I'm Dreaming of a Swank Christmas - 12/16 ['07] - Page 19

Bornieo: Fully Loaded · 12-17-2007, 03:27 AM

What little time I had to swank was such fun.

Cadaverous Pallor · 12-17-2007, 08:06 AM

Fantastic day, even with the Breakfast Fiasco. As I droned on about at the Jazz Kitchen table, I love all of you!

Our pics to follow.

NirvanaMan · 12-17-2007, 09:52 AM

Wow! What a wonderful day that was. Breakfast burgers (am I crazy or are they not as good as they used to be) followed by the awesome Toy Story Zoetrope which was phenomenal. A quick nearly elevator filling ride on ToT (who where those two other people) that led to screamy goodness. Then off to the real park for the bathroom and locker rides. Always exciting. Another FP run for Space by iSm.

There was some Haunted action, thundery delight and great people watching. Even better, watching (and filming) people watch TheaterTech in his fantastic ensemble that had him looking down upon Maleficent.

Watching the castle transform in a snowy delight then a rush to the Jazz Kitchen where it happened to be a certain MonorailMan's big birthday and all were in attendance, even he whose name is only whispered and gestured.

A sprint by iSm and I (capturing Bornieo in tow locked arm in arm on the way) to make it into the park for the beginning of the fireworks. The LoT others meandered in eventually for a delightfully sudsy conclusion.

A ride on space followed by light watching where the rainbow glasses were clearly trumped afterwards by Jew and Snowflake lenses (particularly spectacular during fireworks). A group photo, farewellagains and a quick departure. Or not.

A sudden change of plans (spontaneity rocks) left Eliza, He Who No Longer Posts, and me in an empty Christmasy Disneyland to enjoy for ourselves for a bit longer. This was perhaps the most magical part of the day. I always love walking around DL when it is empty, and since the 50th, those opportunities seem increasingly rare. But with the Christmas decorations, a chill in the air and the wonderful company and passionate insider stories shared while walking about and taking it all in. Well it was a delightful cocktail indeed.

Quite the nightcap to a fantastic day.

€uroMeinke · 12-17-2007, 10:56 AM

Damn - seems all the hosted pictures are blocked from work - will have to check in later.

Not Afraid · 12-17-2007, 11:24 AM

Coffee is a miracle drug this morning. Donna and I are both pretty zonked. But, man did I sleep well.

Such a fantastic day! I was tired to begin with (hence the constant rounds of the Hokey Pokey and other Children's classics). I don't think I'll need to eat again for another 2 days!

I think the most amazing this was how many wonderful people are a part of this group! I loved every minute of every person who spent time with us. We are truely blessed.

wolfy999 · 12-17-2007, 11:36 AM

Don't forget the Partridge Family sing-a-long!

Disneyphile · 12-17-2007, 12:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by innerSpaceman

(.......seated across the room, hahahaha.)

Sausage!!!

(Don't blame me - I'm not the one who yelled that.

)

Cadaverous Pallor · 12-17-2007, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by innerSpaceman

Learning our Always-Miss-Fireworks lesson, we started our huge Table-for-20 Jazz Kitchen dinner at 6pm. (40 if you count the MiceChatters seated across the room, hahahaha.)

But no, we didn't get out of there till 9:23pm.

NO MORE MEALS AT THE DISNEYLAND RESORT!!!

In all fairness - there was a (very necessary and awesome) side trip group that did not arrive at the Jazz Kitchen at 6pm, so we did not start ordering until much later. If we actually go for a 6pm reservation, we will be fine for fireworks.

Not Afraid · 12-17-2007, 01:42 PM

Eh, fireworks are every night. a 3 1/2 dinner with wonderful friends doesn't.

Gn2Dlnd · 12-17-2007, 02:47 PM

Thank God. 3 1/2 dinners every night would kill me.

Pass the turducken.

12-17-2007, 03:27 AM	#181
Bornieo: Fully Loaded Lego Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Disneyland, USA Posts: 3,704	What little time I had to swank was such fun.
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Cadaverous Pallor ohhhh baby Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parental Bliss Posts: 12,364	Fantastic day, even with the Breakfast Fiasco. As I droned on about at the Jazz Kitchen table, I love all of you! Our pics to follow. __________________ The second star to the right shines in the night for you
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12-17-2007, 09:52 AM	#183
NirvanaMan Making Change Happen Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 990	Wow! What a wonderful day that was. Breakfast burgers (am I crazy or are they not as good as they used to be) followed by the awesome Toy Story Zoetrope which was phenomenal. A quick nearly elevator filling ride on ToT (who where those two other people) that led to screamy goodness. Then off to the real park for the bathroom and locker rides. Always exciting. Another FP run for Space by iSm. There was some Haunted action, thundery delight and great people watching. Even better, watching (and filming) people watch TheaterTech in his fantastic ensemble that had him looking down upon Maleficent. Watching the castle transform in a snowy delight then a rush to the Jazz Kitchen where it happened to be a certain MonorailMan's big birthday and all were in attendance, even he whose name is only whispered and gestured. A sprint by iSm and I (capturing Bornieo in tow locked arm in arm on the way) to make it into the park for the beginning of the fireworks. The LoT others meandered in eventually for a delightfully sudsy conclusion. A ride on space followed by light watching where the rainbow glasses were clearly trumped afterwards by Jew and Snowflake lenses (particularly spectacular during fireworks). A group photo, farewellagains and a quick departure. Or not. A sudden change of plans (spontaneity rocks) left Eliza, He Who No Longer Posts, and me in an empty Christmasy Disneyland to enjoy for ourselves for a bit longer. This was perhaps the most magical part of the day. I always love walking around DL when it is empty, and since the 50th, those opportunities seem increasingly rare. But with the Christmas decorations, a chill in the air and the wonderful company and passionate insider stories shared while walking about and taking it all in. Well it was a delightful cocktail indeed. Quite the nightcap to a fantastic day.
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12-17-2007, 11:24 AM	#185
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	Coffee is a miracle drug this morning. Donna and I are both pretty zonked. But, man did I sleep well. Such a fantastic day! I was tired to begin with (hence the constant rounds of the Hokey Pokey and other Children's classics). I don't think I'll need to eat again for another 2 days! I think the most amazing this was how many wonderful people are a part of this group! I loved every minute of every person who spent time with us. We are truely blessed.
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12-17-2007, 11:36 AM	#186
wolfy999 Eyes like Sapphires! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: 2.4 miles from Disneyland Posts: 1,523	Don't forget the Partridge Family sing-a-long! __________________ Diane "Honesty may be the best policy, but it's important to remember that apparently, by elimination, dishonesty is the second-best policy." - George Carlin 1937-2008 DISNEY IS FINALLY PAYING ME BACK......STILL OWES ME ABOUT (oh, wait....way too much)!
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12-17-2007, 01:42 PM	#189
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	Eh, fireworks are every night. a 3 1/2 dinner with wonderful friends doesn't.
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12-17-2007, 02:47 PM	#190
Gn2Dlnd Parmmadore Jim Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Casita del Queso Posts: 3,810	Thank God. 3 1/2 dinners every night would kill me. Pass the turducken. __________________ Does anyone still wear a hat?
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