Thumper_Man
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I'm glad you enjoyed it. I highly recommend at least one trip to DL if you ever get the chance.
On this date last year, Lady H and I started this TR. We never imagined we would drag it out this long. With work and life often getting in the way, this TR has survived a long drawn out process. Its barely alive and has been on life support long enough. I think its time to pull the plug and send this TR to its final resting place.
Always remember that you are absolutely unique. Just like everyone else. (Margaret Mead)
Lady H and I once again prepare to head back to DL. We bought park hopper passes and by golly we were going to get our use out of them today.
One thing we wanted to do, but didnt do and are now headed back to do, shoo be doo be doo,
was to take night photos of DL. We had some from DCA, maybe not all of DCA, but we did have some. With the exception of the few we took of Fantasmic, we have zero of the rest of DL. We make our way out of DCA and head on over back to DL.
That is probably because the majority of the time we spent at DCA, and when we were at DL, we seemed to make it a marathon to see how much we could do in as little time as possible. What was it Gene Wilder said in Willy Wonka...
"So much time and so little to do. Wait a minute. Strike that. Reverse it."
Anyways, quite a few people were thinking like us. People were rushing over to DL. I think most are hoping to catch the 2nd showing of Fantasmic. We make our way down Main Street. It seems there was just as many coming in as there was coming. At least this will help balance out the crowd level.
We all need a little balance in life right?
We make our way towards the castle. Were hoping to take a few more pictures with Walt and Mickey. Unfortunately so were several Japanese people. We waited, (queue Jeopardy music)...................................and waited.........................................................and waited.........................................................until finally we gave up waiting and just took some pictures of W & M.
These were some of my favorite pictures.
These people would not leave or move. We were lucky to even take some pictures. While taking pictures, we hear a voice. Our final showing of The Magic, The Memories and You will be starting in 15 minutes. I start thinking, Walt is that you? Are you back from the grave? And why do you sound like a woman?
It was Tinkerbell!!!
We had totally forgot about this night time show. Its probably already packed. We rush over to Small World in the hopes of at least getting a decent viewing spot. Upon our grand entrance we see it isnt packed yet. In fact, theres hardly anyone at all. We waited around for the show to start and grabbed a spot as close to the rail as we could get. 5 minutes til show time and not many people have come. Lady H and I had the railing all to ourselves. As it if we reserved this area and no one else was allowed to stand by it. The only thing we can think of is that everyone already saw the first show, then moved on to watch the fireworks and Fantasmic. Either way, we enjoyed having this space all to ourselves.
I remember watching people walking up and thinking, Prac! They are going to try to scoot into our spot, and then they would all head down the ramp to the ride. This happened like 3 or 4 times before I stopped being paranoid that we were going to get flooded with people on either side of us and wouldn't be able to enjoy the show from our prime spot.
The Magic,The Memories and You was (yes WAS, as in it no longer exists) a night time show that took place at IASW. It seems Lady H and I got lucky to see one of the last few days for this show as the last official showing was on Labor Day of 2012; 3 days after we had seen it. Disney used several projectors to create this show. It was a show based on photos taken by the Photopass photographers and some of Disneys animations. If you happened to have your photos taken by a Photopass photographer the day you visit, then there was a slight chance that your picture could land up in this show. This show also used to take place at WDW, although we never got the chance to see it at WDW. The show at WDW has since been replaced with a similar night time show called Celebrate the Magic.
For being a show we or at least I didn't know existed, it was awesome!
On our way to Splash Mountain, we soon came to find out why there was no crowd at Small World; because mostly everyone was by Tom Sawyers Island watching Fantasmic. The CMs did a pretty decent job keeping a path clear so we could just walk by. As we walked by, we notice other people have discovered our viewing spot. Ill let them stand there for now, but when we come back in the future, they best be moving.
We will have to find a sign that says, "Reserved for Mr & Mrs. Thumper."
