lvcourtneyy
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Joining in late to the party!
My one true joy in life is making other people laugh (well that and eating)
Hmmm it is quite a lot of food...what if you do it last thing in the day? Like a late late dinner and then you can just leave the park from there and be comatose??
We are going, don’t tell DH. August late is going to be really hard with the kids... heat and late and over stimulation not going to be a great mix....one day I will eat there one day!
Hmm looking at my typical posting schedule anywhere from tomorrow to three months from nowSounds like a fun day thus far, can't wait to read about DAH! When's the next update?
This is great! I adore the Dapper Dans as well. Last summer I was watching their show and there was a couple on their anniversary trip that they sang to as well. It was adorable!Well boy howdy were we in for more than that! P&A were wearing their anniversary celebration buttons and the Dans thought they would be the perfect couple to hop on in the set with them. The Dans & P sang a song to A and it was absolutely precious. P is actually a really good singer (Jon & P actually met in a music theory class) so it was extra special!
Those moments are one of the things that keeps me coming back to Disney!After the set I went to ask for a photo with the group and they were very obliging. Then they made P an honorary member of the Dapper Dans! It was one of those super cool and magical Disney moments and I hope P&A can cherish that memory.
I am a big fan of the change.....much prefer the women in charge!Before riding I had mentioned the auction scene change and as we passed it, A leaned over and asked, “Is this where they used to sell women?”
I wish I could say no.
I love this show so much and actually danced the Hokey Pokey with the crew on my March trip. So much fun!On our way out we happened upon a random dance party that included all our favorite pals like Br’er Bear, Br’er Rabbit, Clarabelle, and a bunch of very energetic CMs. It was really entertaining but I spent most of the show just thinking to myself “what the heck is happening right now??”
Those desserts!!!! Well everything looks yummy but especially the desserts!Except that the dinner I booked was at Liberty Tree Tavern. A veritable smorgasbord of American comfort food, most of which was at such a quality that we could not deny ourselves the pleasure of eating far more than we should.
Must look for those next trip!I got done before the rest of the group so I went on a search for a couple more hidden Mickeys. One is the Steamboat Willie that you can see from the Journey of the Little Mermaid exit. Spoiler alert- it’s real real hard to see in the dark.
The gang once again reunited and we went to look for a hidden Oswald near Enchanted Tales with Belle. But first- photopass.
Yes exactly! It’s so hard to describe them to people who just don’t get why we keep going!Those moments are one of the things that keeps me coming back to Disney!
PREACHmuch prefer the women in charge!
It really was. I might seek it out again next trip!So much fun!
I have dreams about those desserts. Seriously.Well everything looks yummy but especially the desserts!
Thanks friend!! I’m glad we can make your day a little brighterLoving this report so far! You guys seem like a fun group.
Thanks for joining in!!I’m a straight up serial lurker, but wanted to let you know how much I’m enjoying your trip report - so entertaining. Looking forward to following along.
He is! Jon was wearing a Royals shirt and he talked about how his dad is from KC!Now that was an update for the ages!!!
Fun fact for you...The Dapper Dan in the blue suit I think is from the area you live in! At least I know he is a fan of the local baseball team!
Sounds like a great MK afternoon. I'm happy to hear the dessert at LTT lived up to the hype. I'm eating at the restaurant for the first time and have heard such mixed reviews recently about the Ooey Gooey Toffee Cake that I was getting a little worried. But from your picture it looks to be amazing.
I had no idea about the hidden Oswald! That's something I'll have to keep my eye out for.
Looking forward to hearing about your After Hours experience.
Hey thanks! I'm enjoying writing it and it helps to know that I'm not just sitting here like a loser laughing at my own jokes all alone.I am enjoying your trip report!!
After getting the cards I wandered and took a few photos around Town Square but only one of them actually turned out so here you go:
The two we were looking for were something from Lady and the Tramp near Tony’s
the old fashioned phone in the hat shop. We couldn’t find the Lady and the Tramp thing at all and the phone was busted!
We walked out of the hat shop in dejection but our spirits were quickly lifted as we first heard, then saw the Dapper Dans performing near the entrance to the train station.
The Dans & P sang a song to A and it was absolutely precious.
Then they made P an honorary member of the Dapper Dans!
- The engines run on oil, not coal
- The engines stay hot for a really long time. It was still hot to the touch like 6 hours after being shut off.
- Each of the engines drive differently and have their own personalities, even though they are identical engines that came off the manufacturing line one after the other
- They were both built in the 20s but were modified with some more modern technology
Before riding I had mentioned the auction scene change and as we passed it, A leaned over and asked, “Is this where they used to sell women?”
I wish I could say no.
Anyone know where the hidden Mickeys are in Pecos Bill?
On our way out we happened upon a random dance party that included all our favorite pals like Br’er Bear, Br’er Rabbit, Clarabelle, and a bunch of very energetic CMs. It was really entertaining but I spent most of the show just thinking to myself “what the heck is happening right now??”
Jon and P&A wanted to walk through the Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse and that is entirely NOT my cup of tea, so I did something else. Any guesses as to what?
[Couldn't decide which one I liked better]
Including some selfies because, well, why not?
