PHXscuba
Mouseketeer since birth!
- Joined
- Jul 7, 2008
Well, it's probably time to wrap this TR up and see what I got accomplished from my original bucket list I made in November. I am a "check off the list" kind of person" so it helps me to review.
The December AP bucket list
1. Get VISA photo in DCA -- I always plan to do this and never go during the peak morning hours. Why can't they run this in the afternoon like they do at Epcot? -- Didn't even try for it
2. Ride Grizzly River Run -- Totally weather dependent but I'm still holding out hope -- Weather was cold and clear and the ride wasn't even open that day, so this remains undone
3. Star Tours Naboo or bust! -- I WILL get there one of these trips!!! -- Also didn't even try. The holiday stuff really took over that day after I tallied up how much I wanted to do that I couldn't do at other times of the year
4. Its A Small World Holiday for sure -- Went on once in the morning and once at night. A definite trip highlight
5. Christmas shopping -- I want that scarf I didn't buy last time for myself and will probably pick up things for the kids too -- Got the scarf and treats for the kids. And we visited several candy stores, but no peppermint bark
6. Jingle Cruise -- new corny jokes! -- Went on around lunchtime and got to see every bit of the line. Fun to see it different, but I wouldn't wait the 35 minutes for it again (in contrast I would totally wait the 20/30 minutes we waited for IASWH again)
7. Jingle Jangle Jamboree -- Especially since I missed it during its Halloween incarnation -- We walked around for a few minutes but didn't find much to do. But I'm glad I got back into that area and that they are using it more
8. See hotel lobbies -- I think my mother will especially enjoy this since I don't think she really knows how beautifully they are decorated -- We took the monorail to the DLH and walked trough the lobby. Also visited the GCH and ate our cookies basking in the warmth and light of the giant tree. I think it was a hit
9. See the holiday projection show on IASW -- Saw it and liked it!
10. World of Color -- must do the holiday version, especially since Mom and I both really like the regular WoC -- Only saw the first 5 minutes before they canceled it due to wind
11. Eat lots of holiday goodies -- This should really be number one on the list! -- Marceline's, the dessert buffet at Club 33, hot cocoa, but still barely scratched the surface of possibilities
If there's time I could see us doing the HMH again, or a few other rides, but I'm excited to soak in the Christmas spirit. You'll notice I didn't put the Carsland lighting on the list -- while I would love to see it I don't see how I can do it and the IASW show without ending up in the middle of the parade or racing around. And the Carsland lighting will still be there next time. -- Only other ride we did was Tower of Terror. And we saw the Christmas Fantasy parade because it was between us and IASWH!
It probably seems like I didn't get very much of my bucket list accomplished -- no GRR, no Star Tours, World of Color canceled, etc. But it's hard to put "stroll around and enjoy the holiday spirit" on a bucket list without it looking a little foolish in print.
I will put my conclusions in a separate post to avoid this one being painfully lengthy.
PHXscuba
The December AP bucket list
1. Get VISA photo in DCA -- I always plan to do this and never go during the peak morning hours. Why can't they run this in the afternoon like they do at Epcot? -- Didn't even try for it
2. Ride Grizzly River Run -- Totally weather dependent but I'm still holding out hope -- Weather was cold and clear and the ride wasn't even open that day, so this remains undone
3. Star Tours Naboo or bust! -- I WILL get there one of these trips!!! -- Also didn't even try. The holiday stuff really took over that day after I tallied up how much I wanted to do that I couldn't do at other times of the year
4. Its A Small World Holiday for sure -- Went on once in the morning and once at night. A definite trip highlight
5. Christmas shopping -- I want that scarf I didn't buy last time for myself and will probably pick up things for the kids too -- Got the scarf and treats for the kids. And we visited several candy stores, but no peppermint bark
6. Jingle Cruise -- new corny jokes! -- Went on around lunchtime and got to see every bit of the line. Fun to see it different, but I wouldn't wait the 35 minutes for it again (in contrast I would totally wait the 20/30 minutes we waited for IASWH again)
7. Jingle Jangle Jamboree -- Especially since I missed it during its Halloween incarnation -- We walked around for a few minutes but didn't find much to do. But I'm glad I got back into that area and that they are using it more
8. See hotel lobbies -- I think my mother will especially enjoy this since I don't think she really knows how beautifully they are decorated -- We took the monorail to the DLH and walked trough the lobby. Also visited the GCH and ate our cookies basking in the warmth and light of the giant tree. I think it was a hit
9. See the holiday projection show on IASW -- Saw it and liked it!
10. World of Color -- must do the holiday version, especially since Mom and I both really like the regular WoC -- Only saw the first 5 minutes before they canceled it due to wind
11. Eat lots of holiday goodies -- This should really be number one on the list! -- Marceline's, the dessert buffet at Club 33, hot cocoa, but still barely scratched the surface of possibilities
If there's time I could see us doing the HMH again, or a few other rides, but I'm excited to soak in the Christmas spirit. You'll notice I didn't put the Carsland lighting on the list -- while I would love to see it I don't see how I can do it and the IASW show without ending up in the middle of the parade or racing around. And the Carsland lighting will still be there next time. -- Only other ride we did was Tower of Terror. And we saw the Christmas Fantasy parade because it was between us and IASWH!
It probably seems like I didn't get very much of my bucket list accomplished -- no GRR, no Star Tours, World of Color canceled, etc. But it's hard to put "stroll around and enjoy the holiday spirit" on a bucket list without it looking a little foolish in print.
I will put my conclusions in a separate post to avoid this one being painfully lengthy.
PHXscuba