Just the two of us - Live

[Pootle]

Oooooooh, hello to you both from Mrs Jealous here in dull Lancashire . (Mind you, Yorkshire was just as dull when I was there yesterday, but that was compensated by the fact that I was in Betty's tea room, Harrogate, with a Fat Rascal and a good friend )

Loving the pics and Matt's news. What an interesting life he's leading. I'm looking forward to reading the interview

 

[Mrs Doubtfire]

The sky looks so blue in your photos, and we have rain again so it cheered me up! The cookie sandwich you are enjoying at Writers Stop looks delicious

 

[disneyholic family]

we're big fans of mulch sweat and shears!!

 

[Julia Ann]

ESA is on Palm Parkway LBV, we won't stay on idrive.

that looks a nice location. We haven't stayed on IDrive since 2006, is it just a personal pref not to stay on IDrive? or is there something hideous I should know about

 

[Shazzie B]

Personally we found I Drive too busy, we prefer being on 192 if off site, more relaxing after busy parks. Having said that a chap I work with prefers I Drive as he finds 192 too quiet. Depends what you're looking for

 

[2Tiggies]

we're big fans of mulch sweat and shears!!

So are we!

Wayne, I love the way you post those Writers Stop type pics while some of us are sitting in an office with the rain pouring down outside

Very nice pics from the Backlot Tour. I am ashamed to say that is one thing we have never done

 

[wayneg]

Oooooooh, hello to you both from Mrs Jealous here in dull Lancashire . (Mind you, Yorkshire was just as dull when I was there yesterday, but that was compensated by the fact that I was in Betty's tea room, Harrogate, with a Fat Rascal and a good friend )

Loving the pics and Matt's news. What an interesting life he's leading. I'm looking forward to reading the interview

Not looking forward to going back to the Yorkshire weather.

One big difference between New Hampshire and Lancaster Uni's, over there he was one of the crowd, here he has the ability to make things happen. Just hope he leaves some time to study

that looks a nice location. We haven't stayed on IDrive since 2006, is it just a personal pref not to stay on IDrive? or is there something hideous I should know about

Many people love IDrive, I won't even drive up it, totally dislike the area, once stayed North Idrive(near Universal) and once south (near SeaWorld) but its the central part, we just prefer LBV, yes its a personal thing.

So are we!

Wayne, I love the way you post those Writers Stop type pics while some of us are sitting in an office with the rain pouring down outside

Very nice pics from the Backlot Tour. I am ashamed to say that is one thing we have never done

You will have to try it next trip, even though the park was so busy yesterday Backlot tour had no line.

 

[disneyholic family]

Very nice pics from the Backlot Tour. I am ashamed to say that is one thing we have never done

what??????

with all the times you've been there, you've never done it??????????????????????????
i'm SHOCKED!!!

so now you HAVE to go back!!!

it's not as good as it used to be (they've taken out lots of the tour over the years), but it's still worth the time...

 

[2Tiggies]

what??????

with all the times you've been there, you've never done it??????????????????????????
i'm SHOCKED!!!

so now you HAVE to go back!!!

it's not as good as it used to be (they've taken out lots of the tour over the years), but it's still worth the time...

(hangs head in shame)

It wasn't really that we didn't want to do the attraction, but more to do with the fact that it took us a few years to "get" DHS. I know that on our first two trips DD would not have enjoyed it so we left it out deliberately then. Also the CS fare up until a couple of years back when they revamped the menus left much to be desired and until last year, we had never spent a full day there as we would leave the park to go eat and then go elsewhere. Last year was just a matter of timing and FP return times that prevented us doing it. 2 days short of 3 weeks next year we have no excuse!

 

[disneyholic family]

(hangs head in shame)

It wasn't really that we didn't want to do the attraction, but more to do with the fact that it took us a few years to "get" DHS. I know that on our first two trips DD would not have enjoyed it so we left it out deliberately then. Also the CS fare up until a couple of years back when they revamped the menus left much to be desired and until last year, we had never spent a full day there as we would leave the park to go eat and then go elsewhere. Last year was just a matter of timing and FP return times that prevented us doing it. 2 days short of 3 weeks next year we have no excuse!

to be honest, DHS was on our least favorite list for a long time..
of the four parks, it was at the bottom...
but it's climbed back up....
now the parks are pretty much equal for us...we love them all....
you're right that CS isn't all that spectacular there..
this past august, on DHS days we had two TS meals...(and at MK, we had two CS meals )

 

[2Tiggies]

to be honest, DHS was on our least favorite list for a long time..
of the four parks, it was at the bottom...
but it's climbed back up....
now the parks are pretty much equal for us...we love them all....
you're right that CS isn't all that spectacular there..
this past august, on DHS days we had two TS meals...(and at MK, we had two CS meals )

I think it is age and stage related. When we first went DD was 6 so not into all the little tots Playhouse activities, just tall enough for the big rides and enjoyed the shows, but not really enough to keep her there all day for her interests. We would do all the shows, watch the parade, Muppets and ride ToT and RnR but we were always done by early afternoon. Last year after we were delayed for our intended EMH park one morning I changed our plans and we headed for HS for RD. Ended up staying through to the end of EMH and having given it a full day and really made the effort, it suddenly shot up on DD's list, according to her, to take tie first place with MK as favorite park!

