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Thanks so much!! I did put a bit more effort into those since I was alone and killing time.I love your pictures! What great compositions.
Thanks so much!! I did put a bit more effort into those since I was alone and killing time.I love your pictures! What great compositions.
Already there! And rather enjoying my "misery" very much!
Thanks so much for sharing your trip with us all!
I really had to think on this. What's my favourite land?
And... I just might have to agree with you. There's a certain vibe there, isn't there? May not have the best rides (Hello Liberty Square and Frontierland), but... just seems a bit more intimate? Not sure if that's the right word, though. Maybe immersive?
Excuse me, but... What about Aunty Gravity's? Strawberry smoothie? Chocolate milkshake? Floats?
Okay. I can get those anywhere. I withdraw my comment.
Really, though... Tomorrowland really is pretty devoid of good snacks, isn't it?
I wonder if that will change once Tron is up and running??
Like the framing on this one.
At least there are still people being poked, albeit different ones.
OH MY GOSH! Did you READ that article?!
It's actually right at the queue entrance to POTC. From most angles, it just looks like a rock with no form. I have no idea how I saw it this time?? But how cool is THAT?!Where the heck is that?!?!?
I love the nooks and crannies of Morocco. I'm not looking forward to seeing the changes on my next visit. Your photos are once again outstanding. I'm not sure what my favorite country is. On my very first visit it was Mexico. I was in high school and thought it was the coolest area. So many pretty colors everywhere.
Sorry Jock Lindsay's was a disappointment. I still hoping to try it someday and Morimoto. I know Danielle has been to Morimoto. I need to ask her if she visited the bathroom. She was a big KPop fan in High School but that has cooled now.
I love Adventureland too but I don't know if it's my favorite. You do have some very valid points. I'm hoping CHH is open soon. Danielle did say she saw where hey are brining in some CPs to work there but I don't know when.
The pleasure's all mine.Thanks for sharing another report.
It is definitely... unique! Wonder if Morimoto had a giftshop if it'd be 90% boyband posters.The food at Morimoto looks amazing! The potty posters just cracked me up.
ANOTHER new computer? I think I missed something. Did you break it? Or...?Well, I got another new computer and now it's the Dr. Strange area from Avengers Campus.
So is Disneyland. They just ripped off the band aid on June 15th.
Ours is open now too, but I don't know about capacity.
I'm guessing that they put is back on June 15th, plus I hope that they put the Rey Room back in the ride. They were skipping that too, so that the whole experience was under 15 minutes.
Sounds like a deal, and I won't even order a mug drink!
So I'm guessing there was the bed you showed, one in the couch and one from the kitchen table?
I actually prefer the one in my DVC room, but then I'm spoiled.
I actually just bring Tide Pods and some bounce sheets.....
I read your Wine Bar George update and after a massage, I'm just too tired to multi-quote. I've never been so taken with the menu as to consider it. I'm glad you all had a good time, and redeemed yourselves. I would have ended up ordering dinner at the Boathouse and saying sayonara to Wine Bar George.
Yes! That's it!I think of all the lands, it is the one that "draws me into the story" best.
Of the lot, this may be my favorite. Simplistic and minimalist.
He was not a nice person.OH MY GOSH! Did you READ that article?!
Dark much?
Very cool!It's actually right at the queue entrance to POTC. From most angles, it just looks like a rock with no form. I have no idea how I saw it this time?? But how cool is THAT?!
There will never be another time like 2020 to have visited Disney World. Sure, there were huge changes, loads missing, and it was an altogether different experience, but we will likely never see such low crowds again. And you better believe I took full advantage of that!!
Maybe in your replies you could tell us what YOUR favorite pavilion is or wish you could have an hour to browse around in with NO people around...
we happened to be going by way of Morimoto. I talked it up a bit to Mik and before we knew it, we were at the podium politely asking for a reservation 2 nights from then. Lo and behold, one was actually available, so we snatched it up as a perfect end-of-the-trip sit down meal.
I have yet to try the famed Short Ribs that @ChunkMonkey raves about.