Right now our objective is to get to Splash; not to ride it but to just take a night time picture of it. If we really wanted to, we couldve ridden it. If I recall, the wait time was only like 10 minutes. Neither one of us wanted to get wet this late in the night. We finally managed to dry off from our soaking on GRR. This is one ride weve never done in the dark. There is a first time for everything, so we may have to ride it in the dark next trip. Doesnt it look like it would be fun to ride in the dark?
If i remember correctly, I think you did want to ride it, but I didn't want to walk around at night before getting in a shuttle, soaking wet. Of course by that time I was a little cranky because we had been out all day and it was pretty late.
Now you would think since the primary reason we went back to DL was take night photos, we wouldve taken better pictures. These are some of the best we took.
I blame it on the adult beverages!
*Sniff sniff* Although I know we will be going back in October, and it has been a year since we saw that...it's still sad when you take that final pic of the park before leaving.
Why is it, this last ride is always the longest?
Because you don't want to deal with what is ahead of you, and don't want to leave what's behind you.
Nothing major to report on this shuttle ride, but we did have to carry on a tradition that was started on this bus. Well not so much of a tradition but a nice gesture. The passing of the shuttle passes. The passes that were passed on to us, were still good for a few more days. We found a couple on vacation with their children. Since childs passes are much cheaper than adults, we struck up a conversation with them. We asked them if they just started vacation, which they had and then offered them the passes. We told them there were probably only a couple of days left, but this would help them out a little. They accepted them and thanked us whole heartedly just as we did with the lady who gave them to us.
It was a great feeling to do something kind for them, even though we had never met them before. Keep the circle going. Reminds me of this video I saw.
Pay it Forward
Soon we arrive at our shuttle stop one last time. It was a quiet walk back to the resort. Not because we were tired, but because we knew this was it. The dreaded time when you know vacation is officially coming to an end.
I was tempted to make T-Man push me in the luggage cart once we got to the resort, but decided it may not be that great of an idea. Especially since we were on the 2nd floor and there were no elevators.
Lady H and I got back to the resort and continued packing. We had packed a little on our non-park day, but now we really needed to pack. Our flight leaves at 1:55 pm. Which means we have to be at the airport by at least 11:55 am. Which means we have to leave our resort no later than 10:55 am. If traffic is still as bad going to the airport as it was coming from the airport, then we may want to leave sooner than 10:55 am. Which means we have to be up early once again. We leave out only the stuff we need for the morning. Everything else is now packed and ready to go.
This all happened in sort of a blur. What i do remember most is going through every drawer of the place probably 15 times, making sure I didn't miss anything. My worst fear is leaving something important behind and never getting it back.
Now to honor the tradition we did start when we got here, sit out on the balcony and have some beers. Being there are only 4 beers left (3 for me and 1 for her), we made quick disposal of those beers. No more beer, no more park bottles, I guess well take a nap now.
That's so sad. No more DL/DCA, No more beer, No more Simply Lemonades...
We go through our usual morning routine. Please dont make me repeat it.
You mean you don't want to repeat how cranky and hideous I am in the morning until I have my cup of coffee? Then how magically I am transformed into a nice, caring human being?
I program the rental car companys address into Dru and were on the road again. As we drive along, Dru takes us a different route this time. One that doesnt have tons of construction going on. Good thing I didnt throw Dru out the window after all. Were making it back to LAX in no time here. I tell Lady H How come she didnt take us this route the first time? Lady H just shrugged her shoulders and laughed. Along the way we also passed Knotts Berry Farm. Looks interesting. One of these days we may have to give it try.
I tried desperately to take pictures on our way, but trees and power lines kept getting in my way. Not to mention we were going way too fast for any picture to come out better than a blur.
Anyways when we picked up the car, I opted to fill up the tank before returning it. We found a station about 2 blocks away from the company. I filled up the tank and proceeded to return the car. The person that checked us in comes over, zaps the tag on the car and asks for a gas receipt. I tell him Im sorry but I dont have a gas receipt. I wasnt told I needed one. He sounds surprised by comment, "You don't have a receipt?" What part of "I wasn't told I needed one" didn't he understand. I tell him once more "NO. Again, I wasn't told I needed one. Would you like me to bring the transaction up on my phone?" He just shakes his head no, prints out my receipt and we proceed to the shuttle that will take us back to the airport.
