missangelalexis
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Sounds like a great tour! I'm glad you were feeling better for it That tour is one I would love to do in the future!
While you were feeling bougie (new word for me), did you remember to say I wonder what the poor people are doing?We headed back to the resort after dinner, soaked in the glory of our rich digs, and went to bed.
So did the tour get underway before rope drop? I noticed people in the background on Main Street, but I guess that doesn't mean the park is open with all the preopening stuff they have going on these days.As we walked through Adventureland toward the Jungle Cruise ride, we were fighting our way through the crowds...
I like that!After going through all these rules, she told us that she trusted us to all follow them because she was responsible for us, and we were all friends now, and "friends don't get friends fired."
You just can't seem to catch a break with these allergy meals. That's really disappointing!Aside from the fact that it wasn't very tasty, there were a couple of obvious problems that I noticed: there was no bacon on my "bacon cheeseburger," and they left the chips.
I'm glad you were able to cross that one off the bucket list! I'd love to go on this tour some day if I have the time for it!But all in all, N and I were both pleased with the Keys to the Kingdom tour and were glad to have checked it off our Disney To-Do list!
Usually early in the morning, isn't bright.I've still got a bit of last-minute packing to do, and then in the morning we hit the road bright and early!
Oh no!Unfortunately, N has managed to catch a cold right before leaving, so those of you who read the eventual TR will have to wait and see whether I manage to stay healthy sharing a car with him for 2-3 days
I haven't gotten to that/those post(s) yet, but I'm hoping no...two years in a row would stink even more.as you'll recall from my last update, this time last year, and if N gets me sick again, that'll make two years running on our anniversary trip!
Well, that's good, because otherwise someone cracked your account and is posting as you.For those of you who may have been wondering, yes, N and I did make it home from our trip!
Excuse me, but you really are a glutten for punishment, aren't you?I attended my first class approximately 7.5 hours after arriving home in Nova Scotia, to be exact.
Yeah, I'd be paddling furiously also. Wow!while below the waterline my feet are paddling furiously to keep up!
We dodged it here also, thankfully. Sorry you got it up there.We had an absolutely wonderful trip, managed to just dodge Hurricane Dorian a couple of times and race it up East Coast, only to have it make landfall in Nova Scotia and batter us here at home instead.
Well, duh.I'm mostly here because it sounded like much more fun than writing a couple of papers.
Similar to me with my daughter...I don't do social media (unless the dis counts). There were other reasons I didn't want to post her information until after she turned 18.We don't post her on traditional social media platforms like FB, etc., but I think I can make an exception to share a few of her adorable 2nd birthday photos with my favourite Dis-friends!
She is, indeed, adorable as you said.
Wait...when did you hear me say that and steal my line?I Don't Want To Go Anywhere With Snow, Or Anywhere Where I Don't Know What I'm Eating!
Okay, there you go again, but supposedly someone else, eh? Okay fine, mostly it's just the snow thing for me. I will confess I'm a pretty picky eater and not very adventurous, but I will at least try something before I turn my nose up at it.I don't want to go anywhere with snow, or anywhere where I don't know what I'm eating!
I love adventure...just not as much with food.Talk about a love of adventure!
Okay, fine...I will.I mused that perhaps they should just continue to visit WDW to be on the safe side.
But, was it real maple syrup?GF Cafe also serves allergy-friendly pancakes! Sign me up!
So, how do you know it's not allergy friendly? The lack of a wooden stick in it?N's breakfast of french toast, topped with strawberries, whipped cream, and sugar cookie crumbles, was decidedly less allergy-friendly.
Your below average is way above my standards. I don't take a lot of selfies, so mine are usually horrible and I either look like I'm looking up or looking at somebody else's feet.We continued our tradition of taking below-average quality selfies in front of the train station:
As mentioned, I don't have the most refined palate, but average, I can agree with. Decent? Maybe just barely...I consider QS as just sustenance, not qualifying as food much. I guess there are a few exceptions, notably Flame tree and even that is great barbeque, but better than most QS. I just don't expect much from QS.tasted like average decent quick service meals.
