Tut-Tut, it Looks Like Rain! May '09 Trip Report. *Finished! 9/27 Pg. 69. - Page 63 - The DIS Discussion Forums

jenjolt · 07-24-2009, 11:09 PM

You have a Mickey gnome pin....I'm so jealous I really really want to get one!! Hmmm...will have to go visit EBAY LOL!!!!

I'm so glad you went along with your mom and rented the scooter...now you were able to enjoy the park and have a great day at AK!! I love Nemo...and I'm so going to see FOTLK for the first time in Sept LOL!!

Lunch looked really yummy!!!!!

Great update!!!

tommygirl79 · 07-25-2009, 04:41 AM

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Originally Posted by jenjolt

You have a Mickey gnome pin....I'm so jealous I really really want to get one!! Hmmm...will have to go visit EBAY LOL!!!!

I'm so glad you went along with your mom and rented the scooter...now you were able to enjoy the park and have a great day at AK!! I love Nemo...and I'm so going to see FOTLK for the first time in Sept LOL!!

Lunch looked really yummy!!!!!

Great update!!!

I generally lurk when reading trip reports so I haven't commeted here yet - but I was wondering if you, Jen, play Farkle on Facebook? I'm fairly certain I just played against you a moment ago! :-)

TarzansKat · 07-25-2009, 06:01 AM

Hey. I will be the first person to tell you there is nothing wrong with renting a scooter when you need it. I can't tell you how long it took us to convince Nana of that and some days we still have trouble. Sometimes, for whatever reason, walking is too much.

You needed one. And they are hard to drive, don't you feel bad at all!

We've had some interesting moments as well, but we laugh and get over it. Seems like you were able to have a great day despite your hurting feet, and that's what matters.

Isn't it nice to go through the Safari without a camera? I stopped taking pictures a while back, because I just wasn't enjoying myself. It's so hard to get good shots (with my camera) on that ride, and now I just look, enjoy, and relax. Nice feeling, really.

carissanboys · 07-25-2009, 06:46 AM

You poor girl with those painful feet!

Glad you got some respite during your AK day with the scooter.

The chandelier and the ceiling itself in that England shop was so gorgeous!! Your meal at Rose and Crown looked so good! Think I may have to add it to my list.

claryche · 07-25-2009, 11:14 AM

I was going to suggest the body glide, but it sounds like you are set for next time. I use the body glide and it works wonders. I put it on my toes and my heal, just to be on the safe side. And the times when I have forgotten to do it and have gotten the smallest of blisters, I just put some body glide on it before my next outing and it doesn't get any worse, which is good.

belle8306 · 07-25-2009, 01:02 PM

I think the scooter was a great idea.

Hopefully, it allowed your feet to heal a little. I love the Lion King show. I haven't seen Finding Nemo yet. We ate at Flame Tree BBQ the last time we were there. Did the birds bother you? They were all over in the area where we sat.

jenjolt · 07-25-2009, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by tommygirl79

I generally lurk when reading trip reports so I haven't commeted here yet - but I was wondering if you, Jen, play Farkle on Facebook? I'm fairly certain I just played against you a moment ago! :-)

Why yes I do play farkle on facebook...awesome hope to play against you again!!!!!

DisneyFaeriePrincess · 07-25-2009, 02:34 PM

Oh I'm so glad you rented a scooter. It saved your feet and you still got to see AK. No reason for you to have to stay in your room. Don't feel guilty about the perks of scooters, you had an honest reason for needing one and gosh darnnit for all of the rain and pain you've had during your trip you deserved a few perks!! I love FOTLK, it's my all time favorite show at Disney. I also really like the Nemo show, I didn't the first time we saw it but the second time for some reason I loved it. My bf just saw the pictures that you posted and he seemed to like it too so it'll definitely be on our to do list!!

