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Great updates (and good to see you chiming in, Tiff )! MVMCP was so much fun. I do have photos, but you'll have to wait until I get to them in my TR to find out how bad (or good) they are. Glad you enjoyed the tour. Isn't that warehouse amazing?
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Mickey's so happy to see me back, he can barely contain himself!
See??? I need to read these TR's because they are informative!!! I did not know that we got the green and red colors from Germany - and my family is from Germany!! (I am only second generation American, sheesh! )
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Saturday, October 9, 2014 - Kaitlyn and I before the Happy Haunted 5K at ESPN Wide World of Sports
Day 3, Part 2: Introducing Tiff to "Winter Wonderlands"
Day 3, Part 2: Introducing Tiff to "Winter Wonderlands"
After getting all refreshed, we headed to the bus stop again and waited for a bus to MGM. One arrived in short time and we were off to the movies, so to speak. After arriving, ew took some pics of the MGM Christmas tree and got out picture taken in front of it with PP.
We had an ADR for Sci-Fi Dine In Theatre, and we had a little time to play. We made our way up Hollywood Blvd and came upon the High School Musical show in front of the BAH, or Big Blue Weenie, whichever you prefer. Tiff impressed me with her singing along to the songs. Having never seen either of the movies, I don’t know if she had all the words right but I’ll give Tiff the benefit of doubt, so I truly was impressed that she knew ever single word.
After watching the HSM show, we searched out a PP guy and found one all by his lonesome. He was bored so we probably got 5-7 shots right there. This one was one of particular favorites.
After our little photo shot, we headed over to the Sci-Fi as we needed to get checked in. Oh my, the line to check-in was huge. Or maybe it was just a wave of people that were just mingling around the entrance. Whatever it was, it took us a bit to make our way through the crowd. After checking in, we were told it would be 10-15 minutes, so we walked back outside and found a ledge to park while we waited. Took a few scenery shots of the area for the scrapbook.
Now we were probably called in about 10 minutes later and were directed to the back of the “drive-in” and became hitch hikers in a car with a family of 4. We took some more pictures of the restaurant that didn’t come out all that well. <shrug> Anywho, our waiter came and got our drink orders. We both stuck with soda and ice tea as we knew what the evening had in store. :wink: After looking over the menu, we both knew what we wanted right away.
For an appetizer, I went with the 7 Bean Beef Chili while Tiff went with the Crispy Onion Rings. For our main entrée, Tiff went with the Shrimp Penne Pasta while I went with the Italian Grilled Chicken Sandwich. And the kicker, DESSERT!! I went with the Caramel Cheesecake and Tiff went the Warm Apple Crisp.
After stuffing ourselves silly and settling the bill, we made a quick bathroom stop and then went on search of my favorite booth in MGM during the holidays. Now before I go on, I have an apology to make. Back in 2005 when I came to WDW with my mom , we discovered this booth that made adult beverages in MGM. We became addicted to what we thought was called the “Winter Wonderland”. I didn’t know what was in it, but it was really good. Anyway, I went on and on about these drinks to more than one person and even made a scrapbook page from that trip in honor of the wonderful drinks. See below.
Well, to continue on with the current story, we approach the booth right outside of the Sci-Fi, near the Monster’s Inc meet and greet area. I see people walking away with fruity concoctions and beer but not the blue I was looking forward to. As we looked at the menu, I saw Winter Wonderlands listed so I got excited. I ordered round 1 for the two of us and the person handed over these pink drinks. Well, I had to ask the CM what the deal was. He let me know that those were actually Merry Margaritas and they stopped making them last year. Well, I was a little bummed but the real Winter Wonderland was quite tasty and all was soon forgotten. So…sorry for the incorrect information back in 2005. This time I remembered to take a picture of the menu with the ingredients.
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Great update and pictures Dawn Glad you had a great meal at Sci-Fi (it looks delish). And sorry they changed the drink on you, but it looks like you guys are enjoying your Winter Wonderlands More please
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Great updates! MVMCP sounded like a fantastic time. I so wish I would have been there to shake booty with the evil Stepsisters and you, Tiff and Karen at the Dance Party! Boogie on down, indeed.
The Yuletide Tour sounds fun. I love backstage secrets 'n stuff. I had to giggle at Tiff wanting to make sure Eric never sees those grills. I hear ya, girl - why grill when you can have someone else do it for you in a restaurant with no chance of third degree burns?
Oooh, Sci Fi food looks so. yummy. Speaking of yummy, Winter Wonderland drinks look dangerously delicious! I'm sad I missed it.
I think Winter Wonderland 2.0 sounds yummy -- but Winter Wonderland 1.0 was quite its own "Big Blue Weanie," doncha think? (It has all the earmarks of what Walt called a weanie -- it was big, colorful and drew you towards it. It didn't move, but it G.L.O.W.E.D.)
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