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I HATE ToT. I love the themeing but the drop sequence it awful. In 09, I came off shaking so bad I had to sit down.
Know the feeling all too well Everytime I got in the doorway I had to ask myself was Jump pay worth it somehow it allways was
So Like we say Look here CupCake time to put on the BIG shorts and stop being such a PANSY The chicken door is right behind you and no shame taking the smarter way out
Know the feeling all too well Everytime I got in the doorway I had to ask myself was Jump pay worth it somehow it allways was
So Like we say Look here CupCake time to put on the BIG shorts and stop being such a PANSY The chicken door is right behind you and no shame taking the smarter way out
Did you just call me a JackWagon and send me off to MambyPamby Land???
That's ok, I'm alright with it. You are NEVER going to get me on that ride AGAIN!!
Did you just call me a JackWagon and send me off to MambyPamby Land???
That's ok, I'm alright with it. You are NEVER going to get me on that ride AGAIN!!
Maybe what you need is a little Jack in the wagon and it won't be so frightening and i would never send you offf to MambyPamby land FantasyLand yes Mamby Pamby never
That's ok, I'm alright with it. You are NEVER going to get me on that ride AGAIN!!
Can you "handle" the teacups? That is the only ride I've found that is a "never again" for me (of course I had a DS12 and DD14 trying to turn the cup as fast as they could).
Hey I thought you were a progressive person not a Geico person (you jack wagon)
hee hee hee. you got me! I may love Flo but Geico has some hysterical commercials!
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Congrats on the AP!!!! Love the ride photos!
Thank you. Definitely keepers, don't mind paying for ride photos that are that funny. I still fall over laughing at the 09 ToT pic.
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Maybe what you need is a little Jack in the wagon and it won't be so frightening and i would never send you offf to MambyPamby land FantasyLand yes Mamby Pamby never
Jack in the wagon, yes PLEASE!
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Originally Posted by kangelop
Can you "handle" the teacups? That is the only ride I've found that is a "never again" for me (of course I had a DS12 and DD14 trying to turn the cup as fast as they could).
I actually go on the teacups but no one is allowed to spin at all. We actually go reverse, we try to stop it from spinning by holding on to the wheel as tight as we can. Don't judge, I'm weird. Mission: Space is a no no too. It was not a good day after that one.
Well, I tried to buy the Tables in Wonderland card today but I actually need an activated AP for that so I'll pick it up in October.
So, with the money burning a hole in my pocket, I bought the Pre Arrival PhotoPass CD. I do this every trip because it's such a deal especially now that they've added the bonus photos. I will definitely be needing it for this trip since I won't have anyone to take photos of me.
I have a list of characters that I haven't been photographed with including: Beast, Belle in her blue dress, Marie, Eeyore, Piglet (yeah, good luck getting the last two without a character meal), Peter Pan, Hook, the Dwarves, pretty much any villian and I hope to rectify that at MNSSHP.
When it comes to characters, I'm silly because I prefer to "spot" them on the street like a celebrity sighting rather than a "canned" meet at a character meal. For instance, I still remember WAY back on my first trip, I didn't see Mickey. I don't recall seeing many characters but I was all about the Cheese back then. It was on my second trip when I spotted him walking thru Liberty Square with a handler obviously not in the mood to get a pic taken. I was crushed that I didn't get to meet him BUT I saw him. I saw Mickey Mouse (in tails no less). Couldn't be more starstruck if Johnny Depp walked by me (not now, I mean just to put it in relevant terms - ok back then let's say Shawn Cassidy, oh geez I just really dated myself).
I told myself that I wouldn't go for character pics this trip but I lied. I'm going by myself so that means pics with them and me, just me. How cool. I am a wee bit bummed that they won't be around for EMH anymore but I do have the Party.
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Can you "handle" the teacups? That is the only ride I've found that is a "never again" for me (of course I had a DS12 and DD14 trying to turn the cup as fast as they could).
I'm with Kangelop on this one Not again, but, then again I r dizzy enough without going on that ride
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Originally Posted by jennie622
I have a list of characters that I haven't been photographed with including: Beast, Belle in her blue dress, Marie, Eeyore, Piglet (yeah, good luck getting the last two without a character meal), Peter Pan, Hook, the Dwarves, pretty much any villian and I hope to rectify that at MNSSHP.
When it comes to characters, I'm silly because I prefer to "spot" them on the street like a celebrity sighting rather than a "canned" meet at a character meal. For instance, I still remember WAY back on my first trip, I didn't see Mickey. I don't recall seeing many characters but I was all about the Cheese back then. It was on my second trip when I spotted him walking thru Liberty Square with a handler obviously not in the mood to get a pic taken. I was crushed that I didn't get to meet him BUT I saw him. I saw Mickey Mouse (in tails no less). Couldn't be more starstruck if Johnny Depp walked by me (not now, I mean just to put it in relevant terms - ok back then let's say Shawn Cassidy, oh geez I just really dated myself).
I told myself that I wouldn't go for character pics this trip but I lied. I'm going by myself so that means pics with them and me, just me. How cool. I am a wee bit bummed that they won't be around for EMH anymore but I do have the Party.
Sound choice on Photopass you'll still get shots to remember your trip and if you can catch some of the Characters well then you won't be the only character in the picture.
Still remember my first character encounter we had just entered MK on very first trip and walked right into Winnie the Pooh just beyond firehouse Next up Mr Smee and Capt. Hook just over bridge by Swiss Fam Robinson Tree House
Congratulations on the extra money - always feels gret knowing you have the ticket moeny up front, paid for and done. Had to laugh as your described your name ring...I had one too in high school, bu it met the gold seller some time back, had to laugh at myself for ever wearing the thing
Well this morning has been quite eventful. Started dialing 407-WDW-FEST at 7am and after 22 minutes of trying I got "through" to be on hold for 43 minutes. I actually made it into work before a CM answered. No bother.
I booked the Party for the Senses online. Great, whoo hoo. However, Wine View Lounge cannot be booked online - hence the phone call. Yes, I know I said I was going to hold off on WVL but I figured what the heck? I'm going solo and I'm still celebrating my 40th so go for it! I was told once you book a Premier Event, the ressie cannot be cancelled or MODIFIED!! But there was pixie dust in the air this morning and I got it approved!!
This is it, I swear. No more adding events. I thought maybe a culinary demo but after the boring beverage seminar from last year I decided against it. I tossed around the idea of Tequila Tasting but $45 for one hour - I know tequila better than wine, spend that on a bottle. Possibly Pizza & Beer Tasting but I do that on a weekly basis. The ONLY item I thought might peak my interest is the Grand Marnier Tasting in France but it's on the same day at P4TS and I don't know if I'm up for DHS EMH at 8am, then adding the GM Tasting 2:30-4 AND do P4TS at 7:15, plus do a mini PPer meet around 11am. Nope, too much.
Ok, back to work. I'm the only one in the office until 11. Time to crank some Disney tunes!!!
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