TravelBug86 · 07-25-2009, 05:26 PM

YAYYY!!! You rented a scooter

I was hoping you would! My Dad needed to rent 1 once b/c he was just recovering from open heart surgery (Tripple Bypass- He is very healthy, just has hereditary heart problems) He was also very ashamed of being 'that person' in the scooter- but it was our annual Christmas trip and there's no way we were going w/o him!!! Sooo he bit the bullet and rented the scooter- HE HAD A BLAST! Scooting all over the place, seeing how fast he could go

There is absolutely no shame in renting a scooter (as long as you really need it!!) And it sounds like you had a terrific day at AK

Congrats on getting the pins that you wanted!

jordanyosh · 07-26-2009, 12:00 AM

Scooter MOJO!!!!!! It sounds like your fears about using the scooter were somewhat melted away by the good fortune you had with lines!

Flametree Pulled Pork Sandwich...a little bit o heaven between a bun.

PINS! Must...resist....pins.....

wigdoutdismom · 07-26-2009, 12:15 AM

I'm glad you set aside your pride and got the scooter. You had wasted enough time on your feet and rain. It was time to enjoy and it sounds like you did. Your mom is awesome!

Happydog · 07-26-2009, 06:51 AM

Hey there LL! I am so glad your mom got there! What a great treat. I was thinking that would be fun with my own mom some day

She has never been. RE her taking are of you -- well, that is what us mom's do! I guess it is reassuring that even in your 20s and 30s, and 40s, etc, that this is still someone who feels that urge!!!! Being a mother myself, it is nice to have someone take care of ME for a change!!! SO you definitely got that I can tell!!!! Now, regarding your feet, I am so sorry that this kept causing your trouble, raw blisters? OUCH!!! At Disney,

No good. She was wise to suggest the scooter, and to heck with what other people think, I hope that didn't get in your way of enjoying that day with your mom, I hope it did help.

Looking forward to your next post, and I am so glad she is there with you!!!

2xcited2sleep · 07-26-2009, 07:15 AM

I'm glad you tried the scooter! Sounds like it saved the day! Good to know that they are relatively easy to get the hang of. I would wind up driving it into the tiger area or into the river I am so uncoordinated and non-mechanical!

So you liked the shows, did you? If you could only do one, which one would it be? Nemo?

Sounds like I will be avoiding Flame Tree like the plague - I do not like aggressive birds.

If you've showed pictures of the pins, I've forgotten. Will you show them again? They sound cool!

MEK · 07-26-2009, 10:31 AM

Hey LL:

I read your update yesterday and I didn't have time to comment. Then when I came back to DIS later, I thought I had already commented. Geeze - talk about a foggy brain. Do you know when I remembered I hadn't commented - just as I was falling asleep last night! LOL

Anyway - I am glad you rented a scooter because you suffered much too much with those painful feet. I believe that anyone who needs a scooter should rent one. Look at the perks that come with a scooter! Anyway, who are any of us to judge why someone does or doesn't need a scooter. Kudos to you for jumping right on there and not hitting anything. If I ever need to rent one, watch out, because I'll probably be running over everyone and everything in my path.

I just hope you feet do well during your next trip!

dlwharp · 07-26-2009, 12:18 PM

I have to chime in and say that I'm also glad you got the scooter

You pay a lot of money to be at Disney, you shouldn't have to sit in your room!! Great idea - I don't think I'd hesitate to do it. I think I'll put Nemo on our list to see this year - we've never seen it. That pulled pork looks deee-licious!

07-24-2009, 11:09 PM	#931
jenjolt Loves All Things Disney! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Home in Florida and Texas Posts: 8,157	You have a Mickey gnome pin....I'm so jealous I really really want to get one!! Hmmm...will have to go visit EBAY LOL!!!! I'm so glad you went along with your mom and rented the scooter...now you were able to enjoy the park and have a great day at AK!! I love Nemo...and I'm so going to see FOTLK for the first time in Sept LOL!! Lunch looked really yummy!!!!! Great update!!! __________________ *My Magical Trips to Disney:*6/2012,1/2012,10/2011, 6/2011, 5/2011, 1/2011, 5/2010, 1/2010, 10/2009, 5/2009, 1/2009, 3/2007, 5/2005 , 10/1992: First Trip to Disney (Thanks Dad!)

