I Can't, I'm Not Wearing a Princess Dress! - New TR link!!!!

[Captain_Oblivious]

The Who did that one, not Aerosmith.

Ain't that a--oh, never mind.

 

[ashw100]

Yeah, my title has nothing to do with this particular update. But I wanted to use an Aerosmith song title and this was the closest I could think of. Bonus points if anyone can name an Aerosmith song that better fits this update.

Cry because you didn't get to ride RnR

When I last updated… you know, back in May, we had just boarded a boat to take us from EPCOT to Hollywood Studios. We had an hour window to get there to use a FP window that was quickly closing. Especially as we sat for 20 minutes waiting to get underway. They finally got going, but after the first stop, it became clear that we weren’t likely going to make our window. We sat what felt like an eternity at each dock between the parks.

I hate when this happens, another reason I dislike Disney transportation.

I proceeded through the line without even stopping and given the fact that I was by myself, I was sent directly to a speeder getting ready to board. The CM opened the doors, took one step into the speeder and then told us to turn around. I wasn’t sure what was going on, but he clearly smelled something. He walked up and down every row and finally located the offending odor below a seat in one of the middle rows. He called for a protein spill clean-up and moved us over to another speeder to wait for a ride.

$80 later, she ended up with some Minnie Mouse crocs, Frozen underwear and a new outfit from one of the gift shops.

Ouch, that's one expensive potty accident.

We headed back out into the courtyard after meeting some Disney Junior friends and saw these guys out on patrol. It was awesome seeing them, but it was weird how they interacted with people. They pretty much ignored anyone trying to take a picture or a selfie with them, but then they went out of their way to harass some foreign guy who was standing off by himself and seemingly had no clue why they were talking to him.

We had the same experience in May. I fine these extremely frustrating as a guest to be ignored when you are seeking something out. I know I'm going to really hate in Jan when they do it to the boys
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I am happy you got to see him, but that unfortunate about DD, obviously this Darth Vader can't read the room. She doesn't look to traumatized in the picture though.

In hindsight, this was probably a really stupid idea given the reliability of the ride that afternoon. I’m not sure if she could have made it through a 20 minute breakdown sitting in one of the cars. But that was all beside the point. We got on, we rode and everybody was happy.

Taking quite the gamble that you won't need to buy another $80 outfit

See… I always see interesting things with scooters. Always.

You have the best scooter stories.
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Sounds like despite some setbacks the day turned out pretty good. So happy to have an update on this TR and that the baby is home a doing well.

1. It was very cold and rainy.

2. 5 characters before lunch

3. Columbia Harbour House

4. BTRR

5. sleep

6. swim

7. dole whip

 

[vrajewski10513]

Our first FP was for DW and DD to see Disney Junior.

My SiL and Nephew did this while we were there last week and she said it was adorable. Definitely one of my nephews favorite things he saw.

I proceeded through the line without even stopping and given the fact that I was by myself, I was sent directly to a speeder getting ready to board.

Always a plus!

The CM opened the doors, took one step into the speeder and then told us to turn around. I wasn’t sure what was going on, but he clearly smelled something. He walked up and down every row and finally located the offending odor below a seat in one of the middle rows. He called for a protein spill clean-up and moved us over to another speeder to wait for a ride.

Gross! I have to say though, I've had felt like I was gonna have a protein spill on that ride before lol Aside from Mission Space, thats probably the only other ride at WDW that gets me a little queasy.

As it turns out, DD finally decided she needed to use the restroom. She was being independent and wanted to go into a stall by herself though. She proceeded to fail to make it onto the toilet before the floodgates burst. She needed an entirely new outfit, including shoes.

Awe, poor honey! She just wanted to do it all by herself.

$80 later, she ended up with some Minnie Mouse crocs, Frozen underwear and a new outfit from one of the gift shops.

Poor mom and dad too paying $80 for an outfit for a growing kid lol

Since we were close to the Animation Courtyard, we decided to let DD meet some characters. First up was Sofia.








