Holiday Hootennanies with Scarlett and the Fam Damily! Day Two, Part 4, Updated 4/25 - Page 11 - PassPorter - A Community of Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, and General Travel Forums
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Once we were done eating – (and the French Toast Loaf was everything I had dreamed it would be), we made our way to Fantasyland to find Krista & Company. I rang her on her cell, and she directed me over to Dumbo. We jumped in line, while Mama and Dad decided to sit this one out and watch us fly over Fantasyland. This was one of the longest lines we waited in the whole trip – probably fifteen minutes or so. While we waited, Krista told me they had gotten lots of Photopass pictures and ridden Cinderella’s Carousel prior to meeting back up with us.
Krista's pictures (Photopass and otherwise): I think Krista was trying to get a close-up pictures of the lights -- which you can just baaaaarely see in the second picture.
Krista offered to let me ride with her and Maeve, but I opted to get my own elephant – those guys are kinda small, and there was no need to be squished. We had a fine time soaring through the air (with lots of waves and hoots and hollers to Mama and Dad below ), and got some great pictures.
This picture cracks me up -- Jeff's trying to lift Mackenzie up for the photo op, and Mackenzie's like, "DAAAAD! You're killing me!"
My favorite...
Up next was Snow White’s Scary Adventures. We had absolutely no wait, and Jeff sat with the girls in the front of our Dopey car, while Krista and I sat in the middle and Mama and Dad took the back. As we rounded the first corner, Mama leaned forward and said to Krista and I: “Now if you girls get scared, just remember that your Mama is right back here.” Mackenzie and Maeve thought this idea was pretty funny.
At the end, Maeve yelled out to waving Dopey, "HEY DOPEY! We're in your car! Ha!"
We hopped over to Peter Pan next, where we walked though an almost empty queue. It was so empty that there were two folks waiting at the FastPass entrance (I suppose they had picked them up first thing this morning), and a Cast Member came to greet them and let them through, telling them to keep their FastPasses for later as it made no difference for them to use them now.
I rode with Miss Mackenzie on this flight over London (one of my faves!).
Jeff didn't trip coming off the ride this time.
Next we headed over to Maeve’s favorite, it’s a small world. This one was also a total walk on. I was hoping to see the clock strike, but we had just missed it. I offered to sit in the middle of our row so Mama and Dad could sit on the ends, and we started our journey around the world. Maeve and I both squealed when we came across our favorite – the hippo.
After we exited iasw, Mama requested that we do one of her favorites – Mickey’s Philharmagic. No problem! We found ourselves waiting for a few minutes in outside of the Automagic doors, and I agree with Sharon – a pre show would be nice!
With no pre-show to entertain, I have to resort to taking pictures of people in funny glasses -- no matter how many times I've taken this same picture before.
We got settled into a mid-theatre row (after doing some rearranging to avoid having the little ones sitting behind tall folks), and the sound of Goofy the State Manager’s voice prompted Dad to break out his Goofy impression, which is spot-on. So realistic is it that the little boy in front of him whipped around and stared Dad down. He didn’t say anything, but you could read his face – “Did that voice come out of you? How did you do that?”
The show was fantastic as always, and Maeve actually left her glasses on for the entire time (3D stuff used to scare her a little, but she’s overcome that recently).
After we had returned our opera glasses to the appropriate bin, we decided to split up for a little while: the girls wanted to go meet Ariel, and Mama wanted to check into the Olde Christmas Shoppee to see if they had the village piece that Mary Clayton had requested.
Up next: Conquering mountains, having lunch, and when Disney Magic = humiliation.
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Last edited by Disney_Scarlett; 03-14-2008 at 12:17 PM..
Urgh! I hate alarm clocks that go off when you don't want them to. Luckily, I have an aversion to the glowy numbers on the front, so we always wrap the hotel ones in a towel and tuck them under the bed before we go to sleep, carefully checking to make sure they aren't set to go off.
I loved your ideas for revenge on the turkey who "reset" the alarm on you. Makes me think of the time that Michael Moore (the documentarian/activist) went to the home of the CEO of a big car alarm company and purposefully set off the car alarms on a line of about 10 cars right in front of his house -- at 7AM on a Saturday morning. Heeeee!
