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Trip Report Return of the Noob......Fuzzy Memories part 2? Now Playing.
- Thread starter Uncle Lupe
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Day 7 Magic Kingdom cont:
We get off SDMT and I see that because we were so late to this FP that my next planned FP was for Big Thunder we were not going to be able to make it back across the park so I reluctantly changed it to Pirates of the Caribbean. If I had just stuck to the original plan this would not have been an issue. If we could have made EMH this might not have been an issue.
We decide it was time to get a snack. The sun was beating down and it was very muggy. So we slip into a very crowded Gastons Tavern. The girls see that Gaston is doing a meet and greet and leave me behind to try to manage getting an order and a table. They did have two large drink dispensers with ice water so you could just refill what ever you had with cold water instead of waiting in line.
MK_GASTONSTAVERNCHAR_20170922_405014313440 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
MK_GASTONSTAVERNCHAR_20170922_405014313409 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
MK_GASTONSTAVERNCHAR_20170922_405014313423 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
I think this would have been a lot of fun but I was content to being inside in the cool air.
MK_GASTONSTAVERNCHAR_20170922_405014313430 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
MK_GASTONSTAVERNCHAR_20170922_405014246555 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
MK_GASTONSTAVERNCHAR_20170922_405014246558 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
MK_GASTONSTAVERNCHAR_20170922_405014246566 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
Hmmmm..... Katie seems to be having too much fun.
MK_GASTONSTAVERNCHAR_20170922_405014246581 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
MK_GASTONSTAVERNCHAR_20170922_405014247958 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
MK_GASTONSTAVERNCHAR_20170922_405014247973 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
MK_GASTONSTAVERNCHAR_20170922_405014247979 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
MK_GASTONSTAVERNCHAR_20170922_405014247993 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
MK_GASTONSTAVERNCHAR_20170922_405014378300 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
MK_GASTONSTAVERNCHAR_20170922_405014378303 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
MK_GASTONSTAVERNCHAR_20170922_405014378315 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
MK_GASTONSTAVERNCHAR_20170922_405014378319 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
MK_GASTONSTAVERNCHAR_20170922_405014378347 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
Meanwhile I get my order and realize that I need an extra hand. It was a chore to carry 2 drinks and a cinnamon roll. Surprise no tables available. Why build a place that you know is going to be popular so small? So I used the much beloved method of fine dining in Disney World.
DSC00856 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
I had to use a trash can while I waited like a vulture for a table to open. When one does me and a little girl both sit down across from each other and this awkward Seinfeld moment of who would leave. Neither of us budged. I figured I had better make small talk before I get accused of something and ask if I can share this table while I wait for my party who was outside. She agreed and we began so share our stories of our trips. Her family was from New York, which I met a few minutes later and we both agreed that this place was to small. I was amused by their accents as they probably were at mine.
We get off SDMT and I see that because we were so late to this FP that my next planned FP was for Big Thunder we were not going to be able to make it back across the park so I reluctantly changed it to Pirates of the Caribbean. If I had just stuck to the original plan this would not have been an issue. If we could have made EMH this might not have been an issue.
We decide it was time to get a snack. The sun was beating down and it was very muggy. So we slip into a very crowded Gastons Tavern. The girls see that Gaston is doing a meet and greet and leave me behind to try to manage getting an order and a table. They did have two large drink dispensers with ice water so you could just refill what ever you had with cold water instead of waiting in line.
MK_GASTONSTAVERNCHAR_20170922_405014313440 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrMK_GASTONSTAVERNCHAR_20170922_405014313409 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrMK_GASTONSTAVERNCHAR_20170922_405014313423 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrI think this would have been a lot of fun but I was content to being inside in the cool air.
MK_GASTONSTAVERNCHAR_20170922_405014313430 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrMK_GASTONSTAVERNCHAR_20170922_405014246555 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrMK_GASTONSTAVERNCHAR_20170922_405014246558 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrMK_GASTONSTAVERNCHAR_20170922_405014246566 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrHmmmm..... Katie seems to be having too much fun.
MK_GASTONSTAVERNCHAR_20170922_405014246581 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrMK_GASTONSTAVERNCHAR_20170922_405014247958 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrMK_GASTONSTAVERNCHAR_20170922_405014247973 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrMK_GASTONSTAVERNCHAR_20170922_405014247979 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrMK_GASTONSTAVERNCHAR_20170922_405014247993 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrMK_GASTONSTAVERNCHAR_20170922_405014378300 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrMK_GASTONSTAVERNCHAR_20170922_405014378303 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrMK_GASTONSTAVERNCHAR_20170922_405014378315 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrMK_GASTONSTAVERNCHAR_20170922_405014378319 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrMK_GASTONSTAVERNCHAR_20170922_405014378347 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrMeanwhile I get my order and realize that I need an extra hand. It was a chore to carry 2 drinks and a cinnamon roll. Surprise no tables available. Why build a place that you know is going to be popular so small? So I used the much beloved method of fine dining in Disney World.
DSC00856 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrI had to use a trash can while I waited like a vulture for a table to open. When one does me and a little girl both sit down across from each other and this awkward Seinfeld moment of who would leave. Neither of us budged. I figured I had better make small talk before I get accused of something and ask if I can share this table while I wait for my party who was outside. She agreed and we began so share our stories of our trips. Her family was from New York, which I met a few minutes later and we both agreed that this place was to small. I was amused by their accents as they probably were at mine.
Day 7 MK cont:
Now that Gaston has made the girls swoon and we had some light snacks we are still waiting for our lunch reservation. So we head back over to Liberty Square to kill some time. This time I made sure we had enough time to kill and we go for a ride on the Haunted Mansion.
MK_HAUNTEDMANSIONEXIT_20170922_405017095556 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
MK_HAUNTEDMANSIONEXIT_20170922_405017095555 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
MK_HAUNTEDMANSIONEXIT_20170922_405017095560 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
MK_HAUNTEDMANSIONEXIT_20170922_405017094091 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
MK_HAUNTEDMANSIONEXIT_20170922_405017094099 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
MK_HAUNTEDMANSIONEXIT_20170922_405017029773 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
MK_HAUNTEDMANSIONEXIT_20170922_405017029768 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
MK_HAUNTEDMANSIONEXIT_20170922_405017029763 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
MK_HAUNTEDMANSIONEXIT_20170922_405017029760 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
MK_HAUNTEDMANSIONEXIT_20170922_405017029755 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
MK_HAUNTEDMANSIONEXIT_20170922_405017029757 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
MK_HAUNTEDMANSIONEXIT_20170922_405017029765 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
DSC00881 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
You can see the hurricane damage making the hill slide and knock over the markers.
DSC00882 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
DSC00880 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
The children had no interest in this ride it was something for the adults. While in line a local man tried to help alleviate the girls worries by chatting us up and telling them that there is nothing scary in there. We talked about our trip how he has the advantage of coming here all the time so he can just go with the flow on lines. He asked about our trip and we discussed some of our troubles. He suggested that I stop at City Hall and at least let them know about the difficulties that we have had. "Maybe they do nothing maybe they give you a FP or something." Now it was time to start our adventure and the kids were scared there was no way of helping that. People were pushing to get out of the stretching room and it was hard to stay together as a group.
The ride was fun for the adults. I could here the cries of, "I'm scared". I said, "Just close you eyes and it will be all over soon but you are missing some neat stuff." As luck would have it the ride stops. We had just started to turn left out of the ballroom scene but could still see it some and we were sitting in the pitch black darkness. Heather and Jordynn we stuck right at the end of it and had a great view. We sat there for a few minutes as we waited for the spirits to let our journey continue. The ride starts again and we finish without any other delay.
After we leave the kids still did not like the ride but I explain how lucky they were to get stuck at the ballroom scene. "People would pay good money to have that happen to them." Still, they want nothing to do with that ride for the rest of the trip.
Now that Gaston has made the girls swoon and we had some light snacks we are still waiting for our lunch reservation. So we head back over to Liberty Square to kill some time. This time I made sure we had enough time to kill and we go for a ride on the Haunted Mansion.
MK_HAUNTEDMANSIONEXIT_20170922_405017095556 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrMK_HAUNTEDMANSIONEXIT_20170922_405017095555 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrMK_HAUNTEDMANSIONEXIT_20170922_405017095560 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrMK_HAUNTEDMANSIONEXIT_20170922_405017094091 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrMK_HAUNTEDMANSIONEXIT_20170922_405017094099 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrMK_HAUNTEDMANSIONEXIT_20170922_405017029773 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrMK_HAUNTEDMANSIONEXIT_20170922_405017029768 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrMK_HAUNTEDMANSIONEXIT_20170922_405017029763 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrMK_HAUNTEDMANSIONEXIT_20170922_405017029760 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrMK_HAUNTEDMANSIONEXIT_20170922_405017029755 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrMK_HAUNTEDMANSIONEXIT_20170922_405017029757 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrMK_HAUNTEDMANSIONEXIT_20170922_405017029765 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrDSC00881 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrYou can see the hurricane damage making the hill slide and knock over the markers.