To me...the tank is full. What do they need a receipt for? Do they think we stole the gas? Didn't drive it at all? The milage on the car will tell you differently. I did not understand this at all. And honestly the guy was downright rude. I understand having days where you really don't want to deal with it, but the guy was as practically giving us dirty looks. Made me feel like I was sitting in class being served a test and not prepared for it because the teacher never said anything, but then the teacher looks at me and says "Just because I didn't tell you about the test, doesn't mean you shouldn't study for one!"
That . He charged me for the gas anyways. Not much I can do about it now. Ill write a complaint to the main office when I get home. The reason this really ticked us off was because on the day we picked up the car, there were at least 2 employees we came in contact with that could've informed us about this. Neither one did. And even more, when I offered to bring up the transaction on my phone and show it to the person checking us in and he said no.
Needless to say, we were not happy. I was close to having the shuttle guy stop and turn right around. This is not the way you want to leave vacation. But I figured, no point. We would end up just arguing and getting more upset. I wanted to leave on a good note.
I forgot about this. Anytime we are close to a checkpoint, I laugh, because they don't really do anything at all to make sure your legal or not. Since we live in a state that borders Mexico, anytime we have to go down to Las Cruces, we end up having to go through one on the way home, and they just look at us and guide us through. I'm tempted one day to look up at them and say, "Que Tal...Queres un cerveza?" Just to see what they would say. I'd never have the guts, but it would be fun!
Ok, I didnt really say that. Im sure I wouldve been dragged off the shuttle and detained against my own free will. Even if I willed it, I would still be detained. Being on the shuttle we were allowed a free get out jail card. Our driver was just waived on through. Anyone in a car wasnt so lucky. They had to stop, be strip searched, tires taken off the cars, trunks inspected and then submitted to a full body scan.
After going through all that would they still have to go through it all again at the airport? or would they get a fastpass through security I wonder?
Were dropped off at the same place we got picked up. Lightning McQueen is still in the same spot. We proceed to check in our bags and prepare to go through yet another check-point. We both passed through with flying colors. Since we made it back faster than what we thought we would, we have some time to eat. We spot California Pizza Kitchen. This is one of our favorite places to eat. We had planned on eating at the one close to where we were staying. We just never got a chance to make it. This must be density.
I don't know if CPK is "density" but it sure made my body mass more dense after eating it!
I'm not a good flyer. As you all know, I'm afraid of heights, hence the "dumb wife" banter when i get on any major rides. I never sit by the window on a plane. I try to take the aisle seat if I can, because it's farther away from the window, and I'm not tempted to look over and see that we are floating in the air with nothing visible under us except for clouds. Which will not break our fall if we so happen to go down! T-Man knows this about me. He always takes the window seat and most of the time will oblige me and give him his hand to hold during takeoff and landing. At least he did, until I almost crushed his hand once. Anyway...knowing all of this about me. After 10 years of being together and coming up on 6 years of being married, he tells me to "look" out the window!
Nows a good time to pay attention to the safety procedures the flight attendants point out to you. Put your oxygen mask on first. Forget about the kids until you have yours on, then pick to save the one with the most potential. Dont worry if granny is struggling shes already lived a full life, and on and on. I think the most important one to pay attention to here is about the flotation device under the seat.
I don't know how well that floatation device will work after being stranded in the middle of nowhere with nothing but the sharks, whales, and other sea creatures to "help" you. For that matter...we saw how well those floatation devices worked for the people on Titanic...
Theyre making another left turn.
One of my favorite lines from Bubba J!
I honestly didn't see it until T-Man pointed it all out to me.
This would be my final glimpse of DLR for this vacation, but hopefully it wont be the last time we ever see it. I wave one last goodbye, turn on my ipod and take a nap. Soon we would arrive back in Albuquerque, as would all our luggage. We call our Chauffeur (aka DMIL). She picks us up and Miss Daisy moves to the back seat.
