Take Me Out to the Mouse House **Updated 4/24** COMPLETE About This Page:

[mousestruck]

Fun day, Sharon! Beginning with the Yankees and ending at MK... actually, sounds like a PERFECT day to me!!! Your comment about Jeter's "back" side totally cracked me up. I'm with you...that man doesn't have a bad side! Hopefully he warmed things up in the stadium, to counter that yummy looking ice-cream and to complement baseball Mickey (yes, I do believe he may be hotter than any Yankee!).

Sorry about your dinner. I've never eaten there, and I guess I won't be eager to try it any time soon.

More soon, please!

[CastleWishes]

@ no fatheads in front of you. I know this one all too well.
I thought that was DJ's front side... hmmm never realized.

[MickeyMAC]

Sounds like you really enjoyed the ball game. Sorry about your hamburger. Your parade pictures are great.

[PrincessSharon]

Thanks for all the great comments, everyone! Y'all are the best!

Originally Posted by Luvsun

What a great picture of Mickey in his baseball uniform! I it!
I love the pictures from your room at SSR! I am staying there again in May. I wouldn't mind that view!
Sorry about Pecos Bill's. I have only eaten there once and it was OK. In my opinion, the best burgers on property is at Beaches and Cream!
Your pics of Spectromagic are wonderful! I never get good pictures of that parade!
Great update Sharon!

Thanks, Ann! I've had views of DTD and the Treehouses and loved them both! I also think the B&C burgers are the best on property.

Originally Posted by scdisneyfan

I enjoyed the Braves game I saw at WWOS years ago. But, i didnt know that ice cream existed or i'm sure i wouldve had some. AND there were no trams or shuttles either and you had to walk around aimlessly...this was back in 2000 so its nice to see there is a shuttle offered now.
Eric is a big braves fan and he isnt superstitous at all like you : i was cracking up at your "not superstitous" comment. Cause eric has to wear the same hat everytime and he has to have certain friends over and if they loose when that friend is over they are never invited back during a game *LOL*
Too funny about it being earth day and running spectro twice *L*
I also think that phillarmagic needs some interaction. Like some games or something i dunno. I would agree though
I've never eaten at pecos bill's and now i know not to get the hamburger *L*
too bad though really....and you know how i feel about sweet tea since i live in the south!
Completely odd about the phone..i'm not sure i wouldve figured it out after multiple tries...i probably would've blamed it on kids prank calling *L*
A rain delay??? ugh....i know about those...i still can't wait to hear about your adventure!

You get the ice cream at the WWOS Cafe. I don't know if they had it at the All Star Cafe when it was there. And... well, all I'll say about Eric not having a certain friend over after a loss is that I don't think he's being completely unreasonable. Some people are bad luck! And I actually thought at first that it was a kid prank calling, but I figured they wouldn't keep calling back.

Originally Posted by OhToodles!

Great update & photos! How that Mickey threw the first pitch. We'll have to get down there for Spring Training one of these years.

I highly recommend it! It's a lot of fun to see a game there, and the weather's usually perfect! The day I went it was in the 80s and beautiful (except kind of windy).

Originally Posted by MMMD

Thanks for the update. I told DH that he has a Pecos-Bill-hamburger-hater friend in you. It upsets him that everyone likes Pecos so much. He refers to it as "dog food."

Well, it wasn't that terrible. Just cold. And I don't mean lukewarm or anything.

Originally Posted by dsteiny23

Chunky Chocolat Chip Cookie Dough Soft Serve ice cream...Is this another evil Girl Scout trick . Wow, even blurry it looked good!!

Love Mickey in a uniform. But, I am a sucker for a uniform. And I am TOTALLY superstitious. I had all kinds of quirks when I played and now if DH and I are watching a game and our team isn't doing well and then I move on the couch and they do well. I won't move until parts of me are falling asleep just in case I made it happen. (yeah...i've got issues )

I am a complete sucker for a man in uniform (including Mickey). My favorite Mickeys are always in uniform (band leader Mickey, Captain Mickey). And as for your game-watching "traditions" , you're not the first person I've heard about doing that.

Originally Posted by janicelovesmickey

MICKEY looks soo cute in his uniform! awwww
so now I know not to eat at Peco Bills, never did anyway.. and I am a big cheeseburger lover too..

I knew you'd love baseball Mickey! And I suspect the reason people love the burgers at Pecos Bill's so much is because they can load them up with fixins. Even a bad burger tastes pretty good if you load it up with onions and mushrooms (assuming you like that - which I don't).

Originally Posted by amandal

I love baseball Mickey!!! How fun!! Danny and I have had 2 good experiences at Pecos Bill's, so I'm sorry to hear you didn't. Maybe you'll give it another chance. . . . . Can't wait to hear more.