07-25-2009, 06:01 AM	#933
TarzansKat I may be TarzansKat, but I love Captain Jack! Wow. It's still getting pretty hot around here Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: The Black Pearl Posts: 12,626	Hey. I will be the first person to tell you there is nothing wrong with renting a scooter when you need it. I can't tell you how long it took us to convince Nana of that and some days we still have trouble. Sometimes, for whatever reason, walking is too much. You needed one. And they are hard to drive, don't you feel bad at all! We've had some interesting moments as well, but we laugh and get over it. Seems like you were able to have a great day despite your hurting feet, and that's what matters. Isn't it nice to go through the Safari without a camera? I stopped taking pictures a while back, because I just wasn't enjoying myself. It's so hard to get good shots (with my camera) on that ride, and now I just look, enjoy, and relax. Nice feeling, really. __________________ Me My Jack Sparrow Nemo Squirt Faith, Trust, and Pixie Dust - That's What Solo Trips Are Made Of Commando v. Casual - The Innate Planner Battles the Inner Pirate Will TarzansKat Meet Captain Jack? Pixie Dust and Presents, Christmas Decor Oh My! What a Lucky Gal Am I! Yo Ho, Yo Ho, A Pirate's Life for Three Royal Me This, Royal Me That ~ Disney in December, How About That? Now Bring Me That Horizon Feeling Grand - How To Plan A Disney Trip in 18 Days or Less TK and Tink - The Trip Report You Never Saw Coming Not All Treasure Is Silver And Gold, Mate Welcome To The Caribbean, Love

07-25-2009, 06:46 AM	#934
carissanboys DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Virginia Posts: 7,202	You poor girl with those painful feet! Glad you got some respite during your AK day with the scooter. The chandelier and the ceiling itself in that England shop was so gorgeous!! Your meal at Rose and Crown looked so good! Think I may have to add it to my list. __________________ DONE: WDW Half-Marathon 2011 WDW Marathon Relay 2012 (2nd leg) DOING: WDW 5k and 10k 2014 NEW TR S.O.C.K. and Stitch Return to the World with a Dog

07-25-2009, 11:14 AM	#935
claryche DIS Veteran Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,134	I was going to suggest the body glide, but it sounds like you are set for next time. I use the body glide and it works wonders. I put it on my toes and my heal, just to be on the safe side. And the times when I have forgotten to do it and have gotten the smallest of blisters, I just put some body glide on it before my next outing and it doesn't get any worse, which is good. __________________ Me DH DS (6) x3

07-25-2009, 01:02 PM	#936
belle8306 DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: IN Posts: 1,199	I think the scooter was a great idea. Hopefully, it allowed your feet to heal a little. I love the Lion King show. I haven't seen Finding Nemo yet. We ate at Flame Tree BBQ the last time we were there. Did the birds bother you? They were all over in the area where we sat. __________________ More Fun Than Rock, Paper, Scissors, Lizard, Spock. The Super Sixteen's Adventures at Disney

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07-25-2009, 02:34 PM	#938
DisneyFaeriePrincess Chocolate and Mickey, what else could be better. Join Date: May 2008 Location: Dunmore, PA Posts: 862	Oh I'm so glad you rented a scooter. It saved your feet and you still got to see AK. No reason for you to have to stay in your room. Don't feel guilty about the perks of scooters, you had an honest reason for needing one and gosh darnnit for all of the rain and pain you've had during your trip you deserved a few perks!! I love FOTLK, it's my all time favorite show at Disney. I also really like the Nemo show, I didn't the first time we saw it but the second time for some reason I loved it. My bf just saw the pictures that you posted and he seemed to like it too so it'll definitely be on our to do list!! __________________ '95=Port Orleans '96=OKW '97=OKW '98=OKW in Jan. with Nonna and Grandma and OKW in summer '99=OKW and New Years trip '00=OKW '01=7 day Disney Cruise on the Magic and a week at Boardwalk '02=My bandtrip to WDW in May(off property) and OKW in the summer '03=OKW in the summer and for New Years '04=7 day Disney Cruise on the Magic and a day trip to Downtown Disney '05=OKW in the summer and AKL for New Years '06=My brother's bandtrip to WDW in May and OKW in the summer '07=OKW '08=OKW '09=Pop Century for DBF's first WDW trip'10=Disneyland with the family and Pop Century with DBF for my birthday '11=AKL and DCL for our honeymoon'12=Pop Century for my birthday our 1 year wedding anniversary '13=OKW with the whole family!! Me DH Rajah

