Oi - don't read this unless you want to be depressed

EmpressJenny · 01-06-2007

So we returned to WDW after 3 mos. Shouldn't have gone on 1/2 marathon day though.

Got to MGM. RnRC closed for day. Rode Tot w/a minimal wait. Pete got a burger while I got (surprise!) a beer. Then a mosquito landed in it when it was halfway gone so I couldn't finish it

Didn't much feel like riding anything else at MGM, so we went to DtD to shop for MIL. Found nothing.

Went to MK.

Terrifying. Might as well have been Christmas. 50 min waits on everything, Splash Mtn shut down for the month, COULDN'T EVEN GET CLOSE ENOUGH TO HM TO SEE IF RING GONE. Evacuated to Poly for Pete's cigar & EJ's Malibu Bay Breeze.

Went home.

Overall- nice to have a day w/Pete, but crowds were unbelievable.

pumouse · 01-06-2007

Awe Jenny, that sucks!! I'm sorry. Will you go back soon when it's not as busy?

catfish1999 · 01-06-2007

Oh poop. I hate to hear that EJ.
We're going Tuesday, hope everyone else has gone home by then!

DayDreamer · 01-06-2007

Wow sorry to hear that. High crowd levels can really spoil a trip.

daisyd · 01-06-2007

What a bummer Jenny. I'm was hoping you'd have an excellent time (and we'd get a rockin' TR

), but I didn't even think of the marathon crowd

Two things though, lol. Did Pete give up on being a vegetarian? And more importantly, how was your Malibu Bay Breeze?

mrspooky · 01-06-2007

I'm so sorry, that really stinks.
Hope they all go home before get there this weekend, better brace my kids for the fact that there might be crowds this year!

Jen · 01-06-2007

oh, that's stinky!! and...stoopid mosquito!!!

We changed our plans around a bit to avoid the marathon and the MLK holiday next weekend...hopefully all the crowds will be gone by the 16th!

It's still a day in WDW, right? And you've always got CFII, right???

EmpressJenny · 01-07-2007

Yes, I am very much looking forward to CFII. And the Malibu was lovely. We sat and watched the sunset and that was very nice. All in all, I enjoyed being there with Pete, but was unpleasantly surprised by the sheer number of people there and the 2 major attractions being shut down. I've posted TRs in the past where we've hardly gotten to ride anything and we still had a great time, but 2 things make this different:

A: I hadn't been in so long and wanted to ride rides;

B: January should be empty and it wasn't

And yes, Pete is no longer a vegetarian (thank goodness!)

I think it will be better during the week w/out the marathon runners.

Just so no one thinks I'm a sissy, if a roach fell in my beer, I'd probably fish out the bug and then finish it, but mosquitos bite people and I don't want to consume any bloodborne pathogens

pumouse · 01-07-2007

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Originally Posted by EmpressJenny

Yes, I am very much looking forward to CFII. And the Malibu was lovely. We sat and watched the sunset and that was very nice. All in all, I enjoyed being there with Pete, but was unpleasantly surprised by the sheer number of people there and the 2 major attractions being shut down. I've posted TRs in the past where we've hardly gotten to ride anything and we still had a great time, but 2 things make this different:

A: I hadn't been in so long and wanted to ride rides;

B: January should be empty and it wasn't

And yes, Pete is no longer a vegetarian (thank goodness!)

I think it will be better during the week w/out the marathon runners.

Just so no one thinks I'm a sissy, if a roach fell in my beer, I'd probably fish out the bug and then finish it, but mosquitos bite people and I don't want to consume any bloodborne pathogens

Haha! Well someday you'll be a great mommy, not much grosses you out! I'm sorry it wasn't a great day.

dznygrl · 01-07-2007

Awwwwww what a stinky day!

Sorry EJ!

I hope next time is much much better (and longer, of course!)

**llama** · 01-07-2007

Yikes! I'm hoping it was just the marathon that brought out the crowds.

Sorry you didn't have a magical day. I've prepared myself for the closing of Splash Mountain (doesn't it seem like SM closes for refurbishment more than any other ride?) and my dh is absolutely thrilled that R & R Coaster will be closed when he's there. He hates rollercoasters. Thank goodness it opens up before I leave.

Cavey · 01-07-2007

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Originally Posted by EmpressJenny

Just so no one thinks I'm a sissy, if a roach fell in my beer, I'd probably fish out the bug and then finish it...

tigger · 01-07-2007

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Originally Posted by EmpressJenny

...

Pete got a burger while I got (surprise!) a beer. Then a mosquito landed in it when it was halfway gone so I couldn't finish it

...

Are you saying that you couldn't finish the beer because:

a) there was an icky mosquito in it.

b) that would have been just to much protein in one day.

c) the mosquito landed in your beer and drank the rest before you fish her out.

(I'm going with c because we know that roaches don't drink beer

)

dznygrl · 01-07-2007

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Originally Posted by llama

(doesn't it seem like SM closes for refurbishment more than any other ride?)

YES!!

