Pirates Meet, before the changes! - Page 21

Cadaverous Pallor · 03-05-2006, 03:40 PM

Wow. Wow wow wow!

This was truly a meet for the ages. I was delighted to see so many people show up! After a slight snafu at the French Market (I thought we should grab tables, others thought we'd meet out front, sorry!) I was so happy to see so many swankers make it, especially those from out of town. We haven't had a meet this big in a long time.

I may have started the thread but it's those that showed up that really made the day special. Big thanks to EVERYONE! You are the coolest people on earth. People came and went and it was amazing seeing everyone.

Right click and save as HERE for a movie of the French Market meet. Once you download it, you have to change it from .htm to .mov in order for it to work.

Right click and save as HERE for a quick movie of the boat sinking. Once you download it, you have to change it from .htm to .mov in order for it to work.

We didn't take a ton of pictures (there were so many cameras that I'm sure it was covered). I did document us in line for Pirates, and got everyone to say "Arrr" instead of "cheese". The results had me in hysterics. If you want to take bad pictures, just get people to say "Arrr".

Check out my early pictures here. Our camera never made it out at night, for some reason.

No one's mentioned this yet, but my main objective of this meet was to get everyone to sing the Pirates song. I printed up copies of the lyrics for everyone. Since it's so dark in the ride we sang it while in line, outside. I was so happy that my dream came true! Thank you!

Then when we sank the boat, they turned the lights on, and we sang it again!

I offered Kyle a copy and he said "no, this is enough for me."

I think the best part of our third-time's-the-charm ride was that each time we floated past the Blue Bayou, iSm pulled out the full size pirate flag and flashlight while we yelled piratey things. First time around, the BB patrons clapped and waved. Second and third times seemed to puzzle them. iSm yelled "they're giving these flags out to everyone who rides!" Too funny.

After our hour-long Pirates of the Caribbean sillyness (I'm glad others got pics!) We went to the Treehouse and reclaimed it for the Swiss Family Robinson. Next we commandeered the Columbia. Perfect. At this point my cold caught up with me and my throat was giving way, so iSm shone as our true Pirate cap'n. Who could deny him, with the flag and attitude to match?

I believe we hit Jungle Cruise next. In true pirate fashion we demanded to have Christina as our skipper. We'd had her the night before and she was a rather good one. Yeah, take that sentence out of context.

NA, as always, made a great CM wrangler, and we got what we wanted. You'd best fear the Pirate APers!

After that it was time for weary pirates to visit the rum runners at the AP Lounge. A sit and sip and I was rarin' to go again. We hit Zocolo right on time. An ambient dinner later (I love that patio) and we were off to rape and pillage again. Didn't get stuck this time, but flew the flag again and took in this amazing attraction one last time before the changes.

Fireworks by Small World, then Space Mountain, and then I felt like a skeletal pirate looking for an ornate bed...so off we went.

Love this group and love what we do.

Kevy Baby · 03-05-2006, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Cadaverous Pallor

I believe we hit Jungle Cruise next.

Tiki then JC

Cadaverous Pallor · 03-05-2006, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Kevy Baby

Tiki then JC

That's why I said "I believe", I was sure I'd forgotten something. Thanks.

I'm freakin' tired.

BarTopDancer · 03-05-2006, 04:43 PM

One of the best meets ever!!!!!!!! The CMs were amazing. I did feel bad for the other guests but hey, they told us "3 in rows 1 and 6.. fill the boat" then they told us "load the boat in your original assigned seats". We were just following instructions.

I also had my first Columbia ride ever. That was fun!

It was so good to see everyone old and new friends alike.

I had to leave as everyone was going to the AP Lounge.. I mean.. AP Lounge... I mean... AP Lounge

Left. Right. Left. Right. Forward. Back. Forward. Back.

Thanks CP for organizing such an amazing meet! You rock!

Capt Jack · 03-05-2006, 04:52 PM

my first experience in the park with so many folks who have every inside scoop one could ever imagine. I cant remember ever enjoying DL as much as I did this time. my endless thanks to everyone for making me feel welcome from the very first second and for reintroducing me to the happiest place on earth in style. (I think it calculated out Id not be there in 8 or more years and never EVER had it been so much fun)

truly, the definition of a-swankin-good-time in every sense of the word. the people, places, things and events will live forever in my memory and I have each and every one of you to thank for it.

one massive

mojo wish for you all.

bravo

MickeyLumbo · 03-05-2006, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Cadaverous Pallor

Damn, I never did get the info into the Calendar. I have to get used to using that.

