Canadian Buffoon's Hi Low Vacation - South Central Musings

[pkondz]

That might explain some of the issues with your back. Shoveling wet snow is no joke.

Actually... it's probably good
for my back.
I need to work on those muscles.

Not good when they get tired, though.
That's when the spine likes to say.
"Whelp! I'm done!"

Here in Houston it's supposed to be a high of around 80F on Saturday...and then a cold front is blowing in and dropping the temps to an arctic 35F.

Tammie was just saying
you guys were having
big temperature swings.
That's crazy!

 

[pkondz]

I've got a pretty good guess mine is going to be the one kid too busy waving to everybody to actually do the dance.

There's usually one of those.
You also get.

The perfectionist.
The stand stock still-er.
The pee-er.
The do-her-own thing-er.
And always... always...
several doing what ever the person
next to me is doing... but late.

Save travels and enjoy yourself!

Thanks! I did!

Hope your trip was all you'd hoped for and more.

It was too short....
but at the same time,
I'm glad to be home.

Vegas. Sensory overload.

Looking forward to your next update whenever you find some free time.

I'm working on it! I'm working on it!!!



Well... right.... NOW!

 

[pkondz]

OKay.
It's one o'clock in the morning.
I've been working on the update
for three hours.

If there's typos,
grammatical errors,
factual inconsistencies,
or any of a myriad amount
of things that could go wrong......

I'm too tired to care.

Here ya go.
Hope you enjoy it.
I worked for you guys.

You'll see.

 

[pkondz]

Well, Boo Who

Just a wee little real life update
before we get into the
meat and potatoes part.



Why am I hungry all of a sudden?
Huh.

Anyway.

I mentioned a while back
that Kay's sixteenth birthday
is coming up.
And since we did a big thing for Elle...
We pretty much had to do the same for Kay.
But Kay's a very different person
and we couldn't do the same thing.

So Kay decided she wanted to
go see some Capybaras in Florida.
Okay. Then we can maybe fit in
a Disney day and a Uni day.


And then an event took place.
You may have even heard of it.
I think there was some sort of...
electoral process...
that took place in November.

Imagine my surprise when
Kay said she didn't want to go anymore.


Well... okay. It's your birthday.

But I admired her for her convictions.
There are a lot of people
just on the other side of that border
who promised to come here
if certain events transpired...
and that doesn't seem to have happened.
Talk is cheap, no?


I don't want to get political,
it's not allowed anyways.
Just telling you what changed her mind.
For better or for worse.


However...
Kay did know that California was...
differently minded than Florida, shall we say?

She didn't have a problem going there.


So, now it looks like California
is in the works for March.
A quick trip. But a trip nevertheless.

I know zip about Disneyland.
Luckily, I have a friend who's
been helping me out there.
Or at least she's trying.
I've been so busy that I haven't had
a chance to digest anything yet.


But there you have it.


So... if there's anyone in that part
of the Country who'd like to meet,
I'm throwing it out there.
No details yet, but probably only one day in DL.
And sometime between March 24 - 30.

Now on with our regularly scheduled broadcast...


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Nine.

Nine!

NINE!

I sashayed up to the bus stop at 12:48pm.
And waited an inexcusable nine minutes...

NINE!!!!

... for the bus.

When the bus finally arrived,
I proceeded to berate the driver...
at length!!

Well, no. I didn't.
That would take time.
And I'd already spent nine...
Nine! Minutes waiting.

Let's get this puppy moving.
(Total wait time.... 60 minutes.)

Even he thought it was long.
At least that's what he toad me.
Poor bugger sat so long waiting
I thought he was gonna croak.


After my interminable wait for the bus,
the ride back to ASMu was mercifully short.

I wasn't in a big rush or anything.
Just had to pick up a few things,
maybe freshen up a bit, since I'm here and all...


Stop peeking.
You'll see what I had to pick up in a sec.
Sheesh. Impatient bunch, aren't you?
Maybe take up meditation.
Or... I know of an excellent way
to develop patience.

Try standing in line for....
Whoops! Not quite at that part of the TR yet.


But I will say... that you all failed miserably
in your guesses there.

Miserably.



Eventually I decided that I'd had enough
of comfy beds and air conditioning
and headed back out into the heat.
And it was hot.
And I overheard someone say
that thunderstorms were forecast.
Ha! It doesn't rain on pkondz.
I wasn't concerned in the least.
They'd been forecasting rain
all week, with nary a drop in sight.

When it comes to forecasting,
I generally find that they're better
at aftercasting anyway.


I didn't note the time I arrived
at the ASMu bus stop,
but I do know that I waited inside.
Dang it's hot.
Good thing I was wearing shorts.
Long pants would be unbearable.
And I did see some guys wearing jeans.
Really? Are your legs that bad?
Or are you really thinking that anyone
gives a rat's patootie?

