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Sounds like a great day at AK!
Sorry your evening didn't end so well.
We did have a nice day, and though the evening didn't start out well, it ended on a high note. Thanks for following along!
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Originally Posted by Coop
Sparks - you're so personable, you can make friends ANYWHERE! Sorry about the speed bump. Glad you had someone to talk it out with!
Aw, thanks Coop! I don't know I am weird, sometimes I just talk to people and don't give a hoot, other times I am very reserved and shy. I think it depends on my mood. I do have to say though, one of the things I love about WDW is the fact of all the people I talk to. No matter where I go while I am there, I am always yakking to someone! But no, I never thought I would make a friend AT WDW. I'll tell you as bad as smoking is, that is what it is. I became friends with Lorraine because I was at the smoking area every morning and night, as was she. We both smoke so there was common ground right there, along with the fact we are both in WDW. I talk to more people from sitting in smoking areas, that I don't think I would have ever talked to so many people otherwise. It's funny, because you even run into the same people over and over and at various parks.
We actually ran into the couple from CMC, 2 times in parks after that dinner on subsequent days in various parks. They always said hello.
Our "argument" was just that, a speed bump. Thanks to Lorraine!
Sounds like dinner was super good! I've heard both good and bad things about the clambake, but it is definitely something I would like to try out. Glad to hear you bad evening took a good turn. It's nice when good company can help you feel better.
But no, I never thought I would make a friend AT WDW. I'll tell you as bad as smoking is, that is what it is. I became friends with Lorraine because I was at the smoking area every morning and night, as was she. We both smoke so there was common ground right there, along with the fact we are both in WDW. I talk to more people from sitting in smoking areas, that I don't think I would have ever talked to so many people otherwise. It's funny, because you even run into the same people over and over and at various parks.
Now, I'm not condoning smoking but . . I am an ex-smoker (quit 2007!) but I did find it a very social pass time. Maybe because smokers have to sit in the same area outside together. (can't just light up in your room or where ever you want) But since you are together AND at Disney - hey, naturally friends can be made. When I quit - I lost some friends. Now, I know that's just not right but seriously, certain people just wouldn't hang out with me after that. Their loss. Anyway - Yay Lorraine!
Sounds like dinner was super good! I've heard both good and bad things about the clambake, but it is definitely something I would like to try out. Glad to hear you bad evening took a good turn. It's nice when good company can help you feel better.
Yes that is nice to have a little magic of someone making you feel better.
We really liked the clambake, but yes I have heard both good and bad reviews of it.
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Originally Posted by Coop
Now, I'm not condoning smoking but . . I am an ex-smoker (quit 2007!) but I did find it a very social pass time. Maybe because smokers have to sit in the same area outside together. (can't just light up in your room or where ever you want) But since you are together AND at Disney - hey, naturally friends can be made. When I quit - I lost some friends. Now, I know that's just not right but seriously, certain people just wouldn't hang out with me after that. Their loss. Anyway - Yay Lorraine!
I would never NOT hang out with someone because they quit smoking. That is ridiculous. But exactly what you said is my point. I know smoking is bad, and I don't do it for the social aspect but it does bring people together in a way.
While that is high on the list of things I am excited for, it is kind of what I was speaking of. I just meant finally meeting for real, and being with you ladies.
I am excited for that too!!!!
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Thanks girlie! That my little way of shouting out to my girls.
People must think we are .
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The alarm rang at 6am, and I shut it off. Then promptly went back to sleep. I awoke with a start at 6:58am. I woke up DH and told him I was running over to the bus stop to let Marybeth know that we woke up late and to go on without us.
I dashed to the bus stop in my pajamas, but there was no sign of Marybeth. So, I decided to go back to the room and get ready myself.
I was planning to sign DD up for Star Wars Jedi Training Academy this morning, and was now worried that she wouldn’t get in. I was upset, because I felt like this was the second time that I screwed things up.
Luckily, we hadn’t told DD about SWJTA just in case the shows were filled up when we got there. This was a good decision considering we were so late this morning.