DSC00882 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrDSC00880 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrThe children had no interest in this ride it was something for the adults. While in line a local man tried to help alleviate the girls worries by chatting us up and telling them that there is nothing scary in there. We talked about our trip how he has the advantage of coming here all the time so he can just go with the flow on lines. He asked about our trip and we discussed some of our troubles. He suggested that I stop at City Hall and at least let them know about the difficulties that we have had. "Maybe they do nothing maybe they give you a FP or something." Now it was time to start our adventure and the kids were scared there was no way of helping that. People were pushing to get out of the stretching room and it was hard to stay together as a group.
The ride was fun for the adults. I could here the cries of, "I'm scared". I said, "Just close you eyes and it will be all over soon but you are missing some neat stuff." As luck would have it the ride stops. We had just started to turn left out of the ballroom scene but could still see it some and we were sitting in the pitch black darkness. Heather and Jordynn we stuck right at the end of it and had a great view. We sat there for a few minutes as we waited for the spirits to let our journey continue. The ride starts again and we finish without any other delay.
After we leave the kids still did not like the ride but I explain how lucky they were to get stuck at the ballroom scene. "People would pay good money to have that happen to them." Still, they want nothing to do with that ride for the rest of the trip.
Day 7 MK cont:
Thanks to my not so excellent planning it was time to cross the park again and head to Be Our Guest for lunch. We get there a little early to check in so we try to beat the heat. This was the only shade close that we found.
DSC00883 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
Any other time I would avoid this like the plague but there was no sales pitch or pressure just some pin trading, chatting and waiting.
DSC00884 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
DSC00885 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
Finally, the moment that I had been waiting years to happen. It was a struggle to get this reservation and I was much looking forward to seeing the kids enjoy this lunch.
DSC00886 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
DSC00887 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
Hurricane damage.
DSC00888 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
How many time is his picture taken?
DSC00889 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
DSC00890 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
As we move through the line they have a station with water available and umbrellas for shade but it was a hot wait.
DSC00892 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
Trying to peak into the ballroom.
DSC00893 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
DSC00894 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
DSC00895 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
We get out of the sun and the anticipation is building.
DSC00896 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
DSC00897 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
DSC00898 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
DSC00899 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
This may get to be a little picture overload.
DSC00900 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
Looks like Jordynn trying to photo bomb.
DSC00901 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
Thanks to my not so excellent planning it was time to cross the park again and head to Be Our Guest for lunch. We get there a little early to check in so we try to beat the heat. This was the only shade close that we found.
DSC00883 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrAny other time I would avoid this like the plague but there was no sales pitch or pressure just some pin trading, chatting and waiting.
DSC00884 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrDSC00885 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrFinally, the moment that I had been waiting years to happen. It was a struggle to get this reservation and I was much looking forward to seeing the kids enjoy this lunch.
DSC00886 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrDSC00887 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrHurricane damage.
DSC00888 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrHow many time is his picture taken?
DSC00889 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrDSC00890 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrAs we move through the line they have a station with water available and umbrellas for shade but it was a hot wait.
DSC00892 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrTrying to peak into the ballroom.
DSC00893 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrDSC00894 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrDSC00895 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrWe get out of the sun and the anticipation is building.
DSC00896 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrDSC00897 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrDSC00898 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrDSC00899 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrThis may get to be a little picture overload.
DSC00900 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrLooks like Jordynn trying to photo bomb.
DSC00901 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
Day 7 MK cont:
That's a keeper!
DSC00902 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
Take two, now my eyes are closed, still blurry.
DSC00903 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
Take three and I'm happy to be here.
DSC00904 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
It feels 117 degrees outside to this guy better warm up by the fire.
DSC00905 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
DSC00906 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
DSC00907 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
The ordering process with the dining plan was a little clunky. I did not know what I was doing and the person helping me was brand new so it took much longer than it should. I ordered the meals but it was charging for items and not picking up the dining plan. The cast member helped me fix it but it took him a few attempts to get it right so I didn't feel too stupid.
Meanwhile Heather was done and Katie was waiting with the kids as I catch up to the group at the Ballroom entrance. I asked, "Why didn't you get a table yet?" I was told, "You had planned this entire trip. Plus the work of getting these reservations and we wanted to wait for you so we could see the reactions and Ballroom together."
Well that made me feel special.
So here it is..........
DSC00908 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
What did you expect a great low light picture?
We get a table in the Ballroom with a view of the entire place.
DSC00909 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
DSC00910 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
That is a better shot.
DSC00911 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
This is truly like stepping into the movie.
DSC00912 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
The food begins to magically appear.
DSC00913 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
DSC00914 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
DSC00915 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
They grey stuff tastes like sugar. Nothing special but a fun treat that I think is required?
DSC00916 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
DSC00917 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
DSC00918 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
There is this statue if Lumiere that you can take pictures with if you want.
DSC00920 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
DSC00921 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
That's a keeper!
DSC00902 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrTake two, now my eyes are closed, still blurry.
DSC00903 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrTake three and I'm happy to be here.
DSC00904 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrIt feels 117 degrees outside to this guy better warm up by the fire.
DSC00905 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrDSC00906 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrDSC00907 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrThe ordering process with the dining plan was a little clunky. I did not know what I was doing and the person helping me was brand new so it took much longer than it should. I ordered the meals but it was charging for items and not picking up the dining plan. The cast member helped me fix it but it took him a few attempts to get it right so I didn't feel too stupid.
Meanwhile Heather was done and Katie was waiting with the kids as I catch up to the group at the Ballroom entrance. I asked, "Why didn't you get a table yet?" I was told, "You had planned this entire trip. Plus the work of getting these reservations and we wanted to wait for you so we could see the reactions and Ballroom together."
Well that made me feel special.So here it is..........
DSC00908 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrWhat did you expect a great low light picture?
We get a table in the Ballroom with a view of the entire place.
DSC00909 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrDSC00910 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrThat is a better shot.
DSC00911 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrThis is truly like stepping into the movie.
DSC00912 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrThe food begins to magically appear.
DSC00913 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrDSC00914 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrDSC00915 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrThey grey stuff tastes like sugar. Nothing special but a fun treat that I think is required?
DSC00916 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrDSC00917 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrDSC00918 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrThere is this statue if Lumiere that you can take pictures with if you want.
DSC00920 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrDSC00921 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
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Day 7 MK cont:
After we eat we all take look around and disturb others eating to fulfill our own curiosity.
DSC00922 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
You can't help but be in good mood in this restaurant. Plus they are continually playing the Be Our Guest in the background so that is in your head no matter what.
DSC00923 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
Another great shot! Sorry not sorry Beast. Got rid of that rose for ya. Now, I can woo Belle and make her mine. HA!
DSC00924 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
Yes I was that guy. Trying not to interrupt your meal but also interrupting your meal getting the shots that I wanted.
DSC00925 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
DSC00926 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
After we eat we all take look around and disturb others eating to fulfill our own curiosity.
DSC00922 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrYou can't help but be in good mood in this restaurant. Plus they are continually playing the Be Our Guest in the background so that is in your head no matter what.
DSC00923 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrAnother great shot! Sorry not sorry Beast. Got rid of that rose for ya. Now, I can woo Belle and make her mine. HA!
DSC00924 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrYes I was that guy. Trying not to interrupt your meal but also interrupting your meal getting the shots that I wanted.
DSC00925 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrDSC00926 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
Day 7 MK cont:
As far as Be Our Guest is concerned we really enjoyed our experience. It is an amazing setting with what I considered good food. If this is a downgrade from the original offering then I must have missed something truly amazing.
We leave the AC wonder that is this restaurant and back into the blazing sun. Looking for relief we stop in Fantasyland and see Peter Pan. I wanted a quick pic as we leave and promise to never grow up. Our best Pan pose.
DSC00928 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
Time for the most dad/tourist looking picture of me ever.
DSC00927 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
Where else is a good spot for some AC?
DSC00858 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
DSC00859 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
Love it or hate it it is a place to sit a cool off.
DSC00860 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
DSC00862 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
DSC00879 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
Next we moved on back toward Frontierland. But before we make it to far I see that the Country Bears was about open in 4 minutes so this was another opportunity to get back in the AC. This was really hot and miserable day.
