal Kingdom. As is my routine I look to the TV stand where I place my daily essentials. Magic bands, glasses, sun screen, hat etc. That's when I notice my hat was not there. Yesterday was a long Day and maybe Katie moved it or I put it on another table without thinking. I am frantically checking the room when we think to check the pictures. Using the MDE you can see your PhotoPass photos and I can see the I had it looped to belt loop at dinner. I remember keeping it there as I was a little more proper way to enjoy dinner.
As I look at the last photos I did not see it in those shots. I stew for a minute and realize that the ripping noise I heard while adjusting my waist pack was that tell tale sound of Velcro. The same that was used in my one size fits most Reds visor.
Oh no! I lost it last night at Epcot. After some quick research I try to call Lost and Found but due to heavy call volume I give up and we head to AK where I'll stop at guest services there.When we arrive at the park entrance the guest services line is winding out the door. Forget it for now. Let's go have some fun and I'll try to find a new hat.
Join us as we see DeVine in the Oasis and see another park icon for the first time. Director Allison is telling me what to film for our video later. Making that video from our first trip really kept the magic alive these last 6 years. We see that It's Tough to be a Bug has no wait so we fall in and explore around the Tree of Life. Watching this video I see more hurricane damage then I saw in the moment.
DSC00265 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrNo pics or it didn't happen. My shirt is from TeePublic. If you find one you like they run small. Fair warning.
AK_BRDGMDL_20170918_404931814587 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrBetter get them shoes in the picture. They're so bright you'll need some shades.
AK_BRDGMDL_20170918_404931814590 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrAnother Disney must do!
DSC00267 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrWhen the room goes dark the kids in the theater start screaming. This is such a fun experience but the children can have one of two reactions. Either they laugh and scream or scream and cry. Ours were in the laugh and scream category for sure.
Our First FP of the day was for Dinosaur! I usually would not be worried about making this FP but the wait time were large. So Even though the kids did not want to do this ride we started our trek. After ITTBAB they were weary of a dark ride especially one with Dinos.
We reach the entrance to Dinoland and I am really excited to ride this again. I was such a huge fan of dinosaurs as a kid that this FP is more for me. Just as we get to the bridge I was told to stop. Take a right we are going to go see Pocahontas. My train of thought just got derailed. Now we are in what seems like a short line but it winds down the hill and with the heat she has to take a break very often. It was a long and boring wait in the heat but it was shaded mostly.
Trying my hand at some macro.
DSC00268 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrIt's all in the details.
DSC00270 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrDream giver?
DSC00271 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrThe dried corn and fake apples were being chewed on by the real wildlife.
DSC00272 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrDSC00274 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrShame that the focus on these is just a little off.
DSC00276 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrDSC00277 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrPhotopass
AK_BOATLND_20170918_404934888672 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrAK_BOATLND_20170918_404934888675 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrAK_BOATLND_20170918_404934888680 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrAK_BOATLND_20170918_404934888682 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrAK_BOATLND_20170918_404934888685 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrAK_BOATLND_20170918_404934888688 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrAK_BOATLND_20170918_404934888690 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrAK_BOATLND_20170918_404934933447 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrAK_BOATLND_20170918_404934933448 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
krisri18
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One for every animated movie in order, I think we're on year 2 of working our way through the list!
Day 3 AK cont:
Join us as we almost make it to Dinoland with our meet and greet detour. I am behind the camera again and I stay behind to film the local wildlife being mischievous. This lady gets scared by a squirrel that hers kids tried to tell her was there.
Did I mention it was an extremely hot day? After waiting what seemed forever for Pocahontas we needed the usual restroom and drink break. I take this opportunity to scoot ahead to gets some video I wanted and to play with my new camera. Ever wondered what was at the very top of Everest besides bird on a stick? I know for sure nothing much at all except an exposed support structure. This is a zoom test from the bridge to Dinoland to the top of Everest about 1200 feet or more on Google earth.
As I try to heard the group to our blast to the past we are stopped again. By what? Another pin trading stop. This was someting that was done more then I could keep track. It was not something I wanted to do but Allie was all about trading and collecting pins. I just had to accept this delay.
DSC00278 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
DSC00279 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
DSC00280 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
We all know we have FP's getting close to expire so we are almost there and I want to take some pics along the way. You can see me falling behind in this one.
DSC00281 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
DSC00282 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
At this point I have lost my group. Did they go inside? I try to look around with not luck. I try calling phones with no response and am pressed by the urge to tap that Mickey icon. They must already be inside, right? I tap and go in to an empty FP queue. No family or friends that I can see. So now I start to panic a little. I am in here and they are out there and going to miss the FP window and still not answering their phones. I am in this FP limbo in between check points so I decide to just stay in one spot and wait. Like I have a choice. I take some pics and video to make the most of the situation. Empty line on my side not so much for standby.