But sandals and socks?
That's just.... no.


At least this time I didn't have to wait
nine minutes for a bus!
Can you imagine?
Me? Wait nine minutes... again???

It was ten.












Okay. Okay.
I guess nine or ten minutes
during a non-prime-time part
of the travel day isn't bad.
Could've been worse.
Could've been..... eleven.

(Total wait time to date: 70 minutes.)

Not long after, I was deposited
at the park entrance.
Well.... near the park entrance I suppose.

I sashayed up to the bag check...
Had my camera bag rifled for contraband,
and was directed to the metal detector.
Once again, it appeared that everyone
was going through. No exceptions.

Except this time, I set off the detector.
Well, obviously, right?
Why obviously?
Well that'll be obvious in a bit...

A quick going over with the magic wand
and I was granted access to the park.


I glanced at the time and....
No rush, but I really need to be going.
I'll have to stand in line.
I hear the lines can be long, so....

I sashayed along,
just enjoying being at Disney.
I knew where I was going, so no issues
with park navigation this time.

Eventually I arrived at my destination and...
Well, there was a line already,
as I knew there would be.
But it wasn't as bad as I feared.

See?

Take note of that little overhang
in the above photo.
Particularly the post closest to us.
(The one behind the guy with the black headband.)


What? What's that you say?
Why, no. As a matter of fact
no one did guess that the park
I went to was back to MK.

Don't know why. I never said I didn't.
Hmmm? Pardon me?
I've made comments about not going
to MNSSHP?

I did no such thing.
I did comment that I'd been to it
seven years ago.
But I never said I hadn't been since.

Really, people.
You should know by now...


I'm sneaky.



Speaking of sneaky,
apparently you're not supposed
to take photos of costumed guests.
Well, at least you're not supposed
to pose for them.
But I really like this Queen of Hearts.
So....

Nice, right?
(The girl behind her
looks thrilled, doesn't she?)


Did I mention it was hot?
I lied. It was HOT!

While we were in line,
CMs handed out photo cards
for autographs.

I don't collect autographs.
But it made a nice fan.
And I got used as one....
A lot.


A. Lot.


I also struck up a conversation
with a very nice young couple
dressed as Tom Hanks and Geena Davis
from A League of Their Own.

We still had a long while to sit in line,
so I asked the baseball couple if they'd
hold my place in line while I went
to get something to drink.

I'm sure glad they agreed.
I think if they'd said "No"
I would've sat down and cried
and there's no crying in line.


I grabbed a bottle of Coke from
the Liberty Square Market
and headed back.
Thank goodness.
I totally needed something wet.

After an hour or so,
the line started to move.
Slowly... but it moved.

And then.... Karma.
Remember when I mentioned
that it doesn't rain on pkondz?

Well it didn't. But they were
saying that there was lightning
in the area.
If it got too close,
they'd have to stop.

And they did. Around 5:30.
Several people left the line
at that point,
so the baseball couple and I
moved up to that covered porch area.

Not under it... but beside it.

And then it did rain.
No... rain is too dry a term...

Deluge. Deluge is good.
But since I knew it wouldn't rain,
I hadn't bothered to bring a poncho.
For the first time ever.

Hmmm.... maybe deluge isn't good enough.
Fire hose.
Multiple. Large. Fire hoses.

The baseball couple and I tried
to squeeze ourselves under the overhang
as much as possible, but our heads
and backs were getting soaked.
I thought about leaving, but...

Dang it! I'd already
stood in line for an hour.
I was going to do this. I was!!!


The things I do for you people.
I've told you before that
I'm not really into characters.
But I knew I had to do this.
So here I am.
Standing in the rain like an idiot.

I was worried about my camera.
I stood hunched over it,
trying to protect it.
After a few minutes,
a light bulb over my head
slowly brightened to a dim glow.

I took the Trick or Treat bag
I'd received when I entered,
and put that over the camera.
Problem solved.


We were all miserable,
but misery likes company
and James Caan, of course.
The only consolation was my face
and front were staying semi-dry....
<beep!>
So I wasn't constantly
<beep!><beep!>
wiping my face and...
<beep!> <beep!> <beeeeep!>

What the...????

A young lady riding an ECV was stopped
beside me and beeping her horn at me.
"Excuse me!" She said.

I didn't want to move.
Parts of me were merely damp.
"Excuse me!" She repeated.
"Is my book okay?"


What?


I glanced over at her.
She was wrapped head to toe
and wheel to wheel
in the biggest poncho I'd ever seen.

"Is my book okay?" She repeated.