DSC00932 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
DSC00931 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
DSC00930 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
DSC00929 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
Kids were not impressed with this show. But compared to what they have seen this past week this is a tough sell.
As we continue our wild west tour we get back to BTMRR. So this day is now back where is started. We enter the line but I could see clouds forming and everything was turning grey in the MK area. It was 35 minute wait and I kept watching the weather radar and outside to see if we were going to be able to ride this at all. We would wait and if not we would move on to something else.
The wait time was fairly accurate and as we were the second group waiting to load the heavens open up and a deluge begins. A "gully washer" is a more colloquial term you could use. However there was no lightning. At this point the next train pulls up and now we are next to load. I start telling everybody how lucky we are to be riding this in the rain! "Just think you couldn't time something like this if you tried. To be at this exact moment and to be able to say you rode BTMRR in the rain." The lady in the train that just loaded did not have the same excitement level that I did about riding in the rain. Kinda gave me a dirty look as she was not amused at my exuberance. Oh well! She was going to get wet also and I waved bye.
But I did have a problem. The cameras and phone needed protected. I had them in the waist pack and as we loaded into the next train the rain continued. So I just used my shirt as a layer of waterproofing and used my hands as a shield to keep as much water from direct contact with the pack and away we went.
This ride is normal until you reach the top of the first hill and out in the rain you are. There was nothing to do but accept it once you are over the initial shock and enjoy the ride. I thought it was so much fun. Everyone had different reactions but our group had a blast. If you ever get a chance to do this I suggest it as a Disney must do. You get pelleted by the rain but it brings a new experience to a classic ride.
We got back to the station and you have no choice but to get back into the rain to try to find shelter.
We duck into the Splash Mountain gift shop which is completely packed. Heather decides this would make a great selfie.
thunder mountain rain by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
After a few minutes of trying to wait out the rain we just continue on like nothing was wrong. We are already this soaked so what is a little more rain. Now we are in Adventureland and find that the Jungle Cruise is back open for business. You would never had known because it has been shut down for a week and the first day it was open you would think it would be packed. But what a wonder a little rain can do for your wait times.
5 minute wait for the just reopened Jungle Cruise? Yes please!
DSC00934 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
Poncho's. Where we're going we don't need poncho's
DSC00933 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
Had a lot of fun the the cruise but the water was still very cloudy, very brown. We already had wet backsides and it rained the entire time but it was a gentle rain at this point. With the rain continuing I had to keep the camera put away so pics and my memory are getting a little light.
As far as Be Our Guest is concerned we really enjoyed our experience. It is an amazing setting with what I considered good food. If this is a downgrade from the original offering then I must have missed something truly amazing.
We leave the AC wonder that is this restaurant and back into the blazing sun. Looking for relief we stop in Fantasyland and see Peter Pan. I wanted a quick pic as we leave and promise to never grow up. Our best Pan pose.
DSC00928 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrTime for the most dad/tourist looking picture of me ever.
DSC00927 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrWhere else is a good spot for some AC?
DSC00858 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrDSC00859 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrLove it or hate it it is a place to sit a cool off.
DSC00860 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrDSC00862 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrDSC00879 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrNext we moved on back toward Frontierland. But before we make it to far I see that the Country Bears was about open in 4 minutes so this was another opportunity to get back in the AC. This was really hot and miserable day.
DSC00932 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrDSC00931 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrDSC00930 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrDSC00929 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrKids were not impressed with this show. But compared to what they have seen this past week this is a tough sell.
As we continue our wild west tour we get back to BTMRR. So this day is now back where is started. We enter the line but I could see clouds forming and everything was turning grey in the MK area. It was 35 minute wait and I kept watching the weather radar and outside to see if we were going to be able to ride this at all. We would wait and if not we would move on to something else.
The wait time was fairly accurate and as we were the second group waiting to load the heavens open up and a deluge begins. A "gully washer" is a more colloquial term you could use. However there was no lightning. At this point the next train pulls up and now we are next to load. I start telling everybody how lucky we are to be riding this in the rain! "Just think you couldn't time something like this if you tried. To be at this exact moment and to be able to say you rode BTMRR in the rain." The lady in the train that just loaded did not have the same excitement level that I did about riding in the rain. Kinda gave me a dirty look as she was not amused at my exuberance. Oh well! She was going to get wet also and I waved bye.
But I did have a problem. The cameras and phone needed protected. I had them in the waist pack and as we loaded into the next train the rain continued. So I just used my shirt as a layer of waterproofing and used my hands as a shield to keep as much water from direct contact with the pack and away we went.
This ride is normal until you reach the top of the first hill and out in the rain you are. There was nothing to do but accept it once you are over the initial shock and enjoy the ride. I thought it was so much fun. Everyone had different reactions but our group had a blast. If you ever get a chance to do this I suggest it as a Disney must do. You get pelleted by the rain but it brings a new experience to a classic ride.
We got back to the station and you have no choice but to get back into the rain to try to find shelter.
We duck into the Splash Mountain gift shop which is completely packed. Heather decides this would make a great selfie.
thunder mountain rain by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrAfter a few minutes of trying to wait out the rain we just continue on like nothing was wrong. We are already this soaked so what is a little more rain. Now we are in Adventureland and find that the Jungle Cruise is back open for business. You would never had known because it has been shut down for a week and the first day it was open you would think it would be packed. But what a wonder a little rain can do for your wait times.
5 minute wait for the just reopened Jungle Cruise? Yes please!
DSC00934 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrPoncho's. Where we're going we don't need poncho's
DSC00933 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrHad a lot of fun the the cruise but the water was still very cloudy, very brown. We already had wet backsides and it rained the entire time but it was a gentle rain at this point. With the rain continuing I had to keep the camera put away so pics and my memory are getting a little light.
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Day 7 MK cont:
Now that Gaston has made the girls swoon and we had some light snacks we are still waiting for our lunch reservation. So we head back over to Liberty Square to kill some time. This time I made sure we had enough time to kill and we go for a ride on the Haunted Mansion.
You can see the hurricane damage making the hill slide and knock over the markers.
The children had no interest in this ride it was something for the adults. While in line a local man tried to help alleviate the girls worries by chatting us up and telling them that there is nothing scary in there. We talked about our trip how he has the advantage of coming here all the time so he can just go with the flow on lines. He asked about our trip and we discussed some of our troubles. He suggested that I stop at City Hall and at least let them know about the difficulties that we have had. "Maybe they do nothing maybe they give you a FP or something." Now it was time to start our adventure and the kids were scared there was no way of helping that. People were pushing to get out of the stretching room and it was hard to stay together as a group.
The ride was fun for the adults. I could here the cries of, "I'm scared". I said, "Just close you eyes and it will be all over soon but you are missing some neat stuff." As luck would have it the ride stops. We had just started to turn left out of the ballroom scene but could still see it some and we were sitting in the pitch black darkness. Heather and Jordynn we stuck right at the end of it and had a great view. We sat there for a few minutes as we waited for the spirits to let our journey continue. The ride starts again and we finish without any other delay.
After we leave the kids still did not like the ride but I explain how lucky they were to get stuck at the ballroom scene. "People would pay good money to have that happen to them." Still, they want nothing to do with that ride for the rest of the trip.
Toni's still a little freaked out by HM and she's 16!
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After we eat we all take look around and disturb others eating to fulfill our own curiosity.
You can't help but be in good mood in this restaurant. Plus they are continually playing the Be Our Guest in the background so that is in your head no matter what.
Another great shot! Sorry not sorry Beast. Got rid of that rose for ya. Now, I can woo Belle and make her mine. HA!
Yes I was that guy. Trying not to interrupt your meal but also interrupting your meal getting the shots that I wanted.
Great job Dad!
fractal
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Day 7 MK cont:
As far as Be Our Guest is concerned we really enjoyed our experience. It is an amazing setting with what I considered good food. If this is a downgrade from the original offering then I must have missed something truly amazing.
We leave the AC wonder that is this restaurant and back into the blazing sun. Looking for relief we stop in Fantasyland and see Peter Pan. I wanted a quick pic as we leave and promise to never grow up. Our best Pan pose.
Time for the most dad/tourist looking picture of me ever.
Where else is a good spot for some AC?
Love it or hate it it is a place to sit a cool off.
Next we moved on back toward Frontierland. But before we make it to far I see that the Country Bears was about open in 4 minutes so this was another opportunity to get back in the AC. This was really hot and miserable day.
Kids were not impressed with this show. But compared to what they have seen this past week this is a tough sell.
As we continue our wild west tour we get back to BTMRR. So this day is now back where is started. We enter the line but I could see clouds forming and everything was turning grey in the MK area. It was 35 minute wait and I kept watching the weather radar and outside to see if we were going to be able to ride this at all. We would wait and if not we would move on to something else.
