Canadian Buffoon's Hi Low Vacation - South Central Musings

[orangecats2]

So you're saying I should deduct a few?

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! Don't deduct my points!!!

 

[Steppesister]

Read through #1 complete. #2 will have to wait until... OMG, who knows. 23 people will be trying to find a place to sit tomorrow and all 23 will stand around and tell each other how to carve a turkey the right way.

 

[pkondz]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! Don't deduct my points!!!

Oh, don't worry.

Only if you get greedy.


Or do something silly
like tell me my favourite ride
is IASW or something.

 

[pkondz]

Read through #1 complete. #2 will have to wait until... OMG, who knows. 23 people will be trying to find a place to sit tomorrow and all 23 will stand around and tell each other how to carve a turkey the right way.

Oh, I get it. No worries.
I'm sure there are a lot of my
readers who are travelling,
prepping or preparing right now.

I fully expect everyone to have
food babies when they next comment.

As for the turkey....
Carve it in the kitchen and bring it out
that way. Fait accompli.

 

[Terra Nova guy]

Why does rope drop have to be
so early?
Wouldn't a nice eleven or twelve o'clock
be more civilized?
(Oh, and everyone else but me has
to wait until... hmm... three p.m.
before they show up.
Well, my friends can be there too.
And people who pay moi for the privilege.
Seems fair.)

I think it should be part of the Transportation VIP pass. Maybe look to add that on next time.

I often wonder if the CMs are a bit nervous
standing in front of a group of anxious
park goers.
"If I just remain calm... they won't trample me."

It’s probably why they wear the Mickey gloves. Maybe they think “if I look like Mickey, nobody will trample me”.

I'm sure if I just give her a little notice,
next time will be different.

Well, if we wanted to look at the over/under between you and Prince Eric, well, maybe let that pass…

I'm not normally a character fan,
but this girl went above and beyond.
It was really nice of her
and I appreciated it.

It was cool and very well played by both of you.

Is it just me?
Or is having a shadow butterfly
land on your hand's shadow
the best thing ever?

I haven’t seen the new queue yet but it looks like fun. Something to do at rope drop though, it’s not worth an hour wait later in the day.

Well, BTMRR is out.
Down for refurb.

A crime against humanity. Hopefully whatever they are doing it’s worth it. The original rumours I heard is that they were adding the dynamite scene like Disneyland, but now it seems that’s not the case. Hopefully something a little more than painting the mountain though.

Is Snow White the hi ho????

Well, she lives with seven guys, so you never know.

Are you kidding me????
I am not standing in that line.
Just. No.

Wow, I never knew there could be a line. I guess it’s a morning thing. The cinnamon buns are good, but not that good. I don’t blame you.

And just an FYI?
They don't have cupcakes
at the Cheshire Café.
If they ever did,
they disappeared.

Drat. I never tried one but heard they were very good. Just out of curiosity I checked their menu and it looks very boring now. Strange there’s nothing “unique” there. In case you didn't see it, here's picture of what they used to have

Five pole dancers
and a horny animal.

If that's a question, is the answer Friday night in Winnipeg?

You just get distracted by life.

Now that would have been a question for the contest! Of course not really fair since nobody would guess what a lady did in your picture, but still fun I suppose.

In any event, I chose a table
in the Rose Room.
That's the room without the
rose losing it's petals.

Of course, makes perfect sense. Personally, I don’t know why they didn’t call it the gargoyle room, but to each his own.

I immediately replied:
"Salut! ça vas aujourd'hui?"*
And she immediately responded with:
"That's all I got."

You have to appreciate the honesty, even if it does break the theme.

I take notes.
Someone says "Try this!"
I write it down.
What I don't do is write
down who said it.

So maybe this was you.
Maybe it wasn't.

I’ve mentioned it in trip reports before. No ideas if it was yours. Either way, it looks good and at least I got the right answer for a change.

(You did the hands thing right?
Bonus points if you did.)

Of course. I even tried feet. Still big either way.

Questions, next round:

1. Monorail

2. 5 minutes

3. c. another park

4. Epcot

5. Yes

6. 35 minutes

7. a. CM

8. Long day. 11:45pm

See it? Oh, into magic tricks now, are you?

 

[franandaj]

But first!
Fantastic Beasts?

I hate to do this.
When someone says:
"That's a great movie!"
You go in with the notion
that it'll be great,
it can't live up to your own
and your friend's hype
and... it sucks.