I totally understand and agree. I have a bad back (broken in 3 places years ago). While I look normal on the outside (okay, debatable), if I stand for long periods of time, it hurts. If I'm walking, I'm fine. Sitting (most of the time) fine, but standing, not so much. I actually had to miss fireworks with my family once because I just couldn't stand still any longer and it had been a long day and had to leave.So you may understand my frustration when we run into situations like this where I feel as if someone is questioning the validity of my illness, or making me feel as if I am not entitled to the supports that are provided especially for individuals like me.
I'd say so! Dole whip score!saying that they made it extra big for my birthday:
Funny. This sounds like something I might say. I know you're kinda joking, but to me, this in no way indicates love or lack thereof, but rather, as the parent, not going to let the child call the shots. When my kids would try to start a tantrum or scene in a store, I would say...either you stop or I'm leaving. Would I ever actually abandon my children, no, but the threat of leaving them there was enough to get them to stop the undesirable behavior. I've re-read that a couple times...not sure I did a great job explaining that, but not sure how else to phrase it, so hope it makes sense.Okay, we'll just leave you to the gators and the snakes then." Nothing like a parent's love!
This might have another purpose...if someone is on a low sodium diet, they can bring it out without the salt on it. Probably just a fancy schmancy thing, but it might have a practical reason.I like when butter has fancy salt on it. It seems a little inefficient to use unsalted butter just to then go and put salt on it, but it's super fancy-shmancy, as obviously am I, so I'm down with it.
You should have been a bit more insistent...clarified butter (like used for seafood) has all the lactose scraped off. Chances are you have a problem with lactose and not necessarily dairy.While I had told the server I could eat butter with my lobster, this was yet another instance of a restaurant refusing to give me any kind of dairy product because they must have felt they knew my sensitivities better than I did.
Whoa!!! That's a lot o' pins!My pin collection is getting pretty ridiculous. I just love pins, always have. My grandmother and I used to pick up pins whenever we travelled somewhere when I was little to remember our trips by, or people would always bring a pin back for me when they went away somewhere. I love that they're detailed and pretty, but don't take up a lot of space in your home. This is my bulletin board with most of my Disney pin collection on it:
Good!!once I was up and around I was actually feeling pretty human!
I've mentioned previously on the DIS that we've done the Marceline to the Magic Kingdom tour before,
There were many parts of our tour that took place "backstage," and photography is strictly prohibited there.
She also explained how the Magic Kingdom is designed to block out reality at every turn.
Sure! It's a word.you're immersed in the...well...adventure-y-land-ness?
we were fighting our way through the crowds...
I did not know that!!(For instance, if you haven't before, see if you notice the faces of Mickey/Donald/Goofy in the canoes on the shore!)
Interesting. Didn't know that either.they use water-soluble dye that gets mixed into the water through the famous "backside-of-water" waterfall.
The skippers also have no control over where the boats go
the drop in Pirates is so the boat can get down into a lower building to pass below the train tunnel.
I didn't know nudity was part of this tour. So... how much is it again?we would be going to another backstage area after lunch where cast members were sometimes seen getting ready in various stages of dress/undress,
we were all friends now, and "friends don't get friends fired."
Well... that's not so great.My only notes reviewing our lunch say: "worst allergy meal ever."
She talked to us about the Liberty Tree, and how the 13 lanterns in it are supposed to represent the 13 original US colonies.
Lindsey also showed us how forced perspective was used in the construction of Cinderella castle, and how the "bricks" on the exterior get smaller and smaller as they go up.
Oh! I think I may have heard that, but forgot? It sorta rings a bell... Now I know for sure, though.(e.g. the voice of Madame Leota is also the voice of Lady Tremaine in Cinderella.)
I wonder where that name came from?The main thing I noticed down there was that there were golf-cart-like vehicles everywhere that the cast members called "Pargos."
So... since they were ready to go "onstage", were they already in character? Or not yet? Or you couldn't tell?We also were lucky enough to encounter royalty during our visit! Snow White and Sleeping Beauty were just on their way up to the castle stage as we were passing through.