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Next up was Doc McStuffins.



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It was awesome seeing them, but it was weird how they interacted with people. They pretty much ignored anyone trying to take a picture or a selfie with them, but then they went out of their way to harass some foreign guy who was standing off by himself and seemingly had no clue why they were talking to him.

They were pretty neat. My sisters boyfriend was taping them interacting wth some other guests and one walked right up to his camera and pretty much butted his helmet up to the lens lol

But he had no interest in interacting with me. Not at all.


He went straight to DD.


She wasn’t impressed. In fact she was terrified. I forget what he said but he got right in her face and did the force choke hand motion. I’m just proud of her for not having a total and complete meltdown, but I had to turn and position myself between her and him.

Not the best handled situation by Lord Vader. Believe me I'm all for authentic character interaction, but when you can clearly tell that a small child is not having it at all and theres other people he could have diverted his attention to I'd have been a little PO'd at the sitatuation as well.

Well, I approached the queue, planning to go to the single rider line. The CM there told someone the Single Rider wait was over 60 minutes.

I dont think I've ever seen it that long during our visits.

In hindsight, this was probably a really stupid idea given the reliability of the ride that afternoon. I’m not sure if she could have made it through a 20 minute breakdown sitting in one of the cars. But that was all beside the point. We got on, we rode and everybody was happy

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You got lucky! I think it would have been a little damper on the night if you'd had to buy another outfit for DD! Glad it all worked out for the best though

A second scooter loaded into the boat. This one came bouncing off the dock, I'm pretty sure she caught some air, and onto the back of the boat. Without slowing down she whipped a U turn through the door, tires squealing and parked it squarely into the vacant spot next to the scooter already on the boat.

She backed up hitting someone standing behind her. She still didn’t have an angle to get out the door, she pulled up slamming into the wall of the boat. She backed up again smoking the scooter that she was parked next to. I’ll just keep it short. Picture someone backing up and pulling forward on a scooter about 10 times with the wheels turned at various angles. There was an opening plenty wide for her to back out of the spot and go out the door and she managed to hit everything but that open space. I was glad DD wasn’t sitting in the stroller and it was folded in my lap, because the stroller next to us got hit twice.

Definitely pure dumb luck on the first part lol Unfortunately the second part is what we more commenly encounter at Disney World!

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Great pic!

Vrajewski: 5 points for being the first to answer, 5 points for answering all questions wrong.

Thanks rough!! Thanks for the sympathy points!

1. We just had our energy zapped by the hottest day of our trip. What weather surprise will we have the next day? (20 points)
You wake up to frost on the ground.

2. How many characters will we meet before lunch? (50 points)
Three

3. We went to MK. Where did we eat lunch? (20 points)
Casey's Corner

4. What ride did I suddenly get the urge to get FP for while riding the train? (10 points)
PoTC

5. What would DW do at the resort during our afternoon break? (10 points)
Try to nap.

6. What would DD and I do at the resort during our afternoon break? (10 points)
Go to the arcade

7. What Disney snack will I get to try for the first time ever? (15 points)
Fruit & Nutella Waffle. [/URL][/URL][/URL][/URL][/URL][/URL][/URL][/URL][/URL][/URL][/URL][/URL][/URL][/URL][/URL][/URL]

 

[afwdwfan]

ZZzzzzz....huh? What's this?

I don't know... some dusty old thread that some ****** decided to revive.

I looked up their entire library. Apparently there's one called, "Ain't That A B----."

Oh, don't worry, I'm sure we all remember.

Hell, I don't even remember. I'm still trying to remember if this all happened before or after the exploding helicopter.

You ride Star Tours. They either do Disney Junior or shopping. You. Win.

What was @pkondz doing down there?

That explains it!

Ain't that a...

Head straight for Guest Services and demand justice!

YOU RUINED MY WHOLE VACATION!!!