But dang that was a good movie.

Well shoot! I don't know if I'm going to get to see that one. My one movie of the year and it looks like it will be Moana as that is what Fran wants to see Thanksgiving day .

Do you really want to hear
about my boring life at home

Yes I would.

I rushed over and asked if she remembered me.
"Ariel it's me! Remember me from last year?"

She did! She said she remembered me!

Even if she wasn't the same gal (judging from the pictures)

I hadn't quite worked out the logistics
of that whole "running" thing,
what with her having fins and all.
Maybe I'd get her an ECV or something.
Whatever, we'll figure it out.)

Which makes me wonder how she gets in and out of the meet and greet, or if that's the whole reason you aren't allowed in until she is "ready".

Well...
Maybe it wasn't quite as wonderful for her.
When I went to sweep her
up into my arms, well...

Won't talk huh?
Did I mention how delicious you'd be
served with drawn butter?

You know there is an Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach and on my first visit my friend and I kept making the same comments about the lobsters and the moms and children around us were horrified. Afterwards we went to a restaurant where they dumped shellfish, sausage, corn and potatoes onto your table and we were quite happy.

Don't you just hate when you're
trying to poop and someone
in the next stall wants to talk to you?
I feel for Flounder.
I really do.

Hey! Dude! This is Florida!
If you wanna smoke that stuff,
you have to move to California!

Not until 2018, but Colorado is OK. They just don't have a reef (er).

I know, I know...
It's a bit blurry.
But dang that's a hard shot to get!
Zero lighting and your focus point
is moving around like crazy!

That's my problem. You got some great shots!

Well, hello there...
Geez, that junk is still there???

That is sad. I know the rides in CA get a thorough cleaning overhaul every night.

I sure wish that guy
in the background would've moved.
I thought about photoshopping him out,
but that would've been a big job.
Just not worth it.

That's just creepy.

Still...
I wonder if he's one of those kids' Dad.
Kinda creepy otherwise.

I don't think so. Otherwise he would not have been on that side of the rope.

Not like taking a picture of them, of course.

You were taking pics of them enjoying the baubles. He was being a creep.

I only noticed the joke
in the above photo
while I was editing.
Not when I took the shot.

That is hilarious! I caught it on one of my photos but never would have noticed!

But... every time I ask them to stop
the train so I can get a decent photo,
they just keep going!

I know! Me too!

I know, I know, the quality ain't that great.

No you did great!

but... "Hi Ho"??? Really?

They don't discriminate.

Wait.... Maybe they weren't saying hello.
Maybe they making a comment on her stature?

Or perhaps he sobriety state?

Is Snow White the hi ho????

Does she live in Colorado?

Are you kidding me????
I am not standing in that line.
Just. No.

Well, I'm here.
Whadya got?

Not a whole heck of a lot
apparently.

Yeah, I looked at their menu as we went by and I was not impressed.

Sashay, sashay, sashay,
Keep them sore feet movin', raw feet!

I see what you're doin there....raw...HIDE!

How long a wait is it for JC?

Not as long as the "one night only" appearance!

The place was not packed.
Guess that's why I was able
to get a noon ADR.
Surprised me though.

I guess it is no longer THE place to dine in MK.

Within moments, a server
wheeled a cart up to my table
and greeted me with a "Bonjour!"
I immediately replied:
"Salut! ça vas aujourd'hui?"*
And she immediately responded with:
"That's all I got."

I got ya, my answer would have been, "bien" or "merd" depending on the day.

I knew going in what I wanted.
And I knew going in that
I wouldn't want a lot.
So I only ordered

Good choice. The thing that most folks always do at WDW is eat way too much. I'm sure that worked out fine, especially with your next meal.

I popped into the Plaza
Ice Cream Parlor
and got me one of
these little beauties.

That looks delicious!

Score
Steppesister - 115 points
orangecats2 - 114 points
franandaj - 106 points

I'm movin on up!

1. Okay, fine. I'm leaving.
What method of transportation did I use?

bus

2. How long is my wait this time?

7

3. I am going to a park... sometime.
Where am I going now?
a. My resort.
b. Springs.
c. Another park.
d. Another resort.
e. Other, because there has to be an other.

Springs

4. Which park do I go to next?

AK

5. Extra security? Yes or no?

Yes

6. I stand in line. I know. You're shocked.
How long? (it was long)

17 minutes

7. You know those jerks
who stand right in front of you
after you've staked out a spot?
Who was it?
a. CM
b. Man (guest)
c. Woman (guest)
d. Me

a. CM

8. Long day? Short?
What time do I get to bed?

Short 10PM

Bonus: Just a little thought, did you see it?
Sure you saw it.
You saw it, right?