My mother, bless her, has become spoiled by T-Man driving whenever we are in her car. So we have begun to call her Ms. Daisy. Seeing as she prefers to be chauffeured everywhere. Our favorite line in the house now is:
"Yes'm Miss Daisy!"
Some how Im stuck driving again. We stop to eat some New Mexican style cuisine at one of our favorite restaurants and head on home;
Had to have our chili fix.
Well my friends and fellow Disers, this concludes our adventure of Thumping Our Way Through Disneyland. We are happy to say we will be returning to DLR this year and cant wait. We have a few Dis meets in the works, but always welcome more. We hope you have all enjoyed this TR as much as we have enjoyed telling it. Well post one final chapter for some final thoughts and words. Post the remaining links to our pictures and comment on any comments. Please stick around with us just a while longer before we pull the plug.
Great job Honey! It's sad to see it over. It was nice to relive it all, and to do so with our friends here. I'm sure we will have some last minute messages before putting this to bed.
It was the best of TR's, it was the longest of TR's...
It was great reading about DL. I've wanted to go there since kindergarten when I first went to WDW. I was intrigued by the HM stretching room. They said one of them the ceiling went up and the other was an elevator and I've always wanted to feel the difference for myself. Now, of course I want to go to DL for, well, everything. Plus its the original Disney Park so I have to see it, its classic. I just hope I get there one day soon.
That was quite a list of things you didn't get to see. It's good you're going back soon.
Really enjoyed tagging along, Thumpers! We really hope to get back out there one day. Some day...
Cindy
Hi Mr & Mrs T! :wave1:
Little tired, so I'll catch up on your TR a little later. Just wanted to pop in and let ya know I didn't forgetcha.
Hi Thumpers! I am still working on catching up after our trip. It's hard to believe that your trip was a year ago. Where did the time go? :
On another note, we are having a big deal at the local HEB grocery store this weekend for the "Hatch Chili Fest" I can't help but first think of chili as the beef and beans, and then I remembered your chili lesson here on this thread. Anyway I've been informed that you can only get the Hatch chili from Hatch, NM and we only get them here once a year. I bought some things but I missed the roasted peppers. Might have to pick some up tomorrow - don't know how to roast them myself. Are you familiar with these? Are they hot? I couldn't tell because the sauce and sausage I tasted today had Jalapenos in them.
I started a TR of our big adventure with the grandkids - link is in my siggie. Come on over!
Hi Mr & Mrs T! :wave1:
Little tired, so I'll catch up on your TR a little later. Just wanted to pop in and let ya know I didn't forgetcha.
I don't remember having a DnR on this TR.
I can't believe it's been a year already. That sure went fast.
There is a reason we are the Thumpers! We hopped till we dropped!
I was expecting one of T-Man's songs here...
It was Tinkerbell!!!
For being a show we or at least I didn't know existed, it was awesome!
If i remember correctly, I think you did want to ride it, but I didn't want to walk around at night before getting in a shuttle, soaking wet. Of course by that time I was a little cranky because we had been out all day and it was pretty late.
I blame it on the adult beverages!
*Sniff sniff* Although I know we will be going back in October, and it has been a year since we saw that...it's still sad when you take that final pic of the park before leaving.
I was tempted to make T-Man push me in the luggage cart once we got to the resort, but decided it may not be that great of an idea. Especially since we were on the 2nd floor and there were no elevators.
That's so sad. No more DL/DCA, No more beer, No more Simply Lemonades...
To me...the tank is full. What do they need a receipt for? Do they think we stole the gas? Didn't drive it at all? The milage on the car will tell you differently. I did not understand this at all. And honestly the guy was downright rude. I understand having days where you really don't want to deal with it, but the guy was as practically giving us dirty looks. Made me feel like I was sitting in class being served a test and not prepared for it because the teacher never said anything, but then the teacher looks at me and says "Just because I didn't tell you about the test, doesn't mean you shouldn't study for one!"
