Trip Report Shortest Retirement in History?

Justin Bieber lasted 2 weeks.

Tom Brady lasted 40 days.

I, Tuvalu, outlasted them both. Not by much, mind you. Yet if not for the encouragement of some forum friends - along with some unusual circumstances - you wouldn’t be reading this.

Unusual circumstances, you say?

Around Thanksgiving my beloved Woody learned his presence was required at a work conference. In Orlando. At Universal.
Just down the road from Walt Disney World.

Woody said I could accompany him if he drove (rather than flew) to Florida. And that we could leave a couple days early and have some Disney time together.

Well you don’t have to ask me twice!

I’d be on my own during the conference. Since the majority of Universal’s attractions don’t appeal to me, it didn’t make sense for me to buy Uni tickets when I could visit WDW for free with my AP. Being solo, I thought it might be fun to do a live trip report so y’all could be my virtual companions!

Turns out I won’t be alone while Woody is occupied after all. Some friends that you have seen in my previous TRs (and one you haven’t) have offered to play with me. I can’t wait!

 

[Tuvalu]

We have something in common!!! I have never ordered anything from there either. It is so great reading your reports again, Thank YOU

 

[Skibum1970]

I knew what was causing the delay and my suspicion was confirmed when I saw the cleanup crew backstage as I was taking the chicken exit.

I'll be danged if that isn't exactly where I was stuck in September and for the same reason. I love the ride but it is kind of like swimming. No riding within 30 minutes of eating. Maybe longer.

 

[Tuvalu]

Tuesday, con’t

Had to do this.

Was wearing the shirt.

Besides, it’s Woody’s fave and the man doesn’t ask for much.

 

[lindawdw]

Love your tiki birds shirt and of course you would have to visit this special attraction!!!

 

[Adventure]

Tuesday, con’t

Had to do this.

Was wearing the shirt.

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Besides, it’s Woody’s fave and the man doesn’t ask for much.

Great pic at the Tiki Room! The girl sitting next to you seems a bit mad. She has an expression that says "why didn't I get a Tuvalu card!"

 

[lindawdw]

Great pic at the Tiki Room! The girl sitting next to you seems a bit mad. She has an expression that says "why didn't I get a Tuvalu card!"

I noticed that too!

 

[Minnie1986]

So glad you came back to do this!
Really enjoying it. Especially since we’re in the same state but not visiting this time
Count me in the not-a-fan-of Starbuck’s club…I don’t even drink coffee!

People always look at me like I'm an alien when I say I don't drink coffee, and Starbucks does absolutely nothing for me.

 

[Tiki Traveler]

Tuesday, con’t

Had to do this.

Was wearing the shirt.

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Besides, it’s Woody’s fave and the man doesn’t ask for much.

How did I miss that wonderful spirit jersey?

Also, Woody has wonderful taste!

 

[Tuvalu]

How did I miss that wonderful spirit jersey?

The Spirit Jersey was purchased in 2019.

(But don’t feel bad. A gal stopped me later that day inquiring where she could buy it!)

 

[Tuvalu]

Great pic at the Tiki Room! The girl sitting next to you seems a bit mad. She has an expression that says "why didn't I get a Tuvalu card!"

That girl was mad and pouty. “I never get to do what I want!” she complained to her mom.
“What would you like to do next?” Mom asked. “You can pick.”
“Space Mountain.”
“Oh, that’s too bad. I thought you would say Haunted Mansion. We have a lightning lane for it next.”

(Methinks the girl had a right to be pouty. )

 

[Swissmiss]

That girl was mad and pouty. “I never get to do what I want!” she complained to her mom.
“What would you like to do next?” Mom asked. “You can pick.”
“Space Mountain.”
“Oh, that’s too bad. I thought you would say Haunted Mansion. We have a lightning lane for it next.”

(Methinks the girl had a right to be pouty. )

That’s awful and I suspect the parents are in for some rough teenage years with an attitude like that (To be clear I mean the mother’s attitude, not the girl’s).

 

[Songbird76]

So glad you came back to do this!
Really enjoying it. Especially since we’re in the same state but not visiting this time
Count me in the not-a-fan-of Starbuck’s club…I don’t even drink coffee!

Me either. I don't drink coffee at all, and I only drink tea if I'm sick. There's no starbucks anywhere near where I live anyway, but I went to Universal Orlando last Summer and there was a Starbucks right by the entrance and I was with my best friend and our daughters. We decided to go to the Starbucks for breakfast. The breakfast sandwich was decent, but the hot chocolate I ordered had coffee in it. I asked before I ordered, and she insisted that it didn't, but the way it was worded implied it did. I could definitely taste the coffee in it and it went straight into the trash.

 

[Songbird76]

That girl was mad and pouty. “I never get to do what I want!” she complained to her mom.
“What would you like to do next?” Mom asked. “You can pick.”
“Space Mountain.”
“Oh, that’s too bad. I thought you would say Haunted Mansion. We have a lightning lane for it next.”

(Methinks the girl had a right to be pouty. )

That poor girl. No wonder she was pouty! That kind of stuff makes me so angry. If you aren't ACTUALLY going to let them choose, don't tell them they can!

 

[Tuvalu]

That poor girl. No wonder she was pouty! That kind of stuff makes me so angry. If you aren't ACTUALLY going to let them choose, don't tell them they can!

 

[sheriffwoody]

We said our goodbyes to Country Bear Jamboree too or in LP's case hello AND goodbye. So sad!

 

[Tuvalu]

Tuesday, con’t

Now is the time
Now is the best time
Now is the best time of your life

IYKYK (@Tony the Tigger)

A spin around Tomorrowland? Sure!

Disney’s new merchandise line features the most popular Disney Snacks.

I think the clothing is hideous (as are most of their recent clothing offerings) but I suppose I have aged out of their target market.

I am not a “snacker” per se, but I was hungry and thought a warm, doughy Mickey pretzel….with cheese….might hit the spot.

I mobile ordered one from The Lunching Pad. I almost choked when I saw the price. $8.50!

Doesn’t it look appetizing?

Can I say that it tasted even worse than it looked? It was not warm, doughy nor soft as a warmed pretzel should be.

And the love people have for that plastic cheese?

The Mickey pretzel was a big fat fail for me.

 

[MinnieM123]

I think the clothing is hideous (as are most of their recent clothing offerings) but I suppose I have aged out of their target market.

While patterns and styles update, there still should be something for everyone. For example, I like Woody's white collared polo shirt, with the (small) Mickey on the front. That's a classic style and looks good (although, I don't know if he bought that recently, or has owned it for some time.)

So as long as there is some variety in the "merch" for sale, that's o.k. If not, then that's disappointing.

 

[lindawdw]

The food prices at Disney are so outrageous these days! Sorry the Mickey pretzel was such a disappointment. Love COP and Peoplemover!!!

 

[sheriffwoody]

I see we have the same opinion on the Mickey pretzel, although I do like the "cheese"! It's ridiculously overpriced and it's always been stale when I've gotten one. The pretzels at Sam's Club are DELICIOUS and like $1 so I just can't stomach those Disney prices for a lesser product.

 

[Loco_driver]

The pretzels at Sam's Club are DELICIOUS

I am a sucker for those pretzels and the pizza which is better than it has any business being!