The wait time was fairly accurate and as we were the second group waiting to load the heavens open up and a deluge begins. A "gully washer" is a more colloquial term you could use. However there was no lightning. At this point the next train pulls up and now we are next to load. I start telling everybody how lucky we are to be riding this in the rain! "Just think you couldn't time something like this if you tried. To be at this exact moment and to be able to say you rode BTMRR in the rain." The lady in the train that just loaded did not have the same excitement level that I did about riding in the rain. Kinda gave me a dirty look as she was not amused at my exuberance. Oh well! She was going to get wet also and I waved bye.
But I did have a problem. The cameras and phone needed protected. I had them in the waist pack and as we loaded into the next train the rain continued. So I just used my shirt as a layer of waterproofing and used my hands as a shield to keep as much water from direct contact with the pack and away we went.
This ride is normal until you reach the top of the first hill and out in the rain you are. There was nothing to do but accept it once you are over the initial shock and enjoy the ride. I thought it was so much fun. Everyone had different reactions but our group had a blast. If you ever get a chance to do this I suggest it as a Disney must do. You get pelleted by the rain but it brings a new experience to a classic ride.
We got back to the station and you have no choice but to get back into the rain to try to find shelter.
We duck into the Splash Mountain gift shop which is completely packed. Heather decides this would make a great selfie.
After a few minutes of trying to wait out the rain we just continue on like nothing was wrong. We are already this soaked so what is a little more rain. Now we are in Adventureland and find that the Jungle Cruise is back open for business. You would never had known because it has been shut down for a week and the first day it was open you would think it would be packed. But what a wonder a little rain can do for your wait times.
5 minute wait for the just reopened Jungle Cruise? Yes please!
Poncho's. Where we're going we don't need poncho's
Had a lot of fun the the cruise but the water was still very cloudy, very brown. We already had wet backsides and it rained the entire time but it was a gentle rain at this point. With the rain continuing I had to keep the camera put away so pics and my memory are getting a little light.
Who knew? Big Thunder can also be a great water ride!
Splash Mountain was closed but we got a lot wetter than Splash on Big Thunder.
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Day 7 MK cont:
Enjoy our lunch and tour of Be Our Guest and if you listen closely you can hear me singing some improv lines.
The kids enjoyed the Jungle Cruise and we continued to stroll in the sprinkling rain and use dour last FP for Pirates of the Caribbean.
This time around the Photopass was not working but we enjoyed our adventure. Allison even liked it this time as she actually looked at the scenes. Who knew you could enjoy a ride by looking and not closing your eyes.
I'm gonna throw this in here because I do not remember when it happened but I remember the conversation with my riding partner. We are still wet so I feel it was right after Pirates as we were still walking in the light sprinkles before that ride but it was clear afterword.
We managed to get one more ride on SDMT
MK_MINETRAIN_20170922_8100268671 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
MK_MINETRAIN_20170922_8100268673 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
MK_MINETRAIN_20170922_8100268204 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
MK_MINETRAIN_20170922_8100268207 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
My partner said he like to get his buddies all in one car and they really lean into the turns to get the train rocking. He was going to do it this time but didn't want to scare the kids. I told him that we should have done that it would have been fun.
Now it was time to leave because the park was closing early for the MNSSHP. As we started to leave the feelings of disappointment and the encouragement of the locals started to reverberate in my head. I decided to stop and let my voice be heard at City Hall. Maybe it was a mistake but I had to get things off my chest from the entire week.
The thoughts of the girls being upset welled inside me as I was directed to a Customer Service CM. Now as I state my case I begin to lose control of my emotions. When I get really mad I cry. As I explain the situations of the week I am crying this entire time and trying not to make a big scene. At least not a Griswold Christmas vacation size tirade. As I struggle to quell my emotions I explain the ride problems at Epcot with TT. Then Hollywood Studios with two of the rides going down as soon as the park opened. The overcrowded Halloween party and the problems with SDMT. I tell her I understand some of the problems may be from the hurricane holdovers but not that many people. "You guys have oversold these parties that are sold as exclusive events. We didn't have this problem 6 years ago. We were able to do all sorts of things but now it was just wall to wall people." "I wanted my guests to have the same experience that we had and it was a disaster." I continue about EMH problems with no bus's coming to our resort today.
So, here I am a grown man crying and getting very mad in the Magic Kingdom. I think I took her by shock with the out pouring of emotion. We have to work and save a long time for these vacations and the prices have increased and the offering have gone down. I said, "I will never pay for another party again, never."
She takes my info and my ramblings and apologizes for the problems on our trip. At first I am offered 3 FP's for today. The park was only open for one more hour but we could use them anywhere in the park. Also given 3 FPs for tomorrow for any park. I tell her that is generous considering the amount of time we were in Epcot and didn't get to ride Test Track. I thanked her but said, "The extra FP's did not replace the lost experiences that I paid to have for my family and guests." "On top of staying on property, paying for park hopper tickets, we payed extra for party tickets at an additional $450." It was at this time that Heather learned that we paid for their party tickets also and she was going to give me money on the spot. "No. That was our gift to you two for coming along this trip with us." We wanted you to have all the fun that we had years ago but it was not a good night."
The CM kinda got this look in her eye and asked, "What if I could get you into tonight's party? Would you want to go?" I was taken back and said, "It's up to the kids. We have been going nonstop all day in the heat and rain since 9am."
The children were waiting outside with Katie. She was worried about my blood pressure. Allison was trying to understand why daddy was crying while talking to the lady. As they all come inside the kids agreed happily and were overjoyed to get to go to this party tonight.
As we left City Hall we were all given party bands and had 3 anytime FP's for the last hour the park was open. 3 anytime FP's for tomorrow plus out regular FP's I had already planned for our last day. Giving us 6 total Fp's for Saturday. But first we had less than 1 hour to use 3 Fast Passes what are we going to do first.
My family all gave me a group hug and told me thank you for going on that emotional roller coaster. Also for sticking up for myself for a change. Katie told me to let it go and she was proud and wanted me to get in a happy mood. So that we could have some fun.
I often just let things go as I work customer service and don't want to make a fuss of things. I am not proud or happy about having a break down at the Magic Kingdom. I didn't demand for anything. But I felt better saying what I felt needed to be said about price increases, ride problems, over crowding and so on. I like to think all the frustrated WDW Magic members were there in spirit.
Enjoy our lunch and tour of Be Our Guest and if you listen closely you can hear me singing some improv lines.
The kids enjoyed the Jungle Cruise and we continued to stroll in the sprinkling rain and use dour last FP for Pirates of the Caribbean.
This time around the Photopass was not working but we enjoyed our adventure. Allison even liked it this time as she actually looked at the scenes. Who knew you could enjoy a ride by looking and not closing your eyes.
I'm gonna throw this in here because I do not remember when it happened but I remember the conversation with my riding partner. We are still wet so I feel it was right after Pirates as we were still walking in the light sprinkles before that ride but it was clear afterword.
We managed to get one more ride on SDMT
MK_MINETRAIN_20170922_8100268671 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrMK_MINETRAIN_20170922_8100268673 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrMK_MINETRAIN_20170922_8100268204 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrMK_MINETRAIN_20170922_8100268207 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrMy partner said he like to get his buddies all in one car and they really lean into the turns to get the train rocking. He was going to do it this time but didn't want to scare the kids. I told him that we should have done that it would have been fun.
Now it was time to leave because the park was closing early for the MNSSHP. As we started to leave the feelings of disappointment and the encouragement of the locals started to reverberate in my head. I decided to stop and let my voice be heard at City Hall. Maybe it was a mistake but I had to get things off my chest from the entire week.
The thoughts of the girls being upset welled inside me as I was directed to a Customer Service CM. Now as I state my case I begin to lose control of my emotions. When I get really mad I cry. As I explain the situations of the week I am crying this entire time and trying not to make a big scene. At least not a Griswold Christmas vacation size tirade. As I struggle to quell my emotions I explain the ride problems at Epcot with TT. Then Hollywood Studios with two of the rides going down as soon as the park opened. The overcrowded Halloween party and the problems with SDMT. I tell her I understand some of the problems may be from the hurricane holdovers but not that many people. "You guys have oversold these parties that are sold as exclusive events. We didn't have this problem 6 years ago. We were able to do all sorts of things but now it was just wall to wall people." "I wanted my guests to have the same experience that we had and it was a disaster." I continue about EMH problems with no bus's coming to our resort today.