Once I got my act together, we were on our way to DHS about 8:30am and we were there within minutes.
First stop, SWJTA to see if we could still get DD in. We got to the podium and asked if there were spots left, and…there was! The next sign up time was for 11:30, I super politely asked if we could have a later show due to an ADR at 12:00, so we had to check in at 11:40. The nice young man said “Sure, take a look and pick what you want!” With that, I looked at the list and picked the 1:30 show figuring that would give us enough time to eat and get there. We thanked the CM, as I have read that whether a CM lets you pick what show you want depends on what CM it is, I considered ourselves lucky.
Very happy, we decided to take our chances and see what Toy Story Midway Mania looked like. It was a 45 min wait at that point, so we grabbed a few Fastpasses. Making us ahead if the game, we have never even held FP’s for TSMM before, never mind riding it!
We decided to go on the Great Movie Ride. DH and DD had never been on this ride before, and the year before was my first time. I was excited for DH to see it, because I thought he would enjoy it. Which he did, he liked seeing the Alien and the movie at the end…also one of my fave parts as well.
First though, we grabbed a couple Photopass pics in front of the sign.
After the GMR, we made our way to the Muppet Vision show. DD wasn’t very happy about going to this, but once there she loved it.
You can see in this pic her body language before we went in. She was not happy.
In 2009, she was scared of them and wouldn’t put on the glasses. This year DD really enjoyed the 3D attractions. At first, she was reluctant again to put on the glasses, but I shoved them on her face (not like violently or anything, but I kind of tricked her). As soon as she caught a glance of what it looked like with them on, she says “Cool!” and then had no problem wearing any glasses on anything.
It was so neat to see her reactions for the first time of never experiencing 3D. Her reaching out to touch things (especially trying to help Donald at MP at MK) and just being filled with wonder. It was one of my favorite memories of this trip. One of those special times that you as a parent never forget I think.
When we finished, we decided we had just enough time to head towards Sci Fi Dine in Theatre and stop at the smoke area near it. As we were walking, I spotted in front of me a dark haired woman who looked familiar. I yelled out “Marybeth!” and she turned around. Score!
I apologized for “ditching” them, explained what happened, and they were very understanding about it. We talked about what we had been doing this morning and they had signed Marky up for SWJTA too. What luck we have, they signed up for the 1:30 show as well.
They were heading to SFDiT right then for an 11:30 ADR, ours was for 12:00, so we agreed to meet up in front of SFDiT, and go to SWJTA together. They went on to their ADR and we headed off to waste a little more time.
Up Next: Meeting up with Marybeth and family for real this time.
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Great morning in spite of your later than expected start!
Yes it definately was!
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Originally Posted by ilovedisney247
Oh I'm so glad you managed to get both a slot for Jedi Training and FP for TSMM! What a great start to your DHS day!
I was so happy we did that too. It was the thing I was most excited about for my DD. She has been a big SW's fan since she was 2 years old, and I knew she would love fighting Darth Vader for real. We were having such a great time today, and normally I don't even really like DHS. Surprise, surprise though....keep following along to hear the rest of our best day the whole trip!
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I do have to say though, one of the things I love about WDW is the fact of all the people I talk to. No matter where I go while I am there, I am always yakking to someone! But no, I never thought I would make a friend AT WDW. I'll tell you as bad as smoking is, that is what it is. I became friends with Lorraine because I was at the smoking area every morning and night, as was she. We both smoke so there was common ground right there, along with the fact we are both in WDW. I talk to more people from sitting in smoking areas, that I don't think I would have ever talked to so many people otherwise. It's funny, because you even run into the same people over and over and at various parks. 
"Sparky"(My first trip.)
I've heard both good and bad things about the clambake, but it is definitely something I would like to try out. Glad to hear you bad evening took a good turn. It's nice when good company can help you feel better.
Now, I know that's just not right but seriously, certain people just wouldn't hang out with me after that. Their loss. Anyway - Yay Lorraine!
While that is high on the list of things I am excited for, 
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will be me x100 at FFP!
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