Needless to say, we were not happy. I was close to having the shuttle guy stop and turn right around. This is not the way you want to leave vacation. But I figured, no point. We would end up just arguing and getting more upset. I wanted to leave on a good note.
"Que Tal...Queres un cerveza?"
he tells me to "look" out the window!
I don't know how well that floatation device will work after being stranded in the middle of nowhere with nothing but the sharks, whales, and other sea creatures to "help" you. For that matter...we saw how well those floatation devices worked for the people on Titanic...
I honestly didn't see it until T-Man pointed it all out to me.
Had to have our chili fix.
Great job Honey!
It's sad to see it over. It was nice to relive it all, and to do so with our friends here. I'm sure we will have some last minute messages before putting this to bed.
It was the best of TR's, it was the longest of TR's...
It was great reading about DL.
Plus its the original Disney Park so I have to see it, its classic. I just hope I get there one day soon.
That was quite a list of things you didn't get to see. It's good you're going back soon.
Really enjoyed tagging along, Thumpers! We really hope to get back out there one day. Some day...
Cindy
I swear I would have gotten this up sooner,
however, in the past 2 months, I have had, not 1 but 2 summits to prepare for and execute.
Needless to say, I've been going a little crazy.
Hopefully this will keep the village from coming after us with the torches...at least for a while.
However, when you have actual cars characters trying to run you over, thats another story.
I think another beer was in order
Of course since our last trip to WDW, T-Man has been on a kick to find hidden Mickeys everywhere.
The pictures a little blurry I know, but you can still make out the hidden Mickey. This was over one of the doors.
My favorite Disney show, has been Beauty and the Beast. I can watch that over and over again, and never get tired of it. Until now
Oh you want to actually get details about the show Whats that? And pictures? Geez You all want everything dont you?
OK You twisted my arm.
Most of these pictures were taken by T-man because my camera died on me pretty much as soon as the show started.
As the show opened up, we are transported to a deserted land, where camels roamed on the hot sand and no one dared venture for fear of never returning.
I dont remember if this guy had a name at all But he set the mood for the story
We begin with the sultan, thinking he has the one true person who will do his bidding for him, makes some poor schmuck go down the mouth of the Cave of Wonders (please insert the echo into your mind as you read that) to retrieve the golden lamp.
Lucky for him, a beautiful woman, wondering through the towns market happens to come to his rescue.
It is only after they do not heed her orders, that they find out this beautiful woman is in disguise and she really is the Princess.
The sultan thinks this guy has Ba I er mean guts
and thinks he could be his saving grace when it comes to the Cave of Wonders (echo echo echo).
Look at this trove, treasures untold, how many wonders can one cavern hold, looking around here youd think, sure, shes got everything
Oh wait Wrong story.
All he has now is the lamp and a new friend, the magic carpet. Because everyone needs a friend that can fly
He rubs the lamp after his new friend shows him what to do, and Viola! er Voila!
Instant smurf!
I mean Genie. Its easy to get them confused. I mean, hes blue
Random spontaneous musical number ensues, while the Genie tells Aladdin how he has never had a friend like him.
Meanwhile back at the ranch er I mean Castle
Jasmines father is trying to marry her off to Jafar, because there have been no other suitable princes for her.
Anything is possible if Snookie is a mother!
At some point there were some people who started leaving in the middle of the show and Genie spouts off, I havent seen this many people leave in the middle of a show since the Justin Beiber concert.
Aladdin uses his last wish to give Genie his freedom, he and Jasmine live happily ever after The End!
We decided to take the time to get on the ride since we were in the vicinity. We got into the raft with another couple who were pretty outgoing.
Now with this ride, I think its hard to really say whether I really liked it or not. I would categorize it with Animal Kingdoms Kali River Rapids.
I was pleasantly surprised that once over the hill, you are slowly lowered into the rapids.
Luckily for most of the ride we were facing straight ahead, going along with the ride. Its so much better than being the one facing where you just came from and having to gauge the faces of the others in the car to find out what is in store for you.
