Thursday, January 12, 2012
Awesome pic.
My BIL just found this pic that I had taken last week. Believe it or not, this was shot from an iPhone 4s!
Sunday, January 8, 2012
Here's out plane.
Don't know if u can see it in the picture but it is painted with the NY Jets logo, and it's going to Boston! That plane may not make it out of Patriot Land!
The worst site in WDW
Or the best. Buy for us, right now, the worst. Good bye for now Disney. See you in October. 
Saturday, January 7, 2012
Of mice and men...
Well, all good things must come to an end and now this muppet of a man must leave the house of mouse behind.
It's our lat nigh here and we just finished packing. Had a great day at DHS today and got a ton done.
I am going to be editing and adding more photos and thought to my blog over the next few days do stay tuned! I will post in Lines as updates are done.
For now though, good night all!
It's our lat nigh here and we just finished packing. Had a great day at DHS today and got a ton done.
I am going to be editing and adding more photos and thought to my blog over the next few days do stay tuned! I will post in Lines as updates are done.
For now though, good night all!
A good end.
I'd call a Pina Coolada type drink by the pool a good end to the week. Wish it was longer but we'll be back in October at least (if not for Star Wars Weekends - don't tell DW, she doesn't know that I am conniving for that!). Heading to the Turf Club at SSR for dinner tonight. Something low key as DD6 caught a slightly cold last night.
Had a great day at DHS and I will post more about that later. Now it's time to sip my cocktail and read a book for a bit.
Had a great day at DHS and I will post more about that later. Now it's time to sip my cocktail and read a book for a bit.
Front row!
Kids and DW are at Disney Jr. I got a reprieve from that by DW to ride GMR as I didn't get to do it the other day! Woohoo!
Friday, January 6, 2012
Day 6 done...
Ended today a little bit early. We are all kinda tired.
Left Treehouse at 7:30 this morning. Got to AK at 8:30. 1 hour seems to be the transit time to and from Treehouses from your door to your park. At least it was today. That included waiting for buses but we didn't have long to wait. If staying at a Treehouse I would give 1.5 hours transit just of be safe.
Anyway, we got to AK and just as we were getting in line for the turnstiles they opened a new one and I was first in line. I was also the first person through the turnstiles into the park this morning! Woohoo!
After the opening ceremony at the Tree of Life we went to ride KS. It was just like I remembered it. A nice experience with some good animal views. I could do without the whole, let's save the baby elephant thing though. I find it kinda lame.
After KS we got some Photopass pics and I spent about 15 mins waiting/looking for Devine. Found out eventually from a CM she was running late due to a taping at the front of the park. At this point we grabbed 6 FP for EE for only 3 of us riding. We then waited on line for the Nemo show, which I really Love, I just wasn't in the mood for it today. So, while the rest of my group saw the show, I took off on my own for a bit.
I was able to ride EE Single rider 3 times with a total of 5 minutes waiting. Total Win! Got front car, front seat first time. Last car, second seat second time around and then smack in the middle for my 3rd ride. All 3 places are Very different! The further back you sit, the more compressive G's you feel during the backwards section of the ride.
After my 3 rides on EE it was time to find Devine again. This time I spotted her handler coming out and saw her before she even got anywhere! Absolutely incredible! The way she moves and carries herself is indescribeable! Her handler even took a few pics of her with me (which arson my iPhone and I will post up later - typing on my iPad now). I spent able 10 minutes just watching her. Finally it was time to meet my group again.
I grabbed 3 Mickey ice cream bars for the kids because I knew they would need a snack. While the group moved up to EE to use I FPs I ran and got 3 more FPs for Dinosaur. I then met the group at EE and Bil, Sil and I rode EE x2 while kids munched on their ice cream.
Flights of Wonder was next. Kids really enjoyed that show, as did I since I am a big animal lover. That got out at 1:30 and our Yak and Yeti ADR wasn't until 2:30, but we were able to get right in anyway! Bonus! Good food, especially the appetizers. The fried string beans were awesome.