Yikes. That's a little intense, don't you think? Or, sticking with the Aerosmith theme:

Crazy.

Spoiler.

Anyway, Rey Kenobi should take care of him.

I knew it!!!

Love In An Elevator.

The models are by far the coolest part. Well, those and the multi-plane camera.

I thought that was really cool too.

Livin' On The Edge

Livin' On The Edge! (sing with me)

Oh, I've pulled up the playlist already.

I'm actually not surprised. @franandaj has some mad scooter skillz.

There's a difference between those with experience and... well, the ones that I tend to attract.

This sounds so entertaining.

Dude Looks Like A Lady.

I Don't Want To Miss A Thing!

Wait, I thought that budget was spent on the new outfit!

Well, it pretty much was, but you know how the whole "buying forgiveness from the kids that got left home" thing works. You just blow the budget for that.

Who ARE you??

Nice try.

GREAT shot there!

Thanks. Literally the best picture I've ever taken.

Rain? Fog? Plague of locusts?

Fine, I'll go with rain.

Four. Mickey, Chip, Dale, Tinkerbell.

Be Our Guest. I guess.

Carousel of Progress
Tomorrowland Speedway
It's A Small World
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, after getting a nice view of it from the train.

Snooze in a chair by the pool?

Go swimming in the pool.

A beignet from POFQ?

Got em!

Cry because you didn't get to ride RnR

Good one!

I hate when this happens, another reason I dislike Disney transportation.

I like the ease of it, but a lot of times it is just more feasible to just drive.

Ouch, that's one expensive potty accident.

We had the same experience in May. I fine these extremely frustrating as a guest to be ignored when you are seeking something out. I know I'm going to really hate in Jan when they do it to the boys

I agree. I mean I get why they act the way they do and it makes sense, but they have really cool costumes and who wouldn't want to get a quick picture with them, right?

am happy you got to see him, but that unfortunate about DD, obviously this Darth Vader can't read the room. She doesn't look to traumatized in the picture though.

Yeah, it was pretty apparent early on, so I just made sure to keep myself between him and her and she was ok. Never really happy, but she was ok.

Taking quite the gamble that you won't need to buy another $80 outfit

Yeah... didn't even consider it in the moment.

You have the best scooter stories.

They just seem to find me. I'm either blessed or cursed.

Sounds like despite some setbacks the day turned out pretty good. So happy to have an update on this TR and that the baby is home a doing well.

Not a bad day at all. Not like we planned, but it turned out fine! Thanks!

1. It was very cold and rainy.

2. 5 characters before lunch

3. Columbia Harbour House

4. BTRR

5. sleep

6. swim

7. dole whip

Got em.

My SiL and Nephew did this while we were there last week and she said it was adorable. Definitely one of my nephews favorite things he saw.

The kids love it. I hate it. The show is ok, but I hate sitting on the floor. Half of my body falls asleep.

Always a plus!

Gross! I have to say though, I've had felt like I was gonna have a protein spill on that ride before lol Aside from Mission Space, thats probably the only other ride at WDW that gets me a little queasy.

I get that. I don't do great with the simulator rides myself. I actually think the new version of Star Tours is much easier than the original though.

Awe, poor honey! She just wanted to do it all by herself.

That's her. Always. Miss independent.

Poor mom and dad too paying $80 for an outfit for a growing kid lol

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They were pretty neat. My sisters boyfriend was taping them interacting wth some other guests and one walked right up to his camera and pretty much butted his helmet up to the lens lol

Ok, that's cool!

Not the best handled situation by Lord Vader. Believe me I'm all for authentic character interaction, but when you can clearly tell that a small child is not having it at all and theres other people he could have diverted his attention to I'd have been a little PO'd at the sitatuation as well.

Yeah, it just felt like the interaction could have been better overall and less intense for her without him having to break character at all.

I dont think I've ever seen it that long during our visits.