DSC00283 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
The group does contact me and I tell them to hurry inside or your going to miss the FP window. I don't remember but I'm sure this was my fault. As we make our way to the time rover the kids were maybe not prepared for this ride. I just encourage them that nothing can get to them and just to close their eyes if they are scared. I try to explain the McDonald's was a ride sponsor and I had to get this shot.
I don't think the adults believed my story about the chemical formulas.
DSC00284 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
If you are scared just close your eyes kids. I don't think they saw any of the ride.
AK_DINOSAURRIDE_20170918_8098677646 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
I enjoyed it even more with the broken effects fixed from our last visit.
AK_DINOSAURRIDE_20170918_405179833331 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
After our Dino encounter we play in the gift shop. Where I happily buy my upset daughter a Dinosaur pin for riding. Something we tried to find after every first ride this trip. But these were not trading pins. They were her special pins.
Join us as we almost make it to Dinoland with our meet and greet detour. I am behind the camera again and I stay behind to film the local wildlife being mischievous. This lady gets scared by a squirrel that hers kids tried to tell her was there.
Did I mention it was an extremely hot day? After waiting what seemed forever for Pocahontas we needed the usual restroom and drink break. I take this opportunity to scoot ahead to gets some video I wanted and to play with my new camera. Ever wondered what was at the very top of Everest besides bird on a stick? I know for sure nothing much at all except an exposed support structure. This is a zoom test from the bridge to Dinoland to the top of Everest about 1200 feet or more on Google earth.
As I try to heard the group to our blast to the past we are stopped again. By what? Another pin trading stop. This was someting that was done more then I could keep track. It was not something I wanted to do but Allie was all about trading and collecting pins. I just had to accept this delay.
DSC00278 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrDSC00279 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrDSC00280 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrWe all know we have FP's getting close to expire so we are almost there and I want to take some pics along the way. You can see me falling behind in this one.
DSC00281 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrDSC00282 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrAt this point I have lost my group. Did they go inside? I try to look around with not luck. I try calling phones with no response and am pressed by the urge to tap that Mickey icon. They must already be inside, right? I tap and go in to an empty FP queue. No family or friends that I can see. So now I start to panic a little. I am in here and they are out there and going to miss the FP window and still not answering their phones. I am in this FP limbo in between check points so I decide to just stay in one spot and wait. Like I have a choice. I take some pics and video to make the most of the situation. Empty line on my side not so much for standby.
DSC00283 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrThe group does contact me and I tell them to hurry inside or your going to miss the FP window. I don't remember but I'm sure this was my fault. As we make our way to the time rover the kids were maybe not prepared for this ride. I just encourage them that nothing can get to them and just to close their eyes if they are scared. I try to explain the McDonald's was a ride sponsor and I had to get this shot.
I don't think the adults believed my story about the chemical formulas.
DSC00284 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrIf you are scared just close your eyes kids. I don't think they saw any of the ride.
AK_DINOSAURRIDE_20170918_8098677646 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrI enjoyed it even more with the broken effects fixed from our last visit.
AK_DINOSAURRIDE_20170918_405179833331 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrAfter our Dino encounter we play in the gift shop. Where I happily buy my upset daughter a Dinosaur pin for riding. Something we tried to find after every first ride this trip. But these were not trading pins. They were her special pins.
Day 3 AK cont:
You can see in the video how empty the FP line was compared to standby.
With the kids traumatized we back track when we run into another meet and greet. This time it was Donald. I let the girls stand in line while I took up residence on the bench waiting to jump in to film.
This Donald was awesome, very plucky. The first child in line handed him his Mickey pen to sign his autograph book and Donald looked at it and just dropped it in the ground.
When the girls were at the front of the line my break was over. I had to start filming. Allies papaw does a Donald impression and this is one reason why she was so excited to meet him. Donald had no problem teasing the kids.
DSC00286 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
AK_CRETACEOUSTRAILCHAR_20170918_404934447083 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
DSC00288 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
Donald was having fun.
DSC00289 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
AK_CRETACEOUSTRAILCHAR_20170918_404934447079 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
AK_CRETACEOUSTRAILCHAR_20170918_404934447092 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
AK_CRETACEOUSTRAILCHAR_20170918_404934447208 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
AK_CRETACEOUSTRAILCHAR_20170918_404934447215 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
AK_CRETACEOUSTRAILCHAR_20170918_404934447224 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
AK_CRETACEOUSTRAILCHAR_20170918_404934447240 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
AK_CRETACEOUSTRAILCHAR_20170918_404934447245 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
AK_CRETACEOUSTRAILCHAR_20170918_404934447304 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
AK_CRETACEOUSTRAILCHAR_20170918_404934447334 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
AK_CRETACEOUSTRAILCHAR_20170918_404934391001 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
You can see in the video how empty the FP line was compared to standby.
With the kids traumatized we back track when we run into another meet and greet. This time it was Donald. I let the girls stand in line while I took up residence on the bench waiting to jump in to film.