After lunch, we headed to Dinosaur and Bil, Sil and I used our FPs. At this point it was almost 4:00 (where did the day go?) and we decided to begin the journey back to the TH. once again, it took almost exactly 1 hour. We ordered in expensive and only mediocre pizza for dinner and now we are just relaxing. I am enjoying the jacuzzi tub in the master bath (nice little DVC perk!)
Anyway, that's it for today. Tomorrow is an early start as DHS has EMH mornings and we want to be there for RD and TSM mayhem. Plan is FP TSM, standby RnR and then FP ToT if possible and if not either stand by ToT or ST2. Lunch at 50's at 1:30 which I plan on missing anyway. Lou Mongello is having his meet of the month in the Rose Garden in MK at 2 and I plan on heading over there for that.
Have a good night all!
Left Treehouse at 7:30 this morning. Got to AK at 8:30. 1 hour seems to be the transit time to and from Treehouses from your door to your park. At least it was today. That included waiting for buses but we didn't have long to wait. If staying at a Treehouse I would give 1.5 hours transit just of be safe.
Anyway, we got to AK and just as we were getting in line for the turnstiles they opened a new one and I was first in line. I was also the first person through the turnstiles into the park this morning! Woohoo!
After the opening ceremony at the Tree of Life we went to ride KS. It was just like I remembered it. A nice experience with some good animal views. I could do without the whole, let's save the baby elephant thing though. I find it kinda lame.
After KS we got some Photopass pics and I spent about 15 mins waiting/looking for Devine. Found out eventually from a CM she was running late due to a taping at the front of the park. At this point we grabbed 6 FP for EE for only 3 of us riding. We then waited on line for the Nemo show, which I really Love, I just wasn't in the mood for it today. So, while the rest of my group saw the show, I took off on my own for a bit.
I was able to ride EE Single rider 3 times with a total of 5 minutes waiting. Total Win! Got front car, front seat first time. Last car, second seat second time around and then smack in the middle for my 3rd ride. All 3 places are Very different! The further back you sit, the more compressive G's you feel during the backwards section of the ride.
After my 3 rides on EE it was time to find Devine again. This time I spotted her handler coming out and saw her before she even got anywhere! Absolutely incredible! The way she moves and carries herself is indescribeable! Her handler even took a few pics of her with me (which arson my iPhone and I will post up later - typing on my iPad now). I spent able 10 minutes just watching her. Finally it was time to meet my group again.
I grabbed 3 Mickey ice cream bars for the kids because I knew they would need a snack. While the group moved up to EE to use I FPs I ran and got 3 more FPs for Dinosaur. I then met the group at EE and Bil, Sil and I rode EE x2 while kids munched on their ice cream.
Flights of Wonder was next. Kids really enjoyed that show, as did I since I am a big animal lover. That got out at 1:30 and our Yak and Yeti ADR wasn't until 2:30, but we were able to get right in anyway! Bonus! Good food, especially the appetizers. The fried string beans were awesome.
After lunch, we headed to Dinosaur and Bil, Sil and I used our FPs. At this point it was almost 4:00 (where did the day go?) and we decided to begin the journey back to the TH. once again, it took almost exactly 1 hour. We ordered in expensive and only mediocre pizza for dinner and now we are just relaxing. I am enjoying the jacuzzi tub in the master bath (nice little DVC perk!)
Anyway, that's it for today. Tomorrow is an early start as DHS has EMH mornings and we want to be there for RD and TSM mayhem. Plan is FP TSM, standby RnR and then FP ToT if possible and if not either stand by ToT or ST2. Lunch at 50's at 1:30 which I plan on missing anyway. Lou Mongello is having his meet of the month in the Rose Garden in MK at 2 and I plan on heading over there for that.
Have a good night all!
EE
Single Rider! Group is waiting for Nemo show which I've seen a few times. Three times now with about 5 minutes total wait!
Thursday, January 5, 2012
2 days left...
Just finished another full day at MK. Lines come through with flying colors again! HM posted at 40, Lines said 14, I timed it at 12! All week long Lines has been within2 minutes of actual. Short post tonight. Tired and early morning for AK RD tomorrow!
