Disney World PF Gathering and Tips for Disney Mania!

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In summary: This couscous and tagine restaurant is quite popular and usually has a long wait. Try coming at night when it’s less crowded.9. Yacht Club at the Epcot resort – This club has a beautiful view of the fireworks show at Epcot. However, this is a “resort” so it’s quite pricey. You may be able to get in if you call the club in advance and ask if there are any openings.10. The Living Seas – Usually there are long lines for this aquarium, but it’s worth the wait. You get to see all kinds of neat fish and amphibians.
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ZapperZ said:
Oh yeah, you do need either a light jacket or a sweater at this time, especially in case the weather goes weird. Besides, we will be outside in the evening for the fireworks and stuff, so having something like that may be necessary.
On the other hand, one can just buy a sweater when one gets there. :)
Zz.
I already have a sweater and sweatshirt in my pile of clothes to pack. I had to try on a lot of shorts to find ones that still fit. :cry: But, it'll probably be more jeans and t-shirts weather anyway. At least they aren't forecasting the nasty, never gets above 50 degrees, drizzly and gray all day weather that I've encountered this time of year in the past (maybe that was just Mother Nature sharing my mood when I visit my parents). But, hey, Disney is lugging my luggage for me, so I can overpack. :biggrin:
 
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  • #1,472
The New Year pins are out in force now.

This is one of the better ones being released at the Disneyland Resort. Luckily, there are plenty of good ones at WDW when we go pin hunting in ... er... is this right? In TWO MORE DAYS!

:)

Zz.

http://eventservices.disney.go.com/files/10215591.jpg
 
  • #1,473
Hope you all have a great time!
 
  • #1,474
I hope Florida can take it. First it was Katrina, now these two.
 
  • #1,475
tribdog said:
I hope Florida can take it. First it was Katrina, now these two.

There's nothing to be afraid of from Huricane ZapperZ, unless you are a child that gets in my way as I rush towards the Character Bus.

Zz.
 
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ZapperZ said:
There's nothing to be afraid of from Huricane ZapperZ, unless you are a child that gets in my way as I rush towards the Character Bus.
Zz.
But, first we conquer the Lego Imagination Center in Downtown Disney! :biggrin:
 
  • #1,477
My birthday dinner will be at the Liberty Tree Tavern. This is a colonial America themed restaurant with character greetings - the characters being Minnie, Goofy, Pluto, Chip and Dale.

This is Minnie from last Sept. when she welcomed us for dinner at the same restaurant. This time, we hope it will be even more fun. They tend to linger when there's somone's birthday.

:)

Zz.

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  • #1,478
It's almost New Year's eve, and more pins are being released. The best part? We will be able to get one of these soon! Hooray!

:)

Zz.

http://eventservices.disney.go.com/files/10904555.jpg
 
  • #1,480
you should see my mickey mouse watch. #1222 out of 5000
 
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tribdog said:
you should see my mickey mouse watch. #1222 out of 5000

I can do better. I have an actual, signed picture of Walt Disney by Walt himself! I am in the process of getting the person who received it to write down the exact provenance of that picture, but it has been authenticated.

:)

Zz.
 
  • #1,482
Enough about pictures and pins and watches...

2 1/2 DAYS! I already have my bags packed...everything but the computer. I have a backpack for my loot in the parks, ibuprofen so I can party all night and still be woken up way too early by Zz (you will bring strong coffee when we meet in the mornings, right? It would be dangerous not to ensure I've had sufficient coffee before trying to talk to me in the morning :rolleyes:), sunscreen so there are no photos re-enacting Russ' trip to Mexico, the complete, unabridged Chronicles of Narnia to read on the plane or by the pool (I never read ALL of them as a kid, so decided I better read the rest and re-read the ones I had read before I ruin the story by seeing the movie)...oh, and some clothes and stuff. :biggrin:
 
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Actually, it's more like 1 1/2 days, Moonbie dear! :)

I'm partially packed. I have to look at my spare pins and bring along the cheap ones for trading. I have yet to pack my poncho, tripod, cameras, toiletries, and laptop.

But other than that, I'm ready to go. :)

Zz.
 
  • #1,484
ZapperZ said:
Actually, it's more like 1 1/2 days, Moonbie dear! :)

When did I lose a day? Even better...
ONE AND A HALF DAYS!

I'm going to Disney, I'm going to Disney, I'm going to Disney! :biggrin:

I'm partially packed. I have to look at my spare pins and bring along the cheap ones for trading. I have yet to pack my poncho, tripod, cameras, toiletries, and laptop.
You're never going to keep up with me lugging around multiple cameras and a tripod. :biggrin:

I can hardly wait! I'm getting all fluttery in my stomach with excitement. I don't think I'm going to be able to sleep much tonight and tomorrow! :biggrin: :biggrin:

*sings* I'm going to Disney, I'm going to Disney, I'm going to Disney!
 
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pathetic. I'm happy for you two and hope you have a great time, but you really are pathetic. I'm just waiting for you two to be giddily waiting in line when some 4 year old with mouse ears turns to you and says "act your age"
 
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tribdog said:
pathetic. I'm happy for you two and hope you have a great time, but you really are pathetic. I'm just waiting for you two to be giddily waiting in line when some 4 year old with mouse ears turns to you and says "act your age"
Then I'll stick my tongue out, put my fingers in my ears and say, "I'm not listening!" :smile: Of course, I might have a hard time breaking the news to Zz that I'd be this excited about ANY real vacation...it's been so long since I've taken a real vacation that didn't include any work or family obligations bundled into the trip. You could've come with us. The invitation was open to anyone.
 