I had no idea what she was talking about.
"What?"
"I have an autograph book. Will it get wet?"
"I don't know. Where's your book?"
"It's under here." She gestured to her poncho.
"In my lap."
Of course, as I conversed with her,
I was now turned away from the relative
shelter of the overhang and all hope of
any part of me staying dry was extinguished.

"Your book is under your poncho?"
I dumbly mumbled.
"Yes." She said. "Will it be dry?"

Well... considering that you are dry
and I am soaked..... I felt like saying
"Give me your poncho and lets find out
just how water resistant your book really is."

But I didn't.
Besides, she appeared to be special needs.
(Apologies if this isn't the PC term.
Feel free to educate me.)
I wasn't going to be disrespectful.
Still... would've been nice
to have stayed a little dry...

I reassured her that her book,
if it was in her lap, under her poncho,
should be just fine.
Satisfied, she scooted away.

Who was that ponchoed person?

That was a new one.
Usually it's directions.
Huh.


Finally, around 7pm,
the line started moving again.
The rain had greatly abated,
and soon after, it stopped completely.

Naturally it didn't rain again for the
rest of the night.
You know... when I easily could've
found some place to be dry.


The line inched forward and we
squished along with it.

Soon enough it was my turn.

Of course I'm going to see Ariel,
but when it's Halloween (sorta)
there's really only one couple
you absolutely must meet...

I must say, that I was a tad
disappointed with Jack.
He didn't recognize my costume.
I let it go.

Even Dukes wear shorts when they're on vacation.
Just saying.
(I saw plenty of guys in full costumes...
but not me. Not in that heat.)

And I need to give a big shout out
to one of my readers.
I received a PM a while back
and they mentioned that I look
somewhat like the Duke of Weselton.

And that's why I wore that costume.
Remember the baseball couple?
They said. "Are you... Weasel Town?"
I immediately replied "That's Weselton!"

But for the life of me, I cannot
find that PM!
And I don't remember who told me that.
So if it was you, could you remind me? Thanks.


And don't you just love how Sally is standing?
She was really good at moving and walking
like she does in the movie. Loved her.


A couple of photos, a brief conversation and....
7:15. Done!
In line about two and a half hours.

I told you no one came close.
You're lucky I like you people.
Deductions will not be forthcoming.

Now.... please note the costume.
Note the red shirt.
Note that normally pkondz
does not wear red shirts.
So I had to buy one.
Brand new.
Never been worn...
or washed....


After meeting Jack and Sally,
I sashayed (Yes, Dukes typically march,
but on vacation, this one sashays.)
over to the hub.
I wanted to know exactly how wide
the parade route was, so I'd have
an idea where to set up for photos.
I chatted for a while with a nice CM
named Marie who was from France.
My French was getting a good workout
on this trip.
(French is one of the languages of Weselton.)

Once I satisfied myself with
where I wanted to be,
I set out for...
Well, HM of course.
If you don't ride HM
during a Halloween party,
there's something really wrong with you.

Just saying. No apologies.


Unless of course you went
and didn't ride HM.

In which case...

WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU!?!?!?


Had a nice little chat with...

But not too long. Others wanted her pic, too.
(Bonus points if you can tell me
who took the photo)

I rode HM, and then headed back
to the hub around 7:45 to set up.

Some shots of the castle as I waited
and it got progressively darker.

The street was still a little damp from the rain
and I hoped that they wouldn't cancel
the headless horseman.... but they did.
Major disappointment.
But there was another parade later on, so... maybe?

And without further ado...

I really dig these guys.

All kinds of people getting down
Even...

Is it just me?
Or does that dude look wrecked?

Okay. Sorry about that last joke.
Actually... sorry about all of them.

And with that, the parade was over.

Continued in following post​

 

[pkondz]

Continued from previous post​

After the parade was done,
what's a fellow to do?
Watch the fireworks of course!

Except they won't be for a little while.

Hmmm.... think I'll walk around
and see the sights.

On my way to no place in particular...

I paused to admire the Halloween
lighting of the Haunted Mansion.
Some nice young man asked
if I'd like my photo taken.
I assumed he recognized
my royal self.

<click>

But then, the most curious thing....

The photographer turned deathly pale,
raised one shaking finger and pointed
over my right shoulder.

Good Lord!

The line for candy by HM
was insane!!

Really people.
Instead of standing in line
for an hour for candy....
Just go to the store and buy some.

Still, not sure what that fellow
was pointing at.

Odd.

I wandered off to Liberty Square
where I saw what was by far
my favourite T-shirt costumes
of the night.

I was wondering why
people were lining up,
so decided to join just to see.

There was a photographer
taking photos of people
in front of a door.

Strange.

However, a young couple
were getting their photo taken.
His shirt read "She's my boo."
and her shirt read "He's my boo."


Awwww.....


Soon it was my turn.
I stood politely at the door,
not quite sure why.