Saturday, March 4th

Lunch meet at French Market at 12:30pm

Ride on Pirates afterwards (with a Pirate surprise)

Dinner meet at Rancho Del Zocolo at 7:30pm for the evening people

A nighttime Pirate ride afterwards

Nighttime Space Mountain ride after that (get your fastpasses as early as you can, they run out quick)

Everything in between is up to the whim of the group.

We're off in a few minutes for a full day, see you there!

Aha, Matey. the surprise was indeed on us!

innerSpaceman · 03-05-2006, 06:09 PM

My personal favorite bit of piratin' was when we commondeered the Tarzan Treehouse, hung the skull & crossbones flag from the rope bridge for all of Adventureland to see, and then proceeded to all "sing" Swisska Polka at the top of our lungs, jumping up and down on that bridge like it was some rumored closing on Tom Sawyer Island, and re-claimed the Treehouse in the name of the neutral Swiss.

zappop and I were the stragglers of the meet who actually closed the Park. One more ride on Pirates, and one more ride on Space. Ya know, we had enough fast passes for everyone to take a second spin thru Space Mountain...

Ordinarily, this many fast passes left in our hot little hands would have been a golden bonanza to zap and me ... but after some pirate rum at the AP lounge, a few stops at various "smoking sections," fireworks filling the entire sky at Small World, and a sledfull of Rainbow Glasses riders on Space Mountain ... and we were feeling a little wobbly.

One more time was enough for us.

And one final Pirates ride that was so bitter sweet. But I sure am glad we had an amazing Pirates send off earlier in the day that will go down as one of our best Pirates of the Caribbean adventures ever.

A Great and Spectacular Meet.

Prudence · 03-05-2006, 06:17 PM

Yay Swiss! I'm so jealous! It sounds like you all had a blast!

wendybeth · 03-05-2006, 08:29 PM

It's so cool that our own Swanky Pirate Crew were able to give the ol' POTC such a fun sendoff. Many thanks to all who so bravely risked ....whatever, and threw themselves into this great and momentous adventure with such ....

Screw it. Trying real hard to be noble here, and all I can think is "I missed it!! Merde!!!!

Great pics and vids. CP- many thanks!

Kevy Baby · 03-05-2006, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by wendybeth

Screw it. Trying real hard to be noble here, and all I can think is "I missed it!! Merde!!!!

Neener, neener, neener.

I was there and you weren't

Neener, neener, neener.