Interesting. And... I can see from thinking about it how they're used, and in that order.Lindsey talked a lot about the Four Keys: Safety, Courtesy, Show, and Efficiency. They're listed in that order due to level of importance, (i.e. safety always comes first, etc.) Knowing that these are the values and standards that cast members abide by, and hearing some examples of how they come into play over the course of the tour, I find myself noticing these qualities in cast members now all the time.
Awwww...As we ended the tour, Lindsey talked to us about Roy Disney, and how he ensured that Walt Disney World was completed after Walt died. She told us that he had said that he needed to make Walt's vision a reality so he wouldn't have to explain to Walt why he didn't complete it when he was reunited with him again.
You should have been a bit more insistent...clarified butter (like used for seafood) has all the lactose scraped off. Chances are you have a problem with lactose and not necessarily dairy.
I can't wait until Casey is old enough to do these tours or we find a way to get down there without her. So cool.
This made me laugh as no chance I could ever remember anything
Ugh this does not look good. Maybe you were meant to put the tortilla chips on the burger and pretend it was crunchy bacon??
No way I had no idea!
Great run down of the tour. Though 5 hours does seem like a lot. I'll remember none of what you shared so I'll be ready in 8 years when we can finally go
Sounds like a great tour! I'm glad you were feeling better for it That tour is one I would love to do in the future!
So did the tour get underway before rope drop? I noticed people in the background on Main Street, but I guess that doesn't mean the park is open with all the preopening stuff they have going on these days.
You just can't seem to catch a break with these allergy meals. That's really disappointing!
I'm glad you were able to cross that one off the bucket list! I'd love to go on this tour some day if I have the time for it!
While you were feeling bougie (new word for me), did you remember to say I wonder what the poor people are doing?
Usually early in the morning, isn't bright.
Getting closer to being caught up. Knowing me, I'll probably make it right as you're saying "well, that's a wrap for this TR"
Yeah, I'd be paddling furiously also. Wow!
Kudos to you for even daring to do it.
We dodged it here also, thankfully. Sorry you got it up there.
She is, indeed, adorable as you said.
but I will at least try something before I turn my nose up at it.
But, was it real maple syrup?
Never mind, answered later.
So, how do you know it's not allergy friendly? The lack of a wooden stick in it?
I guess there are a few exceptions, notably Flame tree and even that is great barbeque, but better than most QS. I just don't expect much from QS.
I totally understand and agree. I have a bad back (broken in 3 places years ago). While I look normal on the outside (okay, debatable), if I stand for long periods of time, it hurts. If I'm walking, I'm fine. Sitting (most of the time) fine, but standing, not so much. I actually had to miss fireworks with my family once because I just couldn't stand still any longer and it had been a long day and had to leave.
I'd say so! Dole whip score!
Funny. This sounds like something I might say. I know you're kinda joking, but to me, this in no way indicates love or lack thereof, but rather, as the parent, not going to let the child call the shots. When my kids would try to start a tantrum or scene in a store, I would say...either you stop or I'm leaving. Would I ever actually abandon my children, no, but the threat of leaving them there was enough to get them to stop the undesirable behavior. I've re-read that a couple times...not sure I did a great job explaining that, but not sure how else to phrase it, so hope it makes sense.
This might have another purpose...if someone is on a low sodium diet, they can bring it out without the salt on it. Probably just a fancy schmancy thing, but it might have a practical reason.
Rob and I did the Keys to the Kingdom tour when we were there freezing to death in January 2018! Other than being so cold (and having to eat outdoors at Tomorrowland Terrace!) we really enjoyed it, but I agree there was just something a bit more special/magical about Marceline to the Magic Kingdom. I wonder if we had done KTTK first if our opinions would be different? Either way, SO enjoyed the tidbits you shared here.
Next year, in April, my Mom, aunt and I will be doing the 7 hr Backstage Magic tour. I have been dying to do that one forever!!
What I didn't mention over on my TR... when I went to the Indy race in Ohio last summer, I was only a few hours drive from Marceline and almost went there.
But after doing the driving time math, I just couldn't make it work. But now I know where it is and... some day.