Suddenly, as if out of nowhere,
three nattily attired gentlemen
asked if I'd assist them in
procuring transportation.

I'm Canadian. Of course I agreed to help.
It's the polite thing to do.

Still.... something....
not quite right about these folks.

I glanced over at the photographer
and then back at my companions.

And they were gone!
Hm. Must've gotten a ride
when I wasn't looking.

Strange night, nevertheless.


Sorry, no more time to dawdle,
I've got to get all the way
to the front of the park
to get the vantage point I want.

I just relaxed and enjoyed
the changing lights
on Main St.

And then finally... finally!
The fireworks started.

And once again, I'm disappointed
with the photos.
Some day I'll get decent
fireworks photos.
But not today.

Here's what I shot...

Don't mind this next one, though.

I hesitated quite a bit
before posting those.
There are a crapton
of better fireworks pictures
out there.

But... well...
Proof that I was there,
I suppose.


After the fireworks,
I moved back up Main St.
to the hub.
I wasn't going to watch
the second parade,
but it was much dryer now
and I hoped that the
Headless Horseman
would make an appearance.


People were already lining up
for the parade, but I found
a little spot by a post,
behind some young ladies
who were planning on sitting
throughout.

Perfect.

I started to set up when...
I felt someone tap my arm.
I glanced to my left,
and there was a woman sitting
in an ECV and her daughter was
sitting in front of her.
"My Mom's been waiting and she
can't see."

I was totally mortified.
I hadn't even noticed her.


I apologized profusely
and moved farther back.
I checked with the woman
in the ECV and made sure
I wasn't blocking her view at all.

I wasn't.

Still.... dumb move on my part.
Too focused on the task at hand
I suppose.


The parade started not too long
afterwards and I was rewarded
with the Horseman's presence.


First shot's too dark,
but it's not the shot I set up for.

But it's not the worst photo
in the world, so there ya go.

After he passed,
I left in search of something new.


While in line, earlier, I was told of a photopass
opportunity that wasn't listed.
What you did was,
stand still for about 10 seconds
while a CM moved what looked
like a neon tube, from right to left
behind you.

This was the result.

Pretty cool, huh?
No, the graveyard wasn't there.
It's a ghost graveyard! Cool!!
This was between Ariel's Grotto
and Storybook Circus I believe.

After that, it was time for...
Well, HM of course!
Hello!
Halloween? Night?
I don't know if there
could be a bigger no-brainer out there,
but this would be up there.


I put the camera away and just... enjoyed.


Afterwards, the park was noticeably less crowded.
I hit four or five candy stations with zero wait.


Hmmm.... all this trick or treating is thirsty work.

DOLE WHIP TIME!!!!
So I did.

Sooooooo good.
No pictures.
Just drinking/eating.


I was just finishing when
a young lady ran up to me.
"Are you the Duke of Weselton?" She asked.
Why yes, I am.
"Can I take your photo?"
Absolutely.
I figured that it was almost park closing.
If they kicked me out for posing now,
I'd be okay with that.

After she left, I spotted a woman
with a MNSSHP mug that I'd
forgotten I wanted.
"Excuse me. Where did you find that?"
"The Friar's Nook." She said.

I checked the time.
Closing in one minute.
"Thanks!" I said and set out
at a fast trot.
No time for sashaying now.

I arrived at the Nook about two minutes later.
Too late. All the windows were closed.

I wasn't even upset.
I'd had a lot of fun tonight.
I couldn't be upset.


I made my way out to the front
of the park, collecting
candy at one more spot
as I did so.


I arrived at the bus stop
at 12:18 and the bus arrived
seven minutes later at 12:25.
I was pretty tired, so I didn't
lodge a complaint about the time.

There were still a few die-hards
waiting with me,
but we all got a seat on the bus.
I sank gratefully into mine.

A moment later, the bus driver
asked if there was anyone willing
to give up their seat for a mother
with a small child and stroller.
I immediately jumped to my feet.
The bus driver said.
"Thank you to the admiral back there."
I winced.

You'd think that Disney employees
would recognize a Disney character.

Actually, there was only one other
person who didn't know who I was.
And that was Jack Skellington.
He called me a general.

In all, three guests called me Weselton,
and four called me Weasel Town
(To which I always haughtily replied.
"That's Weselton!" to their great delight.)
And other than the one girl who asked
for my photo, I know of at least three
instances where people surreptitiously
took my photo as well.


So all in all, a successful night.


One thing I'd like to mention,
there was a nice young couple
on the bus, whom, after I got up,
offered me their seat.
Glad to see that chivalry,
or perhaps just good manners
is not quite dead with the
younger generation.


I did wind up scaring them though.


