The Godfather's Live Trip Report, photopass added post #442

[Pegasus928]

Great pics Wayne.
I will have to check Dizzys facebook to see if he had a freind request from a balloon pilot

 

[wayneg]

Hi Wayne and gang! Can't wait to hear about the Hoop, we are booked for the first time, hope u can post some pics when u hav sobered up lol! We leave next tues, cant wait!

Debs xxxxxxx

I really need to sober up before I check out the pics and post, another great Hoop night.
It started off badly, outside a little chaotic compared to other years, then when we got it (upstairs tables)n we were sat 6+6+2, I started re-arranging to 6+8 our server Gloria did not approve, she said "I have been working here 32 years and we know how the tables work best" no way was I accepting 2 of us sitting alone so I said if it does't work I will put it back. It worked perfectly but I think Gloria was a bit put out, 20 mins into the evening before drinks started to arrive for some of our party. At this point I was thinking where is the manager, but I think Gloria got the message that we liked a drink or 3 when we asked for pitchers instead of glasses and keep them flowing. After getting off on the wrong foot with her she was not a bad server, just not as good as previous years, I am sure she appreciated the $107 tip from us but glad to see the back of us.
Better go sober up now to take Matt to the Orlando Sentinel tomorrow.

 

[Linda67]

Really looking forward to your Hoop photos

Hope your head feels OK this morning

 

[disneyholic family]

we're here in mouseland!!

arrived on monday - with an epic story to tell of changing planes in kennedy airport......but i'll write it up when we get back hom..

bottom line is we all miraculously made it to orlando on monday as planned!!!

first night at MK for an hour - just to get our APs and see wishes

then yesterday a full day at the AK - FABULOUS!!!!!!!

great lunch at yak and yeti

and we got to see the daughter of my best friend from university..

she's a special friend of pluto (also eeyore)..

last night was DTD and then an hour at Disneyquest (it closed at 10, thus the short time)....had a lot of fun as always!!

today is MK - time to catch the bus!!

 

[disney_princess_85]

Looking forward to your HDDR pics! I've just booked this as a surprise for Andrew.

 

[dixonsontour]

we're here in mouseland!!

arrived on monday - with an epic story to tell of changing planes in kennedy airport......but i'll write it up when we get back hom..

bottom line is we all miraculously made it to orlando on monday as planned!!!

first night at MK for an hour - just to get our APs and see wishes

then yesterday a full day at the AK - FABULOUS!!!!!!!

great lunch at yak and yeti

and we got to see the daughter of my best friend from university..

she's a special friend of pluto (also eeyore)..

last night was DTD and then an hour at Disneyquest (it closed at 10, thus the short time)....had a lot of fun as always!!

today is MK - time to catch the bus!!

Glad you all made it - have a great trip

 

[wayneg]

Monday a steady day, pool in the morning, MK in the afternoon to catch the parade.
Evening meal we had Lily at Kona Cafe so Paul & Lucy could have a meal alone for their Anniversary at Captains Grill, we gave them $21 Disney Dollars($1 to keep if they wanted) to get a drink each.

Kona Cafe was very nice food again just slight tweaks on the menu from last year. Only problem was a bad server, she was wanting to bring out desserts before we had all finished our main course, slow with drink refills and brought the bill with the dessert, worst of all a guide to tipping, that did it, instead of the $20 suggested I left $5, 1st bad service this trip, she was not interested in serving us just wanted us out and get her tip.

We all met up in MK after our meals, did quite a lot while the parade was on and short lines.
I agreed to do the teacups, I will go on any coaster in the world without fear but teacups I cannot handle, Matt spun it so fast I came off feeling ill.

Kona Cafe

 

[Pegasus928]

Nice to hear of someone rewarding service with the tip it deserves. All to often we just pay what is suggested and move on - myself included - so good for you
I am also with you on the teacups - only I would never have given in and gone on them. Not a chance. No way.
And finally Dizzy still looks to be enjoying himself - though I am getting a little concerned that he hasn't changed his shirt yet I hope he isn't begining to smell at all.

 

[misspickle]

great pics wayne, really enjoying reading your report

 

[janeyb]

Great trip report Wayne, good for you regarding the tip!

We have never eaten at the Kona and may well give it a try on our next trip - just as long as we don't get the same server as you, although if she gets another $5 tip she may start to get the message!

I hope Matt enjoted his time at the Orlando Sentinel. looking forward to reading about it on his blog.

 

[Nubbedy]

Glad to see everything is still going well - the balloon flight looked good, and the 'Hidden Mickey sun' is fab, and I can actually see it!

Off to catch up with Matt's blog now

 

[wayneg]

Just a quick post as its 5:30am here, Matt could not sleep due to AS level exam results so we just rang to get them. Now none of us can sleep.
He took 5 exams
Critical Thinking C
English Lit B
English Language A
Sociology A
Psychology A

The last 3 are what he is continuing onto A level next year so he is very happy right now.

Kenny, Dizzy has different clothes on right now but camera seems to be catching him in that shirt all the time.

 

[Marl]

WELL DONE MATT fantastic AS level results!

Also wanted to say, I am really enjoying this report and Matt's blog.
I also hate the spinning teacups, the Cat in a Hat ride at IOA has the same effect on me too

 

[Chilly]

Well Done Matt

What's Critical Thinking, i've not heard of that subject before?

 

[cazzie]

Well done Matt

 

[dixonsontour]

Well Done Matt

What's Critical Thinking, i've not heard of that subject before?

Is it what was general studies???

Well done Matt.

 

[dixonsontour]

Nice to hear of someone rewarding service with the tip it deserves. All to often we just pay what is suggested and move on - myself included - so good for you
I am also with you on the teacups - only I would never have given in and gone on them. Not a chance. No way.
And finally Dizzy still looks to be enjoying himself - though I am getting a little concerned that he hasn't changed his shirt yet I hope he isn't begining to smell at all.

Maybe Dizzy has been using the free washers and dryers by the pool whilst everyone else has a swim!

 

[wayneg]

Tuesday, shopping day. Matt got new shoes from Clarks, trainers from Converse, I got a couple of shirts from the Disney outlet store. Lunch at WPE again then out to get Matt some sunglasses before going back to room to get ready for Hoop Dee Doo Review.

Lily enjoying the Corn bread, her and Mart ate so much we had to order more.

Everyone seemed to have a good night.

On the bus back to OKW, Lily started another sing song, almost all the bus singing.

End of the evening a group shot back at Millers Rd station.

Edit, Kenny note the clothes

 

[dixonsontour]

Looks like a great night was had by all

 

[crabbie1]

Great pics of everyone.Everyone is smiling.
Well done Matt
Just off to read your lastest on the blogg.Want to know how the sentinel visit went.