We have to take shuttle #8. Shuttle #8 is on the other platform. Its like trying to get onto platform 9 ¾ Luckily we dont have to take a running start into a pillar.
We came here the first day, to eat at Johnny Rockets, tonight; we are dining at The Cheesecake Factory. We dont have one in NM, so any chance we get to eat here, we take it.
For dessert, The options were endless. T-Man always goes for the White Chocolate Raspberry Truffle cheesecake.
Me on the other hand, I have to try a new one each time.
After a little wandering, we finally found what we hoped was the stop since there was no sign or marker stating so, but there were a few people in Disney gear standing around. As we waited, more people started coming out of the hotel near-by and waiting with us, so we hoped we were in the right area.
So once in the shuttle, it was a hop, skip and a jump to the park entrance.
As T-Man made a pit stop, I sauntered over to the little market store next
I had been eyeing the pickles there and decided to grab one along with a bottle of water. As I waited in line to make my purchase, T-Man came to join me and just shook his head. He knew I had wanted one for a while. Every time we passed that place I would eye them. Now he looked at me with that curious look he gets when hes thinking and said Only one? I sagged my shoulders in defeat and went and grabbed another one. He knows me too well.
Around 7:30, they let the rope drop, and allowed everyone to race to their positions. This is the fun part. Staking out your spot, and then not moving for the next 2 hours.
I gave T-Man the all clear to run ahead and find the spot he wanted. I wasnt picky.
I leaned back against the railing and began to read the DIS while we waited.
I decided this would also be a good time to snack on my pickle.
Just because its colorful doesnt make it less scary!
This time, we made a pact that during this show, we would just enjoy it. No pictures, no video, you all got that the last time anyway, but we wanted to take in the full effect. I absolutely adore this show. So it was nice to be able to watch it without worrying about capturing certain pieces.
But our day is still not completely over. Ill let T-Man finish it off. I hope you can stay with us for the final installment of this TR, as Mike takes us home Literally
The End is Near!
On this date last year, Lady H and I started this TR. We never imagined we would drag it out this long.
With work and life often getting in the way, this TR has survived a long drawn out process.
Its barely alive and has been on life support long enough.
Always remember that you are absolutely unique. Just like everyone else. (Margaret Mead)
Lady H and I once again prepare to head back to DL.
One thing we wanted to do, but didnt do and are now headed back to do, shoo be doo be doo, was to take night photos of DL.
I gotta say this is still my favorite part about DLR. Both parks being within walking distance of each other. Only about 2 minutes to walk from one gate to the other. Unlike WDW where the closest walk to the next park is 15 minutes; and those parks being Epcot to DHS, or vice versa.
Anyways, quite a few people were thinking like us.
Were hoping to take a few more pictures with Walt and Mickey. Unfortunately so were several Japanese people. We waited, (queue Jeopardy music)
...................................and waited.........................................................and waited.........................................................until finally we gave up waiting and just took some pictures of W & M.
I start thinking, Walt is that you? Are you back from the grave?
And why do you sound like a woman?
We rush over to Small World in the hopes of at least getting a decent viewing spot. Upon our grand entrance we see it isnt packed yet. In fact, theres hardly anyone at all.
The Magic,The Memories and You was (yes WAS, as in it no longer exists) a night time show that took place at IASW.
Now that we got the brief history lesson out of the way, I bet you want to see some pictures.
And this is Small World after the show. Pretty isnt it. (Note the lady that has her stroller parked where they ask people not to Park Strollers).
What do you mean you want pictures from the show? We were too busy watching the show that we didnt take any.
Ok, ok. No need to send the lynch mob after us.
As we walked by, we notice other people have discovered our viewing spot. Ill let them stand there for now, but when we come back in the future, they best be moving.
Doesnt it look like it would be fun to ride in the dark?
Now just like MK, DL is a dry land.
It may be a dry land, but we came prepared.
