Originally Posted By MPierce >> <<That's a priceless moment. I would have paid money to have been there for that. >> >> I would have taken a free dinner << You would have gotten one out of that! >> I will say there were times when folks had to turn away to avoid bursting out in the kind of laughter you see at crazy comedies. I tried to tell him ... so hard ... TWICE ... and he just wasn't getting the point in the end (which is odd for a fanboi). Oh well, it made for some crazy, zany fun ... and that was before Tony Baxter came into the picture ... << It's hard to believe your post had that much effect on him. You've only made me cry 2 or 3 times at the most.
Originally Posted By MPierce >> Great to have you here. And great to break bread with ya Sunday night. And they really have cows in Vermont? ;-) << The cows in Vermont are just for show. They really don't do nothin'.
Originally Posted By MPierce <<^^^I should have hitched a ride with my Brother-In-Law. He'll be there tomorrow.>> >> YOU SHOULD HAVE!!! I would have seen to it that EE bought you dinner too! << That's pretty generous of you Spirit.
Originally Posted By MPierce >> I'm eagerly awaiting the Fanboi story. And I can only hope said fanboi is somehow jt04. << >> No, Frank is in New Mexico, in his trailer, clutching his plush. Or in England. Heh. << Last time I was over on magic several people were working him over pretty good. I really felt sorry for him, and had to defend him. People can sure be brutal when discussing Disney.
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 So, when we last left our intrepid magical dudes day-tripping and park-hopping along the Pixie Dust Trail at The Timeshare Kingdom of the World they ... they ... they were probably saying (bleep) that can't be written on a family friendly LP. But they had spent countless seconds ... maybe even minutes examining every square inch of every MAGICal WDW construction wall for nuances and hidden clues about what may lie behind them (mostly ... prepare yourselves ... DIRT!). They had retired to the Haunted Mansion after a thoroughly ordinary and overpriced lunch at the Columbia Harbor House. And they were trying to figure out if there was anything left to see at the MK before putting their lives in God's/Oprah's/Spiritual Power of Your Choice's hands by taking a WDW monorail (MOTTO: No deaths since 2009!) over to The Park Formerly Known as Epcot '94 (OK, that one was just for Pierce). Lee was still sulking like a fanboi who missed out on a LE pin release over his inability to find something Hannah Montanaish to wear when we met up with HUGE, AND I MEAN REALLY HUGE Disney Internet sensation Martin from the UK (MOTTO: Like the USA, only better healthcare, worse weather and we speak British!) I tried everything I could to cheer him up, including but not limited to telling all sorts of deeply secretive Spiritual tales ... and ripping many online folks, Disney execs and any/every politician out there. Still, I thought Lee might cry enough tears to fill the Fountain of Fortune in Adventureland, known for over a decade as The Fountain of Potted Trees and Flowers To Hide The Fact This Is Indeed a Fountain. But lo and behold ... or yo ho and behold, he cheered up when I said I would ride PoC with him. Now, again, riding this just two weeks after riding Anaheim's version is kinda like eating at McDonald's after eating at Shula's ... sure, they both serve beef and taters and veggies and beverages, but the similarities end there. But with no wait ... again, there was almost NO ONE in the parks that day, we went. I enjoyed the ride for what it was, while Lee pointed out the many things that are wrong with it (like huge holes in places where there shouldn't be). To be fair, I noted there was no fog in the battle scene and no projections of clouds at all. Still, it seemed like the sound was better than on prior visits of late. We exited into what was once a tranquil fountain and flower filled plaza, but now is known as Mickey and Phil's Pirate Flea Market. Alas, and we didn't have any lasses with us, still no Miley tank top for my traveling companion. We passed thru what remains of Adventureland with no thoughts of taking a Jungle Cruise, journeying back to the mid-90s in the Tiki Room Under Tom Fitzgerald's Management or riding Aladdin's Magical Spinner (soon appearing in multi-billion Disney theme park in Tokyo as part of Jasmine's divorce settlement). At this point, I just had to get Lee into the brand new $750,000 Adventureland restrooms. He was impressed by the vaguely Moorish tile and sconce motif, less impressed they couldn't have all the sinks actually ... well, working. I was impressed that the towel dispensers were not empty (they were last time), but couldn't help but think if Disney