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There are other changes as well.
Why? Well, the world has changed. And change with it, we must. The lyrics to "We Go On" for IllumiNations say it best:
We go on to the joy and through the tears
We go on to discover new frontiers
Moving on with the current of the years.
We go on
Moving forward now as one
Moving on with a spirit born to run
Ever on with each rising sun.
To a new day, we go on.
It's time to move on and move forward.
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Great ride pictures! Luke had read somewhere that the Peter Pan queue will be redone with it becoming interactive, taking up the space where the restrooms have been.
I'm glad Mark got to talk to the construction workers and found out what they're building over there. Great pictures of the Haunted Mansion it's one of my favorite rides. I kind of agree with Mark about Piglet. For some reason he's not one of my favorite characters either. It was good to see pictures of IASW. I haven't been on it in years.
Liz
FINALLY caught back up!! I was more than 10 pages behind again!
So funny, those shots o Mark and anything Piglet related!
Dinner at CG looked so good. I'm starting to dream of Disney trips with just DH and I, no kids (could be the impact of teenage monsters), so that would be on the list for sure!
And I much prefer the theming of the 1 bedroom at BLT over the studios I've seen.
I *think* the old Peter Pan restrooms are going to become an interactive queue line for PP! I love that they are building Rapunzel's tower--It's one of my favorite things from a Disney movie--I have a print of it hanging on my wall!
Great ride pictures! Luke had read somewhere that the Peter Pan queue will be redone with it becoming interactive, taking up the space where the restrooms have been.
Now you say that, I remember hearing something about it becoming interactive as well. That would make sense for taking up that area and because of the long waits it always has....
I *think* the old Peter Pan restrooms are going to become an interactive queue line for PP! I love that they are building Rapunzel's tower--It's one of my favorite things from a Disney movie--I have a print of it hanging on my wall!
I think it's really neat as well - I loved it in the movie.
Tuesday 11 December – part five: a special treat for Laurie
When we came out of there, there was one thing we really wanted to do – and that was Pirates, because Laurie had told us that being solo and on a scooter, it’s a real nightmare trying to get on it, so she doesn’t usually bother. Well, we weren’t having that! We headed off through Liberty Square…
…. Frontierland…
… then Adventureland…
… and luckily when we got to Pirates, there was only a five minute wait, so in her wheelchair (this is why it’s such a nightmare for her, as she can’t take the scooter through the line), we were off!
I was really disappointed with this ride, as there seemed to be loads of lighting out as we went round. We had to point out Captain Jack’s first appearance to Laurie, as otherwise she’d never have seen it, as it was totally in the dark. I did manage to get some shots on the way round where it wasn’t too dark…
When we got off, I spoke to the Cast Member about it, and she said they had been having some issues with the lighting, but the managers had rode it first thing, and said it was fine. Ok, not my reading of fine, but never mind.
We headed back out into the heat, and made our way back towards Liberty Square, where we said goodbye to Laurie until later.
We were off to the Liberty Tree Tavern for lunch, somewhere we hadn’t eaten in years, since it was a character meal in fact, so I was looking forward to it.
We were quickly seated in the Jefferson dining room….
We both decided to get the New England clam chowder, and I must apologise here, as we both completely forgot to get photos of it. I don’t know what was wrong with us. It was out very quickly, and it was clear that quite frankly it had come out of a soup bucket. It was very salty, and also very thick, and in all honesty, I really didn’t enjoy it at all. It was a real disappointment.
Sadly, the meal didn’t get any better from that point onwards. I went for the crab and spinach dip for two, which had blue crab, cream cheese and spinach in it, with warm flatbread, as my entrée. I was so looking forward to this, but again, it really disappointed. It just tasted of strong blue cheese, so whether it had any in it, I don’t know. The flatbread was also quite greasy, which wasn’t very pleasant either.
Mark went for the Pilgrims’ Feast, traditional roast turkey served with herb bread stuffing, mashed potatoes and a garden vegetable. He was not impressed with it, saying it didn’t have nearly enough gravy on it. I know it also repeated on him later as well.
Our server wasn’t great either. He let both our drinks go empty completely, and I don’t mind if you’re running around like a headless chicken, but he was standing there, chatting to some of the other servers. I was absolutely stunned by that – not busy at all and not doing the job he should’ve been. Needless to say, he did not get a good tip at all.
I really had higher hopes for this meal, but it just didn’t meet them. It will be some time before we try it again…
Liberty Tree Tavern
Appetiser 5 6
Entrée 6 7
Service 5 5½
Atmosphere 7 6
Value for money 6 7
Average score: 6.05
On the way out, I grabbed a few more photos of the place.
I'd completely forgotten about the lighting problems on Pirates. In my memory, it was just perfect seeing it all again and seeing the updates for the first time. Just so amazing to be able to head down the queue instead of just scooting past. Thanks again!
Your LTT meal doesn't look very good, I'm afraid. I keep hearing such good things about it and am sorry it didn't measure up for you. I headed back for a nap in preparation for staying up for the party!
It is good to hear your thoughts on LTT, we haven't been since i was pregnant with Peter and it was great then. It was different though as it didn't have a menu as was all served family style. I keep thinking about adding it to our ADRs but somehow always keep hesitating and putting it to the bottom of the list.
I'd completely forgotten about the lighting problems on Pirates. In my memory, it was just perfect seeing it all again and seeing the updates for the first time. Just so amazing to be able to head down the queue instead of just scooting past. Thanks again!
It was our pleasure!
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Your LTT meal doesn't look very good, I'm afraid. I keep hearing such good things about it and am sorry it didn't measure up for you. I headed back for a nap in preparation for staying up for the party!
It wasn't and I've heard a lot of good things about it as well. Such a shame.
It is good to hear your thoughts on LTT, we haven't been since i was pregnant with Peter and it was great then. It was different though as it didn't have a menu as was all served family style. I keep thinking about adding it to our ADRs but somehow always keep hesitating and putting it to the bottom of the list.
The last time we went it was family style food and it was much better back then.
Great pics of the decor and feel from LTT but so sorry that your meal was a disappointment Thumbs up to Mark for helping Laurie and sorry POC was a bit of a let down as well Hopefully thing will improve later in the day
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Luke had read somewhere that the Peter Pan queue will be redone with it becoming interactive, taking up the space where the restrooms have been.
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We headed off through Liberty Square…
I did manage to get some shots on the way round where it wasn’t too dark… 
Ok, not my reading of fine, but never mind. 
I don’t know what was wrong with us. 
It was out very quickly, and it was clear that quite frankly it had come out of a soup bucket. It was very salty, and also very thick, and in all honesty, I really didn’t enjoy it at all. 
I went for the crab and spinach dip for two, which had blue crab, cream cheese and spinach in it, with warm flatbread, as my entrée. I was so looking forward to this, but again, it really disappointed. It just tasted of strong blue cheese, so whether it had any in it, I don’t know. The flatbread was also quite greasy, which wasn’t very pleasant either. 
I was absolutely stunned by that – not busy at all and not doing the job he should’ve been. 
Needless to say, he did not get a good tip at all. 
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