  • #1,487
You think I could go with you to Legoland AND keep my hands to myself? c'mon
 
  • #1,488
tribdog said:
pathetic. I'm happy for you two and hope you have a great time, but you really are pathetic. I'm just waiting for you two to be giddily waiting in line when some 4 year old with mouse ears turns to you and says "act your age"

You must have missed my post from waaaaaaay back when I pushed away a couple of 6 year-olds who tried to cut in front of me when I was next in line to get a picture with Pooh. When they said "Oh, I thought you weren't in line to get a picture with Pooh Bear", I replied "Damn right I am!"

I do act my age! When I'm at Disney World, I'm 5 years old! Wait till you see me throw a temper tantrum! Now give me back my mouse ears, you nasty old man!

Zz.
 
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An early Happy New Year!

http://eventservices.disney.go.com/files/10904343.jpg

<Grabs hold of Moonbie> Just think, by this time tomorrow, I will be in the air, and you will be driving around the airport looking for parking!

ONE MORE DAY!

Zz.
 
  • #1,490
time to switch to hours
 
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ZapperZ said:
An early Happy New Year!
http://eventservices.disney.go.com/files/10904343.jpg
<Grabs hold of Moonbie> Just think, by this time tomorrow, I will be in the air, and you will be driving around the airport looking for parking!
ONE MORE DAY!
Zz.
LOL! By this time tomorrow, I better be a fair bit further than looking for parking, or else I'll be missing my flight! I should be boarding my plane, or sitting there looking very impatiently at a board telling me the flight is delayed. :rolleyes: Though, while the weather today is pretty icky here, tomorrow it's supposed to be clear, so at least we can rule out weather delays.

Tomorrow! I'll be in Disney tomorrow!
 
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tribdog said:
You think I could go with you to Legoland AND keep my hands to myself? c'mon
Don't be silly, you're not supposed to keep your hands to yourself, you're supposed to help me grab the good Legos away from the sticky-faced kids. :biggrin:
 
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Moonbear said:
Don't be silly, you're not supposed to keep your hands to yourself, you're supposed to help me grab the good Legos away from the sticky-faced kids. :biggrin:

I find that the best technique in getting all the Legos in a particular bin is to start talking and humming to yourself while you are building your masterpiece. Sprinkle liberally with uncontrollable body twitch, and you have it made. Now this doesn't really scare the kids away since they don't know any better (besides, it isn't something unusual to them anyway), but it'll scare the parents enough to move their kids away from you.

Of course, I'm not speaking of this based on experience...

:)

Zz.
 
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ZapperZ said:
I find that the best technique in getting all the Legos in a particular bin is to start talking and humming to yourself while you are building your masterpiece. Sprinkle liberally with uncontrollable body twitch, and you have it made. Now this doesn't really scare the kids away since they don't know any better (besides, it isn't something unusual to them anyway), but it'll scare the parents enough to move their kids away from you.
Of course, I'm not speaking of this based on experience...
:)
Zz.

I thought you just growled when kids approached. Though, I don't know if I can trust you to defend our Legos...you might cave into the little sticky-faces if they have the right pin on their lanyard. Yep, you'd consider it a real victory to trade off a good bin of Legos for the right pin, wouldn't you? I'll have to keep my eyes on you.
 
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Moonbear said:
I thought you just growled when kids approached. Though, I don't know if I can trust you to defend our Legos...you might cave into the little sticky-faces if they have the right pin on their lanyard. Yep, you'd consider it a real victory to trade off a good bin of Legos for the right pin, wouldn't you? I'll have to keep my eyes on you.

DRAT!

We haven't even met and you already know my weaknesses! Damn you!

Zz.
 
  • #1,496
and you had tried so hard to keep it a secret
 
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tribdog said:
and you had tried so hard to keep it a secret
Yeah, that's Zz, the master of subtelty. :smile: I bet you didn't even know he was a Disney fan, did you? :biggrin: :smile:
 
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Just a few more hours left. I'm all packed, and ready to go. I just know that I won't be able to sleep tonight.

And Pooh is waving at me! Hang on, Pooh Bear! I'll see you in a few hours!

Zz.

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  • #1,499
Hey Moonbie,

Aren't you glad you are going to Disney World now and already bought your tickets? Disney World is raising it's admission prices starting tomorrow!

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/business/tourism/orl-disneyprices3105dec31,0,4728159.story?coll=orl-home-headlines

Zz.
 
  • #1,500
Wow! Definitely glad I bought my tickets in advance! Though, with buying multiple days as part of the package, it was nowhere near that much per day anyway (I wouldn't have gotten tickets for every day if it was that much).
 
  • #1,501
HAPPY NEW YEAR!

But why does Mickey looks like he's in diapers in this pin?

Zz.

http://eventservices.disney.go.com/files/10904452.jpg
 
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ZapperZ said:
HAPPY NEW YEAR!

But why does Mickey looks like he's in diapers in this pin?

Zz.

http://eventservices.disney.go.com/files/10904452.jpg
Because he IS in diapers...Baby New Year.
 
  • #1,503
Moonbear said:
Because he IS in diapers...Baby New Year.

Oy vey! But then, what's with the Top Hat?

Zz.
 
  • #1,504
ZapperZ said:
Oy vey! But then, what's with the Top Hat?
Zz.
And the white hair?
 
  • #1,505
it's classy :cool:
 

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