really cared about going green (not going for YOUR green) they'd eliminate paper towels completely and have those awesome air-blades (like those installed at DCA's new San Francisco themed restroom complex ... no other comments, I'm sure leo will have a ball -- or multiples -- with this). We looked at the Dole Whip stand ... but neither of us said 'now that the price is above $3 and the portion is half what you get at DL, let's do the cliche fanboi thing and get us some.' With that we were in the Hub, where you can gaze majestically at the weenie. No, not that one. Or even that one. I am speaking, naturally, of the GIANT CRANE THAT RUINS MAGICAL ONCE IN A LIFETIME WDW VACATIONS. Yes, since it is just getting close to the time we should be thinking about Halloween, what is WDW doing? Putting up those Christmas lights on the Castle. Just very, very, very, very, very poor show. With that in mind, I was thinking a few things, including 'I'm not in Anaheim' ... 'I'd really like to head over to one of the Lodges and go to sleep' ... 'I wish Pierce were here' ... and ... 'I really could use a magical WDW restroom'. That's when Leewhateverthehellhecallshimselfhereinsomeegotriptowintheunendingloveoffanboistheworldover reminded me that I had 'just went'. With that, we began our long, sad, trudge down Main Street, knowing the MK was going to miss us more than we would miss it ... and wishing we too had so little scruples that we could be driving ECVs and smashing anyone and anything in our wake. Next up: OMG!!! It's Tony Baxter. And ... Does he REALLY not get who he is talking to (fanboi, not Tony!)
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer >>>I'll need a stiff drink this weekend if we've having another DoomAndGloom Convention...though I enjoy how talking about Disney leads to talking about vodka, anita bryant, cows, and the burlington coat factory.<<< That's a light meeting, relatively speaking. Shame I had to head home...LOL.
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer >>>How to make Expo's CoP more popular <<<< If it sells plush... Perfect!!!!
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer >>>But with no wait ... again, there was almost NO ONE in the parks that day, we went. I enjoyed the ride for what it was, while Lee pointed out the many things that are wrong with it (like huge holes in places where there shouldn't be). To be fair, I noted there was no fog in the battle scene and no projections of clouds at all. Still, it seemed like the sound was better than on prior visits of late.<<<< Sound being ok In POTC?! Wow. That's news. Hope it stays like that in Dec... I haven't heard the ride properly in quite a few years.
Originally Posted By MPierce >> But they had spent countless seconds ... maybe even minutes examining every square inch of every MAGICal WDW construction wall for nuances and hidden clues about what may lie behind them (mostly ... prepare yourselves ... DIRT!). They had retired to the Haunted Mansion after a thoroughly ordinary and overpriced lunch at the Columbia Harbor House. And they were trying to figure out if there was anything left to see at the MK before putting their lives in God's/Oprah's/Spiritual Power of Your Choice's hands by taking a WDW monorail (MOTTO: No deaths since 2009!) over to The Park Formerly Known as Epcot '94 (OK, that one was just for Pierce). << Did y'all find any Hidden Mickeys on the construction Walls? Does this mean I have to try, and remember another Park abbreviation? >> Lee was still sulking like a fanboi who missed out on a LE pin release over his inability to find something Hannah Montanaish to wear when we met up with HUGE, AND I MEAN REALLY HUGE Disney Internet sensation Martin from the UK (MOTTO: Like the USA, only better healthcare, worse weather and we speak British!) I tried everything I could to cheer him up, including but not limited to telling all sorts of deeply secretive Spiritual tales ... and ripping many online folks, Disney execs and any/every politician out there. << People were asking Martin for his autograph on his last trip to WDW. He has the same problem as you. >> But lo and behold ... or yo ho and behold, he cheered up when I said I would ride PoC with him. << Did y'all wear Pirate Bandanas on the ride? >> We looked at the Dole Whip stand ... but neither of us said 'now that the price is above $3 and the portion is half what you get at DL, let's do the cliche fanboi thing and get us some.'<< Heathens! >> With that we were in the Hub, where you can gaze majestically at the weenie. No, not that one. Or even that one. I am speaking, naturally, of the GIANT CRANE THAT RUINS MAGICAL ONCE IN A LIFETIME WDW VACATIONS. Yes, since it is just getting close to the time we should be thinking about Halloween, what is WDW doing? Putting up those Christmas lights on the Castle. Just very, very, very, very, very poor show. << I think they ought to decorate Cindy's Castle to look like a big Turkey for Thanksgiving. >> With that in mind, I was thinking a few things, including 'I'm not in Anaheim' ... 