Originally Posted By Mickeymouseclub This is my no relaxation trip report for the week after Thanksgiving and my bday present to myself... I keep having flashbacks of my favorite things...(Good Memories) 1.Stepping off the Magic Express Bus from the airport and hearing the Xmas music in the POP Century entry. 2.Requesting a different room location and getting a great room location...Building 5-336 Loved my room on 3rd floor on the far end with a view of the lake every morn and evening when I opened my door...Did I mention new carpeting and new TV's? 3.Love to return "home" back to my room late at night and kids are still in the pool at midnight...But this time it was freezing cold & of course Kids in the Pool...Crazy Kids! 4. Normally everybody is asleep on the dark bus ride after a long day at MK but one night all the single ladies started singing the words to The Brady Bunch. happily driving the bus driver and all men onboard insane They were covering their ears...then the Macarena song came on and we danced in our seats using our hands of course. We were all wide awake as we exited this "Party Bus" 5.I have never seen Cosmic Rays Starlight Cafe so crowded that castmemebers were directing all entrance to one door only with the long winding line (with the ropes)....just to order a Fastfood hamburger. I actually found that amusing since I was not hungry and I still got to see Cosmic Ray. He is too cool! 6.One early evening on the trainride around the MK as we passed thru the Indian Village I noticed the deer moving...wait a minute ARE THEY REAL? Yes apparently a family of deer live inside the MK and the castmembers have been watching the smallest grow. 7.I love the Holiday Decor in every hotel & most of the shops with specially themed trees and wreaths. 8.SANTA on Main Street where he belongs. I was so excited to see him I had to have my picture taken...remember when Santa and his sleigh full of toys were on DL Main Street USA? Really miss that treat and Disney actually released free professional photos of Santa in his sleigh... 9.Almost chose to boycott Main Street Electrical Parade since I am partial to it belonging at DL. I made new friends with people at Fantasmic and we all rushed over to get a curb seat and since I helped them maneuver the quik route from HS to MK they bought me a souvenir light up snowman toy. And when the lights dimmed and the music started very happy indeed! 10. Speaking of "F" I know I am the only one to feel this way but I now prefer WDW's dragon over the new DL version. THe incredible wingspan on the original and he really seems to be threatening Mickey and all of us in the crowd. The new one at DL reminds me of an inflatable Macy's Parade Float. Sorry that is just my opinion,tho. 11.Food: Macadamia nut pancakes at Kona Cafe in the Poly Resort Turkey dinner at Liberty Tree Tavern i told the waitress it was better than homemade and don't forget to request the extra gravy SCI-FI Drive In...way too much fun seriously bring it to DL,please. Ghiradelli old fashion Soda Shoppe usually have the Hot Fudge Sundae w/whipping cream but wanted to try the Ghiradelli Hot chocolate so I ordered both and laughed when the server brought 2 spoons for sharing...too embarrassed to admit I was by myself and would never share no matter what. They serve hot chocolate w/melted marshmallow sauce and whipped cream on top VOTED BEST EVER by me! to be continued as I have more memories!
Originally Posted By Mickeymouseclub i just remmebered one of my new friends was wearing a cool monorail shirt and it is available at <a href="http://www.monorailexpress.com" target="_blank">http://www.monorailexpress.com</a> if you need a present for someone who loves the monorails.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Sounds like some great times were had. that Party Bus sounds like it was a lot of fun. I too love Cosmic Ray, one of the cool uniquities the MK has to offer, but the real deer at the MK is especially fab!
Originally Posted By Mickeymouseclub In years past the chefs have a Gingerbread making contest and many selections are viewed at the upper level of the Poly Hotel. I was too early this year unfortunately. Also the Grand Floridian has nightly holiday music presented in their lobby. Be sure to enjoy the Bell Ringers performance if you are visiting. A Nightly schedule is usually posted in the lobby. Does anybody else know of special memories to remember?
Originally Posted By Mickeymouseclub I also remeber a brave man showing up for the Mickey's Very Merry Party in his red flannel pajamas as he pushed his child in a stroller. I was so delighted thinking how cute and brave I forgot to check out the rest of the family but it does also remind me of the family that all showed up for their breakfast in their holiday jammies at the Grand Floridian many years ago.
