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It’s so cute listening to little ones in their excitement for all things Disney!
You got some nice photopass shots this morning. And yes, I was going to mention your top as well! Very pretty!
Crazy, all the folks wearing jeans! It made me hot(er) just looking at them!
You’ve got some great Photopass shots! Still looking fresh!
Too bad there’s not more shade back in Toy Story Land.
Thanks! I know the theme in TSL is that we are toy size in Andy's backyard, but surely there are trees in most backyards.
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Your photopass pictures and the borders are beautiful. I have never seen these borders. I hope that some of them will still be available for trip next month.
Thanks! There seemed to be fewer border/sticker options this time around, but I did like the ones that were there.
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Great Photopass pics! I absolutely love your top - the colour suits you perfectly.
Thanks! That top is one of my Old Navy finds. It is also very cool and comfortable in the heat and humidity.
It’s so cute listening to little ones in their excitement for all things Disney!
You got some nice photopass shots this morning. And yes, I was going to mention your top as well! Very pretty!
Crazy, all the folks wearing jeans! It made me hot(er) just looking at them!
Thanks! I love the fabric for its design and that it is lightweight.
I felt the same way. I was sitting there in the shade sweating in shorts and a sleeveless top and they had on jeans.
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Great start to your day at DHS! Love the Photopass pictures!
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This was our arrival day and I remember thinking it was hot but not as humid as all the Cast Members were saying it had been just days before. I love the color of your top which looks great with your hair color! How great that you got a picture with Woody in the background!
Good time at Studios so far with some nice PP photos! That young boy is too funny!
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
This was our arrival day and I remember thinking it was hot but not as humid as all the Cast Members were saying it had been just days before. I love the color of your top which looks great with your hair color! How great that you got a picture with Woody in the background!
This day was less humid, but the heat was just crazy hot this trip. I love this top as it is so cool and comfortable.
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Good time at Studios so far with some nice PP photos! That young boy is too funny!
As we walked into Toy Story Land, we discussed whether we wanted to wait in the standby queue for Alien Swirling Saucers. When we arrived at this attraction, the standby time was posted at an hour. We thought that was manageable, otherwise we would not get to experience it this trip, but first we decided another drink was in order. Seeing a long line at Woody’s Lunch Box, we quickly placed a mobile order for two Cokes. Then we moved to the shorter line for mobile orders where we waited and waited and waited. Initially, we were fine, and you all know me, I now had the opportunity to take a few photos. I love the theming of this little counter service spot. You’ll even see Luke waiting in the short mobile order line.
Eventually, as more and more of us were waiting, the line grew much longer and the crowd more restless. Because we were close to the front we were at least in the shade, but it was still hot for everyone. Then those of us who had placed orders first began to see folks who had only recently arrived, coming forward to pick up their orders. One lady who had been there when we arrived became quite upset over the situation. A cast member was stationed outside the mobile order pick up area. After a 20 minute wait, Luke asked him what the hold up was for an order that only had two Cokes. In just a moment the cast member was handing off our drinks to us. We have noticed this problem before with mobile ordering just drinks. The cast members filling orders seem oblivious to those small orders, and instead fill those with meals first. Very disappointing!
The point had been to have the drinks to sip on while in line, but now we had waited so long that we both also needed restroom breaks. I was also feeling the heat more, feeling thirsty and sweaty, so while Luke was in the restroom, I finished my Coke before we even entered the ride queue. On the plus side, the standby wait was now posted as 45 minutes. I did keep my ice. Luke nursed his drink to the end of the queue. Where we initially entered the queue, there was no shade, though periodically as the line moved, the air was circulated by a couple of large fans. Folks in the shade were reluctant to move ahead until they thought they’d be back in the shade or by a fan, which unfortunately, kept others of us out in the sun. In the end, the wait was around 35 minutes, so not too bad. I took a few photos right at the start, but there wasn’t much to see at this point. When we finally reached the shady portion of the queue, my phone came back out for a few photos of this cute and quirky little ride. This attraction reminds me a bit of the Mater ride at Disneyland. Both make me laugh convulsively.
I was now hungry for a little lunch. We headed back to Woody’s Lunch Box, and this time entered the queue rather than placing a mobile order. It was well after lunch time so the line wasn’t very long now. Luke who wasn’t really hungry told me to get whatever I wanted and he might take a few bites. I remember having a brief, but interesting conversation with the cast member stationed at the head of the line directing folks to ordering podiums. It had something to do with where he was from, but I’d only be guessing now on our conversation. But I do remember that he was a very nice fellow. I ordered a Grilled Three Cheese Sandwich with melted provolone and cheddar cheeses with a cheddar cream cheese spread on garlic buttered grilled artisan French bread, along with potato barrels (think tater tots) and two more Cokes.
Once we had our food, the search was on for a shady table or bench, but we had absolutely no luck on that. But then a very nice lady from Ohio came over and offered to share her high-top table under an umbrella with us. So sweet! She said she had watched our wanderings as we searched for some shade. She was just down for one night as she had two days off rom work and wanted to experience Toy Story Land. Now that is a dedicated Disneyphile!
Finally, it was time for Slinky Dog Dash, using our third FastPass+. We had a very short wait and then we on board. Sadly, almost immediately, I was desperate motion sick despite the Dramamine I had taken earlier. Because I didn’t feel well, I also felt the ride was too long and jerky. I was praying for it to end so I could just get off. I may never ride it again as the mental damage has been done. But Luke loved it! Poor thing didn’t even realize how terrified I was that I was going to throw up and embarrass myself. He led me straight away to the restrooms in the old Pixar Place. Thus, not a single photo of the attraction on a sunny day. I even have some cute paper I was planning to use for a scrapbook layout on this attraction. Maybe next trip I will stay on solid ground while Luke rides, then I can get some great photos for the scrapbook.
At this point I was more than ready to leave the park and head to Disney Springs for shopping and dinner.
Sorry it was so hot at TSL! You’d think they would design it with shade in mind. At least you got to ride everything. Sorry the Dramamine wasn’t working. And sorry for the long wait for the Coke! Geesh!
Nice time in TSL for the most part. That was a ridiculous wait fro your Cokes and they need to be more organized with this! Too bad you experience on SDD was not that great but at least Luke enjoyed it as I know he would. At least your lunch was good and got to experience TSL.
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
So sorry you felt so sick on Slinky Dog! We never got a chance to ride it. I have found since reaching my mid 50's that I have a hard time with the coasters and even ToT. Bummer, just another reminder I'm getting old. How nice of the lady from Ohio to offer her table. Some of the nicest people come from Ohio! Looking forward to more!
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In the end, the wait was around 35 minutes, so not too bad. I took a few photos right at the start, but there wasn’t much to see at this point. When we finally reached the shady portion of the queue, my phone came back out for a few photos of this cute and quirky little ride. This attraction reminds me a bit of the Mater ride at Disneyland. Both make me laugh convulsively. 
So sorry you didn't enjoy Slinky Dog Dash. 
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