I am sure I'll give PB another chance. The burger wasn't bad (I did have a bad burger at ABC Commissary and haven't been back since ).

Originally Posted by Caldercup

Mmmmmmm.... that ice cream treat at the game looked deeeelicious!

But Pecos Bills sounded like a bad time. What a shame -- I've been so lucky there in the past.

And I got a good giggle about you and the phantom phone at SSR. (Too funny that you didn't report it.)

More, more, more please!
Eileen

I wish I had some of that ice cream right now (and it's 8:45 AM). Even DM will think ice cream for breakfast is extreme. I do hear a lot of good reviews for PB, which is why I'm willing to give it another try. And I probably would've reported the phone if I could use the phone without speakerphone (that's one of my pet peeves - I HATE when people call me using their speakerphones ).

Originally Posted by iloverags2

Another great update! I believe they serve that soft serve cookie dough ice cream on Castaway Cay also.

Agreed about Mickey in his uniform...too cute!

That's good info to know, Cindy. I will remember that for my cruise next year!

Originally Posted by disneydani

All in all, sounds like a mostly successful day! I wonder if a character (and a token kiddo) always throw out the ball at WWOS?

Glad you were able to take in a bit of MK in the evening; sorry to hear about your sub par meal at Pecos Bills. On our last trip to WDW, we actually spent a whole week and none of us had a burger!

Fabulous pics of Spectro...glad you could boogie out of the MK ahead of the crowds.

danielle

I remember hearing (I don't remember where I heard it, but it was an official source) that a Disney character appears at every game. And I don't often get burgers at MK, unless I hear good things about them.

Originally Posted by angiek1024

Mickey is so cute in his baseball uniform! I agree with you on Pecos Bill. I didn't have the burger but we tried Pecos for the first time on our March trip. I got the taco salad and it wasn't that good.

Can't wait for more!

It's funny you say that, I had the taco salad (from El Pirata & El Perico) and didn't love it as much as I was expecting to.

Originally Posted by CastleWishes

@ no fatheads in front of you. I know this one all too well.
I thought that was DJ's front side... hmmm never realized.

I guess we should apologize for treating him like a sex object.

[PrincessSharon]

Day Three – Sunday, March 29
A Rain Delay

There were severe thunderstorms overnight. How do I know this? Because they were loud enough to wake me! I’m a sound sleeper, so that’s saying something! I woke up around 6, but just stayed in bed and fell asleep again until 7. It hadn’t really been that late when I got to bed, so I’m not sure why I did so much sleeping in on this trip.

After showering and getting ready, I headed to Artist’s Palette and got breakfast and my refillable mug that comes with the QSDP (the mug features the new WWYC design). I had a Mickey waffle and juice, plus water to go.

I knew it was expected to be rainy for at least the morning, so I was prepared with my waterproof shoes (with holes in the sides for water to drain out). I also remembered to bring my poncho.

I drove to the Studios, hoping to be able to get a picture of the TOT with the gloomy dark sky. Unfortunately, it started to rain on the way, and it rained off and on all morning, so I don’t have any pictures for this update at all.

I’d brought my poncho with me, but I’d forgotten my baseball cap, which I need since the poncho hood doesn’t stay on and my hair gets wet unless I walk around holding the hood. Like I really needed to mention that. Anyway, I was in time for the opening ceremony, and the rain stopped enough for them to get it in.

Being solo, I was able to get pretty close to the front of the pack, and at rope drop I walked with the crowd to Toy Story Insania. I, however, was smart and did not stop to get a FP. The standby was posted at 40 minutes, but I knew there was no way it could be that long and I got in line. The CMs were saying that the entire party must be together before entering the line, so people were bunched up around the entrance, waiting for the FP runner in their group. I spent the time in the queue talking to the woman behind me, giving her advice about what her 3 boys would like.

I checked the time when I boarded the ride – 9:13 and remember, I had to walk across the park just to get to it. So there you have it. Don’t get a FP first. Ride first, then get a FP for later. Your FP will be a little later, but your wait in the standby queue will be a lot shorter.

I didn’t take my own advice, though. I can do that because I’m so much smarter than that know-it-all, Me. I figured once on TSM would be enough for me today and I was ready for some TOT.

I grabbed a TOT FP and got in the standby queue. There was a 13-minute wait posted, but it was actually less than 10. When I came off, I noticed I had a message from Suzi (Hidden Mickey) so I left her a message that I was riding my Tower and we’d figure out where to meet up when I heard from her.

Since I needed a hat, I ended up buying a TOT one in the gift shop. Then I got right back in the standby line, which by now was truly about 13 minutes. This time I was seated next to a man and his son. The guy screamed like a little girl the entire ride, which I found stinkin’ hilarious! I’m not sure if he was joking for his kid’s benefit or not, but it sure made my day!

