WonkaKid
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- Apr 2, 2009
It looks like the reopening may still be a ways off. But it’s neat to get a behind-the-scenes (or under-the-waves) look at the attraction.
Generally, park crowds were lower than they’ve been in recent weeks, contrary to my expectations (spring break, conventions, etc). These days there are a large number of runners on Main Street, nearly all of them bound for the rope towards GE. I was the first in the park - or at least the first on to MS.
I always meet a number of interesting people and yesterday was no exception. There was a very nice couple with three kids from Oklahoma at the rope They were bound for PP. As I’ll often say to out-of-towners at the rope, “Follow us.” If we get to the entrance and they’re right behind me, I’ll always let them have my spot. Rarely (never) does a five-member family with a stroller beat me/us.
Buzz drove me nuts yesterday. Twice I came very close to breaking 2M. Once I lost count and could have easily broken it but I’d stopped shooting and another time I missed it by, literally, one shot. The most frustrating occurrence: I went over 2,097,000 by 4,000 and lost all of my points. First-World problems, I know. But half of my enjoyment comes from complaining about that attraction ;-).
I meant to ride POTC because I knew that after yesterday it would be closed for refurb. But, in the words of Jeff Spicoli, “Just couldn’t make it on time.” ;-).
I’ve got maps, if anyone would like a set. Simple message me with your mailing address and I’ll get ‘em in the post to you.
Park pics.
Generally, park crowds were lower than they’ve been in recent weeks, contrary to my expectations (spring break, conventions, etc). These days there are a large number of runners on Main Street, nearly all of them bound for the rope towards GE. I was the first in the park - or at least the first on to MS.
I always meet a number of interesting people and yesterday was no exception. There was a very nice couple with three kids from Oklahoma at the rope They were bound for PP. As I’ll often say to out-of-towners at the rope, “Follow us.” If we get to the entrance and they’re right behind me, I’ll always let them have my spot. Rarely (never) does a five-member family with a stroller beat me/us.
Buzz drove me nuts yesterday. Twice I came very close to breaking 2M. Once I lost count and could have easily broken it but I’d stopped shooting and another time I missed it by, literally, one shot. The most frustrating occurrence: I went over 2,097,000 by 4,000 and lost all of my points. First-World problems, I know. But half of my enjoyment comes from complaining about that attraction ;-).
I meant to ride POTC because I knew that after yesterday it would be closed for refurb. But, in the words of Jeff Spicoli, “Just couldn’t make it on time.” ;-).
I’ve got maps, if anyone would like a set. Simple message me with your mailing address and I’ll get ‘em in the post to you.
Park pics.
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