Lady H and I decide that its time to call it a night. What exactly were calling it remains to be determined,
Its not too far of a walk, but after a long day, its like walking the Green Mile and we all know that dead men and women tell no tales (where have I heard that before).
Run for the hills!
I would've replied to this over the weekend, but Lady H and I were busy celebrating our 6 year wedding anniversary. Did a little weekend get away at a local hotel/casino resort.
Now I've often pondered this choice. If everyone was running to the hills, would you be able to get there? And would you be any safer there than anywhere else? I mean if its truly the end, you're doomed no matter where you are.
I was going to read through all the rest of the TR... but it'd be too big a chunk to swallow all at once, so I'm gonna tackle it a chapter at a time. K?
This is where I left off... sorry if stuff's been covered already.
Yeah! What's with that!?!?
We don't have capital punishment up here... :
"going"??
Or when you have actual cars running you over.... but let's hear your story first!
Sometimes I wonder how many hidden Mickeys are actually meant as such or are just architectural designs. Like at some point does someone say, "Hey Bob! I like the hidden Mickey you put above the door."
"What? I have no idea what you're talk.... ummm... Yeah, I did that on purpose. Yeah."
Why don't you like it anymore?
In a word?
Yes.
Problem?
Sorry about that. Got all excited. Hope it's feeling better now.
RIP Mrs T's camera.
We hardly knew ya.
Sorry, I'll try to stay focused.
If there're camels roaming, it's not deserted is it?
I'd like to visit a desserted land, though. As long as you don't get sand in my chocolate sauce.
Biff. His name is Biff.
I wander who that could be?
Get outta town!!
Bats?
Bananas?
Bashfulness?
Sleepiness?
Dopeyness?
uhhh....
where were you again?
and yet... it does fit.
well done
When I first met Ruby, she was (briefly) interested in trying to be a flight attendant.
Primarily so she could say, "Marry me, fly free."
I use that expression all the time.
Almost nobody gets it.
Another old expression that's fallen out of use.
Of course I usually use, "Meanwhile, back at the outhouse... things are piling up."
I never quite got that. Jafar is a royal vizier. Not a prince. Odd that the king would settle for that.
Sorta like: "I can't decide between the red Ferrari or the black one... so I'll take this '72 Pinto instead.
Is there anyone who actually likes Justin Bieber?
Or will admit to it?
Which is how I'd categorize KRR... Can't really say whether or not I like it. ]
They dump you in fast if you're young. But for those of us who are over the hill, they take it easy. Of course I'm not categorizing you as over the hill, Heather.
Mike, however...
Why was it so difficult to get to #8? Packed with people? Had to cross traffic?
Yup. Us too. We ate at the one in Honolulu. I'll never forget the first time I saw one. I think my eyes popped out of their sockets.
I do that too. Sometimes I'm disappointed, other times I find a new favorite.
You coulda walked that far!
I would normally say I prefer to sashay, but I'll refrain this time.
I love pickles too!
Disney occupational hazard.
You were pickley, though.
Smart phone? Or was there Wi-Fi?
See? Toldja.
I disagree. I think making it colorful does make it less scary.
That street light almost looks like a pair of menacing red eyes.
1. Happy Anniversary!
Now thats just spooky. Were you stalking me?
Why is it, this last ride is always the longest?
We found a couple on vacation with their children. Since childs passes are much cheaper than adults, we struck up a conversation with them. We asked them if they just started vacation, which they had and then offered them the passes.
The dreaded time when you know vacation is officially coming to an end.
If traffic is still as bad going to the airport as it was coming from the airport, then we may want to leave sooner than 10:55 am.
No more beer, no more park bottles, I guess well take a nap now.
We go through our usual morning routine.
Please dont make me repeat it.
Remember when we didnt have any help finding a car? We felt like ex-prisoners being thrown back into society. We were given walking papers and forced to fend for ourselves. Not having help with this process is about to leave us in not such a good mood.
Anyone that has rented a car knows they have 2 options when it comes to gas for the car. You can prepay for a tank of gas, meaning you dont worry about finding a gas station when you return the car. Or you can fill it up before you return it.
