Trip Report THE ONE WITH A FEW MAGICIANS IN AUGUST 🤡COMPLETE🤡

Hello again.
I have another trip booked in less than three weeks so I need to power through this. So let’s go.....

In my last TR you all convinced me to take a side trip to WDW after dropping my son off at school. I was on the fence until one poster (I am too lazy to look it up) said they would never pass up an opportunity to visit WDW. I agree.

Not too long after that we had a big family get together and I asked if anyone wanted to drive down to Florida with X and I then go to WDW with me for a couple days. My 16YO nephew said yes but he is kind of a nervous type so I did not take him seriously. A few days later his mother, my SIL said, “you know J was serious right?”

I went on DVC and booked a room immediately. I could not believe my luck when I got a 1BR at Boardwalk. I have been trying for 12 years to stay there. Yay!!!

THEN my SIL, also being the nervous type, said she would go too. WHAT???
She was just there at Christmas and she is going with me in September for food and wine. This is way out of character for her.

THEN my youngest, Dre, decides he wants to go. Wait. We are not all going to fit in X’s
truck.

SIL suggests she fly down with the boys and meet me at Disney. That is what we did. Let me tell you about it......

 

[DisneyGigi]

I bet we did criss cross. I would have had you guys up to the room for some lukewarm beverages JK. I would have invited you to the creepy clown pool bar.

 

[Darstarr]

Sunday 8/25 cont.

I made it!!!

But what to do first? I hadnt muppeted in a long time and I was really glowing from the walk so ok. Muppets it is.

While waiting for the show to begin I modified my first FP which was suppose to be for star tours but tower of terror was available. Huh? My theory, correct me if anyone knows for sure because I never saw anything here and if I dont read it on the magic I dont believe it, is that the refurb was done and all of a sudden there were fastpasses to be had. We had a FP for later in our trip for ToT that I had been trying to modify for over a month but there was nothing available. Today I could chose any time I wanted.

I exited to this. I really like the movie, It’s a Wonderful Life. I like a lot of old movies.

Pizza? Sure, I could use a little pizza. The salad was a long gone memory.

Kids meal. I ate all my veggies but I took those to go. I also ordered a diet coke. They put a lid on it but there were no straws. I am used to the no straw or straw upon request but hadnt seen a lid in awhile. I asked the CM guarding the stairs if he knew where I could get a straw to go with my lid. He got me one from his supper secret compartment under the condiments. Noted

I had a FP for A.S.S. but had a few minutes. Ladies room
Toy soldiers
Hmmmm

As we all know there is no shade in TSL. There was an umbrella set up near A S S near the topiaries that were brought in to block off galaxies edge. There was a PP photographer making her way to the umbrella but I intercepted her.

My Buzz pose.

The PP photographer and I were having so much fun a line formed. That meant I had the umbrella all to myself. I finished my beer and watched the minutes tick by on the A S S FP return time clock.

BTW
I could see into Galaxy's Edge and it was empty. Ghost town. Not a single sole except a random security guard who would walk in or out every now and then. I had missed the passholder previews by a couple days and the grand opening was the day after I left. It was a little annoying that it sat there empty.

 

[Darstarr]

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I will not be able to sleep tonight for sure. Thanks for that!

 

[DryerLintFan]

I showed the picture to A and asked her what it was and she immediately said "A TELEPHONE!!!" so i guess they do know

 

[krisri18]

Saw these today and thought of you!

 

[Darstarr]

I showed the picture to A and asked her what it was and she immediately said "A TELEPHONE!!!" so i guess they do know

Thats funny.
But does she know how to use it???

 

[Darstarr]

Saw these today and thought of you!
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Those are hysterical. How/why would one use those exactly???

 

[Darstarr]

Sunday 8/25 cont.

It was finally time to ride Alien Swirling Saucers. I tapped my magic band and the CM said “happy birthday”. I turned, because, well, that got my attention, seeing how it wasn't my birthday, and on her screen it had my name and it said “birthday celebration”. I did get the happy birthday one more time but I do not remember where. If it is in my notes I will mention it when the time comes. I just thought this was weird. Another glitch???

I am hoping if you have plans to see the Incredibles 2 you have done so already. Otherwise skip the next few sentences.
I think the scene with Jack Jack battling the racoon is one of the funniest scenes ever filmed. Ever!!! JJ is so determined and we get such a glimpse of his personality. I just love it!!! So I had to take this picture. Also, I would love to see a part three all about JJ as he grows up. Imagine him going through puberty? Comedy gold.

Then I went to One Man’s Dream because I could meander and see this at my own speed.

I love love love this photo. Usually Walt is all smiles but this photo is almost dark. What is he thinking? (Can I say he looks a little hitlerish with the stash?)

Guess which mousekateer is my favorite. (Did I spell that correctly?)

Yes, I know, every time. But, trunk up. Trunk Up!