I never see a reasonable line there anymore. I mean seriously...

You got lucky! I think it would have been a little damper on the night if you'd had to buy another outfit for DD! Glad it all worked out for the best though

Yeah, we'd have probably just called it a night at that point.

Definitely pure dumb luck on the first part lol Unfortunately the second part is what we more commenly encounter at Disney World!

At least it was cheap entertainment!

Great pic!

Thanks!

Thanks rough!! Thanks for the sympathy points!

Well, I have to reward the effort.

1. We just had our energy zapped by the hottest day of our trip. What weather surprise will we have the next day? (20 points)
You wake up to frost on the ground.

2. How many characters will we meet before lunch? (50 points)
Three

3. We went to MK. Where did we eat lunch? (20 points)
Casey's Corner

4. What ride did I suddenly get the urge to get FP for while riding the train? (10 points)
PoTC

5. What would DW do at the resort during our afternoon break? (10 points)
Try to nap.

6. What would DD and I do at the resort during our afternoon break? (10 points)
Go to the arcade

7. What Disney snack will I get to try for the first time ever? (15 points)
Fruit & Nutella Waffle.

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[Dugette]

Yeah, my title has nothing to do with this particular update. But I wanted to use an Aerosmith song title and this was the closest I could think of. Bonus points if anyone can name an Aerosmith song that better fits this update.

Cryin' - many of this day's events could lead to that...

I proceeded through the line without even stopping and given the fact that I was by myself, I was sent directly to a speeder getting ready to board. The CM opened the doors, took one step into the speeder and then told us to turn around. I wasn’t sure what was going on, but he clearly smelled something. He walked up and down every row and finally located the offending odor below a seat in one of the middle rows. He called for a protein spill clean-up and moved us over to another speeder to wait for a ride.

Well, glad he smelled it before someone stepped in it, I guess.

As it turns out, DD finally decided she needed to use the restroom. She was being independent and wanted to go into a stall by herself though. She proceeded to fail to make it onto the toilet before the floodgates burst. She needed an entirely new outfit, including shoes.


$80 later, she ended up with some Minnie Mouse crocs, Frozen underwear and a new outfit from one of the gift shops.

*making note to put a full spare outfit/shoes for Izzy in park bag...*

I mean it was a really cool setting and a fantastic Darth Vader. I like the fact that he’s in character, but I think he could be in character and still not traumatize a 3 year old girl, you know what I mean?

Totally agree. Too much.

Well, I approached the queue, planning to go to the single rider line. The CM there told someone the Single Rider wait was over 60 minutes.

How long was the standby line?

She backed up hitting someone standing behind her. She still didn’t have an angle to get out the door, she pulled up slamming into the wall of the boat. She backed up again smoking the scooter that she was parked next to. I’ll just keep it short. Picture someone backing up and pulling forward on a scooter about 10 times with the wheels turned at various angles. There was an opening plenty wide for her to back out of the spot and go out the door and she managed to hit everything but that open space. I was glad DD wasn’t sitting in the stroller and it was folded in my lap, because the stroller next to us got hit twice.

and

And I guess my review will be kind of anticlimactic. It was good. But I can't say that it was worth all the hype and the cost.

Totally agree with you!

1. We just had our energy zapped by the hottest day of our trip. What weather surprise will we have the next day? (20 points)

Rain

2. How many characters will we meet before lunch? (50 points)

3

3. We went to MK. Where did we eat lunch? (20 points)

Pinocchio's

4. What ride did I suddenly get the urge to get FP for while riding the train? (10 points)

Big Thunder

5. What would DW do at the resort during our afternoon break? (10 points)

Nap

6. What would DD and I do at the resort during our afternoon break? (10 points)

Swim

7. What Disney snack will I get to try for the first time ever? (15 points)

Candy apple

 

[afwdwfan]

Cryin' - many of this day's events could lead to that...

Well, glad he smelled it before someone stepped in it, I guess.