Yes I did. However since I read from my phone, I had to go back and find it. I really need to figure out hot to make signs ad ot just erase people. I did wish I could have caught your show, but since it was one night only and I wasn't there until the next month, I didn't have a chance. I did think you should have been passenger of the day. E.L.OFevre was a rip!

 

[DaisyDuck001]

Hi, I'm back from WDW, was sick for a while, life got busy, and now I'm hopelessly behind in reading the trip report and in the point game. I know I've missed a lot but I'm just jumping in reading your latest update.

1. Okay, fine. I'm leaving.
What method of transportation did I use?
boat

2. How long is my wait this time?
9 minutes


3. I am going to a park... sometime.
Where am I going now?
a. My resort.
b. Springs.
c. Another park.
d. Another resort.
e. Other, because there has to be an other.
e. Other

4. Which park do I go to next?
Epcot


5. Extra security? Yes or no?
no


6. I stand in line. I know. You're shocked.
How long? (it was long)
23 minutes

7. You know those jerks
who stand right in front of you
after you've staked out a spot?
Who was it?
a. CM
b. Man (guest)
c. Woman (guest)
d. Me
CM

8. Long day? Short?
long
What time do I get to bed?
11:30PM

Bonus: Just a little thought, did you see it?
Sure you saw it.
You saw it, right?
You were featured at the Jungle Cruise that day.

 

[franandaj]

I'm sure there are a lot of my
readers who are travelling,
prepping or preparing right now.

We aren't going anywhere and no one is coming to see us.

I made a pie and prepped the all to familiar green bean casserole today. I know most people think it's awful, but my mom won't even let me "ruin" vegetables with butter, so soaking them in Cream of Mushroom soup would be unthinkable. My sisters family wouldn't have a problem with it other than they hate all vegetables including mushrooms, so even if they allowed green beans anything to do with mushrooms would make it unthinkable. They almost didn't let us in their house when we made caprese skewers two years ago. We haven't been back. But since its just the two of us, we can have whatever we like which means green bean casserole for veg and berry pie instead of pumpkin.

 

[pkondz]

Super busy right now
and I'll read your comments later, but...

Happy Thanksgiving to my American friends!

 

[Steppesister]

We aren't going anywhere and no one is coming to see us.

This is wholly unaccaptable! I'd have sent you 2 RT tix to come up here to have it with us! Seriously, they aren't that spendy to Cali from here. And I'd have devoured your cassarole too.

 

[Steppesister]

As for the turkey....
Carve it in the kitchen and bring it out
that way. Fait accompli.

We always do. We serve buffet style from the counter between the kitchen and dining room. So every gets up close and personal during the carving time.

And... are you speaking French to me? Nice! I should brush up on mine.

 

[Mac Brew]

Hi Pkondz
Great update you sure managed to get a lot done.Good interface with Arial.Good how you managed to get the pose you wanted.The photo is a classic. Maybe the bottle at the mermaid section is supposed to represent a measage in a bottle in the water that could be the reson it has not been picked up

HAPPY THANKS GIVING TO ALL IN THE LAND OF THE FREE ENJOY YOUR HOLIDAY

 

[franandaj]

This is wholly unaccaptable! I'd have sent you 2 RT tix to come up here to have it with us! Seriously, they aren't that spendy to Cali from here. And I'd have devoured your cassarole too.

Awww that's so sweet....we made a choice not to travel since we have been gone so much in the last month. We could have gone to Seattle, but then again technically we weren't invited....

 

[Chrystmasangel]

1. Boat
2. 6 minutes
3. B-Spring
4. AK
5. Yes
6. 14 minutes
7. D-ME
8. Long, 11:15

Bonus: yes, yes, yes! Were you swimming with Starfish cause you needed to find gems for your treasury or were you practicing for your amazing jungle performance?

Thank you so much for helping to make my day a little bit brighter!

 

[Mac Brew]

Answers to latest guessing questions are as follows

1. Bus to springs
2. 10 mins wait time.
3.Springs to replace the lost poker chip
4.Studios to catch the new Star Wars night time show.
5.I am afraid the extra security is here to stay so yes your chosen again.
6.45 mins in line must have been worth the wait.
7. In front of you got to be a Cast Member.
8. Long day In bed for 23:10 hrs

Bonus yes I saw it but had to look again. The lucky travelers on the river cruise were so privlaged to have the great Pkondz as their entertainment for the entire trip. I bet they where in awe of your witty banter as well as the magic tricks.