I stopped in the new stores on Sunset. Dont ask me the name. And I saw this. Practically perfect!

Almost RnR time. But first how about a beer and a pretzel???

Look at that amazing palm tree. Breath taking!

I was tired

 

[DryerLintFan]

Thats funny.
But does she know how to use it???

She does but I'm pretty sure they have an old one at her school that the kids play with, so she's cheating on this one a little

 

[Tuvalu]

1. It’s “my anniversary” whenever I use a FP at LWTL. Go figure.....

2. Mouseketeer

3. Bottom right

 

[Darstarr]

She does but I'm pretty sure they have an old one at her school that the kids play with, so she's cheating on this one a little

 

[Darstarr]

1. It’s “my anniversary” whenever I use a FP at LWTL. Go figure.....

2. Mouseketeer

3. Bottom right

1. The ultimate #shirleystatus!
2. Thank you
3. Nailed it!

 

[MegRuss626]

Thats funny.
But does she know how to use it???

There was a video floating around a Facebook a few months ago that tested if teens knew how to use a rotary phone. It was hysterical!

 

[dizfan917]

You have outstanding jazz hands in front of SE. I'm not a fan of that new carpet in the BoardWalk halls. I miss the carpet in the rooms. That is a GREAT non-garden view!!

Happy Birthday!

 

[Rista1313]

There was a video floating around a Facebook a few months ago that tested if teens knew how to use a rotary phone. It was hysterical!

I've seen one with 2 boys who just can't figure it out.... while it boggles my mind, I have to remember someone taught us how to use a phone... we weren't born with one in our hand!

 

[Darstarr]

Sunday 8/25 cont.

More time to kill before my last FP. Not enough to do to kill the time in HW I fear. But Lightening McQueens Racing Academy was about to start. I like LM!

Kachow!

Then it was time for Tower of Terror! I had a FP but stand by was only 30 minutes. I had been watching the wait times leading up to the trip and they had been high due to the refurbishment. Refurbishment done!

This was so good. The best ride I ever had on ToT. for the refurb!

Then I grabbed a snack for the boys. At Christmas my nephew ate so much popcorn so I purchased the refillable bucket and had it full for them.

The two waters are mine. A girl has to hydrate!

I love this view. I really feel like I am in Cali.

I took the friendship back to the Boardwalk. Sort of. First of all there were three skippers. Captains? The one driving was in training. The quiet one was the trainer. Then there was the one with the microphone. Oh boy. I dont think he realized what department he works for. Joke joke joke. Was he hoping to be discovered and moved to the jungle cruise? It was exhausting.
Soooo, when traveling from HW to Boardwalk the friendship stops at Swan/Dolphin then Yacht and Beach then the Boardwalk. It was suggested by the master of ceremonies that we get off at Swan/Dolphin and walk the 5 minutes to the Boardwalk as it is faster. I wasn't concerned about time but, get me off this vessel!!! Please.

I was glowing again after my walk so I went to sit poolside for a bit.

I dont love how the deck of the pool is designed. Why is there a hedge going through it? How about some trees instead? There was not a lot of shade and the sun was pretty strong. They need more umbrellas. Just my two cents.

My SIL and son, Dre were texting me. They landed but SIL got everyone lost looking for the ME. I told Dre where it was and that he was in charge before he left. But, this is the kid who was just filling out the emergency card for school; he spelled his Dad’s name wrong, put our phone number down incorrectly and, get this, spelled his middle name wrong.
I am concerned!
So it was the blind leading the blind looking for the Magical Express.

Finally they arrived!

I didnt notice this in the lobby my first time through.

We got to the room and Dre was STARVING. I had prepared for that.

Cup o noodles. His fave!

 

[Darstarr]

There was a video floating around a Facebook a few months ago that tested if teens knew how to use a rotary phone. It was hysterical!

Shhhhhh
I am not on facebook

You have outstanding jazz hands in front of SE. I'm not a fan of that new carpet in the BoardWalk halls. I miss the carpet in the rooms. That is a GREAT non-garden view!!

Happy Birthday!

I love my garden view. I asked the bellman what was up? He explained how BWV were designed to be DVC villas and therefore were designed with views in mind. Unlike some other resorts which convert their rooms to DVC (cough cough beach club) after the fact.

I've seen one with 2 boys who just can't figure it out.... while it boggles my mind, I have to remember someone taught us how to use a phone... we weren't born with one in our hand!

I guess....

 

[Swissmiss]

I’m also so relieved when you talk about things your boys do ... in a world where most parents think their child is the next Einstein/Bill Gates/Steve Jobs ... you reassure me that « normal » kids exist.

And I think you should make Dre a « Vinnie Barbarino’s little brother » t-shirt

 

[krisri18]

Those are hysterical. How/why would one use those exactly???

Not a clue! Decorate a cubicle? They certainly weren't big enough or long enough for any space larger than that.

 

[Tuvalu]

Lightning

(Sorry, pet peeve of mine )