I ended up ordering a Greyhound, Mik ordered a whiskey flight, MEK ordered a beer on tap, and Kari got a Coke. Then we waited practically forever. I cannot to this day figure out what took so long as there were like 6 parties even in there to serve. Sad too cuz if tips are to be made, this in not the way.
Is this how a Greyhound, or any other mixed drink should ever be served? A mix-it yourself monstrosity?!! I mean, WTH? Here’s some booze and juice served separately in glasses and some ice in a paper cup?! Okay……
And now, here I am presented with yet another Disney bathroom encounter, and this one…? Well, this one just made me burst out laughing in my stall. Like legit giggling that probably made the other users wonder what kind of whack-job was in there with them. I mean… who the hell puts poster-sized photos of boyband members in an upscale restaurant that has mosaic art, crystal chandeliers, and silk wall hangings in other places? I’m sorry if I don’t get it, I mean I 100% understand they are Asian, and SUPER popular with the teen girl set.
I’d only had one drink that evening, so got a Lychee Martini: Absolut Elyx and Soho Lychee Liqueur-$14.00 which was phenomenal.
Best guess is that it was a birthday party of some sort gone wrong. It was so awkward and honestly, I was sad for the whole affair. Sometimes, as they say, it’s hard to look away from a train wreck.
… and some sushi. Sorry, no idea what kinds, except that I think it was 3 different fish and we ate it all.
‘Z’ brings us to the end of the alphabet and the end of this Trip Report, save one last chapter for some last thoughts.
Is it just me, or does this remind you of the Bayou cabin at the DLR PoTC?!
ANOTHER new computer? I think I missed something. Did you break it? Or...?
I am altogether unfamiliar with CA rules right now. I do know that Oregon, one of the strictest in this whole thing is wide open with NO masks, social distancing, closures, etc...
OH man, you are totally missing out then on the fried mac n cheese balls. They are SO GOOD!! And you, the wine fiend... you should try!
Picking your favourite cat is easy. It's the one who threatens to disembowel you with its razor sharp claws and if you don't he'll... wait... that's all of them.Hard to say. My first thought was France, then I thought no, Italy, wait! Germany is cool too! And then I saw @pkondz said Japan, and I like that one too! It's like picking your favorite cat.
He was not a nice person.
Yes, it was nice when Disneyland first reopened. We loved being sat with no one near us, and having the park so empty. But no longer. Now it's up to full capacity on rides. Although I think Disney is not happy with attendance because they released California resident tickets for 3 different days for $249 one park tickets and the option to make them hoppers for an extra $55.
ETA: I forgot to mention that those were some great pictures you got in the Morocco pavilion. It looked like you had the place entirely to yourself!
Hard to say. My first thought was France, then I thought no, Italy, wait! Germany is cool too! And then I saw @pkondz said Japan, and I like that one too! It's like picking your favorite cat.
That's cool that it worked out for you. I like that place too.
I don't know what it is with slow service....
That's just weird. And I agree. No tip for him!
I wonder if they remodeled since I was last there. I don't remember boy band pictures on the walls the last time I was there.
I hope you had a few sips before you took that pic. That's not much booze for $14
Yes, it is rather sad to witness such a phenomenon.
Looks like a spicy tuna roll, california roll, and an Eel roll.
And I finally get caught up. Here. I need to catch up on mine and one other, then I will attack the other report.
Well my computer of several years, started acting up over the Winter so Fran said I could get a new one. I picked one out from Costco, but that one kept spontaneously restarting, it would get the blue screen of death (which I hadn't seen since Windows 7 or before), and it just seemed to have problems. So this time we looked at Amazon and found substantially more expensive computers (about 2x the Costco priced one) and decided that we get what we pay for. I have no complaints about this one now.
We still have strict rules, sort of. Non vaxxed people still have to wear masks, but no one is policing it, so pretty much anyone who doesn't want to wear one, doesn't have to. At Disney no one has to wear masks, but about 10-20% still do (including us). I still wear it most of the time because I don't trust the other people. Too many people are still getting it even with vaccinations, plus they are recommending even vaxxed people wear masks indoors with this Delta variant.