Absolutely. There would have likely been an even bigger mess to clean up if he hadn't caught it.

*making note to put a full spare outfit/shoes for Izzy in park bag...*

And don't let her wear fuzzy boots that just collect the pee.

Totally agree. Too much.

I thought so.

How long was the standby line?

I don't remember, but it was quite a bit longer than an hour. Maybe 90 or 120 minutes? I really don't remember for sure.

and

I'll stick with

Totally agree with you!

I'm glad I'm not alone.

Rain

3

Pinocchio's

Big Thunder

Nap

Swim

Candy apple

Got em!

 

[Steppesister]

HI Andy,

Climbing my way out of a very deep DISHole. Slowly. Very, very slowly. Sorry, Aero isn't a big fave of mine, so I had no idea. Frankly, I'm glad the ride's getting a facelift. But I know I'm in the vast minority.

 

[afwdwfan]

HI Andy,

Climbing my way out of a very deep DISHole. Slowly. Very, very slowly. Sorry, Aero isn't a big fave of mine, so I had no idea. Frankly, I'm glad the ride's getting a facelift. But I know I'm in the vast minority.

I don't know. I think there are a lot of people who are open to change for this one. Personally, this is my favorite ride so I hate to see them mess with it, but we'll see.

 

[franandaj]

I don't know. I think there are a lot of people who are open to change for this one. Personally, this is my favorite ride so I hate to see them mess with it, but we'll see.

Did I miss something? They are doing something to RnRC?

 

[afwdwfan]

Did I miss something? They are doing something to RnRC?

I've not seen anything that indicates any certain huge changes in the immediate future. @Steppesister , do you know anything?

My mom swears she's seen that it is going down for an extended refurb next year and that they're going to completely re-theme it. I keep telling her there is no possible way they'd close one of the headline rides down for several months to gut it while half of that park is already under construction. It just doesn't make sense.

But on the flip side of that, there have been enough rumors pop up the last couple of years that it wouldn't surprise me if they did something significant there. Possibly a re-theme, after they get Star Wars land and Toy Story up and running. Or if I have my way this will just be rumors and they'll leave it alone.

At least that's what the bus driver said...

 

[Steppesister]

I've not seen anything that indicates any certain huge changes in the immediate future. @Steppesister , do you know anything?

My mom swears she's seen that it is going down for an extended refurb next year and that they're going to completely re-theme it. I keep telling her there is no possible way they'd close one of the headline rides down for several months to gut it while half of that park is already under construction. It just doesn't make sense.

But on the flip side of that, there have been enough rumors pop up the last couple of years that it wouldn't surprise me if they did something significant there. Possibly a re-theme, after they get Star Wars land and Toy Story up and running. Or if I have my way this will just be rumors and they'll leave it alone.

At least that's what the bus driver said...

Only that on a couple of websites there was speculation that it will be going down for a refurb and probably re-theming. I suspect the track and ride will stay the same, but get a facelift. I could go out on a very thin limb and guess it MIGHT be Marvel and that ToT would follow suit in the future. Who knows. I do know that they weren't running the pre-show at all, but that may be normal for RD???

 

[afwdwfan]

Only that on a couple of websites there was speculation that it will be going down for a refurb and probably re-theming. I suspect the track and ride will stay the same, but get a facelift. I could go out on a very thin limb and guess it MIGHT be Marvel and that ToT would follow suit in the future. Who knows. I do know that they weren't running the pre-show at all, but that may be normal for RD???

Hmmm... I don't know anything about the pre-show going away. I mean they had that situation this summer where they realized Steven Tyler made a hand gesture that is somewhat inappropriate at one point in the pre-show this summer but to the best of my knowledge they edited that part and were still showing the normal pre-show.

It just went down for a 2 week refurb today so I don't know if that might play into why you didn't see the pre-show? But this refurb is only 2 weeks. It can't be anything more than usual maintenance.