 

[Steppesister]

Awww that's so sweet....we made a choice not to travel since we have been gone so much in the last month.

I'm actually hoping to stay put for a few months too. I have a few things I really need to get done like re-decorate the laundry room and stuff. But anytime you come north, consider yourselves very welcome here.

 

[pkondz]

Well, I had tried to reply last night....
But the time got away from me
and before I knew it, the DIS had
shut down for the night.

So... replies. Take 2.

 

[pkondz]

I think it should be part of the Transportation VIP pass. Maybe look to add that on next time.

Hey! Not a bad idea.
Plus, I could sell rope drop passes...
make some coin on the side.

It’s probably why they wear the Mickey gloves. Maybe they think “if I look like Mickey, nobody will trample me”.

I thought it was more:
"We have to be able to protect the face and the private area.
So make them padded and extra large."

Well, if we wanted to look at the over/under between you and Prince Eric, well, maybe let that pass…

He does have more hair...

It was cool and very well played by both of you.

Thanks!

I haven’t seen the new queue yet but it looks like fun. Something to do at rope drop though, it’s not worth an hour wait later in the day.

Definitely not worth an hour wait.
But definitely worth seeing.

A crime against humanity. Hopefully whatever they are doing it’s worth it. The original rumours I heard is that they were adding the dynamite scene like Disneyland, but now it seems that’s not the case. Hopefully something a little more than painting the mountain though.

That would be nice. But I'll just take it running.

Well, she lives with seven guys, so you never know.

My point exactly.

Wow, I never knew there could be a line. I guess it’s a morning thing. The cinnamon buns are good, but not that good. I don’t blame you.

I'd never seen a line like that there before.
And this was fairly early.

Drat. I never tried one but heard they were very good. Just out of curiosity I checked their menu and it looks very boring now. Strange there’s nothing “unique” there. In case you didn't see it, here's picture of what they used to have

Thanks for that.
I knew I'd seen something there before.
You'll never know how disappointed I was
when I got there, expecting something
good to eat and.... that's it?!?!?

If that's a question, is the answer Friday night in Winnipeg?

Now that would have been a question for the contest! Of course not really fair since nobody would guess what a lady did in your picture, but still fun I suppose.

I didn't even think of that.
But yeah, that would've been
a tough one to guess.

Of course, makes perfect sense. Personally, I don’t know why they didn’t call it the gargoyle room, but to each his own.

On a previous TR, I called the West Wing the Rose room.
Just fit.

I’ve mentioned it in trip reports before. No ideas if it was yours. Either way, it looks good and at least I got the right answer for a change.

Maybe I heard it from you then.
Who knows?

Of course. I even tried feet. Still big either way.

1. Monorail

2. 5 minutes

3. c. another park

4. Epcot

5. Yes

6. 35 minutes

7. a. CM

8. Long day. 11:45pm

Noted.

See it? Oh, into magic tricks now, are you?

Yup! I can make readers disappear
faster than anyone else!

 

[Steppesister]

I quickly came awake
(Well, I had to. Did I not mention
the alarm was shrieking?)

You're weird! I get up at Disney because it's Disney and there are rides to ride and stuffs to do!

but I ain't standing in no 90 minute line
to make a second stab at Soarin'.)

I wouldn't wait in no 15 minute line to make a 2nd stab at Soarin'. It's done downhill. As did the Eiffel. And the Taj. And everything that looks like it's going downhill like it's on meth.

I sashayed over towards the locker
rentals

Was this with or without the use of elbows?

No one would go that way, right???

Well, there is that one guy who really wants to get on Barnstormer.

Oh, wait. Nevermind. There is that one guy who really wants to stalk Ariel.

(I hadn't quite worked out the logistics
of that whole "running" thing,
what with her having fins and all.
Maybe I'd get her an ECV or something.
Whatever, we'll figure it out.)

This could be problematic.

I'm sure if I just give her a little notice,
next time will be different.

Maybe if you just gave her a Dole Whip....

It was really nice of her
and I appreciated it.

I hope you did too.

We did! Thanks for that hilarious narrative!

If you wanna smoke that stuff,
you have to move to California!

Or Oregon.