So, here I am a grown man crying and getting very mad in the Magic Kingdom. I think I took her by shock with the out pouring of emotion. We have to work and save a long time for these vacations and the prices have increased and the offering have gone down. I said, "I will never pay for another party again, never."
She takes my info and my ramblings and apologizes for the problems on our trip. At first I am offered 3 FP's for today. The park was only open for one more hour but we could use them anywhere in the park. Also given 3 FPs for tomorrow for any park. I tell her that is generous considering the amount of time we were in Epcot and didn't get to ride Test Track. I thanked her but said, "The extra FP's did not replace the lost experiences that I paid to have for my family and guests." "On top of staying on property, paying for park hopper tickets, we payed extra for party tickets at an additional $450." It was at this time that Heather learned that we paid for their party tickets also and she was going to give me money on the spot. "No. That was our gift to you two for coming along this trip with us." We wanted you to have all the fun that we had years ago but it was not a good night."
The CM kinda got this look in her eye and asked, "What if I could get you into tonight's party? Would you want to go?" I was taken back and said, "It's up to the kids. We have been going nonstop all day in the heat and rain since 9am."
The children were waiting outside with Katie. She was worried about my blood pressure. Allison was trying to understand why daddy was crying while talking to the lady. As they all come inside the kids agreed happily and were overjoyed to get to go to this party tonight.
As we left City Hall we were all given party bands and had 3 anytime FP's for the last hour the park was open. 3 anytime FP's for tomorrow plus out regular FP's I had already planned for our last day. Giving us 6 total Fp's for Saturday. But first we had less than 1 hour to use 3 Fast Passes what are we going to do first.
My family all gave me a group hug and told me thank you for going on that emotional roller coaster. Also for sticking up for myself for a change. Katie told me to let it go and she was proud and wanted me to get in a happy mood. So that we could have some fun.
I often just let things go as I work customer service and don't want to make a fuss of things. I am not proud or happy about having a break down at the Magic Kingdom. I didn't demand for anything. But I felt better saying what I felt needed to be said about price increases, ride problems, over crowding and so on. I like to think all the frustrated WDW Magic members were there in spirit.
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Day 7 MK cont:
So after my emotional time at City Hall we stopped to get our bands for tonight's party and were directed across Main Street to the party entrance. Katie still doing what she can to calm me down and reassure me that I did the right thing to get things out and not let them build up inside. We grabbed our new treat bags and headed off with a renewed feeling of adventure.
We still have those 3 anytime FP's to use in the next hour or lose them so as a group decide to try the 3 mountain challenge. Splash still under refurbishment so this would work out perfectly with the time we had left.
First up we speed walk to Space Mountain. I anxiously watch as the kids tap their bands. I hoped that the FP's were on the bands as we did not have time to go back to City Hall to correct any problems. The Mickey heads turn green and we are go for launch. Don't forget we are still doing the slow side remember. Thank goodness we conquered that fear earlier in the trip.
I tried to pose but the camera was on the wrong side. Noob mistake.
MK_SPACEMOUNTAINB_20170922_8100538899 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
MK_SPACEMOUNTAINB_20170922_8100539483 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
With a quick trip to space and back we quickly headed to our next adventure. Seven Dwarf Mine Train.
Tap again and the band reader lights green and we are off again.
MK_MINETRAIN_20170922_8100547039 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
Look! This time I get to sit with my daughter for a change. So I put my hands up and party on the Dwarf Train.
MK_MINETRAIN_20170922_8100547042 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
MK_MINETRAIN_20170922_8100547059 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
MK_MINETRAIN_20170922_8100547062 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
Now with 2 mountains down we again walk briskly all the way across the park to make it to Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. Tap again and I see green, green, green. Let's go! We again enjoy this trip and by this time any stress of what had happened earlier had long left my thoughts and I was just having fun.
With the challenge completed I look at the time and we had rode all three mountains available in just 45 minutes. Yes! 45 minutes and we had been on 3 big attractions. Wow! That may never happen again.
By this time the party had started and the special characters were out starting their meet and greets. Having already seen the shows and fireworks we focused this bonus night on characters, candy and rides.
We are in Adventureland and we see Jafar. On our last trip Allison was little and wanted nothing to do with him so I went first to ham it up. I tell him that he would make an excellent sultan. He seemed pleased.
MK_MAGICCARPETCHAR_20170922_405028653150 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
MK_MAGICCARPETCHAR_20170922_405028710399 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
Allie was not afraid this time.
MK_MAGICCARPETCHAR_20170922_405028710398 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
MK_MAGICCARPETCHAR_20170922_405028710397 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
MK_MAGICCARPETCHAR_20170922_405028710392 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
We tried to imitate one of his poses that he used.
MK_MAGICCARPETCHAR_20170922_405028710393 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
MK_MAGICCARPETCHAR_20170922_405028710395 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
MK_MAGICCARPETCHAR_20170922_405028695018 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
MK_MAGICCARPETCHAR_20170922_405028695020 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
MK_MAGICCARPETCHAR_20170922_405028695021 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
So after my emotional time at City Hall we stopped to get our bands for tonight's party and were directed across Main Street to the party entrance. Katie still doing what she can to calm me down and reassure me that I did the right thing to get things out and not let them build up inside. We grabbed our new treat bags and headed off with a renewed feeling of adventure.
We still have those 3 anytime FP's to use in the next hour or lose them so as a group decide to try the 3 mountain challenge. Splash still under refurbishment so this would work out perfectly with the time we had left.
First up we speed walk to Space Mountain. I anxiously watch as the kids tap their bands. I hoped that the FP's were on the bands as we did not have time to go back to City Hall to correct any problems. The Mickey heads turn green and we are go for launch. Don't forget we are still doing the slow side remember. Thank goodness we conquered that fear earlier in the trip.
I tried to pose but the camera was on the wrong side. Noob mistake.
MK_SPACEMOUNTAINB_20170922_8100538899 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrMK_SPACEMOUNTAINB_20170922_8100539483 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrWith a quick trip to space and back we quickly headed to our next adventure. Seven Dwarf Mine Train.
Tap again and the band reader lights green and we are off again.
MK_MINETRAIN_20170922_8100547039 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrLook! This time I get to sit with my daughter for a change. So I put my hands up and party on the Dwarf Train.
MK_MINETRAIN_20170922_8100547042 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrMK_MINETRAIN_20170922_8100547059 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrMK_MINETRAIN_20170922_8100547062 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrNow with 2 mountains down we again walk briskly all the way across the park to make it to Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. Tap again and I see green, green, green. Let's go! We again enjoy this trip and by this time any stress of what had happened earlier had long left my thoughts and I was just having fun.
With the challenge completed I look at the time and we had rode all three mountains available in just 45 minutes. Yes! 45 minutes and we had been on 3 big attractions. Wow! That may never happen again.
By this time the party had started and the special characters were out starting their meet and greets. Having already seen the shows and fireworks we focused this bonus night on characters, candy and rides.
We are in Adventureland and we see Jafar. On our last trip Allison was little and wanted nothing to do with him so I went first to ham it up. I tell him that he would make an excellent sultan. He seemed pleased.
MK_MAGICCARPETCHAR_20170922_405028653150 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrMK_MAGICCARPETCHAR_20170922_405028710399 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrAllie was not afraid this time.
MK_MAGICCARPETCHAR_20170922_405028710398 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrMK_MAGICCARPETCHAR_20170922_405028710397 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrMK_MAGICCARPETCHAR_20170922_405028710392 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrWe tried to imitate one of his poses that he used.
MK_MAGICCARPETCHAR_20170922_405028710393 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrMK_MAGICCARPETCHAR_20170922_405028710395 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrMK_MAGICCARPETCHAR_20170922_405028695018 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrMK_MAGICCARPETCHAR_20170922_405028695020 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrMK_MAGICCARPETCHAR_20170922_405028695021 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
Day 7 MK cont:
After Jafar we decide to see more characters. Heather wants to see Cruella De Ville and I knew that Katie wanted the Dwarfs so we head back to Fantasyland because lucky for us they were all in the same general area.
On the way we go to the backside of SDMT and at the end of Ariels Grotto something weird catches my eye. It is a magic shot sort of sorts.
I see Photopass and just tell the group to get into line. I can't explain why but just do it. As I watched people before us go I see the photographer start the picture. Next, a CM walks behind the tourist with an LED lightbar attached to a rolling stand. It is flashing an array of patterns as he walks across the picture. Then the camera flashes and the picture is complete. Watching this happen over and over I think that @fractal would love to have seen this but I did not have time to tape the happenings.
I realize that there is a 5 second delay on the shutter and instruct the kids to stay still until the flash goes off so we don't ruin the picture. I don't know what the effect is but staying still is crucial with a long exposure shot.