At one point, as I stood,
the bus driver slammed on the breaks.
I went to brace myself for it,
but my foot caught on something
and I had to move quickly
to avoid making an embarrassing
departure from the immediate area.
Luckily, while I have many, many faults,
poor balance is not one of them.


But it sure scared those young people!
Actually, I'm glad it was me
standing and not that lady
with the small child.
She almost certainly would've gone down.
The bus really slammed to a stop.

Still not sure why.
Probably hitch hiking ghosts.


After what seemed to be
a longer than usual ride,
the bus arrived at ASMu.
Sixty seconds later,
I was in my room.

I started to take my costume off and....

Remember the red T-shirt?
Remember it's new? Unwashed?
Remember the rain?

I took the shirt off and....
The top half or so of my shorts
were now (permanently, I later discovered)
dyed... pink.

So glad they were the only pair I'd packed...

AGAIN!!


Oh, well.
Any shirt I wear, should cover it.
Mostly.
Hopefully?


I spent a few minutes
using the hair dryer
on my shoes,
which were still wet from earlier.
Satisfied with the results,
I called it a night.

One last pic, before I crawl
into bed at 1:40am.

My (modest) haul of loot.

And with that,
I dropped into a dreamless sleep.

Contest


My Big Fat Canadian Bonus:
I ride Disney transportation
nineteen times this trip.

What is my total time spent waiting
for Disney Transportation?

Wait times guesses closed.

Guesses:
(Total time to date: 77 minutes)
Gracefulskinny - 60
Thumper_Man - 72
queenbetsey - 78
Mrs T 2009 - 86
MAGICFOR2 - 94
jandlinz - 96
DaisyDuck001 - 103
franandaj - 111
Terra Nova guy - 116
afwdwfan - 123
juniorbugman - 124
Mac Brew - 127
Heluvsme - 128
Thumper_Man's Wife - 130
chookie94 - 132
Steppesister - 135
kaileighbug - 137
SnowWhiteOz - 138
irene_dsc - 139
tashers - 144
rndmr2 - 146
fallonkendra - 150
Captain_Oblivious - 153
Chrystmasangel - 158
bankr63 - 165
DonnaBeeGood - 167
cinderkelly - 175
Curiouser&curiouser! - 177
orangecats2 - 180
vrajewski10513 - 182
DISNEYMOON10121991 - 184
chillitsanne - 196
GoofyIsAsGoofyDoes - 234



Answers to previous questions:
1. What method of transportation did I use?
Answer: Bus 6 points.

2. How long is my wait this time?
Answer: 9 minutes (inexcusable!)
Nailed it: 10 points, 5-15: 4 points

3. I am going to a park... sometime.
Where am I going now?
a. My resort.
b. Springs.
c. Another park.
d. Another resort.
e. Other, because there has to be an other.
Answer: My resort. 8 points.

4. Which park do I go to next?
Answer: MK. 10 points.

5. Extra security? Yes or no?
Answer: yes. 4 points.

6. I stand in line. I know. You're shocked.
How long? (it was long)
Answer: About 2.5 hours. Points?
You weren't even close!

7. You know those jerks
who stand right in front of you
after you've staked out a spot?
Who was it?
a. CM
b. Man (guest)
c. Woman (guest)
d. Me
Answer: Me. 6 points.

8. Long day? Short?
What time do I get to bed?
Answer: Long. 2 points.
Bed: 1:40am.
+/-10 10 points, +/- 40 4 points, after midnight 2 points.


Did you see it?
Starfish:

Treasury:

Sign:

4 points each.
Bonus 8 points for seeing all three.