This Donald was awesome, very plucky. The first child in line handed him his Mickey pen to sign his autograph book and Donald looked at it and just dropped it in the ground.
When the girls were at the front of the line my break was over. I had to start filming. Allies papaw does a Donald impression and this is one reason why she was so excited to meet him. Donald had no problem teasing the kids.
DSC00286 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrAK_CRETACEOUSTRAILCHAR_20170918_404934447083 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrDSC00288 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrDonald was having fun.
DSC00289 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrAK_CRETACEOUSTRAILCHAR_20170918_404934447079 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrAK_CRETACEOUSTRAILCHAR_20170918_404934447092 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrAK_CRETACEOUSTRAILCHAR_20170918_404934447208 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrAK_CRETACEOUSTRAILCHAR_20170918_404934447215 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrAK_CRETACEOUSTRAILCHAR_20170918_404934447224 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrAK_CRETACEOUSTRAILCHAR_20170918_404934447240 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrAK_CRETACEOUSTRAILCHAR_20170918_404934447245 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrAK_CRETACEOUSTRAILCHAR_20170918_404934447304 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrAK_CRETACEOUSTRAILCHAR_20170918_404934447334 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrAK_CRETACEOUSTRAILCHAR_20170918_404934391001 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
Day 3 AK cont:
After meeting Donald the group was split on what to do next. Katie and I wanted to ride Everest but the kids and Heather wanted nothing to do with that idea. So I see that Nemo was getting ready to open and it is decided that Heather would take the girls to Nemo and we would ride Everest. I wanted to see Nemo but riding Everest was something that was on our to do list for the last 6 years.
We split up and head north toward the forbidden mountain. When we arrive standby is only a 30 minute wait. #thankspandora It was not even that long of a wait as we breezed through the line only stopping briefly between loads.
DSC00290 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
DSC00291 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
DSC00292 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
You could see where crews had worked to clear the fallen trees but the root ball still remained.
DSC00293 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
DSC00294 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
0918171203a by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
I really wanted to document that root ball.
0918171203 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
0918171203b by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
Getting closer.
DSC00295 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
Trying to find something else to tell the story.
DSC00296 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
O' come on, what is the chance of that happening? Magic band at work. Maybe there was more then one Aaron but it did not matter to me.
DSC00298 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
As we board we are near the back of the train. Katie is struggling with her purse and I tell her just to put the strap through her leg and she wont lose it. If she had a waist pack that would not be a problem. I just rotate mine so I can secure the lap bar. We miss half of the bottom portion focusing on securing that purse.
Ride was amazing. Not really scary with speed like I thought it would. Just in a constant turn either backwards or forwards. I want to take Allison after seeing the little guy in front of us conquer the mountain. Katie said she enjoyed it but she looks scared in the pic.
AK_EXPEDITIONEVERESTRIDE_20170918_8098705255 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
I don't know who these people are but they showed up in our PhootPass account.
AK_EXPEDITIONEVERESTRIDE_20170918_8098705169 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
The Yeti missed our train. He moved so slow looked like he was standing still. We make it back to base camp and head back to find our Nemo. Well Dory I guess.
DSC00300 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
After meeting Donald the group was split on what to do next. Katie and I wanted to ride Everest but the kids and Heather wanted nothing to do with that idea. So I see that Nemo was getting ready to open and it is decided that Heather would take the girls to Nemo and we would ride Everest. I wanted to see Nemo but riding Everest was something that was on our to do list for the last 6 years.
We split up and head north toward the forbidden mountain. When we arrive standby is only a 30 minute wait. #thankspandora It was not even that long of a wait as we breezed through the line only stopping briefly between loads.
DSC00290 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrDSC00291 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrDSC00292 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrYou could see where crews had worked to clear the fallen trees but the root ball still remained.
DSC00293 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrDSC00294 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr0918171203a by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrI really wanted to document that root ball.
0918171203 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr0918171203b by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrGetting closer.
DSC00295 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrTrying to find something else to tell the story.
DSC00296 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrO' come on, what is the chance of that happening? Magic band at work. Maybe there was more then one Aaron but it did not matter to me.
DSC00298 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrAs we board we are near the back of the train. Katie is struggling with her purse and I tell her just to put the strap through her leg and she wont lose it. If she had a waist pack that would not be a problem. I just rotate mine so I can secure the lap bar. We miss half of the bottom portion focusing on securing that purse.
Ride was amazing. Not really scary with speed like I thought it would. Just in a constant turn either backwards or forwards. I want to take Allison after seeing the little guy in front of us conquer the mountain. Katie said she enjoyed it but she looks scared in the pic.
AK_EXPEDITIONEVERESTRIDE_20170918_8098705255 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrI don't know who these people are but they showed up in our PhootPass account.
AK_EXPEDITIONEVERESTRIDE_20170918_8098705169 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrThe Yeti missed our train. He moved so slow looked like he was standing still. We make it back to base camp and head back to find our Nemo. Well Dory I guess.
DSC00300 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr