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After saying goodbye to DB and his family, we decided to head to MGM. When we arrived, we again found big crowds. I checked to see if perhaps FPs were left for TOT or RNRC, but no joy there.
We were getting hungry, so we decided to grab dinner. I’m not really a fan of the counter service places at MGM, but I do enjoy the Studio Catering Co. We headed to the back of the park and were happy to see that it wasn’t busy. Of course, when LMASS (hi Eileen ) let out, it got busy in a hurry, so at least we had good timing here. I forget what DM & DF had, but I had the pulled pork sandwich.
I knew the Backlot Tour usually had a short wait, so we headed there after our dinner. I told you about the crowds at the MK, and I was prepared for that, but I must admit that I was shocked with the wait at the Backlot Tour. 45 minutes! I can’t imagine waiting for that for 45 minutes. Thinking back, I suspect the reason for the long line was that LMASS letting out had dumped a huge crowd into the back section of the park, and many of them just headed to the next closest attraction.
We decided to see what the line was like at the GMR, and were relieved to find it only 30 minutes, which we decided to do. I managed to get a pretty good picture of Cyd Charisse doing her best impression of a bull.
That’s hot!
We had the cowboy version this time, which I prefer. I was happy to get a few good pictures.
This is my favorite shot
When we got to the Tarzan section, I recognized that there was a problem. Tarzan wasn’t swinging back and forth on his vine. We sat for a minute, then Tarzan started swinging, but we didn’t move. I snapped a shot of Tarzan when he swung by.
We didn’t move, and then Tarzan went by again. I snapped another picture. Then I decided it would be funny to take a shot every time he went by. I can tell you that I took 27 shots just like this before we finally started moving again. It was pretty funny at the time (don’t worry, I’m not going to post all 27). I know that section by heart now. Hey, does anyone know what “ungowa” means? And Jane pronounces “Tarzan” “Tarzin.” Also, Cheetah had some kind of vine or something hanging from her … you know, with my reputation on this board for a tail fetish, I’m not going to finish that sentence.
DM and I were glad there wasn’t a song in this part, to give DF something else to sing. Once we started up, we didn’t stop again (well we did, but it was because of scheduled scene stops, not ride malfunctions).
This is like the third time in the past year I’ve been on this ride and it broke down. Something tells me it’s going to be going down for refurbishment soon.
Once we got out, I checked the tip board. TOT & RNRC were both at 70 minutes. We thought about Fantasmic!, but it was 90 minutes away, and we wanted to see it on a warmer night. So we called it an early night. We were hitting Epcot the next day, so with our early night, it’d be easy to make park opening and cover everything in Future World before lunch. Or so we thought (dun dun DUUUNNNNN).
Up Next: Extreme Crowds at Park Opening
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Great update Sharon!! At least if the ride had to stop a man in a loincloth is not too bad on the eyes!!! Your pulled pork looked so yummy!! Can't wait for more!!
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Love the update! I was stopped at that exact same spot in GMR on MLK day. We counted Tarzan swinging back and forth 10 times. So I know what you mean about Jane's accent.
This is where having a real live CM helps. We had a good one who ad-libbed a bit. I can't remember what trivia he gave us, but it was something I didn't know about Tarzan. I posted it in my TR, and may have to go jog my memory.
I'm all shiny and happy over the pictures from my beloved Great Movie Ride! I'd totally be OK with 26 more pictures from your scenic stop on the Tarzan set too. I can picture you taking these shots now that I've toured with you. Y'all, Sharon is a PRO! She barely looks up, stops talking or walking; just casually lifts the camera and snaps away. Love it!
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OMG - you so totally cracked me up many, many times with the last two updates. Your nieces and their "love ya, Auntie" pose, your dad with his singing (and sleeping) in the shows), and the 27 shots of Tar-zin...
Best of all was Cheetah and her whoo-hah vine! That got a big guffaw outta me!
Boy do I hope you eventually get a pic of you with the Evil Stepfamily before the end of your trip! ( you comment to Lady Tremaine!)
Just got caught back up with your report. Sounds like a fun time despite the crowds and wait times. We thought about going that weekend ourselves but from the sounds of the wait times, I am glad in a way that we didn't for a short trip.
Oh Sharon, I hope the crowds getting better for you and your family!!! It's so frustrating when you're at the Happiest Place on Earth and the wait times make you unhappy! Your pulled pork sandwich looked delicious. You got some great pics from the GMR - thanks for sharing. Hope your morning at Epcot was fun!
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) let out, it got busy in a hurry, so at least we had good timing here. I forget what DM & DF had, but I had the pulled pork sandwich.
I can’t imagine waiting for that for 45 minutes. Thinking back, I suspect the reason for the long line was that LMASS letting out had dumped a huge crowd into the back section of the park, and many of them just headed to the next closest attraction.
It was pretty funny at the time (don’t worry, I’m not going to post all 27). I know that section by heart now. Hey, does anyone know what “ungowa” means? 
And Jane pronounces “Tarzan” “Tarzin.” Also, Cheetah had some kind of vine or something hanging from her … you know, with my reputation on this board for a tail fetish, I’m not going to finish that sentence. 
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I'd totally be OK with 26 more pictures from your scenic stop on the Tarzan set too. 
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Love your pictures, though, as usual! 
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