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More great pictures! looks like yummy meals at Tokyo Dining and the Commissary!
Thanks. Taking pictures is one of my favorite things to do at WDW! Then I usually set them as my screensaver on my computer so I can see them all the time. Helps me to remember the fun times!
I think the big smiles on everyones faces in all the pictures illustrates what a wonderful time you were all having!
Sorry that the real world intruded in on the fun--and a septic inspection is about as real as it gets, no?
Looking forward to more! (Fun, not the real world stuff...)
I think the big smiles on everyones faces in all the pictures illustrates what a wonderful time you were all having!
Sorry that the real world intruded in on the fun--and a septic inspection is about as real as it gets, no?
Looking forward to more! (Fun, not the real world stuff...)
You are right! I was so glad she was able to get it resolved so we could get back to our happy place!!
Day 3 – part 2
After lunch we took a few photos under the sorcerer's hat and then headed over to the Great Movie Ride.
As we entered the queue area, it seemed like a long line, but we realized part way through that there were two separate lines snaking around, so the wait was not too long. We ended up in the front of two loading vehicles, and were able to experience the Western scene, rather than the gangster scene! I can never resist taking pictures in GMR!
After GMR we rode TSM with our FPs.
The CMs were intrigued with Liz’s tattoo.
This was Kate and Liz’s first time for TSM and both had lots of fun.
On our way out of this area we stopped for a picture of Phineas and Ferb. We didn’t do the meet and greet, but Katie wanted their picture to show to the girls she nannies, as they LOVE that show.
Then we walked over to the Animation building for the Magic of Disney Animation. On the way a picture of Katie’s favorite mermaid:
This animation show with Mushu is so cute and one of my favorites. When we exited we got in line for photos with Mickey.
We got in line for Pooh, but decided we’d see him again at CP, so we opted out of that M&G. Just took this picture in the queue area.
Instead, we waited for the drawing class. It was about a 20 minute wait, but we were chatting with a CM who was manning the ropes, so time went by quickly. Once we got in and seated, we found out we would draw Tigger.
We were hot and tired, so decided it was time to head for POR. We waited about 10 minutes for a bus, and were on our way. When we got to POR, we stopped at Riverside Mill for some ice cream. This was quite an ordeal. The people in front of us ordered milkshakes which were taking a very long time to make. While the CM was making them, another CM came over to help expedite the order line. Liz ordered a Mickey Bar and was served right away; I ordered a cone, which she gave me in a dish by mistake. When I told her, she was going to throw it out and make me a new one! I told her to just put a cone on top of it, which she questioned at first, but eventually agreed to do. Katie ordered a milkshake and had the longest wait. We ended up checking out one at a time, Liz with her Mickey bar first, me a few minutes later and Katie bringing up the rear, 8 minutes later.
Some more resort pictures:
Then we spent some time at the quiet pool, which again was not that quiet. I'm wondering why they call it that?! There were lots of kids in the pool with pool noodles and balls and it was actually quite loud.
Anyway, we sat and read for a bit and took turns getting cooled off in the pool. At 5:30 we went back to the room to change for dinner. We left the room at 6:30 and headed to the marina to catch a boat to DTD. Tonight’s dinner was at Raglan Road!
Great pictures from GMR and the queue at TSMM! Love the details you captured. Wonder what was going on in the preparations of milk shakes this day??? The quiet pool looked quite busy, so I cannot imagine it being quiet at all. Can't wait to hear about dinner at Raglan Road.
Great pictures from GMR and the queue at TSMM! Love the details you captured. Wonder what was going on in the preparations of milk shakes this day??? The quiet pool looked quite busy, so I cannot imagine it being quiet at all. Can't wait to hear about dinner at Raglan Road.
All three of us had cameras and were snapping at different things, so when I compiled all the pictures, I was glad to see that Liz and Katie had some really nice pictures of things that I had either not seen, or not bothered to take a picture of.
Yeah, the ice cream line was outrageous! I guess everyone had the same idea that afternoon. And for a time there was only 1 person behind the counter taking orders and making them.
As for the pool, I guess people just found it easier to go to that pool rather than walk to Ol' Man Island for the main pool. One day I took a walk to the main pool to get a lava smoothy at the bar and I think it was not as crowded as the quiet pool! Although there was some sort of trivia game going on over by the lifeguard, so maybe most kids were over there and not in the water.
Great pics of the queue at TSM! And what does her tattoo say? Looking forward to your take on Raglan Road.
Liz's tattoo is the first line of the Lord's Prayer, in German. One of the CMs commented on it and asked what it said. When she told him he said, "Oh we should get ______ (don't remember her name) over here to read it. She's from Germany."
Sounds like a great day so far. That surf and turf burger intrigues me, what exactly is the surf? Might be adding yet another place to try on my list for next family trip in 3 years!
Sounds like a great day so far. That surf and turf burger intrigues me, what exactly is the surf? Might be adding yet another place to try on my list for next family trip in 3 years!
The "surf" is the battered shrimp (two pieces I think) that they skewer on the top of the bun.
Sounds great so far!!! I know what you mean about touring changing depending on who you are with. It's a completely different trip I'm planning with the boys because DH won't be there.
Sounds great so far!!! I know what you mean about touring changing depending on who you are with. It's a completely different trip I'm planning with the boys because DH won't be there.
Exactly! There are certain things DH isn't interested in that the girls and I did, or vice versa. Makes it interesting!
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You are right! I was so glad she was able to get it resolved so we could get back to our happy place!!
There were lots of kids in the pool with pool noodles and balls and it was actually quite loud. 
"Sparky"(My first trip.)
Okay, forget that idea.
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