I have always chosen to fill it up when I return it. Mainly for the reason being I found it saves you a few bucks.
The person that checked us in comes over, zaps the tag on the car and asks for a gas receipt. I tell him Im sorry but I dont have a gas receipt. I wasnt told I needed one.
...
He charged me for the gas anyways.
Ill write a complaint to the main office when I get home.
The reason this really ticked us off was because on the day we picked up the car, there were at least 2 employees we came in contact with that could've informed us about this. Neither one did. And even more, when I offered to bring up the transaction on my phone and show it to the person checking us in and he said no.
¿Que Paso Vato?
Ok, I didnt really say that. Im sure I wouldve been dragged off the shuttle and detained against my own free will. Even if I willed it, I would still be detained.
Anyone in a car wasnt so lucky. They had to stop, be strip searched, tires taken off the cars, trunks inspected and then submitted to a full body scan.
This must be density.
Theres a TSA agent standing by the escalator making sure no one is trying to run up the escalator. You know what all of us tried to do as kids. Come on everyone, you know you tried this at least once as a kid. I bet some adults have even tried it.
Said give them 5-10 minutes to make me a new one. 10 minutes passes, no pizza. Another 5-10 minutes passes by and still no pizza. I go back up to the counter and try to get someones attention. I finally get noticed and I get the usual apology, were having a problem blah blah blah problem and it will be a few more minutes. Another 5-10 minutes passes by and I finally get my pizza.
Cool, were headed to Hawaii. I dont have any money left, a room or clothes; but I can pretend Im a castaway and sleep on the beach. Who cares Ill be in Hawaii.
Nows a good time to pay attention to the safety procedures the flight attendants point out to you. Put your oxygen mask on first. Forget about the kids until you have yours on, then pick to save the one with the most potential. Dont worry if granny is struggling shes already lived a full life, and on and on. I think the most important one to pay attention to here is about the flotation device under the seat.
Maybe we really are going to Hawaii. Or not. The pilots make a left turn and were now flying up the coastline.
I continue to take pictures and soon I realize where we are at. I had to go back and find this specific post, but our good friend Ponzi couldnt be further from the truth when he posted this.
Ponzi really hit the nail with his head on this one.
I cropped the photo to bring it in a little closer and pointed out a few things that really stand out.
We call our Chauffeur (aka DMIL). She picks us up and Miss Daisy moves to the back seat. Some how Im stuck driving again.
What can I say, one can never get enough Disney.
Well my friends and fellow Disers, this concludes our adventure of Thumping Our Way Through Disneyland. We are happy to say we will be returning to DLR this year and cant wait. We have a few Dis meets in the works, but always welcome more. We hope you have all enjoyed this TR as much as we have enjoyed telling it. Well post one final chapter for some final thoughts and words. Post the remaining links to our pictures and comment on any comments. Please stick around with us just a while longer before we pull the plug.
uhhhh... congratulations?
So now you know the secret.
Next time you start a TR... make sure you quit your jobs first.
What?
Oh, stop it. It's been doing just fine.
Heh. Sounds like you're prepping for an assault on enemy territory.
do lang do lang do lang
Although, I do like the Monorail between MK & Epcot. I sure wish they could (or would) connect all the parks with the monorail.
"Hasenpfeffer? Hasenpfeffer... Hasenpfeffer? Hasenpfeffer!" Repeat at least 26 times a day.
At least.
Oh, good. Did you have to wait?
Ummm.... Parts fell off during the thawing process??
No surprise, really. I avoid IASW like the plague, too.
It wasn't displayed on the castle in DL?
What? How dare you enjoy yourselves at our expense?
Yeah! Who do they think they are, anyway?
sheesh.
Actually... yes it does!
Bob. Call it Bob. Bob's a good solid name.
I could suggest a few places... but I don't wanna be morbid.
And that's where I'm calling it a day.
Thanks for the chapter, Mike! And all the pics!