Here is what showed up a few minutes later in the app. I thought it was pretty cool.
MK_PIXELSTICK_20170923_405029551629 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
MK_PIXELSTICK_20170923_405029631562 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
When we get to Storybook Circus we jump in line to see the Dwarfs.
DSC00939 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
DSC00938 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
The wait wasn't terrible but it wasn't fast. They needed breaks for the characters to cool down. It was still a hot night for me in shorts and a T-shirt.
DSC00940 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
MK_CALLTENTCHAR_20170923_405030732596 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
They always take two which is a good idea.
MK_CALLTENTCHAR_20170923_405030732594 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
You really don't "meet" these characters as much as you just get a picture and file out. But still fun and you can only get this picture on these party nights.
Now it was time to meet Cruella. We had to wait for her to return from the parade but once she was here the line moved failry quick. I took the time to relearn the Cruella De Ville song.
Heather and Jordynn go first.
MK_SBCTRAINCHAR_20170923_405031638624 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
MK_SBCTRAINCHAR_20170923_405031638622 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
MK_SBCTRAINCHAR_20170923_405031638619 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
So I walk up singing a few bars of the song. As we get in our poses Cruella hears me and says, "Oh, your singing that dreadful song of Rodgers. I should get royalties from that you know."
MK_SBCTRAINCHAR_20170923_405031638634 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
MK_SBCTRAINCHAR_20170923_405031638637 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
MK_SBCTRAINCHAR_20170923_405031638629 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
MK_SBCTRAINCHAR_20170923_405031638617 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
MK_SBCTRAINCHAR_20170923_405031638615 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
MK_SBCTRAINCHAR_20170923_405031638611 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
MK_SBCTRAINCHAR_20170923_405031638609 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
After Jafar we decide to see more characters. Heather wants to see Cruella De Ville and I knew that Katie wanted the Dwarfs so we head back to Fantasyland because lucky for us they were all in the same general area.
On the way we go to the backside of SDMT and at the end of Ariels Grotto something weird catches my eye. It is a magic shot sort of sorts.
I see Photopass and just tell the group to get into line. I can't explain why but just do it. As I watched people before us go I see the photographer start the picture. Next, a CM walks behind the tourist with an LED lightbar attached to a rolling stand. It is flashing an array of patterns as he walks across the picture. Then the camera flashes and the picture is complete. Watching this happen over and over I think that @fractal would love to have seen this but I did not have time to tape the happenings.
I realize that there is a 5 second delay on the shutter and instruct the kids to stay still until the flash goes off so we don't ruin the picture. I don't know what the effect is but staying still is crucial with a long exposure shot.
Here is what showed up a few minutes later in the app. I thought it was pretty cool.
MK_PIXELSTICK_20170923_405029551629 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrMK_PIXELSTICK_20170923_405029631562 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrWhen we get to Storybook Circus we jump in line to see the Dwarfs.
DSC00939 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrDSC00938 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrThe wait wasn't terrible but it wasn't fast. They needed breaks for the characters to cool down. It was still a hot night for me in shorts and a T-shirt.
DSC00940 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrMK_CALLTENTCHAR_20170923_405030732596 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrThey always take two which is a good idea.
MK_CALLTENTCHAR_20170923_405030732594 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrYou really don't "meet" these characters as much as you just get a picture and file out. But still fun and you can only get this picture on these party nights.
Now it was time to meet Cruella. We had to wait for her to return from the parade but once she was here the line moved failry quick. I took the time to relearn the Cruella De Ville song.
Heather and Jordynn go first.
MK_SBCTRAINCHAR_20170923_405031638624 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrMK_SBCTRAINCHAR_20170923_405031638622 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrMK_SBCTRAINCHAR_20170923_405031638619 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrSo I walk up singing a few bars of the song. As we get in our poses Cruella hears me and says, "Oh, your singing that dreadful song of Rodgers. I should get royalties from that you know."
MK_SBCTRAINCHAR_20170923_405031638634 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrMK_SBCTRAINCHAR_20170923_405031638637 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrMK_SBCTRAINCHAR_20170923_405031638629 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrMK_SBCTRAINCHAR_20170923_405031638617 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrMK_SBCTRAINCHAR_20170923_405031638615 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrMK_SBCTRAINCHAR_20170923_405031638611 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrMK_SBCTRAINCHAR_20170923_405031638609 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
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While we are over here we ride Barnstormer a few times in a row and each time it is harder for me to get out of the train. This was not built for parents to get out of easily.
We also get a few rides on Dumbo.
DSC00943 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
DSC00941 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
We all headed to Tomorrowland but somehow we are separated?
Heather and Jordynn get pics of Lotso first.
MK_TOMORRCHAR2_20170923_405033193706 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
MK_TOMORRCHAR2_20170923_405033192932 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
MK_TOMORRCHAR2_20170923_405033192923 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
MK_TOMORRCHAR2_20170923_405033000653 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
If he smells like strawberries Jordynn should know.
MK_TOMORRCHAR2_20170923_405032998648 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
Heather was really wanting to meet characters from Alice in Wonderland.
MK_TEACUPCHAR_20170923_405032646990 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
MK_TEACUPCHAR_20170923_405032646989 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
MK_TEACUPCHAR_20170923_405032646975 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
MK_TEACUPCHAR_20170923_405032646972 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
Looks like they were have a nice conversation.
MK_TEACUPCHAR_20170923_405032646965 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
MK_TEACUPCHAR_20170923_405032646960 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
While we are over here we ride Barnstormer a few times in a row and each time it is harder for me to get out of the train. This was not built for parents to get out of easily.
We also get a few rides on Dumbo.
DSC00943 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrDSC00941 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrWe all headed to Tomorrowland but somehow we are separated?
Heather and Jordynn get pics of Lotso first.
MK_TOMORRCHAR2_20170923_405033193706 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrMK_TOMORRCHAR2_20170923_405033192932 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrMK_TOMORRCHAR2_20170923_405033192923 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrMK_TOMORRCHAR2_20170923_405033000653 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrIf he smells like strawberries Jordynn should know.
MK_TOMORRCHAR2_20170923_405032998648 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrHeather was really wanting to meet characters from Alice in Wonderland.
MK_TEACUPCHAR_20170923_405032646990 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrMK_TEACUPCHAR_20170923_405032646989 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrMK_TEACUPCHAR_20170923_405032646975 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrMK_TEACUPCHAR_20170923_405032646972 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrLooks like they were have a nice conversation.
MK_TEACUPCHAR_20170923_405032646965 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrMK_TEACUPCHAR_20170923_405032646960 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
Day 7 MK cont:
While they were meeting Alice and the Mad Hatter we sneak into the back of the Queen of Hearts line. The last people in line were told that they were the last ones but no CM was around so we just stood fast and pretended that we belonged there.
MK_TEACUPCHAR2_20170923_405032418502 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
MK_TEACUPCHAR2_20170923_405032417953 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
MK_TEACUPCHAR2_20170923_405032417952 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
MK_TEACUPCHAR2_20170923_405032417951 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
MK_TEACUPCHAR2_20170923_405032417950 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
MK_TEACUPCHAR2_20170923_405032417598 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
MK_TEACUPCHAR2_20170923_405032417597 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
MK_TEACUPCHAR2_20170923_405032417595 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
Some of Heathers favorite characters.
MK_TEACUPCHAR2_20170923_405032417594 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
I don't know where I was in all that maybe watching over the groups belongings???
Anyway now it was our turn to meet Lotso. One of my favorite characters.
MK_TOMORRCHAR2_20170923_405032551162 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
MK_TOMORRCHAR2_20170923_405032551161 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
MK_TOMORRCHAR2_20170923_405032551167 by
Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
MK_TOMORRCHAR2_20170923_405032551166 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
MK_TOMORRCHAR2_20170923_405032551165 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
I wanted to bury my face in his belly to see if he did smell like strawberries but my inner germ-a-phobe wouldn't let me.
MK_TOMORRCHAR2_20170923_405032551164 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
I'm just all about Lotso.
MK_TOMORRCHAR2_20170923_405032551163 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
As we leave I see the Stitch is open so I dart in and decide to take some undercover pictures. It was just another candy trail, no ride.
DSC00945 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
DSC00944 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
DSC00946 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
The night is almost over and we have one more character to meet but Heather and Jordynn call it a night.
While they were meeting Alice and the Mad Hatter we sneak into the back of the Queen of Hearts line. The last people in line were told that they were the last ones but no CM was around so we just stood fast and pretended that we belonged there.
