missangelalexis
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- Apr 27, 2012
Sounds like a fun afternoon! I'm so glad you were able to ride everything without any pain or issues!
This was an awesome Dis meet! So glad you guys had the opportunity to stumble across one another like that.I got the surprise of my life when we walked inside and there was a very familiar face staring at me in shock. It was Alicia (@amazingact21) and her husband Alex! She had spotted us coming in, so she had already had her moment of pure surprise, but as I walked in and saw her and my brain registered what I was seeing, I yelled out, “Oh my God!!!” and ran over to hug her!! So we have been following each other’s trip reports here on the DIS for YEARS and have basically watched each other’s kids grow up through Disney World trips. To randomly be at the same Chick-Fil-A in Crestview, FL at the very same time was incredible!!! We only had a few minutes to talk while they waited for their food since they weren’t staying to eat at the restaurant, but we made sure to take a photo together before they had to leave to remember this crazy random unplanned DIS meet.
Wow... that's no fun.Unfortunately we hit a few snags on the road for the rest of the time we were driving. The plate under the vehicle kept coming loose and dragging on the road, so we had to stop a couple of times for DH to MacGyver something into place. The road was so hot he actually ended up with minor burns on his skin from laying on the ground to look at it.
Parenthood...We weren’t sure what to do for dinner, and DS is always asking for McDonald’s so that ended up being the easiest thing.
I had that thought when I saw the first comments about it... need some zip ties.We made a quick stop at Walmart nearby church to get some zip ties to reinforce the panel that had come loose under the vehicle before we got on the road for the rest of our drive.
Even with the twin bed issue, that room looks awesome! Definitely well worth it to have that much space available.The only downside is that the second bedroom is that it’s two twin beds instead of full. It wasn’t an issue for this trip since it was just DS, but with my parents possibly joining us next time, I had to make sure they were ok with either sleeping in a twin bed each and the kids sharing the sleeper sofa downstairs or vice versa. But they said they were more than happy to do whatever if it meant being able to come and not have to pay for a hotel room!
I'm glad it ended up being a non-factor for you.After my first ride, I felt totally fine!! In fact, although I would feel myself tensing up before riding certain things that I thought might jostle me too much, I was fine on everything the whole trip. I’d worried so much that I wasn’t going to be able to enjoy anything, it was a total relief to realize I had worried for nothing. I didn’t end up having to take any of the pain medication the doctor gave me until the very last day when I think all the walking had finally caught up to me.
Way to look at it on the positive side. I've used Express Pass the last couple of times and when I'm at Disney World, we pretty much avoid riding something if we can't rope drop or use FP. So waiting in a 30 - 40 minute line isn't something we do normally. I'll be interested in seeing how you guys manage the lines and how long the waits end up being.The one good thing was it was cool getting to see the regular queues at some of the rides, this one included, since you miss a lot when using only the Express lines. After saving the world with E-Vac, DS got another pressed penny for his collection.
Sounds like a great finish to your day!
Glad you were able to ride the rides pain-free and go through most of the trip that way!
I never even knew that Woody Woodpecker ride existed. Wonder if they'd look at us funny if we tried to ride it without kids?
E.T. I'm constantly telling kids at work the pulse ox is their E.T. light and then realizing they have no idea what I'm talking about
Sounds like a fun afternoon! I'm so glad you were able to ride everything without any pain or issues!
Sounds like a great start to your trip. Can't wait to hear and read more
How nerve-wracking it had to be to go on that first coaster, not knowing how your body would react. It had to be quite the relief to know you were good to go!
I've never ridden E.T. before, but now I really want to so I can see what the queue smells like! My curiosity is on high alert.
This was an awesome Dis meet! So glad you guys had the opportunity to stumble across one another like that.
Wow... that's no fun.
Parenthood...
I had that thought when I saw the first comments about it... need some zip ties.
Even with the twin bed issue, that room looks awesome! Definitely well worth it to have that much space available.