'I'd really like to head over to one of the Lodges and go to sleep' ... 'I wish Pierce were here' ... and ... 'I really could use a magical WDW restroom'. That's when Leewhateverthehellhecallshimselfhereinsomeegotriptowintheunendingloveoffanboistheworldover reminded me that I had 'just went'. << You wouldn't have been able to see that new restroom if you were in Anaheim. You should have grabbed a power nap behind the big cask of Wine in the POTC queue. It's really cool over there. I would have still been at Aloha Isle enjoying my Dole Whip. I've noticed that with age sometimes I just get a few feet out the door of the restroom when I have to turn around, and go back inside. So don't feel so bad about it. >> With that, we began our long, sad, trudge down Main Street, knowing the MK was going to miss us more than we would miss it ... and wishing we too had so little scruples that we could be driving ECVs and smashing anyone and anything in our wake. << It's really more fun when you get those folks in close quarters like a store. Man do they ever squeal when you pin them up against a wall! >> Next up: OMG!!! It's Tony Baxter. And ... Does he REALLY not get who he is talking to (fanboi, not Tony!) << I'm so excited I'm shaking!
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer >>>Sounds been much better in PoC for awhile now.<<<< Was horrid in June, when did it get better?
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer That's your definition of good? Or it could be a isolated incident.
Originally Posted By leobloom >> At this point, I just had to get Lee into the brand new $750,000 Adventureland restrooms. He was impressed by the vaguely Moorish tile and sconce motif, less impressed they couldn't have all the sinks actually ... well, working. I was impressed that the towel dispensers were not empty (they were last time), but couldn't help but think if Disney really cared about going green (not going for YOUR green) they'd eliminate paper towels completely and have those awesome air-blades (like those installed at DCA's new San Francisco themed restroom complex ... no other comments, I'm sure leo will have a ball -- or multiples -- with this). << Look at Spirit's attention to detail. He notices every little themed detail in Disney restrooms, but he doesn't want to admit it does because it's not cool to fawn over Walt's porcelain thrones. I've autographed a few in my day, and I'm proud to be the "Dave Smith" of Disney potties, if you will. I betcha Spirit also spends hours examining hi-res pictures of construction walls, too. He just doesn't want to admit that either. But with Lost off the air, who can blame him? It's okay, Spirit. Cheer up. Come clean with your potty/construction wall/piles of dirt addiction. I still know more than you when it comes to Disney potties, so you can still make fun of me. (Secret of the day that not even Spirit knows: the toilet handles in Liberty Square are tiny replicas of the Declaration of Independence! Take a magnifying glass and look at them next time you're there)
Originally Posted By leobloom >>>And I can only hope said fanboi is somehow jt04.<<< << No, Frank is in New Mexico, in his trailer, clutching his plush. >> Never knew the guy's name (and I'd ask how you know it, but I assume it involves spying, the federal government, and the Patriot Act--and we don't want to overexcite Spirit). But the name 'Frank' fits his annoying online persona quite well.
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer >>>(Secret of the day that not even Spirit knows: the toilet handles in Liberty Square are tiny replicas of the Declaration of Independence! Take a magnifying glass and look at them next time you're there)<<<< Disney details make me so happy.
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer >>>But the name 'Frank' fits his annoying online persona quite well.<<< Doesn't it? I think we can credit Lee Hisownself for that one.
Originally Posted By MPierce >> I think we can credit Lee Hisownself for that one. << So Lee, and Him are Buds.
Originally Posted By vbdad55 And they really have cows in Vermont? ;-) << The cows in Vermont are just for show. They really don't do nothin' ---------- you obviously haven't tried Vermonth Sharp White Cheddar--mmmmmmmmmmmm
Originally Posted By CaptainMichael >> I think we can credit Lee Hisownself for that one. << <<<<So Lee, and Him are Buds.>>> Oh yes, they both feel 100% the same about Pleasure Island, specifically, the Adventurers Club ;-)