Or Washington.

Or Colorado....

And that's just exactly what I wanted.
It gave me time to meander through
the queue and take some photos.

Oddly, that ended up being Michaela's most fond memory of the trip; the one she still keeps talking about. Well worth a cruise through the line.

And I finally managed to get
some shots of London!
The best part of the ride!
(Well, maybe second after
the take off...)

Then you did 100% better than me. I hate all my dark ride shots.

But dang that's a hard shot to get!
Zero lighting and your focus point
is moving around like crazy!
I just about fell out of the boat
trying to get that.

Well, BTMRR is out.
Down for refurb.

(But I had to.
This is the essence of Disney isn't it?)

Nice one! I love this a lot!

I only noticed the joke
in the above photo
while I was editing.
Not when I took the shot.

I love when this happens!

(I don't know for sure, but good chance.)
The front was in shadow
and the sky behind it was blown way out.
I finally gave up and shot an HDR photo
(If you don't know what that is, don't worry.)

Very nicely composed. HDR was a good choice!

What? Why yes, that last pic
may very well be my favourite
one that I took.

Probably my favorite too. Love the castle centered like that!

 

[pkondz]

Well shoot! I don't know if I'm going to get to see that one. My one movie of the year and it looks like it will be Moana as that is what Fran wants to see Thanksgiving day .

And? Did you guys see it? How was it?

Yes I would.

Thanks, Alison.
That's very kind.

Even if she wasn't the same gal (judging from the pictures)

What on Earth are you talking about?
Of course it's the same gal!
How many mermaid princesses
named Ariel do you think there are???

Which makes me wonder how she gets in and out of the meet and greet, or if that's the whole reason you aren't allowed in until she is "ready".

The thought had crossed my mind too.
I would think she'd walk there and then
possibly have some help getting set.

Glad you liked that!

You know there is an Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach and on my first visit my friend and I kept making the same comments about the lobsters and the moms and children around us were horrified.

OMG! You're terrible!

Afterwards we went to a restaurant where they dumped shellfish, sausage, corn and potatoes onto your table and we were quite happy.

Ooooohhh... I've heard of that.
I'd love to do that some day.

Not until 2018, but Colorado is OK. They just don't have a reef (er).

Oh, that was very well done.

That's my problem. You got some great shots!

Thanks!

That is sad. I know the rides in CA get a thorough cleaning overhaul every night.

Apparently, not so much there.

That's just creepy.

Is it? I may have just caught him
as he glanced over or something.

I don't think so. Otherwise he would not have been on that side of the rope.

I think you're right.

You were taking pics of them enjoying the baubles. He was being a creep.

See above.
I'll give him the benefit of the doubt.

That is hilarious! I caught it on one of my photos but never would have noticed!

I didn't see it at first.
Then I was: "What does that say?..."

I know! Me too!

I was thinking that when they post
official photos, they must shut it down
and set up lights, etc.

No you did great!

Thanks!

They don't discriminate.

Good to know.
Perhaps they've been discriminated
against themselves so they don't.
That's very big of them.

Or perhaps he sobriety state?

Good one!
Wish I'd thought of it.

Does she live in Colorado?

Nah. I hear she hangs her hat in Anaheim.

Yeah, I looked at their menu as we went by and I was not impressed.

Nor was I.
A good place to skip.

I see what you're doin there....raw...HIDE!

Not as long as the "one night only" appearance!

I do have other engagements ya know.

I guess it is no longer THE place to dine in MK.

I wonder.
Do you think Skipper's, even with its less
than stellar reviews, is taking some of
the heat off?

I got ya, my answer would have been, "bien" or "merd" depending on the day.

Always "bien" when at Disney.
How could it be otherwise?

Good choice. The thing that most folks always do at WDW is eat way too much. I'm sure that worked out fine, especially with your next meal.

I really didn't want to waddle
off feeling over full.

And yes.... I've over eaten there.
Especially with the free DDP.

That looks delicious!

Oh, it was. It was!

I'm movin on up!

Indeed you are!
Gonna go for two in a row?

bus

7

Springs

AK

Yes

17 minutes

a. CM

Short 10PM

Noted.

Yes I did. However since I read from my phone, I had to go back and find it. I really need to figure out hot to make signs ad ot just erase people. I did wish I could have caught your show, but since it was one night only and I wasn't there until the next month, I didn't have a chance. I did think you should have been passenger of the day. E.L.OFevre was a rip!