MK_TEACUPCHAR2_20170923_405032418502 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrMK_TEACUPCHAR2_20170923_405032417953 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrMK_TEACUPCHAR2_20170923_405032417952 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrMK_TEACUPCHAR2_20170923_405032417951 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrMK_TEACUPCHAR2_20170923_405032417950 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrMK_TEACUPCHAR2_20170923_405032417598 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrMK_TEACUPCHAR2_20170923_405032417597 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrMK_TEACUPCHAR2_20170923_405032417595 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrSome of Heathers favorite characters.
MK_TEACUPCHAR2_20170923_405032417594 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrI don't know where I was in all that maybe watching over the groups belongings???
Anyway now it was our turn to meet Lotso. One of my favorite characters.
MK_TOMORRCHAR2_20170923_405032551162 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrMK_TOMORRCHAR2_20170923_405032551161 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrMK_TOMORRCHAR2_20170923_405032551167 byUncle Lupe, on Flickr
MK_TOMORRCHAR2_20170923_405032551166 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrMK_TOMORRCHAR2_20170923_405032551165 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrI wanted to bury my face in his belly to see if he did smell like strawberries but my inner germ-a-phobe wouldn't let me.
MK_TOMORRCHAR2_20170923_405032551164 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrI'm just all about Lotso.
MK_TOMORRCHAR2_20170923_405032551163 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrAs we leave I see the Stitch is open so I dart in and decide to take some undercover pictures. It was just another candy trail, no ride.
DSC00945 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrDSC00944 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrDSC00946 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrThe night is almost over and we have one more character to meet but Heather and Jordynn call it a night.
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fractal
Well-Known Member
Pretty cool photo by the Photopass photographer. I'm guessing he had the shot severely underexposed so that only the lighted skeletons showed up, then once the guy moving that effect passed, the flash went off and exposed your family and the fence behind you. Nice! Thanks for sharing that.
Day 7 MK cont:
With some time to spare until closing we make our way across the park for one more meet and greet. While we wait we get to have an obstructed view of the Boo to You parade.
DSC00949 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
DSC00950 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
Some lighting and fog machines set the scene.
DSC00947 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
DSC00948 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
This was a very long wait not because of the distance but the character interaction can be extensive. It is not a one pic and done deal.
MK_THEGLADE_20170923_405033527390 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
MK_THEGLADE_20170923_405033527391 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
MK_THEGLADE_20170923_405033527375 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
MK_THEGLADE_20170923_405033527350 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
MK_THEGLADE_20170923_405033523242 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
MK_THEGLADE_20170923_405033523246 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
MK_THEGLADE_20170923_405033523233 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
MK_THEGLADE_20170923_405033523232 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
MK_THEGLADE_20170923_405033523212 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
MK_THEGLADE_20170923_405033523211 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
MK_THEGLADE_20170923_405033523210 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
MK_THEGLADE_20170923_405033523208 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
MK_THEGLADE_20170923_405033523205 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
MK_THEGLADE_20170923_405033311294 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
Jack and Sally play the parts well. As they take breaks Jack has these very exaggerated steps to and from the picture location. It was a fun end to a night filled with renewed spirit.
I do have in my notes that we rode Peter Pan and got to play in the interactive queue some more but no pics. The Dwarf Train went down during this party also. The park was not nearly as crowded on this Friday night as compared to Tuesday night.
??? We went back to the room completely exhausted and ready for a shower.
With some time to spare until closing we make our way across the park for one more meet and greet. While we wait we get to have an obstructed view of the Boo to You parade.
DSC00949 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrDSC00950 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrSome lighting and fog machines set the scene.
DSC00947 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrDSC00948 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrThis was a very long wait not because of the distance but the character interaction can be extensive. It is not a one pic and done deal.
MK_THEGLADE_20170923_405033527390 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrMK_THEGLADE_20170923_405033527391 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrMK_THEGLADE_20170923_405033527375 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrMK_THEGLADE_20170923_405033527350 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrMK_THEGLADE_20170923_405033523242 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrMK_THEGLADE_20170923_405033523246 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrMK_THEGLADE_20170923_405033523233 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrMK_THEGLADE_20170923_405033523232 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrMK_THEGLADE_20170923_405033523212 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrMK_THEGLADE_20170923_405033523211 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrMK_THEGLADE_20170923_405033523210 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrMK_THEGLADE_20170923_405033523208 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrMK_THEGLADE_20170923_405033523205 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrMK_THEGLADE_20170923_405033311294 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrJack and Sally play the parts well. As they take breaks Jack has these very exaggerated steps to and from the picture location. It was a fun end to a night filled with renewed spirit.
I do have in my notes that we rode Peter Pan and got to play in the interactive queue some more but no pics. The Dwarf Train went down during this party also. The park was not nearly as crowded on this Friday night as compared to Tuesday night.
??? We went back to the room completely exhausted and ready for a shower.
Day 8 Magic Kingdom
Even with a late and crazy day in the books it was shortly time again to rise and meet this day. It would be our last day and we were going to spend this day at the Magic Kingdom. As we get ready to leave I find mail on our door. That is never a good thing to find I shouldn't have mail on vacation.
Boo!
DSC00951 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
Allison wanted to leave a note along with the daily tip. That we loved staying here.
DSC00953 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
We made it to MK to see the last 30 seconds of the opening show. This time we would eat breakfast at BOG at 9:20am.
DSC00954 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
Our seat are in the Rose Gallery. I was telling the kids it was Belle's library/art gallery. It was hard to try to get a good picture of those central figures.
DSC00956 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
Oooh. Colorful sugar rings of fruit.
DSC00957 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
The assortment of sweet breads was nice.
DSC00958 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
Random crappy picture.
0922171400 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
0923170928 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
0923170928a by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
0923170928b by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
DSC00959 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
DSC00960 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
I entertained the girls while we waited with some high school french and we had a relaxing breakfast . I couldn't remember much but it was fun to try to teach them a few basic phrases.
Overall we though breakfast was very enjoyable. Seemed to be a little smoother than lunch but again you are there because of the setting.
After breakfast we were in the mood to find more characters. Around the castle we found Perla.
MK_CINDERELLAFNTNCHAR_20170923_405035808473 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
MK_CINDERELLAFNTNCHAR_20170923_405035808468 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
MK_CINDERELLAFNTNCHAR_20170923_405035808471 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
MK_CINDERELLAFNTNCHAR_20170923_405035808475 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
Even with a late and crazy day in the books it was shortly time again to rise and meet this day. It would be our last day and we were going to spend this day at the Magic Kingdom. As we get ready to leave I find mail on our door. That is never a good thing to find I shouldn't have mail on vacation.
Boo!
DSC00951 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrAllison wanted to leave a note along with the daily tip. That we loved staying here.
DSC00953 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrWe made it to MK to see the last 30 seconds of the opening show. This time we would eat breakfast at BOG at 9:20am.
DSC00954 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrOur seat are in the Rose Gallery. I was telling the kids it was Belle's library/art gallery. It was hard to try to get a good picture of those central figures.
DSC00956 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrOooh. Colorful sugar rings of fruit.
DSC00957 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrThe assortment of sweet breads was nice.
DSC00958 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrRandom crappy picture.
0922171400 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr0923170928 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr0923170928a by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr0923170928b by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrDSC00959 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrDSC00960 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrI entertained the girls while we waited with some high school french and we had a relaxing breakfast . I couldn't remember much but it was fun to try to teach them a few basic phrases.
Overall we though breakfast was very enjoyable. Seemed to be a little smoother than lunch but again you are there because of the setting.
After breakfast we were in the mood to find more characters. Around the castle we found Perla.
MK_CINDERELLAFNTNCHAR_20170923_405035808473 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrMK_CINDERELLAFNTNCHAR_20170923_405035808468 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrMK_CINDERELLAFNTNCHAR_20170923_405035808471 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrMK_CINDERELLAFNTNCHAR_20170923_405035808475 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
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Day 8 MK cont:
MK_CINDERELLAFNTNCHAR_20170923_405035808480 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
MK_CINDERELLAFNTNCHAR_20170923_405035808481 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
MK_CINDERELLAFNTNCHAR_20170923_405035979783 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
MK_CINDERELLAFNTNCHAR_20170923_405035979784 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
MK_CINDERELLAFNTNCHAR_20170923_405035979785 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
We continue our hunt for characters around to the other side where we wait to see Merida.