 

[franandaj]

Without giving away too much, they were running the preshow within the last week.

 

[Steppesister]

Without giving away too much, they were running the preshow within the last week.

I'm pretty convinced it was a RD thing and they were just herding people through as fast as they could until the morning crush of 15-30 minutes was over. Who knows.... I do know, well, NM that's something for my own TR. Alison, are you home now?

 

[franandaj]

I'm pretty convinced it was a RD thing and they were just herding people through as fast as they could until the morning crush of 15-30 minutes was over.

I can tell you that you experienced a fluke. Trust me.

Who knows.... I do know, well, NM that's something for my own TR. Alison, are you home now?

Last night. Midnight. And then they turned off the power for maintenance at 8:30AM. just now going back home.

 

[natebenma]

Alternate Title:

Same Old Song and Dance


Yeah, my title has nothing to do with this particular update. But I wanted to use an Aerosmith song title and this was the closest I could think of. Bonus points if anyone can name an Aerosmith song that better fits this update.

I looked up their entire library. Apparently there's one called, "Ain't That A B----."

I did the same, and considered going with this one, ^^^, but my choice is

"Baby, Please Don't Go"

- from the hit album "Honkin' with Bobo"



Just came back from dropping off my son for his Model UN conference. Guess what song came on the radio (Sirius XM, Classic Vinyl)- "Same Old Song & Dance"

No lie!

 

[natebenma]

So good to see you back again! Hope things are going well for your family.



If you are going to miss a FP, then a show is a good one since there is always another one coming along soon.

Oh, no on the Protien Spill on Star Tours!

So sorry to hear about your daughter's accident. I have had a couple of doozies with my boys- actually- same boy

1) We were on a cruise and Ben was in the kids club. We were called to pick him up due to a "Code Brown" Yes, that is what they called it!

2) We were at a state park about 45 minutes from where we live. I did not have Ben in swim diaper and he had an accident in his swimsuit. I took him to the bathhouse, but realized I didn't have any wipes with me. I went to get some paper towels from the dispenser, but they were out. Ben was a mess! What's a mother to do? I cleaned him up with my hands and tp. As I was going to wash my hands, which were literally full of $$$$, I hear "Hi Dee!" A friend of mine from my mother's club (I was President of the club) back home. As a (better) prepared mom of 4, she had wipes!



Your daughter is stylin' in her new duds for her meet with Sofia and Doc. So cute!

That is just not right with your meet with Darth! Poor DD!

I am so sorry to hear that you missed RnR again. On our trip last week, we had FP for TSM and planned to ride RnR afterwards, but we were told at rope drop that the ride was down. We didn't ride it that day.

At least you got to go on Toy Story. Phew! I was so afraid you were going to have to leave the line. Or drop another $80 on new clothes!





Sounds like you had time well-spent in Mexico. Cute pictures with Donald.

Gorgeous photos of the Spaceship Earth golf ball as you were leaving!

 

[natebenma]

Questions for the next update:

1. We just had our energy zapped by the hottest day of our trip. What weather surprise will we have the next day? (20 points)
strong wind

2. How many characters will we meet before lunch? (50 points)
5

3. We went to MK. Where did we eat lunch? (20 points)
Pinocchios


4. What ride did I suddenly get the urge to get FP for while riding the train? (10 points)
Tomorrowland Cars


5. What would DW do at the resort during our afternoon break? (10 points)
nap


6. What would DD and I do at the resort during our afternoon break? (10 points)
Swim

7. What Disney snack will I get to try for the first time ever? (15 points)[/QUOTE]
Cotton Candy

 

[Steppesister]

Last night. Midnight. And then they turned off the power for maintenance at 8:30AM. just now going back home.

Uuuuuugh!!! Not a fun way to come home. Our "little mishap" was just as infuriating.

 

[franandaj]

Uuuuuugh!!! Not a fun way to come home. Our "little mishap" was just as infuriating.

I guess eventually we will hear about it....