I'm glad it ended up being a non-factor for you.
Way to look at it on the positive side. I've used Express Pass the last couple of times and when I'm at Disney World, we pretty much avoid riding something if we can't rope drop or use FP. So waiting in a 30 - 40 minute line isn't something we do normally. I'll be interested in seeing how you guys manage the lines and how long the waits end up being.
In their defense, sometimes they put those cones way too close together for a 20"+ long truck to make it around those corners. But most likely, it was the driver.We had gotten a good laugh in the parking garage because we were behind a huge truck that took a turn way too soon and took out a bunch of the cones they had put out to guide all the vehicles to the correct level and rows to park!
I can see that... I actually thought I saw somewhere that they weren't doing that anymore. Apparently, that's not true.We made it over to Skull Island, and I’m not going to lie, I was TERRIFIED to go through the standby line because of the scare actor in there!
I'm so out of the Universal loop. So is Orlando getting the Jurassic World makeover that they did in California?There are some walls up where they are getting the new ride ready!
Sounds like a fun challenge to me!We decided to see just how many Icees we could get in one day!
Hope he's tall enough! And brave enough!But unfortunately, DS was still a hair too short, so we had to skip that once again. I don’t think DS was too disappointed, as he wasn’t too excited to be riding it in the first place! He should be tall enough by the time we go back in December, and it’s a ride my mom likes a lot, so it might be the trip it finally happens.
I don't usually read the Universal boards but I happened to see the link for this TR in your signature. Always enjoy reading about your adventures! Nice you were able to have some special bonding time with your DS. Your trip is off to a good start - glad you've been able to enjoy the rides pain free. I'll be watching for another update!
Omg those scare actors in the Kong queue scare the crap out of me! Good idea sending DH first
Yay can't wait to see how many icees ya'll get!!!
Sounds like a great start to the morning!
The smaller lockers are one of my concerns for Universal! Did your refillable cup fit in it?
The return of the icee challenge! Yes! I'm guessing 5;I'm probably on the low side but I'm playing it safe.
Oh jeez, the scare actors in the queue. That sounds both cruel and hilarious at the same time. I'm gonna say the express pass is worth it for you if only so you can skip that part.
In their defense, sometimes they put those cones way too close together for a 20"+ long truck to make it around those corners. But most likely, it was the driver.
I can see that... I actually thought I saw somewhere that they weren't doing that anymore. Apparently, that's not true.
I'm so out of the Universal loop. So is Orlando getting the Jurassic World makeover that they did in California?
Sounds like a fun challenge to me!
I am loving all the pictures of your little guy. So fun!
Well, it's either there or a random Chick fil a along the highway!So go figure, when we actually get to meet up, it was at Universal instead!!
I could see some intimidation factor there with the kids...Alex’s paws are ENORMOUS!!!
That's a nice system. At least as long as there's a table ready relatively quickly!Now, they have a host waiting where you come out after picking up your food but before you enter the dining room. She asked how many people we had, then held up 3 fingers (I don’t know what she’d do if your group was more than 10 people! Lol) and the TM’s bussing the tables would signal when they had a table ready for your party size. It was great, and it meant we didn’t have to wander around looking for a clean table.
The smaller lockers really were not as bad as I was expecting. It did mean downsizing some stuff, so we got the travel sized cooling towels instead of bringing our full sized ones and DH got a smaller camera bag. But we were able to carry the essentials we needed in smaller bags no problem. The refillable cups only fit when laying down on their side, so they have trash cans at all of the locker stations for you to dump it out if needed before putting it in the lockers. Just be sure to check the locker before you stick your stuff in just in case the person who came before you was not as considerate to dump their liquids out and left a spill in there!
She asked how many people we had, then held up 3 fingers (I don’t know what she’d do if your group was more than 10 people! Lol)
nd the TM’s bussing the tables would signal when they had a table ready for your party size. It was great, and it meant we didn’t have to wander around looking for a clean table.