Guesses
Terra Nova guy - monorail, 5, park, Epcot, yes, 35, CM, Long, 11:45, saw one - 14 points.
franandaj - bus, 7, DS, AK, yes, 17, CM, short, 10:00, saw all - 34 points.
DaisyDuck001 - boat, 9, other, Epcot, no, 23, CM, long, 11:30, saw one - 8 points.
Mac Brew - bus, 10, DS, DHS, yes, 45, CM, long, 11:10, saw two - 24 points.
Chrystmasangel - boat, 6, DS, AK, yes, 14, me, long, 11:15, saw all - 36 points.
Steppesister - monorail, 6, park, Epcot, no, 20, woman, long, 10:15, saw all - 20 points
DonnaBeeGood - bus, 11, park, Epcot, yes, 27, man, long, 11:15, saw one - 20 points.
Gracefulskinny - bus, 2, park, AK, yes, 20, me, long, 12:45, saw two - 30 points.
cinderkelly - monorail, 3, another resort, Epcot, no, 40, woman, 12:30, saw one - 6 points.
Mrs T 2009 - bus, 5, DS, AK, no, 18, CM, medium, 9:45, saw one - 14 points.
rndmr2 - bus, 2, ASMu, Epcot, yes, 15, woman, long, 11:00, saw one - 24 points.
fallonkendra - monorail/bus*, 6, GF, Epcot, yes, 45, woman, long, 11:00, saw two - 20 points. (*partial points)
irene_dsc - bus, 4, another resort, Epcot, yes, 45, me, long, 11:00, saw one - 22 points.
Curiouser&curiouser! - bus, 6, DS, AK, yes, 45, CM, long, 11:15 - 16 points.
jandlinz - bus, 2, another resort, DHS, yes, 35, man, 11:30, saw one - 14 points.
Heluvsme - bus, 2, DS, AK, yes, 25, me, long, 11:55, saw one - 20 points.
Thumper_Man - bus, 0, another resort, Epcot, yes, 30, woman, long, 11:30, saw all - 32 points.
Thumper_Man's Wife - monorail, 2, other, Epcot, yes, 20, me, long, 12:00, saw all - 34 points.
orangecats2 - bus, 5, another park, AK, yes, 25, woman, long, 10:00, saw all - 36 points.
Captain_Oblivious - boat, 12, WL, AK, no, 20, me, long, 10:30, saw all - 32 points.
GoofyIsAsGoofyDoes - monorail, 6, park, Epcot, no, 25, CM, long, 11:30 saw all - 26 points.
afwdwfan - monorail, 4, another resort, Epcot, yes, 15, woman, long, 10:00, saw one - 10 points.
juniorbugman - bus, 9, other, Epcot, yes, 25, CM, long, 11:15, saw all - 36 points.
chookie94 - bus, 7, another resort, AK, yes, 37, long, 10:50, saw one - 20 points.
mustinjourney - bus, 4, DS, AK, yes, 5, CM, short, 10, saw one - 14 points.
DISNEYMOON10121991 - bus, 7, other resort, AK, yes, 25, long, 10:45, saw all - 36 points.
MAGICFOR2 - Bus, 3, DS, DHS, no, 46, me, long, 11:15, saw two - 22 points.
queenbetsey - monorail, 6, Poly, AK, no, 40, CM, long, 11:00 - 6 points.


As usual, if I've made any mistakes,
either above or below, let me know.


Bonus points
Terra Nova guy - hands in the air! 4 points.
irene_dsc - 2 points for honestly not doing well at math.
franandaj - 2 points for future reefs.
Steppesister - hands in the air! 4 points. 2 points for asking for points.
DonnaBeeGood - 2 points to help her see. Hands in the air! 4 points.
Gracefulskinny - hands in the air! 4 points. Thanks for a-cyst-ing. 4 points.
DISNEYMOON10121991 - 2 points for not being a jerk. 2 points for being ineligible. hands in the air! 4 points.
rndmr2 - hands in the air! 4 points.
irene_dsc - hands in the air! 4 points. 2 points for nailing question #7.
Curiouser&curiouser! - 2 points for flying blind. 2 points for ice cream head's up.
jandlinz - 2 points for asking for points. hands in the air! 4 points.
Heluvsme - 2 points for nailing question #7.
Thumper_Man's Wife - 2 points for creatively seeing things. hands in the air! 4 points.
orangecats2 - 2 points for sharing. hands in the air! 4 points.
Captain_Oblivious - 2 points for bravery beyond compare.
GoofyIsAsGoofyDoes - 2 points for musical aptitude. 2 points for bacon my heart.
afwdwfan - hands in the air! 4 points. 2 points for sucking.
Thumper_Man - hands in the air! 4 points.
mustinjourney - 2 points for dinosaurs.
MAGICFOR2 - hands in the air! 4 points. 2 points for nailing question #7.



Score
orangecats2 - 156 points
franandaj - 142 points
Steppesister - 141 points
DISNEYMOON10121991 -130 points
chookie94 - 122 points
irene_dsc - 119 points
GoofyIsAsGoofyDoes - 118 points
Captain_Oblivious - 117 points
fallonkendra - 112 points
Thumper_Man - 109 points
Chrystmasangel - 108 points
Thumper_Man's Wife - 102 points
juniorbugman - 101 points
rndmr2 - 98 points
Terra Nova guy - 97 points
Gracefulskinny - 96 points
cinderkelly - 95 points
Mac Brew - 93 points
queenbetsey - 92 points
Curiouser&curiouser! - 90 points
bankr63 - 87 points
DonnaBeeGood - 84 points
tashers - 84 points
Mrs T 2009 - 82 points
jandlinz - 81 points
Heluvsme - 80 points
afwdwfan - 73 points
MAGICFOR2 - 72 points
chillitsanne - 57 points
mustinjourney - 57 points
DaisyDuck001 - 45 points
natebenma - 39 points
SnowWhiteOz - 30 points
SoccerDogWithEars - 30 points
vrajewski10513 - 30 points
kaileighbug - 28 points
krnelson65 - 22 points
lisaviolet - 18 points
QueenJen - 10 points
cindianne320 - 4 points
Ladyfish77 - 4 points
MHSweb79 - 3 points
Self_resqing_princz - 2 points


