Official 50th trip reports and tidbits

[Claire]

I had the best time all weekend!!!

I am a flipping moronic reject for not seeing you guys at the Blue Bayou. Even when Todd is squatting down next to me.....talking.....I just thought, Cool! He stopped by to say hi! Then there's Greg and Jennie saying hi, and I get to meet Erica for the first time......and I find out you all were there behind me the whole time!!! I felt like an idiot all day. I'm glad I saw most of you later on to ride the Matterhorn!

I walked up to RStar and introduced myself as I was getting FP's for Space Mtn. the morning of the 17th, and then we stood in line with him later on (just about the time of the Carousel of Dreams ride) and we got a chance to chat. He's justabout the nicest guy around!

I was hungover Sunday morning (figures...the only night my stupid ass decided to drink was Sat. night).....and was able to jump in line right before the security check with disguy and Henry and some of dsnylndmom's friends (Dave and Jeff) at about 8:30. The line was insanely long after us.....I was worried about the crowds when I saw how the line snaked.

We got our hats and cupcakes and headed up to get a spot on the left side of the hub. We got a great group photo from the official DL photographers camped out behind us, I met Al Lutz, and we all sat around and chatted for about an hour or so.

The speeches were good....I got bored and sat down though for a while in the shade of people. My neck was sore from craning to see.

I think we rode Splash, HM, Pirates and Indy, then headed to the MC meet for about a millisecond before hitting Space Mountain. Then we rode a few more rides, took a break, attempted to see fireworks, rode the Matterhorn with the LoT folks, Isaac and Steve gave me one of the gorgeous ticket books (I LOVE that thing--it's like my favorite park souvenir from that day!!!) they made, and I was planning to go on Space with the LoT group, but Brad and Spencer were leaving and I took the opportunity to stop and chat with them before they left. God, I love them.

It was the first time I'd ever had the pleasure of hugging MickeyLumbo!! And I love this: He had no clue I was stinkerbell or LushessTaffy at Fabs. None. Where the heck did he think I came from??? Wait. Don't answer that. I love you, Scott!!! So happy to finally meet so many people. It was the best!

You all pulled off a wonderful weekend! I had a really really great time!