The Walt Disney World/Disneyland Double Dip Trip! - UPDATED 7/11 w/FINAL THOUGHTS About This Page:

[luvnwdwgal]

Another great update Sharon! I have such a craving for a chocolate shake now!

[Suzie&Jay]

That shake looks great! More more more!

[Disney_Scarlett]

Mmmm....Sci-Fi milkshake....

I the Muppet's pre-show as well. I agree with Marnie - I like it almost more than the actual show (put a cushy chair in there for me to lounge in, and I probably would like it more!).

I'm amazed that you were able to go from a 75 minute wait to a less-than-10 minute wait for the Backlot tour. You really know the tricks, girl!

Can't wait for more!

[lauren-roxy]

Great update Sharon!! More fantastic photos!!!

[PrincessSharon]

Originally Posted by Lemap760

Love the pictures. Did the lady sitting in front of you at the Sci-Fi really think she was getting out of the picture?

Originally Posted by ilovedisney0_0

Well, at first I thought you were lucky to get a car at Sci Fi with no 'hitchhikers', until I saw the lady in the front seat, who is practically falling out of the car! That is the only thing that makes me nervous about our ADR there, since there are only 2 in our party. Is it weird, sitting so close to people you don't know when you dine?

She probably could've gotten more out of the way if her DH hadn't been in there too! You can barely see him, but he's next to her. Both the CM and I told them (their DS is in the front seat) that they didn't need to move, but they insisted. Nice people!

And to answer your question, no it isn't weird with others sitting so close. At least not for me. With a party of 1 or 2, you usually get the back seat (at least that's how it's been in my case). Because everyone is facing straight ahead, you don't feel like you need to make conversation, and honestly, I think it's difficult even with members of your own party who aren't seated right next to you. You can also ask for a table instead of a car if it really worries you.

[PrincessSharon]

Day Seven – Friday, February 23
Everyone Wants to Ride Pooh with Me!

Today was to be a solo day for me. Even though I was attending the P&PP later, I wanted to hit the MK, so it would be MK all day for me. I drove to the MK and encountered the world’s stupidest parents while parking. The family I parked next to had a little boy who looked like he was about 2 years old (really a little thing, still in diapers). They were all getting themselves together and the poor kid was standing at the front of their car all alone. I saw him there, so I only pulled in enough to get out of the road and waited until someone noticed him and grabbed his hand or something. He saw me coming and I think he needed a new diaper he looked so scared. I didn’t want to blow the horn because I thought that would scare him even more. I waited about 30 seconds before his dad finally noticed and took him out of the way and I pulled in and parked. I think I scarred the poor boy for life. I’m not a parent, but even I know better than that. And it’s a good thing I noticed him or it could’ve been a very tragic day for that family.

I decided to catch the ferry, which I particularly enjoy in the early morning. Here are a few pictures I took.





I had to wait a few minutes for the opening ceremony, and because it was already so crowded, it was an abbreviated show. The characters rolled in on the train and then they opened up.

On the way down Main Street, I thought of Karen and her son Zack, because of the song these folks were singing.


Clang, clang, clang went the trolley…

And then I completely cracked up when I noticed a kid who had the exact same opinion as Zack.


It may be hard to see from this stealth picture, but he’s covering his ears!

I giggled my way to Fantasyland and had a spin on Peter Pan. Then I skipped over to Pooh, thinking if I got those two out of the way right away, I’d be set for finishing FL in no time. Pooh was practically a walk on. I was given a car to myself, and then a family of four lined up behind me. When the hunnypot came in, the entire family of four behind me got in with me. I guess everyone wants to ride Pooh with me, because this has happened to me before (though that woman got in behind me with one kid and left her DH and other kid flat).

I wanted to check in for my flight, so I went back to the front of the park. A very nice CM checked me in and printed out my boarding pass for me, and also did the same for DM & DF, who weren’t even with me.

I decided to go to Adventureland next. I passed the Jungle Cruise, which wasn’t open yet, and walked right onto a boat on POC. After that, I headed to the HM.



I was just enjoying my final day in the MK and strolling around.



I did take a ride on SWSA, which was still a walk-on. Then, more photos.















I was thinking about my buddy Eileen, and the fact that I’d be seeing her & Karen in just a couple of days. It’s like they were all with me at the MK that day!

I decided I’d done enough lazy strolling and headed over to Tomorrowland to pick up a FP for SM. The standby time was only 30 minutes, but I decided that was longer than I wanted to wait, so I grabbed a FP for later. Then I headed to Toontown, snapping this photo on the way.



I visited Mickey’s house first.

































Next was Minnie’s place.

















Then I snapped a photo of Goofy’s Barnstormer.



The train pulled in just then, so I decided to take a spin around the park. I noticed the awful crowds at the bag check line when we got to Main Street.



Once I’d completed the round trip, I got off the train in Toontown and took the path to Tomorrowland. I used my SM FP and got the left hand side. I thought about getting a BTMRR or Splash FP for later, but figured I’d have a good chance of hitting those during the party, so I decided not to. I went to the hub and took some castle pictures. I’m still not sure whether or not I like the new castle paint job.







Then I headed back to MD for a break.

Up Next: More of the Royal Treatment

[mattnkatsmum]

Well Sharon, you certainly got to grips with your new camera. Your photos are FANTABULOUS.

Love the Zack copy with his hands over his ears. 'Clang clang goes the trolley....' has a similar effect on me.

[Colexis Mom]

Great pictures Sharon! You're getting quite a lot done even though the crowds are large More please

[chezp]

I love the photos of Toontown - we'll have to go back there on our next visit, we haven't been there in some time now!

[ilovedisney0_0]

Wow, your pictures are so clear and beautiful! And I like the new paint job way more than I liked that ugly crane! Thanks for answering my question about SciFi!

[Jillybean]

Your pictures are so vivid and brilliant - - beautiful! As soon as Mary Devall stops reading "Go Dog Go" to her dad, I'm going to pull her over to check out pictures of her favorite place on Earth!

What a fantastic morning - - and of course, everyone wants to be in your honeypot! You are THE Fastpass Queen!

Jill

[SHEANA1226]

Great update as usual! Can't wait to hear about the party!

[disneydani]

You really are quite amazing with your camera...thanks for all the great pics! So glad you enjoying your solo time at MK.

Keep 'em coming...

danielle

[DyanKJ130]

Great updates, Sharon!! I always read your TRs with a

[Minnie Lor]

Great update and wonderful pictures. Love Mickey and Minnie's house. I'll have to go visit there homes next time I go. For years, Minnie's house would depress me. She paints, she quilts, she does pottery, she cooks, and her house is cute to boot. What a she-mouse!!