Originally Posted By Mickeymouseclub I just remembered seeing Susan Lucci for the Candlelight Processional looking as beautiful and sparkly as an ornament on the Xmas Tree in that gorgeous red dress! And the conductor turning to invite us all to sing along to Silent Night brought tears to everybody including Ms.Lucci.
Originally Posted By seafairy1622 I loved Pop Centry too. We just got back last Tuesday. I remember that bus with the brady bunch song. I also enjoyed the Christmas music at Pop. My favorite memory from this trip is how much my grandson loved the charactors. When he put his hands out to Rapunzel it was the cutest thing ever! He is 15 months old.
Originally Posted By Mickeymouseclub Thanks for taking the time to read and post comments. I am still missing WDW and wish I could visit again for the holidays. I was so busy with all the holiday special treats I feel I barely got any of the normal activities accomplished. There really is a lot to do and lots of memories to cherish I guess I am starting to"get" the new theming for Year of Memories.
Originally Posted By A Happy Haunt Thanks for sharing!! We were "Family of The Day" @ Cosmic Rays once!! Great place/good times!
Originally Posted By Christi22222 Sounds like a lot of fun and a lot of wonderful memories. Thanks for sharing.
Originally Posted By KatieKate123 THanks for sharing makes me def want to go back this is what I have been waiting to see so thanks so much My favorite two memories of disney world involved my children meeting their princesses. The first time I brought my kids to Disney World in april of 2009 ages 3,5 we went to epcot first and ate with the princesses seeing my 5 year old daughters face when she realized that ariel was there will never be forgotten, also this year when we met tinkerbell and my daughter that talks all of the time was just in awe shock and couldn't say a word. I loved it. But we have great memories also. Swimming with the sharks, eating with the characters, playing in the water, seeing the parade and fireworks, boy do I want to go back.
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer >>>1.Stepping off the Magic Express Bus from the airport and hearing the Xmas music in the POP Century entry<<<< The first instance of "BGM Music" is always a good one, I have to agree. For me, it's usually at the TTC or at EPCOT's Entrance Plaza as we stay offsite. When those sounds first hit you, and change the "mood" of your surroundings, it's the biggest "arrival" moment there is. You are IN Disney. You are immersed. It's great. Can't wait to hear that on Friday! Great TR, I'll be following along.
Originally Posted By tashajilek Wow what a nice time! How nice of those people to buy you a souvenier too. Thanks for the tip about the pancakes they sound awesome.
Originally Posted By HokieSkipper Christmas BMG is always great. Also I totally agree about the dragon. I thought I was the only one.
Originally Posted By Mickeymouseclub Interesting..my niece agrees also. Has anybody heard rumors to explain the WDW schedule changes for F? And more important what about rumors concerning F in DL being completely discontinued due to the new WOC popularity and F is too expensive(in comparison to WOC) due to extra castmembers needed and fireworks cost,etc...and getting old...I am hoping that is just a silly old rumor but it does make me worry about its future since they are screwing around with WDW's.
Originally Posted By danyoung Thanks for sharing - sounds like you had a great time. Only one nit to pick - the animatronic lounge singer in Cosmic Ray's is not Cosmic Ray. He's Sonny Eclipse (and the Stars of the Milky Way). I never miss a lunch at CR, and really enjoy sitting through a few cosmic songs!
Originally Posted By Mickeymouseclub I would like to say I made that mistake just to get a response from you. Apparently we are not the only "Sonny Eclipse Fans"! So I guess you have been too busy to post lately. Hope you have a great holiday.
Originally Posted By danyoung I'm not sure by the tone of your message whether you're kidding or not (I hope you are!). If not, I sure didn't mean to offend.
Originally Posted By Mickeymouseclub definitely kidding. i remembered you mentioning Sonny Eclipse in the past and when you did not mention any comments about WDW tripping I started to notice you had been absent on the boards. I seem to notice a lot of the usual suspects misssing lately. Come back everybody. You are missed. I looked for your brother at DCA and will try again this New Year's trip. I figured he was not the elderly gentleman or the lady working that night...