Hmmm.....I've not been a huge fan of mac n cheese balls as they are too much fried and not enough mac n cheese, and I can get a good glass of wine almost anywhere!
Picking your favourite cat is easy. It's the one who threatens to disembowel you with its razor sharp claws and if you don't he'll... wait... that's all of them.
I never really thought about having a favorite land before. It is often the first land we go to at rope drop since most of the crowd goes off in the other direction.
Same with Splash. Looking like they'll keep it through the 50th and we'll see what public backlash can do, but glad I got some photos nonetheless.It is nice that you have photos from the Jungle Cruise to document what is used to look like.
All in all, this was such a fantastic trip!
Oh, wow. I wasn't aware of that. I just assumed as a nurse you'd be even more in demand. Not less.I faced the uncertainty of not knowing if I’d even HAVE a job from week to week.
Remember that. Impressive!I finished my BSN in 4 months
Reminiscent of a 'roaring 20s' shot.
Really like this one.
Awww.It was a great opportunity to re-connect in a deeper way with my daughter and experience our adult-to-adult relationship.
Canadian jokes/ribbing aside. Florida is not someplace you go expecting it to be cold!It was soooo cold, which really took a lot of the joy out of it. No pool time, shivering in lines and at park openings, and bulky coats and other winter gear to deal with.
I've heard far too many people complaining about this. And it's not okay.Transportation just simply sucked. They REALLY need to get this worked out!!
You've got an evil streak to you that I was previously unaware of. I'm glad I didn't get on your bad side when we met... what... twice? Thrice?I hope his demise was as speculated: tried and hung in France. Yikes.... torture worse than the Inquisition?! Holy crap!
So nice to have 1:1 time with your girl.
- It was a great opportunity to re-connect in a deeper way with my daughter and experience our adult-to-adult relationship.
- The crowds were super low and waits were very reasonable
- Even though so many things were unavailable, we still managed to see and do a LOT.
- I got a nice mix of solo time and time with the ladies.
- The upgrade to a suite!
- FArts was just amazing!! LOVED THIS!
Must go to Jaleo!
- Jaleo
- The Monorail Crawl- Especially the Enchanted Rose!
Love those too!
- Cavalcades (no long parades to get stuck behind!)
I will be looking for that poster. It is perfect!
- Best purchase: My Disney Alphabet Art Poster
Good for you! The sun is shining your way!I'm at a point in my life that I AM living my best life. Slowly healing from a divorce, on top of my game with my career, able to handle a big move and change so far, life is good.
Thanks for another fun and engaging TR!Thanks all for reading! To those of you who commented and joined in the chatter, thank you extra!! That's what makes a trip report fun and worth it! If you care to join me on my next TR with all things Flower and Garden, and you haven't chimed in yet, or are lurking.... PLEASE say HI!!! No one bites, although there may be some friendly teasing and banter along the way. You can find me at:
Oregon is beautiful but I can understand why you are ready to move.I’m glad for the most part that is mostly behind me and having made the decision to leave Oregon and all of its shenanigans, life is looking a bit rosier.
We missed the nighttime entertainment more than I thought we would. I especially missed not seeing the Epcot fireworks when we stayed at the Yacht Club and the MK fireworks when staying at the GF. That is one of my favorite things about staying at a deluxe resort.There were no nighttime shows, which was also fine as by evening we were busted and done. But one would have been nice.
Oh, wow. I wasn't aware of that. I just assumed as a nurse you'd be even more in demand. Not less.
Reminiscent of a 'roaring 20s' shot.
Really like this one.
Canadian jokes/ribbing aside. Florida is not someplace you go expecting it to be cold!
I've heard far too many people complaining about this. And it's not okay.
Nah, I'm generally pretty even-keeled, but when I sense hypocrisy, rudeness, incompetence, or mean... I'm on it. That pirate seemed to have a special talent for being cruel with no remorse. Best to dispatch IMHO.You've got an evil streak to you that I was previously unaware of. I'm glad I didn't get on your bad side when we met... what... twice? Thrice?