Is That a Raincloud Over My Head? EMTPEJ's Land & Sea Adventure **Updated 10/28** - Page 18 - PassPorter - A Community of Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, and General Travel Forums
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Just getting caught up! Reading about your cruise part of the trip really makes me want to do that all the pictures too!
Looking forward to more updates!
Since I got up LONG before everyone else, I started our laundry in the Laundromat near the ‘Neverland’ club / Tangaroa terrace. The only problem I have with it was the dryers were gas powered and did not really have a ‘low’ setting. I went over to Capt. Cooks and purchased resort mugs for everyone and filled them and took them back to the room. They were all still asleep, of course. Momma HAS to have her diet cola when she wakes, you know. Since I knew no one else would be interested, I managed to get a table for one at Kona and enjoyed a press pot of coffee and an order of Tonga Toast.
Laundry, shopping, filling the mugs…how so very valiant of you!
The pressed pot is my favorite thing at Kona!
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We did back in time to get available seats to watch the Electric Water Pagent and then Wishes from the hammocks on the beach back at the Poly, along with some FBs.
What a way to end your day!
I watching the parade and fireworks from the beach! It’s so relaxing!
Another great update! I'm really enjoying your trip!
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When we got there, I saw the little remote-control tree character with the annoying voice and I told it I was getting my chainsaw! Gotta keep those guys on their toes, you know. Hee hee!
Definitely keep them in line!
DS#2 Chat was wearing a Scooby Doo shirt with palm trees on it and we came upon Wes Palm when entering AK. Of course, it found him! It started sprinkling water all over him. He is never to be outdone. He took is misting fan and drenched the poor guy! He stopped picking on him and told him to go back to Universal.
EJ, was going to compliment you on the parrots picture but I read that you’re better half took it... Kendra! I it!
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By the time we got back to Harambe village, we decided to do a little shopping at Mombasa Marketplace. There were some folks out there ‘drumming’ up a little business.
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We stopped for the popcorn in the souvenir buckets and a Mickey bar for me (finally).
Took you long enough!
Another great update! It's so much fun visiting Disney with you guys!
Great update!!
I loved reading about the Dolphin Encounter. I'm considering it for my January cruise!
WRITE MORE PLEASE!
OK! Some more is coming up!
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Definitely keep them in line!
DS#2 Chat was wearing a Scooby Doo shirt with palm trees on it and we came upon Wes Palm when entering AK. Of course, it found him! It started sprinkling water all over him. He is never to be outdone. He took is misting fan and drenched the poor guy! He stopped picking on him and told him to go back to Universal.
EJ, was going to compliment you on the parrots picture but I read that you’re better half took it... Kendra! I it!
Took you long enough!
Another great update! It's so much fun visiting Disney with you guys!
Thanks! Gotta keep ol' Wes from vegetating!
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I just Googled the shirts E.J. and found them, but thanks for the offer!
I know we got one set from Body Glove..
I also could not find my photos of the Beach Blanket Buffet, but they were finally approved for the photo section:
They put on a really big show when they bring it out, but it is kind of a let-down.
I would have to agree with you here. They seem to try and go all out like Rainforest Café does for their volcano. Problem is, at the luau, the volcano never makes it to your table – only the dessert on plates. This should be updated!
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(did I mention my raincloude was still functioning?).
Would you please turn off that raincloud?!
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I would not go out of my way to see it again
it didn’t win you over! I think the luau is one of the hardest things to recommend. Either you love it or you hate it. My Dfamily it.
Wow! LOVED the dolphin encounter!! NOW THAT is one I would probably do!! I love dolphins, but the whole swim with them thing freaks me out a little bit (I almost drowned as a kid and I get a bit nervous in open water). That encounter looks awesome!! Sounds like you had a great day! And no hijacking by pirates! (Or did you stop at Starbucks?)
I was able to present Princess Danielle and Autumn and Kendra with the tiaras that I got at Bou-tiki at the Poly. I think this was when Kendra really caught the magic
So very of you! You do laundry...you let your Dfamily sleep in...you give magical surprises! No wonder your DW is soaking in the magic!