Anyway, I'm glad that, between the alarm and the "Disney jitters" you managed to make it to the park so early -- nothing like people-watching to allow for a view of the "truly serious and committed" commando tourists gearing up for their strenuous day! Plus, it meant that Jeffy-boy got the shivers and you got to mock him behind his back. Perfection!
Also, I have to say:
....Clara Belle's nose is just so.... so.... well, suggestive! Makes me giggle like a 12 year old boy every time I see it.
Great breakfast! It looked well worth missing the shortest of the early morning lines! (Note to self: get a French toast loaf next trip!)
More, more, more!
And kudos for getting a couple of updates out in such close proximity to each other. I'm starting to think that I won't still be reading this TR well into 2009.
Eileen
Updated because you snuck in another section while I was responding:
Fun morning in Fantasyland! But, curious minds want to know (okay... it's just me that wants to know, as no one else seems to care!), did anyone in your group notice the off-key bagpiper in the white room of It's a Small World?
I believe the girls need remedial lessons in Monkey See, Monkey Do....
Hilarious update, as usual, my dear! I've been a victim of the surprise alarm going off. In my case it went of at 3:30 a.m. I'm usually a morning person, but 3:30 a.m. isn't morning.
Glad you got to see the opening show (and make fun of Jeff a little. I mean, that's the whole reason you hang out with your family isn't it? No? Just me? Nevermind!)
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After we exited iasw, Mama requested that we do one of her favorites – Mickey’s Philharmagic. No problem! We found ourselves waiting for a few minutes in outside of the Automagic doors, and I agree with Sharon – a pre show would be nice!
Don't get me started! But at least y'all managed to seat yourselves accordingly behind the members of the Fathead family.
More! More! More!
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Mickey's so happy to see me back, he can barely contain himself!
Great update Scarlett I too would have pulled that alarm clock out of the wall And Kenz isn't the only 9 YO to ride in an umbrella stroller...I'm sure Alexa will be doing the same this summer (although it looks like Alexa's got a few more pounds on her than Kenz )!!
Glad you made it for rope drop and to see the opening show And that French Toast Loaf Love all your pics, and glad you're getting everything done in Fantasyland More please
OK, I give up. What is she doing with her fingers? It looks like she's trying to imitate the Walt statue behind her.
Great update. I hate it when people leave the alarm clock on in hotel rooms. I had that happen once to me and I've made it a point to check the alarm every stinkin' time I travel now.
great update scarlett
love maeve's new do
I also agree with the need for a preshow at mickey's philharmgic
that french toast oaf looks delish
glad you are able to take advantage of no lines
hurry back with more please
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Great updates!! I've been victim to the surprise alarm in my own home! Not the most pleasant way to be woken up! : I'm loving your TR! Can't wait to hear more
Great updates Scarlett! The alarm clock would have found it's way against a wall. Hate waking up like that. Glad you got to the MK for park opening and I really need to try the French Toast loaf. Oh...that looks !! Awesome pics!!
I hate those surprise alarms in hotel rooms. The girls look so cute in those pictures. I see nothing wrong with a nine yr. old in a stroller. It saves your ears from all the whining. Your french toast bread looks good.
Liz
What a fun morning so far! (well except the annoying alarm clock.) I really hate hotel alarm clocks, I can never seem to figure out how to shut the darn things off, so I sure can understand you yanking the plug!
I have to try and get to MK before opening and see that show, we always arrive just after, no matter how hard we try . I'll be looking at my DH to check for goosebumps, but I'll probably be to teary eyed to notice.
Great PP pictures, the girls are too cute! I never would have guessed that Mackenzie is 9, she's just a tiny little peanut, I'd have her in a stroller too.
Can't wait to hear about the rest of the day!
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He didn’t say anything, but you could read his face – “Did that voice come out of you? How did you do that?” 
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Plus, it meant that Jeffy-boy got the shivers and you got to mock him behind his back. Perfection!
(Note to self: get a French toast loaf next trip!)
I'm usually a morning person, but 3:30 a.m. isn't morning. 
I too would have pulled that alarm clock out of the wall 
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Not the most pleasant way to be woken up! 
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