what a great looking group
Glad to hear how quick this is. We need to get from GF to FW for a sleigh ride how long do you think I need to plan to get there?Pirates and Pals begins and leaves from the Contemporary; being at WL we were just a boat ride away. Check in was 7:45 so we left around 7 and arrived about 7:20.
Party poopersSpeaking of my boys they would NOT get on line with me to meet them. I waited until almost everyone in the room had done their meets to see if they changed their minds, but sadly they did not.
LOL
Well, at the bathrooms here Patch said this is your last chance if you have to go and one person ran in - Chris.
Followed by Capt. Hook lol! It was so quick I couldn't get a picture but it was hysterical.
your hilariousWhen we docked he gave beads to anyone who didn't get a prize and we didn't even have to lift up our shirts
Sounds like it was a great day.Between starting out at Epcot and doing 2 new to us activities, bowling and Pirates and Pals, we had a long day but also a really good one.
Congrats, again!!! The look very happy!Happily Ever After
What?! I'm shocked!Speaking of my boys they would NOT get on line with me to meet them.
Oh well, you win some you- whoops, wrong report!
A bandanna, or a smile-hider?Then I went out to use the bathroom and crossed paths with Ricky, who decided to wear his P&P bandanna somewhere other than his arm:
I'm with you completely.I've said before that I'm not a huge fan of HEA and prefer Wishes and it's still true even though I'm in the minority,
He actually shocked me because I didn't expect to walk into the corridor and find him doing something humorous!I love the new way Ricky was wearing his scarf
Congratulations on the new daughter.
again!! They all clean up nice lolwhat a great looking group
Hmm, not long. Once a boat comes it's probably a 15ish minute ride? So it depends how long you end up waiting on a boat. The ones at WL come pretty frequently so I would assume the same at GF, but I'm not really familiar with the boats from there...............Glad to hear how quick this is. We need to get from GF to FW for a sleigh ride how long do you think I need to plan to get there?
It wasSounds like it was a great day.
Ah, you may be on to somethingA bandanna, or a smile-hider?
Aw, good I thought I was alone lol. It just hasn't wowed me yet. I'm willing to give HEA a couple more chances but I don't relish the idea of waiting in crowds for it. I didn't mind doing so for Wishes because I loved it so much. We won't be watching it next week but maybe when we go with the boys in March we'll try from inside MKI'm with you completely.
Definitely! And if felt good to have a great day outside of the parks!You really had a jam-packed day, but sounds like a really good one!
Beautiful pictures, congrats!Happily Ever After
Thanks for letting me share!
Hey sometimes that's all you can ask for.We were asked to wear or tie this somewhere on our person. Most people put it on their head which is what Steve did for awhile; I tied mine around my purse and the boys tied theirs around their wrists Whatevs, at least they didn't complain about holding it!
I agree, my boys loved them from Jake and the Neverland Pirates and I was so annoyed they have those characters, but you can't actually meet them.Sorry for the not great picture, but it was a really cute backdrop they met against. I hate that this is the only way to meet Hook and Smee unless you catch them at Characterpalooza, but at least this is an option.
That's a bummer, sorry they wouldn't meet them.Speaking of my boys they would NOT get on line with me to meet them. I waited until almost everyone in the room had done their meets to see if they changed their minds, but sadly they did not. Steve met them with me though but I had been hoping the boys would join in. Oh well, you win some you- whoops, wrong report!
Pineapple cake, sign me up.This cake was chocolate and they had also had a pineapple flavored one. So cute!
I love that Hook trolled ChrisWe stopped by the bathrooms by the snack bar out by the pool; as soon as we began lining up inside, the CM's and Patch made a big deal of reminding us there are NO bathrooms on the boat so to make sure we go. Well, at the bathrooms here Patch said this is your last chance if you have to go and one person ran in - Chris.
