Love this booze filled update.[/QUOTE
I loved it too...to a degree...this 38 week pregnant broad kept saying "I want that drink" "oh that one looks good" "why am I googling these drinks?!"
So it was a slightly torturous update :missingthebooze:
Hubby especially liked Fran's boat/vessel
The castle is so huge compared to ours. I cannot remember, does it have anything you can do in it like the walk through in ours?When we entered MK, Fran wanted to take a trip through the Emporium, and we didn't buy anything! We stopped for a PP photo.
I miss that ride so much. It was so fun to cruise through all the areas of Tomorrowland and have the narrative of all the rides. I wish they'd bring it back to DL.Then we got on the Peoplemover. I couldn't even remember the last time I was on this ride!
Bungalow check out day.
Fran ate one of her cinnamon rolls in the middle of the night, and she had half of the other one for breakfast.
an hour earlier I had received the text that our room was ready!!!! At 10:20AM!
Fran called Jim and Alberto in case they wanted to use our room at all that day while they were waiting for theirs to be ready. They stopped by and got one of our extra MBs so they could get into the room if necessary.
In the end, Fran and I had decided to go to MK since I never got my ride on the Peoplemover or the Carousel of Progress, two things that I really wanted to do this trip.
When we entered MK, Fran wanted to take a trip through the Emporium, and we didn't buy anything!
Now I’m going to give you a little fun fact here. Most of you probably know that the Carousel of Progress was created for the 1964 World’s Fair.
Now in researching this segment I found this interesting (the rest of you probably couldn't care less), but the attraction was moved with only minor changes, and one was removing all references to General Electric's "now passe" Gold Medallion Home. The reason I found this humorous is that the CoP opened in 1967, and the home (that I keep saying we need to get cleaned up and rented) as a Gold Medallion "all electric home" was built in 1969 by Fran's parents. So they built an apartment building that was already obsolete!
But I digress, back to the Peoplemover, well a little more tangent. If you had seen the CoP at Disneyland, after the show, you would have boarded a speedramp that would take you to the second level of the building. On the upper level, a 4-minute post show, narrated by Mother and Father, with a few barks and growls from their dog, coincided with guests gazing at an enormous model of Progress City. Progress City was based on Walt Disney's original concept for the Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow (EPCOT) and the Walt Disney World property. And so to reel in this tangent, (finally she gets to her point, you say) when the CoP was relocated to WDW, part of the model was relocated to here on the Peoplemover ride and that's the picture you see below!
So with all that History I just regurgitated for you from Wikipedia, can you guess what ride we went on next?
Buzz Lightyear!
No just kidding. Of course we went on the CoP!
They also had the Sherman Brothers write a new song, “The Best Time of Your Life” for the aging attraction. This was replaced with a modern version of “It’s a Great big Beautiful Tomorrow” in 1993 when the attraction had a major refurb.
full size refrigerator (like some of our grandparents may have had in their homes, when some of us were kids ),
A slight refurbishment was made in January 2011, upgrading the outdated Sony CRT television to a larger Samsung flat panel display.
I would have loved to try Skipper Canteen, but I knew Fran was in the camp of wanting the menu to change, so I kept quiet on that one.
She suggested Liberty Tavern and I thought they served a "Buffet at your table" style meal, but it turns out that's only for dinner.
We made our way to Liberty Square via a couple shops, and still no purchases!
When we went to check in at the podium the couple in front of us were trying to do a "walk up" and the CM told them that they were only seating reservations. Score for us!
We started with the Crab and Lobster Dip.
See @Captain_Oblivious! I didn’t skip the burger!
I had her talk to them as she is much better at telling people bad news, unfortunate details, or outright lies
We noticed that several parties had one drink and left. That's not surprising considering the high price tag on most of the drinks.
Some ambience shots.
There was another one on the other side of the room which had the same images displayed when the correct drinks were ordered.
Fran wanted a Nautilus drink. If you're not aware of this drink, it runs close to $60 total, but you get to take home a Nautilus shaped drinking vessel!
I got the Zombie head drink that I had the other night, it was really potent.
I don’t remember which drink triggered this goddess. When I was here with Michael the other night, he told me which attraction this was repurposed from, possibly the Tiki Room, Under New Management.
I decided to try the HippopotoMaiTai. It wasn't nearly as good as the Zombie drink.
In fact at DL, they absolutely will not sell the drink to one person. Fran tried on one of our visits, but I had a drink already so the bartender wouldn't make her one. At this Trader Sams? No problem!
By this point we were both feeling very "happy"
On our way back to the room we stopped at the Pineapple Lanai for a Dole Whip and a Dole Whip float.
I remember telling her that I had “tee many Tiki rums”
pkondz, 2pm, Epcot, SE, Fig newton, Sunshine seasons, Ice cream at Beaches & Cream, 10pm, 0 points
1. What time do we leave the room?
2. What do we do between check out and DME?
3. What did we eat for our last meal on property? (be specific, there are four items which are worth 10 points each).
4. What did I do at the Airport to kill some time?
5. I watched two movies on the plane, what were they?
6. Who missed me the most at home? Hint: FB friends might have an advantage on this one.
Bungalow check out day.