07-25-2009, 05:26 PM	#939
TravelBug86 Princess of Quite A Lot Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 115	YAYYY!!! You rented a scooter I was hoping you would! My Dad needed to rent 1 once b/c he was just recovering from open heart surgery (Tripple Bypass- He is very healthy, just has hereditary heart problems) He was also very ashamed of being 'that person' in the scooter- but it was our annual Christmas trip and there's no way we were going w/o him!!! Sooo he bit the bullet and rented the scooter- HE HAD A BLAST! Scooting all over the place, seeing how fast he could go There is absolutely no shame in renting a scooter (as long as you really need it!!) And it sounds like you had a terrific day at AK Congrats on getting the pins that you wanted! __________________ Katie

07-26-2009, 12:00 AM	#940
jordanyosh DIS Veteran Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Orange county,CA Posts: 17,733	Scooter MOJO!!!!!! It sounds like your fears about using the scooter were somewhat melted away by the good fortune you had with lines! Flametree Pulled Pork Sandwich...a little bit o heaven between a bun. PINS! Must...resist....pins..... __________________ Feb 08 Pre trip report here. A hot, sweaty Asian TR-Feb 08. Part 1. A hot, sweaty Asian TR-Feb 08. Part Deux. A hot, sweaty Asian TR-Feb 08. Part 3!!!!! Peeps II. The Hot, Sweaty Asian Strikes Back. A Feb 2010 PTR. PTR Feb 2010 Part 2 Click here. The Return of the Asian. Feb 2010. Lights, Motor! Asian. Feb 2010 Part 2!!!!

07-26-2009, 12:15 AM	#941
wigdoutdismom DIS Veteran Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Derby, Kansas Posts: 7,983	I'm glad you set aside your pride and got the scooter. You had wasted enough time on your feet and rain. It was time to enjoy and it sounds like you did. Your mom is awesome! __________________

07-26-2009, 06:51 AM	#942
Happydog DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 4,956	Hey there LL! I am so glad your mom got there! What a great treat. I was thinking that would be fun with my own mom some day She has never been. RE her taking are of you -- well, that is what us mom's do! I guess it is reassuring that even in your 20s and 30s, and 40s, etc, that this is still someone who feels that urge!!!! Being a mother myself, it is nice to have someone take care of ME for a change!!! SO you definitely got that I can tell!!!! Now, regarding your feet, I am so sorry that this kept causing your trouble, raw blisters? OUCH!!! At Disney, No good. She was wise to suggest the scooter, and to heck with what other people think, I hope that didn't get in your way of enjoying that day with your mom, I hope it did help. Looking forward to your next post, and I am so glad she is there with you!!! __________________ Twas the Night BEFORE Christmas 09?!PTR! Ho Ho Ho!Away we go!A WDW Christmas 09 TR! All aboard a WONDERful TR! Boo to YOU! Sept 09 TR WDW 4th of July 09 PTR!I Want to Ride the Cotton Ball! July 4th 09 TR!Snow, Savannah, & NO School! Feb '10 TR Christmas fix MVMCP 2010 TR One Family, One Year - a June '10 PTR The Ingredients for Pixie Dust - June '10 TR Disney-Landing Halloween - a Halloween '10 PTR/TR Dream for two - Feb '11 TRSummer of Sea and Shore - June '11 PTR Strapping Turtles on our Feet! - June/July '11 TR MY MAGICal Black Friday Thanksgiving Cruise - Nov '11 PTR/TR Oct 2000 - Disney Magic 7 night cruise * Oct '03 - Contemporary * Oct '05 - WLV * Nov '08 - SSR * June/July '09 - OKW * Sept '09 - CBR * Dec '09 - BCV * Feb '10 - AKL * Feb '10 - Disney Wonder 3 night Cruise/Disney HH * June '10 - BLT/BCV * Oct '10 - Grand Californian * Dec '10 AKV - Kidani * February '11 - Disney Dream 4 night cruise/BLT * June '11 - Disney Dream 5 night cruise/Disney's Vero Beach/Ft. Wilderness/AKL Jambo * Oct '11 - WLV/SSR * Nov '11 Disney Magic 7 night cruise * February '12 - Disney Dream 4 night cruise/AKL Jambo * June/July '12 - BCV/WLV * Nov '11 Disney Fantasy 7 night cruise *

