What's not to miss before the end of the 50th? - Page 6

tracilicious · 04-30-2006, 02:14 PM

We're back from our too short trip. I found that while three days used to be more than enough for us when we went more often, it was far too little this time. I'm dismayed at the prospect of not returning for a year or more. This was an especially great trip because Indi (who just turned three) is now 41" tall, and thus could ride some E tickets for the first time. Here's the highlights:

Wednesday: Found us at the park early, unusual for us. Hit a couple rides in Fantasyland, discovered that Indi would have been more than happy to spend the whole day on Donald's boat. Rode more rides, ate a lot, met up with Euro and NA and an assortment of others (gn2dlnd was one. motorboat cruiser? was he there? I confess I'm much better with real names than screen names.) that stayed for a few minutes at the train station at seven. I was underwhelmed by the parade, especially the lame music.

We escaped on the train (after sinking a bench

) over to HM. Then off to the corn dogs where Snow White was most definitely not serving food. Off to the tiki room, which was a huge hit for Indi, then a last minute viewing of the fireworks. These were freaking awesome and I wish they were keeping them forever. Then out the gates for a very swanky and very cold conversation (as I had forgotten my jacket in Arizona), which left me without a voice the next morning. The conversation was well worth it, and it turned out to be a good thing, as the next morning I found an awesome Pirates sweatshirt that I felt obligated to buy.

Thursday: Spent the day at DCA, got very little done, decided to ride Monsters the next day as we didn't want to stand in a 40 minute line for it. Catch a Flave was closed. GCH mug that allows free refills either dropped or was stolen from the stroller. I hope the bastard that found/took it chokes on his root beer. Indi loved Soarin', but the best part by far was at the end when we flew over DL he exclaimed, "Let's go down!"

Friday: Got lots done, but not nearly everything. Forgot to go back for MI and forgot to see the show in Mr. Lincoln. Indi loved Splash Mountain, and wasn't scared by the drop (or so he says). He said he liked Matterhorn, but declined to ride it again with Michael, until later when he asked what Yeti's ate and we told him snow. Then after he and Michael rode, he said that he roared back at the Yeti (or Eti, as he said) and would not let the Yeti scare him. So now Matterhorn gets a thumbs up from him as well. BTD wasn't able to make the meet, but is was just as well, as we were tying up loose ends by that time of night.

At the NA and Euro meet we talked about NA having a genetic imprint of Boston that allowed her to get around easily. The same must be true for Indiana, as whenever he was bored or we were taking too long eating he would simply leave. When we would ask him where he was going, he would answer, "To ride the train" or "get some ice cream." He was pretty confident that he knew where everything was, and getting lost didn't even occur to him. He did keep trying to go into Innoventions, but in his defense, he thought it was a big boat.

So in all, a very fun and much too short trip. Stayed at the Hilton Anaheim thanks to Priceline, and found it to be a very outdated, yet convenient hotel, for any of you out of towners that might someday consider it. A good time was had by all, the next theme park to be visited is most likely Tokyo Disney, but I will sorely miss DL (and even miss DCA a little).

MickeyLumbo · 04-30-2006, 05:31 PM

wow! what a terrific trip report

I am so sorry to have missed your visit. i was sick at home thursday and friday.

glad you had a good time!!

Motorboat Cruiser · 04-30-2006, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by tracilicious

motorboat cruiser? was he there?

We did meet, but it was really brief because we were on our way out dinner. I wish we could have stayed longer. Still, nice to meet you finally.

tracilicious · 05-01-2006, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by MickeyLumbo

I am so sorry to have missed your visit. i was sick at home thursday and friday.

glad you had a good time!!

No worries! Hope you are feeling better!

Quote:

We did meet, but it was really brief because we were on our way out dinner. I wish we could have stayed longer. Still, nice to meet you finally.

Are you Jim, or was that Gn2dlnd? Was your Matthew the tall skinny guy in grey? Nice to meet you too!

Gemini Cricket · 05-01-2006, 09:42 AM

Cool trip report! Glad you had a cool time.