For photos I love it though. I could spend a whole day there on my own and still need to go back

 

[disneyholic family]

I think it is age and stage related. When we first went DD was 6 so not into all the little tots Playhouse activities, just tall enough for the big rides and enjoyed the shows, but not really enough to keep her there all day for her interests. We would do all the shows, watch the parade, Muppets and ride ToT and RnR but we were always done by early afternoon. Last year after we were delayed for our intended EMH park one morning I changed our plans and we headed for HS for RD. Ended up staying through to the end of EMH and having given it a full day and really made the effort, it suddenly shot up on DD's list, according to her, to take tie first place with MK as favorite park!

For photos I love it though. I could spend a whole day there on my own and still need to go back

they eliminated the parade there!
at least when we were there in the summer...
maybe they've reinstated it since..
we were soooooooooooooooo disappointed as it was our favorite parade for the past few visits...

 

[2Tiggies]

they eliminated the parade there!
at least when we were there in the summer...
maybe they've reinstated it since..
we were soooooooooooooooo disappointed as it was our favorite parade for the past few visits...

No, it's gone, with no plans announced for either replacement or return

 

[Sundancer UK]

Yeah, I just got to see the may opening hours for 2014 and there's no DHS parade I was hopeful, but it looks like we won't be seeing it this time. Someone said its something to do with the electronics messing with the RFID system?

Anyway, I really am loving these live updates, it's a little bit of Disney in my living room.

 

[sandshal]

that looks a nice location. We haven't stayed on IDrive since 2006, is it just a personal pref not to stay on IDrive? or is there something hideous I should know about

South end of I drive is lovely, probably wouldn't want to stay up in the thick of it, too much like Great Yarmouth, but lots do and good value for money too xxx

 

[wayneg]

This morning we went to AK, just a basic burger for lunch so no pics, this evening into Epcot, basically to see Wilson Philips who I had never heard of but I like to hear different music. I usually know at least 1 song from popular bands. Turns out I didn't even know their most famous hit Hold On, Karen knew that but no others. Much preferred Manhatten Transfer the other night. Karen had Sweet & Sour chicken in Sunshine Seasons tonight, I had Fish & Chips in UK but forgot to take pic.

 

[StitchMad]

Maybe Matt will let you be a guest blogger

I was thinking about you last night as I watched Educating Yorkshire, another great episode I'm sure you will catch up with on your return.

Two episodes remaining!

We prefer to go Saturday or Sunday as Grills have live music and great atmosphere, lots of boats coming & going, fishing trips returning and cleaning their catch etc. Other days is Thursday but doubt their would be much else happening.
Confirm with Disney cruise website though for your dates, they do sometimes change their itinery.

So jealous of your day at Port Canaveral... it must have been fantastic seeing the wild manatee.

Sat by the pool now, I was in the sun but had to move into the shade after 10 mins, its so hot

Yeah, this isn't an issue at all in Lancaster!

We followed Chris Hadfield through his tweets so we will look forward to Matt's interview.

Thanks Pam - I'm hoping that it will be published on the 29th October - the day of his book release!

This evening ate at Applebees then went to DTD, bought a few things for Xmas(making use of AP discount) then called in Art of Disney to find David Doss, talked to him for a few minutes, now back in room having a bottle of wine

David Doss? Wine (of all things)? You never told me about that! There's some pretty strange things happening without me...

Wayne, I love the way you post those Writers Stop type pics while some of us are sitting in an office with the rain pouring down outside

I now know what everyone else feels like whilst we're out there as a family. These food photos are making me feel so incredibly hungry!

 

[wayneg]

David Doss? Wine (of all things)? You never told me about that! There's some pretty strange things happening without me...

Shouldn't you be in bed at this time? don't you have student things to do tomorrow, like lectures & seminars? GET SOME SLEEP!!!

 

[Tink2312]

Once again I am enjoying holidaying vicariously through your updates/ photos Great manatee photos - I'm really jealous too as never actually seen them in the wild! You're really getting us in the Florida mood - we fly in 3 weeks Enjoy the rest of your trip.

 

[edinburghlass]

My perfect day at WDW Wayne, AK in the morning and Epcot at night. Great photos too.