After that ride, I sent a text to Jyl to see if we could meet up some time that day. She replied that she was working later, but we could meet up in the parks before she had to work. Then I wandered around walking and people watching, since the rain had let up for the moment. It rained on and off all morning, sometimes very hard and sometimes very light.

I was happy that I had my waterproof shoes, but when they were wet, my feet slid around in them a lot. I grabbed a stack of napkins and I would dry my shoes off when it would stop raining.

I heard from Suzi again and we planned to meet at the exit of TOT, but we missed each other. One of the Streetmosphere players was in the photo area, and I enjoyed his performance. He had a carrot on his hat, and a little girl told him about it, but he kept pretending not to see it.

I decided to stay nearby, so I headed over for a spin on RNRC. I completely walked right into the preshow as a single rider. I wanted to go again, but then I heard from Suzi, so I walked over to TOT.

She was currently in the queue and would probably be about 20 minutes, so I decided to use my FP. I looked for her and her DD in the queue, but I didn’t see them. I figured it would’ve been funny if we ended up riding together.

I didn’t see them, unfortunately. They were about 5 minutes behind me, but we did finally get to meet! I thought Suzi and her DD were both really nice and she invited me to hang with her and her family. I had plans to meet up with Jyl, though, so we said if we both came back for the second Fantasmic! that night, we’d get together.

After that, I wandered around for a while in the rain. I heard from Jyl that she was on her way to the park, so I texted her that I was heading to the Backlot Express for lunch so she’d meet me there.

I was trying to decide what I wanted for lunch when Jyl came in. I decided on the chicken nuggets. I didn’t like either of the desserts offered (yogurt parfait or cheesecake – yes, I don’t like cheesecake). I asked Jyl if she wanted my dessert and she decided to have the cheesecake.

I always crunch on my ice (another reason I Sonic so much – they have the best ice for munching), and I noticed the BE has very weird ice. It looks like turds or clear cheese puffs. I’d never seen that kind of ice anywhere before. The turd ice isn’t really good for munching either.

We gabbed and gabbed while we ate. Well mostly, I pumped Jyl for behind-the-scenes secret CM info about SM. It was great to get to spend some time with her! And get to hear her wonderful stories. Jyl, I hope you know by now where you’re going once SM goes down for refurb.

After lunch, it looked like it was clearing up for good. We stumbled upon a cute show featuring the Green Army Men.

When that ended, I was ready to head to Epcot. We stopped for a few minutes while the last of the rain showers passed through, and then I headed to the parking lot. Jyl tagged along since she could easily go from there to the MK for work later.

Up Next: Will I End Up On The Disabled List?

[Mauimouse]

Another great update, Sharon.

Man, I heard that thunderstorm too. I woke up and looked out my 27th floor window and saw a couple lightening strikes over near Epcot. They were loud.

[Minnie Lor]

Great update. on the tip for Toy Story Insania. Love that name. i'm with you on needing a hat with my poncho. I need one because otherwise I keep my head down so that the rain won't get in and roll down my back.. More please.

[disney_duke]

Ice turds.
So glad you got the perfect hat for yourself!! And you're hanging out with some nice PP friends, it sure is a good way to spend time in the rain!!

[DrDolphin]

What a great way to wake up!!! Princess Sharon TR updates!!

[OhToodles!]

Sounds like a good morning in DHS, despite the rain and ice turds. I don't think I like the sound of the next update though!

[angiek1024]

Sounds like a good morning! I laughed at your turd ice! I am an ice cruncher too but I haven't seen any turd ice that I know of!

[ilovedisney247]

I definitely prefer ice cheese puffs as a descriptor! Very nice that you got some meets in and some time at DHS in spite of the crummy weather!

[BeckiO5]

Sharon, thank you again for the wonderful update, despite the rain and the ice turds. It's nice that you got in some PPer Meets on your trip too! Can't wait to hear your next update even with your title for it.

[lauren-roxy]

Great update!! Sorry about the rain.

[dsteiny23]

I just read your last post to Tyler and he wanted me to tell you that "I am excited to go on RnRC because I'm tall enough now!! We saw the green army men too! And we thought they were cool."

As far as I am concerned, I think my biggest problem with this last post is finding out that you don't like cheesecake!!! You live in NY for goodness sake! And I LOVE me some cheesecake. But, the rest of your day sounded great. I didn't realize that DHS had an opening ceremony. Does Epcot?? I know MK and AK do and I think that is one of the things we are going to try to do this next trip with the boys is to see the opening ceremonies at least once.

Looking forward to more.