Questions, next round:

1. What time does the alarm go off?

2. Bus. Morning. What's the wait time?

3. Which park do I go to?
Hint: Seriousy? Did you read the update?

4. Rope drop? Yes or no?

5. Extra security? Yay or nay?

6. First ride of the day?

7. Which show did I see for the first time?

8. Do I get asked for directions?

9. Where did I have lunch?
Hint: No ADRs accepted there.



Bonus: Did you see IT?
Of course you saw it.

Coming up: Animal Kingdom... finally!... Briefly.

Chapter 7. The Mighty Jungle​

 

[orangecats2]

Yes I'm back in the lead!
You're going to DL!!! I'm SOOOOOOOOOOO jealous! Never been, always wanted to. But only for one day!?!? Why is California ok but not Florida?
What's the hands in the air thing?
I did see IT!
Who would wait in line for two and a half hours to see characters???
I didn't know who Duke Weaselton was either. Had to google. But you do look like him.

 

[pkondz]

Yes I'm back in the lead!

Why yes, as a matter of fact you are.

But can you hold onto it?

You're going to DL!!! I'm SOOOOOOOOOOO jealous! Never been, always wanted to. But only for one day!?!?

All we have time for.
It's a quick trip
and Kay wants to do
other things too.

Why is California ok but not Florida?

Hmmm..... How shall I put this.

Because California Trumps Florida.

What's the hands in the air thing?

If you said you did the cookie thing
with your hands.

I did see IT!

Nope. Prove it.

Who would wait in line for two and a half hours to see characters???

Only a complete and utter idiot...

Who happens to want to make
his readers happy.

I didn't know who Duke Weaselton was either.

That's Weselton!

Had to google. But you do look like him.

Not to worry.
I had to Google him too at first.

 

[BlondeAppetit]

I love your costume! Perfect Duke Weaselton!

 

[orangecats2]

Nope. Prove it.

I'm not sure how to without giving it away. IT's in Liberty Square. Too much?
Did you eat dinner that night? I don't remember you saying it.
What else is in the plans for California?
I hope I can hold onto the lead. What's the prize?

 

[DonnaBeeGood]

.

 

[rndmr2]

Fun update! I really want to go to the Halloween Party someday. My hubby is not a fan of Halloween for some reason, though so it's doubtful it will happen anytime soon. Loved the costume, sorry your shorts got stained from the shirt. Fun pics with Jack and Sally. Glad you were finally able to see the Headless Horseman.

1. What time does the alarm go off?-----------------7 am

2. Bus. Morning. What's the wait time?--------5 minutes

3. Which park do I go to?
Hint: Seriousy? Did you read the update?--------------------Animal kingdom

4. Rope drop? Yes or no?---------no

5. Extra security? Yay or nay?---------yay

6. First ride of the day?---------------------Everest

7. Which show did I see for the first time?----------------Nemo

8. Do I get asked for directions?-----------------no

9. Where did I have lunch?---------------------Tiffins
Hint: No ADRs accepted there.



Bonus: Did you see IT?---------------------yes, quite the crowd under IT
Of course you saw it.

 

[pkondz]

I love your costume!

Thanks Lisa! And to the TR!

Perfect Duke Weaselton!

That's Weselton!!!!

 

[mustinjourney]

​

Questions, next round:

1. What time does the alarm go off?

2. Bus. Morning. What's the wait time?

3. Which park do I go to?
Hint: Seriousy? Did you read the update?

4. Rope drop? Yes or no?

5. Extra security? Yay or nay?

6. First ride of the day?

7. Which show did I see for the first time?

8. Do I get asked for directions?

9. Where did I have lunch?
Hint: No ADRs accepted there.



Bonus: Did you see IT?
Of course you saw it.

Coming up: Animal Kingdom... finally!... Briefly.

1. 6:25
2. 7 mins
3. AK
4. Yes
5. Yes
6. Dinosaur!
7. Flights of wonder
8. Of course
9. flaming tree BBQ

BONUS: BOO TO YOU TOO!!!
BONUS PICTURE: You took it from a remote location.

 

[Steppesister]

Going to quote in chunks...

So... if there's anyone in that part
of the Country who'd like to meet,
I'm throwing it out there.
No details yet, but probably only one day in DL.
And sometime between March 24 - 30.

You make a very convincing invitation.






Okay. Sure, why not?

But I will say... that you all failed miserably
in your guesses there.

Miserably.

And then there are some of us who failed miserably on ALL of their guesses.