Jim and Alberto had a Standard View Studio at Kidani. I was amazed that I found that only a week or so before we all left!
When we entered MK, Fran wanted to take a trip through the Emporium, and we didn't buy anything!
The reason I found this humorous is that the CoP opened in 1967, and the home (that I keep saying we need to get cleaned up and rented) as a Gold Medallion "all electric home" was built in 1969 by Fran's parents. So they built an apartment building that was already obsolete!
Progress City was based on Walt Disney's original concept for the Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow (EPCOT) and the Walt Disney World property. And so to reel in this tangent, (finally she gets to her point, you say) when the CoP was relocated to WDW, part of the model was relocated to here on the Peoplemover ride and that's the picture you see below!
Buzz Lightyear!
No just kidding. Of course we went on the CoP!
And indoor plumbing makes bathing often easier!
When we went to check in at the podium the couple in front of us were trying to do a "walk up" and the CM told them that they were only seating reservations. Score for us!
See @Captain_Oblivious! I didn’t skip the burger!
Fran wanted a Nautilus drink. If you're not aware of this drink, it runs close to $60 total, but you get to take home a Nautilus shaped drinking vessel!
We stopped in the Boutiki and she got a Trader Sams T-shirt, a limited edition DVC pin set and a couple Tiki style ceramic glasses.
On our way back to the room we stopped at the Pineapple Lanai for a Dole Whip and a Dole Whip float.
Bonus Points
Captain_Oblivious
Pity points 4 bonus points.
Captain_Oblivious – 4 points
1. What time do we leave the room?
2. What do we do between check out and DME?
3. What did we eat for our last meal on property? (be specific, there are four items which are worth 10 points each).
4. What did I do at the Airport to kill some time?
5. I watched two movies on the plane, what were they?
6. Who missed me the most at home? Hint: FB friends might have an advantage on this one.
1. What time do we leave the room?-----9:30
2. What do we do between check out and DME?-------- shop
3. What did we eat for our last meal on property? (be specific, there are four items which are worth 10 points each).
--------eggs, bacon, cinnamon roll, english muffin
4. What did I do at the Airport to kill some time?-----update your TRs and general DISing
5. I watched two movies on the plane, what were they? ---------- Zootopia, The Jungle Book
6. Which cat missed me the most at home? Hint: FB friends might have an advantage on this one. For a complete listing see next page.
-------------------Tesla
Andy, Have I taken the opportunity to say how glad I am that you are back on the boards and responding to Trip Reports? I know life has been difficult and you still have a long ways to go, but it's so refreshing to have you giving your commentary again!
Great captures!
Setting? High ISO + wide open with a fast lens I presume.
when the CoP was relocated to WDW, part of the model was relocated to here on the Peoplemover ride and that's the picture you see below!
This was replaced with a modern version of “It’s a Great big Beautiful Tomorrow” in 1993 when the attraction had a major refurb.
Sing it with me!
All together now!
I had her talk to them as she is much better at telling people bad news, unfortunate details, or outright lies.
By this point we were both feeling very "happy" and decided to call it a night.
1. What time do we leave the room?
10:00
2. What do we do between check out and DME?
Shop
3. What did we eat for our last meal on property? (be specific, there are four items which are worth 10 points each).
Toast, cereal, juice, coffee
4. What did I do at the Airport to kill some time?
DIS
5. I watched two movies on the plane, what were they?
Something Disney, and ??
6. Which cat missed me the most at home? Hint: FB friends might have an advantage on this one. For a complete listing see next page.
And for an almost non-drinker, that's im-potent to know.
(almost wrote "impotent".... and that just won't do.)
Final Check out Day
1. What time do we leave the room?
2. What do we do between check out and DME?
3. What did we eat for our last meal on property? (be specific, there are four items which are worth 10 points each).
4. What did I do at the Airport to kill some time?
5. I watched two movies on the plane, what were they?
6. Which cat missed me the most at home? Hint: FB friends might have an advantage on this one. For a complete listing see next page.
I had received the text that our room was ready!!!! At 10:20AM!
Then we got on the Peoplemover.
I would have loved to try Skipper Canteen
On our phones we were able to get a reservation at 2:20 and it was 1:45, so perfect!
When we went to check in at the podium the couple in front of us were trying to do a "walk up" and the CM told them that they were only seating reservations. Score for us!
1. What time do we leave the room?
2. What do we do between check out and DME?
3. What did we eat for our last meal on property?
4. What did I do at the Airport to kill some time?
5. I watched two movies on the plane, what were they?
6. Which cat missed me the most at home?
Yay for pity points!
I loved it too...to a degree...this 38 week pregnant broad kept saying "I want that drink" "oh that one looks good" "why am I googling these drinks?!"