03-05-2006, 03:40 PM	#201
Cadaverous Pallor ohhhh baby Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parental Bliss Posts: 12,364	Wow. Wow wow wow! This was truly a meet for the ages. I was delighted to see so many people show up! After a slight snafu at the French Market (I thought we should grab tables, others thought we'd meet out front, sorry!) I was so happy to see so many swankers make it, especially those from out of town. We haven't had a meet this big in a long time. I may have started the thread but it's those that showed up that really made the day special. Big thanks to EVERYONE! You are the coolest people on earth. People came and went and it was amazing seeing everyone. Right click and save as HERE for a movie of the French Market meet. Once you download it, you have to change it from .htm to .mov in order for it to work. Right click and save as HERE for a quick movie of the boat sinking. Once you download it, you have to change it from .htm to .mov in order for it to work. We didn't take a ton of pictures (there were so many cameras that I'm sure it was covered). I did document us in line for Pirates, and got everyone to say "Arrr" instead of "cheese". The results had me in hysterics. If you want to take bad pictures, just get people to say "Arrr". Check out my early pictures here. Our camera never made it out at night, for some reason. No one's mentioned this yet, but my main objective of this meet was to get everyone to sing the Pirates song. I printed up copies of the lyrics for everyone. Since it's so dark in the ride we sang it while in line, outside. I was so happy that my dream came true! Thank you! Then when we sank the boat, they turned the lights on, and we sang it again! I offered Kyle a copy and he said "no, this is enough for me." I think the best part of our third-time's-the-charm ride was that each time we floated past the Blue Bayou, iSm pulled out the full size pirate flag and flashlight while we yelled piratey things. First time around, the BB patrons clapped and waved. Second and third times seemed to puzzle them. iSm yelled "they're giving these flags out to everyone who rides!" Too funny. After our hour-long Pirates of the Caribbean sillyness (I'm glad others got pics!) We went to the Treehouse and reclaimed it for the Swiss Family Robinson. Next we commandeered the Columbia. Perfect. At this point my cold caught up with me and my throat was giving way, so iSm shone as our true Pirate cap'n. Who could deny him, with the flag and attitude to match? I believe we hit Jungle Cruise next. In true pirate fashion we demanded to have Christina as our skipper. We'd had her the night before and she was a rather good one. Yeah, take that sentence out of context. NA, as always, made a great CM wrangler, and we got what we wanted. You'd best fear the Pirate APers! After that it was time for weary pirates to visit the rum runners at the AP Lounge. A sit and sip and I was rarin' to go again. We hit Zocolo right on time. An ambient dinner later (I love that patio) and we were off to rape and pillage again. Didn't get stuck this time, but flew the flag again and took in this amazing attraction one last time before the changes. Fireworks by Small World, then Space Mountain, and then I felt like a skeletal pirate looking for an ornate bed...so off we went. Love this group and love what we do. __________________ The second star to the right shines in the night for you
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03-05-2006, 04:43 PM	#204
BarTopDancer Prepping... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Here, there, everywhere Posts: 11,405	One of the best meets ever!!!!!!!! The CMs were amazing. I did feel bad for the other guests but hey, they told us "3 in rows 1 and 6.. fill the boat" then they told us "load the boat in your original assigned seats". We were just following instructions. I also had my first Columbia ride ever. That was fun! It was so good to see everyone old and new friends alike. I had to leave as everyone was going to the AP Lounge.. I mean.. AP Lounge... I mean... AP Lounge Left. Right. Left. Right. Forward. Back. Forward. Back. Thanks CP for organizing such an amazing meet! You rock! __________________ Spork is the new MacGyver Postcards From My Edge
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03-05-2006, 04:52 PM	#205
Capt Jack check your head Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 4,174	my first experience in the park with so many folks who have every inside scoop one could ever imagine. I cant remember ever enjoying DL as much as I did this time. my endless thanks to everyone for making me feel welcome from the very first second and for reintroducing me to the happiest place on earth in style. (I think it calculated out Id not be there in 8 or more years and never EVER had it been so much fun) truly, the definition of a-swankin-good-time in every sense of the word. the people, places, things and events will live forever in my memory and I have each and every one of you to thank for it. one massive mojo wish for you all. bravo __________________ a clear conscience is a sure sign of a fuzzy memory
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03-05-2006, 06:09 PM	#207
innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	My personal favorite bit of piratin' was when we commondeered the Tarzan Treehouse, hung the skull & crossbones flag from the rope bridge for all of Adventureland to see, and then proceeded to all "sing" Swisska Polka at the top of our lungs, jumping up and down on that bridge like it was some rumored closing on Tom Sawyer Island, and re-claimed the Treehouse in the name of the neutral Swiss. zappop and I were the stragglers of the meet who actually closed the Park. One more ride on Pirates, and one more ride on Space. Ya know, we had enough fast passes for everyone to take a second spin thru Space Mountain... Ordinarily, this many fast passes left in our hot little hands would have been a golden bonanza to zap and me ... but after some pirate rum at the AP lounge, a few stops at various "smoking sections," fireworks filling the entire sky at Small World, and a sledfull of Rainbow Glasses riders on Space Mountain ... and we were feeling a little wobbly. One more time was enough for us. And one final Pirates ride that was so bitter sweet. But I sure am glad we had an amazing Pirates send off earlier in the day that will go down as one of our best Pirates of the Caribbean adventures ever. A Great and Spectacular Meet.
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03-05-2006, 06:17 PM	#208
Prudence Beelzeboobs, Esq. Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Gavel - I haz it Posts: 6,287	Yay Swiss! I'm so jealous! It sounds like you all had a blast! __________________ traguna macoities tracorum satis de
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03-05-2006, 08:29 PM	#209
wendybeth Nevermind Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,847	It's so cool that our own Swanky Pirate Crew were able to give the ol' POTC such a fun sendoff. Many thanks to all who so bravely risked ....whatever, and threw themselves into this great and momentous adventure with such .... Screw it. Trying real hard to be noble here, and all I can think is "I missed it!! Merde!!!! Great pics and vids. CP- many thanks! __________________
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