Ha! It doesn't rain on pkondz.
I wasn't concerned in the least.

Should have purchased the VIP Weather Package as well.

Except this time, I set off the detector.
Well, obviously, right?
Why obviously?
Well that'll be obvious in a bit...

You're such a tease.

And then it did rain.
No... rain is too dry a term...

Deluge. Deluge is good.
But since I knew it wouldn't rain,
I hadn't bothered to bring a poncho.
For the first time ever.

As I was sayin....

The VTP.

We got one and it worked perfectly!

I took the Trick or Treat bag
I'd received when I entered,
and put that over the camera.
Problem solved.

Smooth move! Smart move!

Of course I'm going to see Ariel,
but when it's Halloween (sorta)
there's really only one couple
you absolutely must meet...

Au contraire. 7 Dwarves.

Maybe I will watch the movie and then do a re-do on this partay.

And don't you just love how Sally is standing?
She was really good at moving and walking
like she does in the movie. Loved her.

Yeah... ok, I should probably just watch the movie.

But not too long. Others wanted her pic, too.
(Bonus points if you can tell me
who took the photo)

You did. Of course, I might not be remotely correct...

I couldn't help but notice the old timey nurse behind you. Nurse Ratched, I presume for this party.

 

[BlondeAppetit]

Thanks Lisa! And to the TR!



That's Weselton!!!!

 

[MAGICFOR2]

I did have a great time, thanks!

And that's some roller coaster
weather you're having!
Hope it settled out?

No, and we feel it! 81 yesterday, woke up to 28 this morning. That's F. Bitter wind all day, and more of the same tomorrow. I'm just glad there's no ice. It would shut down the whole city.

Oh, and I see you planned your DLR for the very week I'm in Hawaii. I see how you are.

 

[DaisyDuck001]

1. What time does the alarm go off?
7:30AM
2. Bus. Morning. What's the wait time?
12 minutes
3. Which park do I go to?
Animal Kingdom
4. Rope drop? Yes or no?
no
5. Extra security? Yay or nay?
yes
6. First ride of the day?
Expedition Everest
7. Which show did I see for the first time?
Flights of Wonder
8. Do I get asked for directions?
yes
9. Where did I have lunch?
Hint: No ADRs accepted there.
Flame Tree Barbecue

Bonus: Did you see IT?
Of course you saw it.
Saw it on brick column. Also saw your Halloween parade.

 

[Mac Brew]

Greetngs and salutations to the honorable Grand duke of weselton. Well at least next time you do haloween you can give the long queue a miss for jack skeleton. What a wait time that was and a deluge in the middle as well no wonder half your shorts turned pink.Good photos though memories to tresure when you look back at them. The ghosts photos are magic as is your ones from your own camera. Headless horseman is so hard to get it right but as usual you nailed it.

Answers coming up.
1. Get up at 07:00 hrs
2. 8 mins wait for the bus.
3. Animal Kingdom
4. Yes for rope drop you want to catch the parots in flight.
5. Yes to security screening.
6. Everest
7.Finding nemo
8.Yes
9. Yak and yeti local food cafes

I seen IT on a brick chimney.
It's amazing you seem to have your very own parade staring all your favourite ghosts
Only a well versed magician like yourself can control anything with the flick of a wrist or a push of a well rehearsed thumb.

 

[pkondz]

I'm not sure how to without giving it away. IT's in Liberty Square. Too much?

That works.

Did you eat dinner that night? I don't remember you saying it.

I don't remember!
I might not have.

What else is in the plans for California?

Zero so far.
Maybe Universal.
But nothing concrete.

I hope I can hold onto the lead. What's the prize?

Well, get all the questions right
and I think you'll maintain the lead.

Oh! The prize is..... revealed later.
Prize(s).

 

[pkondz]

You look great!

Thanks!
And it looks like I owe it all to you.

Yup, it was me.

It was!
Still can't find the PM where you told me,
unless it was in a thread.
But I did find a PM where you
mentioned it a second time.

Bonus points for you!

Of course, I should have also warned you to wash the shirt before wearing it.

Yeah! What's with that!
Maybe I should deduct points?

Nah.

Don't worry, pink is the new black, and ombre is currently "in", so your shorts will be on trend anyways.

How about pink.... blotches.

You? (self timer?)

Interesting. Noted.

If you don't ride this every time you're in MK, you mean...

Good point.

Fabulous!

I like that one too.

Of course!

1. Sleeping in today - 7:15
2. 4 minutes
3. AK
4. nope - just missed it because you slept in so late...
5. Yay (Yay!? )
6. Expedition Everst
7. FoLK
8. Yes
9. Harambe Marketplace

Bonus: Yes - glad to see you're taking ownership of your holidays...

Noted.