So it was a slightly torturous update :missingthebooze:
Hubby especially liked Fran's boat/vessel
The castle is so huge compared to ours. I cannot remember, does it have anything you can do in it like the walk through in ours?
I miss that ride so much. It was so fun to cruise through all the areas of Tomorrowland and have the narrative of all the rides. I wish they'd bring it back to DL.
Wooo! Check out that Bungalow! Hot stuff!
Wow. I'm more tired than I thought.
I absolutely must do this!
Last few.... no... every Disney trip, I've either skipped breakfast, or had the standard fare (rare for me... usually it's skip)
But this is such a great idea (and you're not the first I've heard this about.)
Nice!
Love that little bed...
Looks like a nice place to sit and chill.
That was a nice thought. I doubt it would've occurred to me.
Alison gets her way!
That cat staring at me is freaking me out.
Good girl.
"Look honey! We did it! We finally finished building our dream home! Isn't it wonderful!?!?!?"
(Standing together, arms around each others' waists, admiring the fruits of their labour.)
"Okay! Now let's tear it down!"
This is new to me. Interesting! Thanks for the tidbit of info!
CoP??
Dang it!!!
Oh.... STOP THAT!!
And since "Now is the time" (as we called it) was the first one we heard, I was totally disappointed when I finally rode it again and..... "What's this new song?????"
Huh. I don't know if I even noticed.
Nothing on it appeals? Or has there been a lot of negative reviews?
And it was an excellent dinner too, I might add.
I secretly love it when that happens.
Maybe not even so secretly.
"HELLO! I HAVE A RESERVATION. YES I'LL COME WITH YOU RIGHT NOW TO BE SEATED, THANKS!"
(Glances surreptitiously over shoulder to make sure disappointed people heard.)
How was that? Looks interesting.
Good! Sacrilege otherwise.
Does she know you think this of her?
Huh, I guess that makes sense. I'm not much of a drinker myself, so one would be it for me probably, regardless of price.
Nice looking place.
Cool!
<whimper> Want so bad. The glass... not the drink.
I miss 20,000 Leagues under the sea.
And for an almost non-drinker, that's im-potent to know.
(almost wrote "impotent".... and that just won't do.)
Cool. What does it do?
Can't win 'em all.
So size doesn't matter?
Quite the collection!
Want that Nautilus mug.
And I have your address.......
How hard is it to get into your place?
I'm asking just out of curiosity. Not for any particular reason..........
Perfect.
"My hands! It burns! It burns!!!!"
Yes! Maximum suckage!
I console myself by seeing that pretty much everyone else sucks about as badly.
11!
You eat something! God only knows what!!! Stop asking me!!!
Toast, cereal, bacon, V8!
Catch up on the DIS!
Airplane and World's Worst Aviation Disasters!
No.... I'm changing it to.... crap... uh.... Something Disney..... twice!!!
Me! Oh, wait.... at your home.... uh.... Cat!
Get some sleep!
Actually I got this idea from Andy, @afwdwfan I knew Fran would love it.
I told her to go buy a Cinnamon roll and she was the one who came back with two!
No, you can't sleep in it in our room!
I wish I would have had the time.
Usually I do. Unless she really has a desire to do something else.
Oh, C'mon, there are plenty of obsolete buildings in Long Beach.
Well I'm glad that someone appreciates my research.
I only rode it at WDW after 1993 (first trip) so I never knew the other.
Fran heard that they served shrimp with the heads on, and once she heard that, she poo poo'd it. I thought the Pho sounded good as well as the steak and a few other things. I love Asian Fusion cuisine.
Yes, I know you like to gloat.
It was really good. The bread was a little strange, it was covered with a sort of sweet and sticky coating.
Totally! We play this game all the time. When tenants need repairs or such, I talk to them and take care of it. When they haven't paid their rent, she talks to them.
They do have non-alcoholic drinks as well if you just want to experience the ambience.
Well we already have one request for the drink on our October trip....
I don't remember. I better go back on our next trip.
I know that there is a joke in here, but I'm not following it....
You know getting here would cost you more than just paying someone to drink it for you and mail it.
Fran is already got one under her belt, too bad you don't know someone else who is going and can drink like a fish...
Dole Whips soak up alcohol.
Since so many went down the wrong path, I had to offer something.
Sorry to be so torturous! Only a few more months left, I'm sure you will be happy to have him/her out of your gut and in your arms! Do you know what you're having?
just another week or two hopefully- I think 38 weeks is considered term (I'm now 39 weeks) and they won't let you go past 41 weeks...I'm def ready for it to be out for sure! We don't know what we are having- not much longer to wait to find out now...
We are pondering a spring WDW trip while I'm still on maternity leave- from what I've read, might be a good age to take a baby
OK folks, before we go any further, normally I don't interject on the quiz, but I've received two answers now that I'm considering giving negative points for (@pkondz & @Captain_Oblivious) When I asked "6. Who missed me the most at home? Hint: FB friends might have an advantage on this one."
Was there ever any doubt that I was referring to one of our cats?