07-26-2009, 07:15 AM	#943
2xcited2sleep DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 7,089	I'm glad you tried the scooter! Sounds like it saved the day! Good to know that they are relatively easy to get the hang of. I would wind up driving it into the tiger area or into the river I am so uncoordinated and non-mechanical! So you liked the shows, did you? If you could only do one, which one would it be? Nemo? Sounds like I will be avoiding Flame Tree like the plague - I do not like aggressive birds. If you've showed pictures of the pins, I've forgotten. Will you show them again? They sound cool! __________________ Christine

07-26-2009, 10:31 AM	#944
MEK DIS Veteran Join Date: May 2005 Location: Middletown, DE Posts: 14,782	Hey LL: I read your update yesterday and I didn't have time to comment. Then when I came back to DIS later, I thought I had already commented. Geeze - talk about a foggy brain. Do you know when I remembered I hadn't commented - just as I was falling asleep last night! LOL Anyway - I am glad you rented a scooter because you suffered much too much with those painful feet. I believe that anyone who needs a scooter should rent one. Look at the perks that come with a scooter! Anyway, who are any of us to judge why someone does or doesn't need a scooter. Kudos to you for jumping right on there and not hitting anything. If I ever need to rent one, watch out, because I'll probably be running over everyone and everything in my path. I just hope you feet do well during your next trip! __________________ Sorry Gaston, They are MUCH More Interesting than You! Will You Chill Out if I Sprinkle You With Pixie Dust? Remembering 9/11:MEK Original Why Not Just Queue Up Another Disney Trip? How Do You Think We Stay So Happy? Inching My Way Closer to the Castle Sept 10 TR Wheeling & Dealing at the WL May '10 TR Play'in It at Pop Sept 09 Anniversary Trip JUNE 09 TR...KICK'N IT AT KIDANI DH & I do Disney Solo! DEC 2008 June 2008 tripreport My Trips 2002-Offsite 2003-POR 2004-Royal Pacific/Daytona Bch 2005-CBR 2006-Pop, SSR 2007-ASM 2008-Pop, Vero Bch/SSR, POFQ/SSR 2009-Kidani/CSR, Pop 2010- VWL, BLT 2011-POR/BCV, Disney's HHI Resort, OKW2012-Treehouse villa/BWV, VWL/BWV

07-26-2009, 12:18 PM	#945
dlwharp Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 234	I have to chime in and say that I'm also glad you got the scooter You pay a lot of money to be at Disney, you shouldn't have to sit in your room!! Great idea - I don't think I'd hesitate to do it. I think I'll put Nemo on our list to see this year - we've never seen it. That pulled pork looks deee-licious! __________________ Denise --------------------------- 2000 - Carribbean Beach/Disney Wonder 2001 - Port Orleans French Quarter/Disney Magic 2003 - Port Orleans Riverside/Disney Magic 2004 - SSR/Disney Magic 2006 & 2007 - Old Key West 2008 - DVC Member Cruise/Boardwalk 2009 - AKL/SSR January 2010 - Disney Cruise / August 2010 - AKL/Old Key West / December 2010-Boardwalk / September 2011-AKL-DVC Member Cruise-Boardwalk/ October 2013-AKL-Disney Dream-Beach Club

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