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and Tom probably decided we (passporters) are all totally insane
Exactly how my DH feels!
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What magic the passporters and the boards bring!
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Again, after much laughing , we finally got to bed that night !
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Caught up again! (More slow nights at work! ) We did a dolphin encounter at Freeport, and it was the same thing...the staff was not too friendly there, either! Love the pictures!
Episode 8: Wed. 7/16/08 - Morning. A Breakfast With Best Friends.
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We finally said Aloha to our 'Ohana friends and headed out to Epcot.
Everyone looks so happy in the pictures! Looks like a great start to your day!
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When we got to Epcot, guess what? It WASN’T raining!
I guess Danielle’s magic rubbed off for awhile!
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While in line, I saw this guy’s shirt. I wonder why I never see any gals with intriguing shirts?
Chat wears these shirts all the time. He loves people reading them and making comments! Some of them are not nice!
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Wouldn’t you know, Off Kilter was performing?
Oh, one of our favorite things in Epcot. DH their music and has all the CDs. (He even checks for a new one every trip.) So I never have to pull his arm to stop!
Love the dolphin photos EJ. Looks like a great way to spend a day. Can't wait to hear more of your adventures.
Thanks! It was fun. It is a good thing to do once in your life..
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I would have to agree with you here. They seem to try and go all out like Rainforest Café does for their volcano. Problem is, at the luau, the volcano never makes it to your table – only the dessert on plates. This should be updated!
Would you please turn off that raincloud?!
it didn’t win you over! I think the luau is one of the hardest things to recommend. Either you love it or you hate it. My Dfamily it.
I think the raincloud had a lot to do with it. I am sure it is MUCH more fun at other times. Also, it was the the very first show of their workweek, so they may not have been at 100%.
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Wow! LOVED the dolphin encounter!! NOW THAT is one I would probably do!! I love dolphins, but the whole swim with them thing freaks me out a little bit (I almost drowned as a kid and I get a bit nervous in open water). That encounter looks awesome!! Sounds like you had a great day! And no hijacking by pirates! (Or did you stop at Starbucks?)
Thanks, Karen. It is pretty neat, even though you are out of the Disney bubble for a while. This encounter is different from a swim, as you stand on a platform and the dolphin comes to you. Believe me, we beat feet past the hawkers. etc.
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So very of you! You do laundry...you let your Dfamily sleep in...you give magical surprises! No wonder your DW is soaking in the magic! Exactly how my DH feels!
What magic the passporters and the boards bring!
A great way to end another day!
It was a great time!
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EJ-Thanks for sharing the dolphin encounter with us!! It looks like alot of fun!!
Glad to see the sun was shining on you a bit!
Yes, finally the sun was shining, though we had to leave the country!
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Caught up again! (More slow nights at work! ) We did a dolphin encounter at Freeport, and it was the same thing...the staff was not too friendly there, either! Love the pictures!
Thanks, Sue! Surly staff just makes you appreciate Disney all the more when you return to the ship!
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Episode 8: Wed. 7/16/08 - Morning. A Breakfast With Best Friends.
Everyone looks so happy in the pictures! Looks like a great start to your day!
I guess Danielle’s magic rubbed off for awhile!
Chat wears these shirts all the time. He loves people reading them and making comments! Some of them are not nice!
Oh, one of our favorite things in Epcot. DH their music and has all the CDs. (He even checks for a new one every trip.) So I never have to pull his arm to stop!
That day was fun, too! My DW got one of the Epcot CDs, and plays it sometimes.
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way to end your day! 
Definitely keep them in line!
and we came upon Wes Palm when entering AK. Of course, it found him! It started sprinkling water all over him. He is never to be outdone. He took is misting fan and drenched the poor guy! 
Kendra! I 
it didn’t win you over! I think the luau is one of the hardest things to recommend. Either you love it or you hate it. My Dfamily 
What magic the passporters and the boards bring!
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