By selfie time, the gang was back and Jon stepped into his role as Instagram husband to help me with a picture of my mermaid ensemble.
Up next was a questionable bit of planning on my part- but hear me out. Last year when Jon and I did Disney After Hours, we didn’t really eat enough real food beforehand and gorging ourselves on the included snacks and ice cream novelties left our stomachs feeling less than stellar. So I thought we could eat an early dinner this time around to avoid said non-stellarness.
Except that the dinner I booked was at Liberty Tree Tavern.
“Hear ye, hear ye- Mermaid family from the territory of Missouri!” (Not sure if I’ve mentioned my last name on here yet so I’ll keep that incognito to maintain some semblance of a care for my cyber security).
We were seated and beveraged (this needs to be a verb)
(but hey- bread is bread. And you don’t get to be this shape by being particular about your carbs).
The sides were all good with the real standout being the mashed potatoes. The mac and cheese was very standard (but again- I’m not particular) and the green beans were…vegetative,
Jon also said the stuffing was “fantastic” and I have to take his word for it because I don’t eat stuffing
Then came the real reason I picked LTT- the dessert.
Well….it didn’t end up being that cold and the extra backpack full of cozies was certainly not needed. P&A were good sports about it though and I’m just glad we weren’t freezing all night!
After our unnecessary locker room pit stop, it was time to pick up our lanyards for DAH! Except they weren’t lanyards this time, they were wristbands (helloooo budget cuts). The lanyards were actually a really cool keepsake so I was a little sad that they weren’t around anymore.
One is the Steamboat Willie that you can see from the Journey of the Little Mermaid exit. Spoiler alert- it’s real real hard to see in the dark.
After much searching, we were eventually successful in finding Oswald.
Has anyone seen him before?? He’s a pretty rad rabbit. A radbit.
That is so sweet! Fun for him to sing with them too!Well boy howdy were we in for more than that! P&A were wearing their anniversary celebration buttons and the Dans thought they would be the perfect couple to hop on in the set with them. The Dans & P sang a song to A and it was absolutely precious. P is actually a really good singer (Jon & P actually met in a music theory class) so it was extra special!
Mmm, mmm, mmm! Loved our meal at LTT last week! I think the dressing was a Honey-Shallot dressing, very yummy!We were seated and beveraged (this needs to be a verb) and before long our first course was out- salad and rolls. The salad was better than I anticipated, mostly due to the dressing which had a taste I wasn’t quite familiar with. The rolls were fine but pretty obviously pre-packaged dinner rolls (but hey- bread is bread. And you don’t get to be this shape by being particular about your carbs).
I loved the mac and cheese! The turkey and roast were very good, but we actually didn't like the pork that much. When they brought out the food we thought it looked pretty dry, but thankfully it didn't end up being that way!The sides were all good with the real standout being the mashed potatoes. The mac and cheese was very standard (but again- I’m not particular) and the green beans were…vegetative, but man those potatoes were straight up delightful. Jon also said the stuffing was “fantastic” and I have to take his word for it because I don’t eat stuffing (okay so I’m a tiny bit particular about my carbs). Of the mains I think we all preferred the pork. The turkey was good, too, but the roast was a little on the dry side.
It's hard enough to see in the light - can't imagine in the dark!I got done before the rest of the group so I went on a search for a couple more hidden Mickeys. One is the Steamboat Willie that you can see from the Journey of the Little Mermaid exit. Spoiler alert- it’s real real hard to see in the dark.
I think it's supposed to be some paw prints in the concrete but I have yet to find them so I'm not certain.Hmmm... what was it you were looking for?
Yes! It was so specialHer face says it all.
I'm glad I'm not the only indecisive one. They both have something interesting to offer.I usually can, but... after going back and forth several times... I can't either.
Whew glad I'm not the only extra hungry oe!I get that. I've done the exact same thing, actually.
Exactly. This is exactly what would have happened.But if you hadn't brought them... you would've needed them.
It's about 20ish paces away from the entrance to Enchanted Tales with Belle in the main walkway area of New Fantasyland. It's right where 3 cracks in the ground come together and form kind of a Y.Nice! Where is that? I mean... where exactly... not just "near Enchanted Tales with Belle"?
I guess I can forgive you- you have been pretty busy!Got pretty far behind while I was on my own trip
Ooo yes that sounds right!I think the dressing was a Honey-Shallot dressing, very yummy!
It's probably very dependent on the day/time of the meal on what turns out and what doesn't. As long as most of it is yummy, I'm good with it.When they brought out the food we thought it looked pretty dry, but thankfully it didn't end up being that way!
It's hard enough to see in the light - can't imagine in the dark![/QUOTE
Guess I'll just have to go back soon and try in the daylight!
I love the Mickey bar photos but I definitely only recommend them when the temperature is below 70 hahaha.I've never done BTMRR at MK before, but I have rode it at Disneyland during the fireworks and I can agree, it's a magical experience. 10/10 would recommend and do again. I'm sure it was weird for your HEA newbies, but they'll be glad they did it that way in the long run I'm sure.
Love the Mickey bar photo shoots in front of the castle. Looks like you were having way too much fun with melty ice cream in your hands and not eating it but taking photos instead lol