Raglan Road...
Hits a home run again! Love this place. Have never had a bad meal here. Killian's on Tap x 2 and a frozen Bailey's shake thing... Wow! Can't feel my feet now. Bangers and Booz is awesome! Would be a perfect meal if we didn't have three over-tired kids with us. You gotta try this place!
Good bye MK
See ya in October! Next two days are AK and DHS. Now on to DTD and Raglan Road for dinner!
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Another day done...
Had a great day today! Pre-RD Grand Gathering breakfast at Tony's in MK. We were able to get a picture of the castle from a nearly deserted Main Street. Pretty cool! After breakfast I ran and got FPs for Thunder and then met the group for a ride on Buzz. Scored a decent 500k. Not one of my best, but still ok.
We then hit Space standby, 20 mins iirc. At his point we split up.m my kids love the mountains snd my niece doesnt. Rode splash with a 20 min wait, then used FP for Thunder and it more FP for Thunder. We had enough FP for Thunder that DD6 and I rode it 4 times and still gave away 5 tonight! After Thunder we met back up with the group, hit Bears, had Pecos Bills and thn split up again. Half went to back to BLT to rest while SIL, niece4, DD6 and me stayed in MK. We rode Alladin, we're given FPs for jungle (best boat opporater Ever!) and then we split up. SIL and niece went to Pooh while DD6 and I hit Thunder x 2 again with FPs. Then we did Space with FP and got more FP for Space. Met up with SIL and niece and we hopped to EP
Rode SE at EP and then went to Morocco fir dinner at Merakesh. In case you didn't realize it from my earlier Posts I Love this place! Never eaten there before but it's now a "must do" for us. Food is excellent! Atmosphere is fun and he entertainment... Well, it's a belly dancer - what could be better!? This entire Pavillion is fantastic. I have never had a Pavillion make me want to visit the country it's from. This one did! Can't wait to get my Moroccan Countdown going! Lol.
After dinner we hi-tailed it outta there to beat he post Illuminations crowd. DD6 wanted to go back to MK so I took her while the rest of my party headed back to BLT. We rode Space with FP, gave away our remaining 5 Thunder FPs and rode Peoplemover before heading out ourselves at about 10pm. She fell asleep during the stroller walk back to BLT.
Please forgive any typos as I am one-fingered typing this on my iPad while living in bed. Night all, see you at EMH RD at MK tomorrow!
-Jeff
We then hit Space standby, 20 mins iirc. At his point we split up.m my kids love the mountains snd my niece doesnt. Rode splash with a 20 min wait, then used FP for Thunder and it more FP for Thunder. We had enough FP for Thunder that DD6 and I rode it 4 times and still gave away 5 tonight! After Thunder we met back up with the group, hit Bears, had Pecos Bills and thn split up again. Half went to back to BLT to rest while SIL, niece4, DD6 and me stayed in MK. We rode Alladin, we're given FPs for jungle (best boat opporater Ever!) and then we split up. SIL and niece went to Pooh while DD6 and I hit Thunder x 2 again with FPs. Then we did Space with FP and got more FP for Space. Met up with SIL and niece and we hopped to EP
Rode SE at EP and then went to Morocco fir dinner at Merakesh. In case you didn't realize it from my earlier Posts I Love this place! Never eaten there before but it's now a "must do" for us. Food is excellent! Atmosphere is fun and he entertainment... Well, it's a belly dancer - what could be better!? This entire Pavillion is fantastic. I have never had a Pavillion make me want to visit the country it's from. This one did! Can't wait to get my Moroccan Countdown going! Lol.
After dinner we hi-tailed it outta there to beat he post Illuminations crowd. DD6 wanted to go back to MK so I took her while the rest of my party headed back to BLT. We rode Space with FP, gave away our remaining 5 Thunder FPs and rode Peoplemover before heading out ourselves at about 10pm. She fell asleep during the stroller walk back to BLT.
Please forgive any typos as I am one-fingered typing this on my iPad while living in bed. Night all, see you at EMH RD at MK tomorrow!
-Jeff
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