Interesting. Didn't know that either.
I didn't know nudity was part of this tour. So... how much is it again?
It sorta rings a bell...
I wonder where that name came from?
So... since they were ready to go "onstage", were they already in character? Or not yet? Or you couldn't tell?
Interesting. And... I can see from thinking about it how they're used, and in that order.
How neat! Hopefully someday you'll have a reason to be back in the area and have time to check it out. I find Walt Disney's history very interesting...
That's what I got from that whole chapter.Yeah, there were some neat tidbits that I didn't know! And some things where I'd heard them before, but still could use a refresher.
Well, forget it then. Gonna keep my money.Hah! Yeah, nudity is in no way guaranteed.
Kidding aside, that would be interesting to see, I think.But perhaps characters who are less...composed....than you're used to seeing them.
ooooohhhh...Wizards and witches, wherever you dwell, give us a hint, by ringing a bell!
Ah, okay.I believe that it's what the original company called them when they first started supplying them. I don't think that's what the current carts are actually called now, but it seems to be one of those names that just stuck.
I'm not entirely sure, but I don't think so. We only glimpsed them for a minute, and we couldn't hear their conversation since they were a bit of a distance away a flight of stairs above us, but they weren't using especially "princessy" body language yet. A few times during the tour when we were in backstage areas, Lindsey pointed out to us where there were lines drawn on the ground where characters who were going onstage would be able to be seen by guests and should be in character. So perhaps they still had a little further to go before they hit that line?
Whole update was very entertaining and informative.
Kidding aside, that would be interesting to see, I think.
I really find that fascinating. While I don't do characters normally, I'm always very impressed when I interact with them.
That's cool!I think so too! I actually found the tour we did at EPCOT more interesting in this way, I think. They take you to the creative costuming department, so you see can all kinds of costumes hanging around, including some for animatronics (e.g. we saw the dog in Living with the Land when I did it the first time.) And you see the wig department, which I think is fascinating, and princesses in the process of gettin' their faces did!
Very much! I don't know if I'd have that much control when people are... how did you put it? Not the most magical.Me too! (The impressed part, not the not doing characters part.) Some seem to sometimes be more themselves than others, but they way the characters maintain character is super impressive to me. Even when grown-ups sometimes aren't the most magical, or when unexpected things happen.
Well, for me, I am usually up before sunrise, so not bright. Even on the weekends when I don't have to get up, it's hard for me to sleep late.Not as bright in the mornings these days, but it was bright reasonably early in August I guess it depends on how early we're talking here...
Whew. Dodged what? You're not shooting at me are you?Oh I've definitely been there! I've still got a few days left to write about, so you dodged that this time!
In my mind, the only ones who have a right to complain are the poor people in the Bahamas....it was horrible for them. Still, being without power for a week is far from fun. Sorry. Also, it's so rare y'all get hurricanes, it would be, I think, a bit more hair raising.We really can't complain, since it lost a lot of steam by the time it got here. But some people here were still out of power for the better part of the week. Lots of trees down, too, sometimes on people's homes or cars, etc. My family was very very fortunate not to have any real damage or major issues. (Just a little inconvenient to be without power and out of school/work for a day.) Could have been much worse!
I'm that way with mushrooms...don't want fungus in my food. I'm much better than I once was, I can usually pick them out and/or eat around them, but yucky faces abound.That's all any reasonable person can expect! I don't mind if people are picky eaters, as long as they're willing to give something a shot before they make up their mind about it. I can be picky about certain things, myself. Give me anything with raw onions in it, for example, and I'll be making yucky faces.
Hey wait! I'm not Canadian, but I want the real stuff too! Yeah, it's more pricey than that stuff they call syrup --- yep, corn syrup.Only the best maple syrup for Mickey's Canadian friends!! ...kidding. Not totally certain, but pretty sure I had to request it.
Hadn't thought about this, but it makes sense. For keto, use coconut oil, milk, flour for several things, so for dairy allergy, seems like a logical go to.And the whipped cream was fluffy and didn't smell like coconut.