Motorboat Cruiser · 05-01-2006, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by tracilicious

Are you Jim, or was that Gn2dlnd? Was your Matthew the tall skinny guy in grey? Nice to meet you too!

Jim is Gn2dlnd. Matthew was the guy in grey.

MickeyLumbo · 05-01-2006, 06:17 PM

MickeyLumbo is Mickey.

LOL

see ya real soon!

04-30-2006, 02:14 PM	#51
tracilicious avatar transition Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: in-between Posts: 2,487	We're back from our too short trip. I found that while three days used to be more than enough for us when we went more often, it was far too little this time. I'm dismayed at the prospect of not returning for a year or more. This was an especially great trip because Indi (who just turned three) is now 41" tall, and thus could ride some E tickets for the first time. Here's the highlights: Wednesday: Found us at the park early, unusual for us. Hit a couple rides in Fantasyland, discovered that Indi would have been more than happy to spend the whole day on Donald's boat. Rode more rides, ate a lot, met up with Euro and NA and an assortment of others (gn2dlnd was one. motorboat cruiser? was he there? I confess I'm much better with real names than screen names.) that stayed for a few minutes at the train station at seven. I was underwhelmed by the parade, especially the lame music. We escaped on the train (after sinking a bench ) over to HM. Then off to the corn dogs where Snow White was most definitely not serving food. Off to the tiki room, which was a huge hit for Indi, then a last minute viewing of the fireworks. These were freaking awesome and I wish they were keeping them forever. Then out the gates for a very swanky and very cold conversation (as I had forgotten my jacket in Arizona), which left me without a voice the next morning. The conversation was well worth it, and it turned out to be a good thing, as the next morning I found an awesome Pirates sweatshirt that I felt obligated to buy. Thursday: Spent the day at DCA, got very little done, decided to ride Monsters the next day as we didn't want to stand in a 40 minute line for it. Catch a Flave was closed. GCH mug that allows free refills either dropped or was stolen from the stroller. I hope the bastard that found/took it chokes on his root beer. Indi loved Soarin', but the best part by far was at the end when we flew over DL he exclaimed, "Let's go down!" Friday: Got lots done, but not nearly everything. Forgot to go back for MI and forgot to see the show in Mr. Lincoln. Indi loved Splash Mountain, and wasn't scared by the drop (or so he says). He said he liked Matterhorn, but declined to ride it again with Michael, until later when he asked what Yeti's ate and we told him snow. Then after he and Michael rode, he said that he roared back at the Yeti (or Eti, as he said) and would not let the Yeti scare him. So now Matterhorn gets a thumbs up from him as well. BTD wasn't able to make the meet, but is was just as well, as we were tying up loose ends by that time of night. At the NA and Euro meet we talked about NA having a genetic imprint of Boston that allowed her to get around easily. The same must be true for Indiana, as whenever he was bored or we were taking too long eating he would simply leave. When we would ask him where he was going, he would answer, "To ride the train" or "get some ice cream." He was pretty confident that he knew where everything was, and getting lost didn't even occur to him. He did keep trying to go into Innoventions, but in his defense, he thought it was a big boat. So in all, a very fun and much too short trip. Stayed at the Hilton Anaheim thanks to Priceline, and found it to be a very outdated, yet convenient hotel, for any of you out of towners that might someday consider it. A good time was had by all, the next theme park to be visited is most likely Tokyo Disney, but I will sorely miss DL (and even miss DCA a little). __________________ And now Harry, let us step into the night and pursue that flighty temptress, adventure! - Albus Dumbledore
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04-30-2006, 05:31 PM	#52
MickeyLumbo thankfully grateful Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: shangrila Posts: 1,388	wow! what a terrific trip report I am so sorry to have missed your visit. i was sick at home thursday and friday. glad you had a good time!! __________________
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05-01-2006, 09:42 AM	#55
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	Cool trip report! Glad you had a cool time.
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05-01-2006, 06:17 PM	#57
MickeyLumbo thankfully grateful Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: shangrila Posts: 1,388	MickeyLumbo is Mickey. LOL see ya real soon! __________________
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