Followed by Capt. Hook lol! It was so quick I couldn't get a picture but it was hysterical. Finally we were loaded onto our boat. Not the best picture, sorry:
I think a lot of people don't like them especially compared to Wishes, I think I will be making the same judgement as you in just a few days time.The castle looks blurry in my pictures but we did have a nice view of it. We noticed the colors changing and since we had clues from the music we could usually tell what the projections were, and we could make out the bigger ones like Wreck it Ralph if we REALLY looked close. I loved watching and listening from there (music is piped in). If you won't be happy not seeing the projections then you probably won't like this, or if you've never seen HEA it might not be the best choice for your first time. I've said before that I'm not a huge fan of HEA and prefer Wishes and it's still true even though I'm in the minority, but I did get a little better appreciation for the fireworks portion while watching this time. And seeing them from a new vantage point was awesome.
It's great everyone could at least enjoy it for what it was. Better than having two pouty teenagers hating it the whole time, I definitely need to try this out, thanks for the review.The boys did say they liked P&P overall, the snacks and seeing HEA from the water. They thought Patch was corny but fun and Steve and I agreed. I think it would be more fun with younger kids but I'm glad we did it and we had a really nice night.
I can't wait we are having dinner one night at Citricos and then spending the day on the 7th eating and at the F&W festival. I'm going to text you this week to see what your plans are
Chris went with a whole group of his school friends. He had me buy him a full on gorilla costume, which he then decided yesterday morning not to wear So he ended up in his Jason hockey mask with a Hawaiian lei and a crazy spider looking hat that Ricky won from a school fundraiser in like, 1st grade. And that's Chris!
We're also trying something new in that we're only planning on carry-on luggage
Mmmm, meat on a stick with chimichurri sauce! We got like 4 of these....
They're staying at the Poly and will be chillin' before they run the big race the next morning (I'm assuming they'll be running forward unless they drink a lot with us)
Usually when you pick up your TA ticket, GS will link you to your family's FP's so that's what I'm hoping for.
Finally, something I'm really hoping will happen before we call it a night is that we'll be able to meet @buzzrelly and her BF Mike! T
Awesome! I can't wait! Except that I left my BF Mike at home and brought my DH Mike, instead!
See you soon!
Well don't tell your DH Mike about your BF Mike!! LMAO I'm sorry!Awesome! I can't wait! Except that I left my BF Mike at home and brought my DH Mike, instead!
See, I knew someone was bringing a BF named Mike This just goes to show I read way too many TR's and PTR's hereI'm bringing my BF Mike.
Awesome! You'll be hearing from me SaturdayHaha it’s 1am after MNSSHP and i’m relaxing in the tub and just saw this post! Text me when you get to the poly we may be able to swing by from AK that evening. We have a late movie at DS but should be free in between looking forward to catching up with you and Steve and maybe meeting @buzzrelly too!
Steve has been checking the weather and it looks good! Now to get some jeans in my small carry-on lolBtw it’s getting warmer although mornings and nights have been a little chilly. It’s actually really great weather and I hope it lasts, I.e. not August weather. See you all real soon!
Thanks! We haven't done F&W in 10 years so I'm super excited!LOVE the plans...how I remember fondly our adults-only trips to WDW, usually for the F&W Festival. Sounds like a fabulous trip!
Tonight while I'm in the kitchen and he's upstairs, he texts me a picture of his ankle saying his bone looks funny. I text back that it looks fine so he texts "Yup, you don't care". I love him, tooLove this kid. Mostly since I don't have to be his parent, I think!
Maybe if I actually started packing I'd feel more confident!But each taking a carry-on for just a few days is totally doable!)
Have an awesome trip!
Awesome! I'm going to PM youSome of our day, Monday and Tuesday, may overlap depending on what you do, maybe I'll see you down there. Have a great trip!
OK, I'll let you know if it works lol!I do carry on for our 10 days trips you can do it
Have fun!
Me neitherCan't wait to have drinks!!!!
Thanks so much!!!The pulled pork nachos are delicious at Captain Cook’s. Enjoy your trip!
Definitely want to know your feelings after you see HEA. Not that I want to "win", but I feel better every time someone else says they prefer WishesI think a lot of people don't like them especially compared to Wishes, I think I will be making the same judgement as you in just a few days time.
One of these days it'll work!I’m a jealous I’m going to miss all you guys by just a day or two