Still haven't been there. DW and I both have allergy to green peppers. She has allergy to all, while for me, it's just green. So many foods add peppers to stuff and I think I'd have to be careful there...some of their sauces might be dangerous for us. I do want to try it though...I know there's at least one that should be safe.I know you said you can be picky about food things, so this might not be something that's up your alley, but my favourite quick service has become Satu'li Canteen. I've pleasantly surprised at how much I've enjoyed it whenever we've eaten there.
As I do with yours...appearances can be deceiving. Honestly, maybe because I'm older, I haven't had issues with cast members for a DAS return, but where I've had the problem is with FOP. Some of the CMs there seem to think they have to push the backrest into one with gusto. Last time I was on it, I should've gotten the CM's name. After explaining I had a bad back and asking her not to SLAM it into my back, she said she HAD to. Umm, no, you don't HAVE to...I've had other CMs not do that, so you don't HAVE to.I think I remember reading a bit about this in one of your reports. So you can definitely understand the frustration around this!
Whew!! I'm glad. Otherwise you would think I'm a horrible parent...my kids learned early tantrums or begging for things in line were not going to work with dad. I spoiled them in a sense with things I bought them, but start begging in the checkout line was known not to work.But yes, I was definitely joking. I thought it was hilarious.
before I begin, I wanted to share a couple of pictures of my precious little niece!
We were planning to spend this day at Sea World, which would be a first for N.
"I don't want to go anywhere with snow, or anywhere where I don't know what I'm eating!"
N's breakfast of french toast, topped with strawberries, whipped cream, and sugar cookie crumbles, was decidedly less allergy-friendly.
we had considered going there the year before on our wedding trip and then swapped it out for something else. This time we had to make it happen!! I discussed it with N, and he managed to convince me to stay in instead and try to rest up and feel better. He did, however, decide that we are cursed on the Sea World front, and that we would never end up actually making it there. (Will that continue to be the case for our 2019 trip?? Stay tuned!!)
But my little take-away from this rant, if there even is one, is that I think it's super important for employees to be well-educated on supports available and what's cool/not cool to say to someone who uses those supports, and also that if someone has an invisible illness or disability, they may "look fine" or appear healthy on the outside,
I can't remember whether N got his own dessert or shared mine, but I don't have any other photos. We paid our bill and headed back to our building to turn in for the night. All in all, our meal at Narcoossee's was reasonably enjoyable (specifically, N's far more than mine,) but other than the confetti on the table there just really wasn't anything special about it. For the price, I don't think we're inclined to go back any time soon. We'd much rather spend the same amount to eat at Citricos, which has been consistently excellent for us both. (Hopefully that still holds true after the changes that are coming there!) I won't say we wouldn't ever try Narcoossee's again someday, but there are many other places I'd rather go first.
My pin collection is getting pretty ridiculous. I just love pins, always have. My grandmother and I used to pick up pins whenever we travelled somewhere when I was little to remember our trips by, or people would always bring a pin back for me when they went away somewhere. I love that they're detailed and pretty, but don't take up a lot of space in your home. This is my bulletin board with most of my Disney pin collection on it:
We've done both too! Can't wait to see what you think!I've mentioned previously on the DIS that we've done the Marceline to the Magic Kingdom tour before, and that N and I both enjoyed it. This time we were going to take the Keys to the Kingdom tour instead! 5 glorious hours of WDW history and fun facts at the Magic Kingdom, with a lunch included at Peco's Bill, and some backstage area access unique to this particular tour.
We hopped the monorail and headed over to the MK, taking in the beautiful morning.
As we ended the tour, Lindsey talked to us about Roy Disney, and how he ensured that Walt Disney World was completed after Walt died. She told us that he had said that he needed to make Walt's vision a reality so he wouldn't have to explain to Walt why he didn't complete it when he was reunited with him again. The group collectively got a bit misty at this point.
I did find myself thinking, though, that I actually enjoyed the "Marceline" tour a bit more. It was a shorter tour, and less expensive, but I felt the information on it was more interesting to me, and I liked going backstage in the Haunted Mansion ride, and learning more about Walt's personal history.