MK_FAIRYTALEGARDENCHAR_20170923_405036450055 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
MK_FAIRYTALEGARDENCHAR_2017092ld 3_405036450058 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
MK_FAIRYTALEGARDENCHAR_20170923_405036450064 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
MK_FAIRYTALEGARDENCHAR_20170923_405036450061 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
MK_FAIRYTALEGARDENCHAR_20170923_405036450065 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
MK_FAIRYTALEGARDENCHAR_20170923_405036450067 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
As I approach Marida I use my best Gaelic voice and tell her, "That we come from the far away land of Ohio." As you can see I am talking and Katie is scrunching. Merida did not like that to well and asked, "Are you making fun of my accent?" I said, " NO, imitation is the fondest for of flattery." #MeridaNotImpressed
MK_FAIRYTALEGARDENCHAR_20170923_405036450069 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
MK_FAIRYTALEGARDENCHAR_20170923_405036450070 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
By this time Chip and Dale are meeting on Main Street and the would be our next destination. Nothing like going clear to the back of the park only to fight your way against the crowd to the front.
MK_FNTSYBRG_20170923_405036209120 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
MK_FNTSYBRG_20170923_405036209126 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
MK_FNTSYBRG_20170923_405036209129 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
MK_FNTSYBRG_20170923_405036209132 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
MK_FNTSYBRG_20170923_405036230036 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
MK_FNTSYBRG_20170923_405036230041 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
MK_FNTSYBRG_20170923_405036230042 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
MK_CINDERELLAFNTNCHAR_20170923_405035808480 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrMK_CINDERELLAFNTNCHAR_20170923_405035808481 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrMK_CINDERELLAFNTNCHAR_20170923_405035979783 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrMK_CINDERELLAFNTNCHAR_20170923_405035979784 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrMK_CINDERELLAFNTNCHAR_20170923_405035979785 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrWe continue our hunt for characters around to the other side where we wait to see Merida.
MK_FAIRYTALEGARDENCHAR_20170923_405036450055 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrMK_FAIRYTALEGARDENCHAR_2017092ld 3_405036450058 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrMK_FAIRYTALEGARDENCHAR_20170923_405036450064 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrMK_FAIRYTALEGARDENCHAR_20170923_405036450061 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrMK_FAIRYTALEGARDENCHAR_20170923_405036450065 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrMK_FAIRYTALEGARDENCHAR_20170923_405036450067 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrAs I approach Marida I use my best Gaelic voice and tell her, "That we come from the far away land of Ohio." As you can see I am talking and Katie is scrunching. Merida did not like that to well and asked, "Are you making fun of my accent?" I said, " NO, imitation is the fondest for of flattery." #MeridaNotImpressed
MK_FAIRYTALEGARDENCHAR_20170923_405036450069 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrMK_FAIRYTALEGARDENCHAR_20170923_405036450070 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrBy this time Chip and Dale are meeting on Main Street and the would be our next destination. Nothing like going clear to the back of the park only to fight your way against the crowd to the front.
MK_FNTSYBRG_20170923_405036209120 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrMK_FNTSYBRG_20170923_405036209126 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrMK_FNTSYBRG_20170923_405036209129 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrMK_FNTSYBRG_20170923_405036209132 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrMK_FNTSYBRG_20170923_405036230036 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrMK_FNTSYBRG_20170923_405036230041 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrMK_FNTSYBRG_20170923_405036230042 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
Day 8 MK cont:
We push against the crowd to get to the beginning of Main Street. To make the trip easier I guide the group into the Emporium. About half way I see something that stops me in my tracks sitting behind the counter. There were 4 pairs of Rose Gold Ears behind the desk on display. I run over and ask if those are for sale and was told yes. After a split second of thinking I buy all 4 and start to make some frantic calls and text messages. I was buying them for other relatives not to resell. It was the only thing I was really watching for souvenir wise this trip.
I thought I had accomplished the impossible. When I enter the next section and see and entire floor display full of glittering rose ears. People we grabbing handfuls, armfuls. I saw one lady take a bag of them from a CM, take a few out and then took the entire bag. Now these things are $25 a piece and people were just getting so many.
I am trying to figure out how many to buy but I was also getting swept up in the just grab them pandemonium. I need at least 4 total so I grabbed 4 more and just hoped it would be enough. So after dropping $200 plus on ears I left feeling like I was amazing.
I left to catch up to the group at the Chip and Dale meet and greet. I get a call back and I only needed to get 6 total to satisfy our needs. So I was able to gift one to each niece, Allison, Jordynn and still have one left over. Which is still in my closet but now you can find them everywhere on property.
Girls were excited about the ears and I had a death grip on the bag with the rosy treasures.
MK_TWNSQR_20170923_405037017252 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
MK_TWNSQR_20170923_405037017254 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
MK_TWNSQR_20170923_405037017255 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
MK_TWNSQR_20170923_405037017257 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
MK_TWNSQR_20170923_405037017258 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
MK_TWNSQR_20170923_405037017259 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
MK_TWNSQR_20170923_405037112206 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
MK_TWNSQR_20170923_405037112207 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
I was explaining who this guy was and she seemed interested.
0923171104 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
0923171104c by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
I wanted to meet Tinkerbell but the wait was way to long so we go to Tomorrowland.
But next we had a FP for SDMT
MK_MINETRAIN_20170923_8100762422 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
MK_MINETRAIN_20170923_8100762428 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
MK_MINETRAIN_20170923_8100762398 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
MK_MINETRAIN_20170923_8100762404 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
Now the kids wanted to ride the Speedway so I decide to sit this one out and watch all the stuff while the girls enjoy the ride. By this time it was starting to get hot and I took a seat in the grand stand. Which was not as bad as people make it out to be. It was under shade, up in the breeze and not smelly as some people think. It was a little loud depending on your tolerance.
DSC00961 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
If I was a vlogger this is where I would do some Tron updates.
DSC00962 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
Sign of a true dad holding flimsy colored bags full of merch as left me with a blue mark.
DSC00963 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr
Sorry if you were reading these last 2 updates while I was editing them. After reading my notes and footnotes I realized I had the SDMT ride in the wrong order. That was the reason to go back to the top of the park and then to Tomorrowland.
We push against the crowd to get to the beginning of Main Street. To make the trip easier I guide the group into the Emporium. About half way I see something that stops me in my tracks sitting behind the counter. There were 4 pairs of Rose Gold Ears behind the desk on display. I run over and ask if those are for sale and was told yes. After a split second of thinking I buy all 4 and start to make some frantic calls and text messages. I was buying them for other relatives not to resell. It was the only thing I was really watching for souvenir wise this trip.
I thought I had accomplished the impossible. When I enter the next section and see and entire floor display full of glittering rose ears. People we grabbing handfuls, armfuls. I saw one lady take a bag of them from a CM, take a few out and then took the entire bag. Now these things are $25 a piece and people were just getting so many.
I am trying to figure out how many to buy but I was also getting swept up in the just grab them pandemonium. I need at least 4 total so I grabbed 4 more and just hoped it would be enough. So after dropping $200 plus on ears I left feeling like I was amazing.
I left to catch up to the group at the Chip and Dale meet and greet. I get a call back and I only needed to get 6 total to satisfy our needs. So I was able to gift one to each niece, Allison, Jordynn and still have one left over. Which is still in my closet but now you can find them everywhere on property.
Girls were excited about the ears and I had a death grip on the bag with the rosy treasures.
MK_TWNSQR_20170923_405037017252 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrMK_TWNSQR_20170923_405037017254 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrMK_TWNSQR_20170923_405037017255 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrMK_TWNSQR_20170923_405037017257 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrMK_TWNSQR_20170923_405037017258 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrMK_TWNSQR_20170923_405037017259 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrMK_TWNSQR_20170923_405037112206 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrMK_TWNSQR_20170923_405037112207 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrI was explaining who this guy was and she seemed interested.
0923171104 by Uncle Lupe, on Flickr0923171104c by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrI wanted to meet Tinkerbell but the wait was way to long so we go to Tomorrowland.
But next we had a FP for SDMT
MK_MINETRAIN_20170923_8100762422 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrMK_MINETRAIN_20170923_8100762428 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrMK_MINETRAIN_20170923_8100762398 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrMK_MINETRAIN_20170923_8100762404 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrNow the kids wanted to ride the Speedway so I decide to sit this one out and watch all the stuff while the girls enjoy the ride. By this time it was starting to get hot and I took a seat in the grand stand. Which was not as bad as people make it out to be. It was under shade, up in the breeze and not smelly as some people think. It was a little loud depending on your tolerance.
DSC00961 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrIf I was a vlogger this is where I would do some Tron updates.
DSC00962 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrSign of a true dad holding flimsy colored bags full of merch as left me with a blue mark.
DSC00963 by Uncle Lupe, on FlickrSorry if you were reading these last 2 updates while I was editing them. After reading my notes and footnotes I realized I had the SDMT ride in the wrong order. That was the reason to go back to the top of the park and then to Tomorrowland.
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