**cinderbella** · 01-07-2007

yikes! what a scary day..i hope it was just the marathon and next time you go you'll be the only one in the parks!

01-06-2007	#1 (permalink)
EmpressJenny MB's Half-Yard President Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: St. Pete, FL Posts: 2,399	Oi - don't read this unless you want to be depressed So we returned to WDW after 3 mos. Shouldn't have gone on 1/2 marathon day though. Got to MGM. RnRC closed for day. Rode Tot w/a minimal wait. Pete got a burger while I got (surprise!) a beer. Then a mosquito landed in it when it was halfway gone so I couldn't finish it Didn't much feel like riding anything else at MGM, so we went to DtD to shop for MIL. Found nothing. Went to MK. Terrifying. Might as well have been Christmas. 50 min waits on everything, Splash Mtn shut down for the month, COULDN'T EVEN GET CLOSE ENOUGH TO HM TO SEE IF RING GONE. Evacuated to Poly for Pete's cigar & EJ's Malibu Bay Breeze. Went home. Overall- nice to have a day w/Pete, but crowds were unbelievable. __________________ Grand Floridian: Honeymoon 2003 - Coronado Springs: Spring 2004 - Polynesian: Sept. 2004 - Animal Kingdom Lodge: Jan. 2005 - Grand Floridian: April 2005 - PORiverside: May 2005 - Beach Club Villas: May 2005 - Boardwalk Concierge: Sept. 2005 Rescuer of MK Froggies

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pumouse In the land of boredom Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Wandering aimlessly...... Posts: 3,624	Re: Oi - don't read this unless you want to be depressed Awe Jenny, that sucks!! I'm sorry. Will you go back soon when it's not as busy? __________________ Avatar custom made by Mr.Go! Pepperjack is my favorite Cheese! Doughnut is Paw'erfect! Dopey Evil genius. I Love Lovemysons! 626 is the Smartest most good looking person I know! www.somefunnypicsforyou.blogspot.com Llama for President!! Who's the Boss of me?? Boss mouse, that's who One out of every four Americans is mentally unstable. Look around at your 3 closest friends, if they seem okay, you're the one!

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catfish1999 MB's CrazyCatLady Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Home is where your cats are! Posts: 2,184	Re: Oi - don't read this unless you want to be depressed Oh poop. I hate to hear that EJ. We're going Tuesday, hope everyone else has gone home by then! __________________ Barbara "Keeper of the Catnip"

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DayDreamer The Executive Gentleman Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Maryland Posts: 2,246	Re: Oi - don't read this unless you want to be depressed Wow sorry to hear that. High crowd levels can really spoil a trip. __________________ Imaaaaaaginaaaation, imaaaaaginaaaation A dream can be a dream come true, With just that spark in me and you. 2008 - Polynesian & Vacation Village 2006 - Contemporary & Sheraton Vistana 2005 - Orange Lake 1996 - Offsite 1993 - Honeymoon Offsite 1986 - Offsite 1982 - Great Aunt's House 1980 - Great Aunt's House 1977 - Disneyland - Aunt's House

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daisyd Dreams do come true! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: somewhere between here and there Posts: 2,344	Re: Oi - don't read this unless you want to be depressed What a bummer Jenny. I'm was hoping you'd have an excellent time (and we'd get a rockin' TR ), but I didn't even think of the marathon crowd Two things though, lol. Did Pete give up on being a vegetarian? And more importantly, how was your Malibu Bay Breeze? __________________ R2G your avatars rock! DL--too many times to count WDW--just once, Oct 2006

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mrspooky Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 496	Re: Oi - don't read this unless you want to be depressed I'm so sorry, that really stinks. Hope they all go home before get there this weekend, better brace my kids for the fact that there might be crowds this year! __________________ Wish I was there right now Mrs Pooky Jan 2004 All Star Movies Jan 2005 Carribean Beach Jan 2006 POFQ Jan 2007 POFQ again May 2007 Vacation home Jan 2008 OKW (1st DVC vacation!) Jan 2009 BCV (can't believe the pool is closed!) June 2009 Vacation home for Star Wars Weekend My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 5 Minutes from the World Showcase for 8 days! Dos Equis, anyone?

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Jen Go Navy! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Kissimmee, FL Posts: 2,864	Re: Oi - don't read this unless you want to be depressed oh, that's stinky!! and...stoopid mosquito!!! We changed our plans around a bit to avoid the marathon and the MLK holiday next weekend...hopefully all the crowds will be gone by the 16th! It's still a day in WDW, right? And you've always got CFII, right??? __________________ Defender of Chit Chat ...11 trips to WDW since 1981 Avatar of the Week: Wicked Step-sisters at the Pirate and Princess Party, 2007 MBer's i've met: erin, cavey, gingita, chastmastr, quakercub, soundgod, catfish1999, slartybartfest, cousin mike, jenbarnwell, lovemysons, val32, wishuponastar, princessalyssa, iluvwdw, mickaholic4077 and empressjenny My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Moving to Florida in... ...we're on our way to our new home in Kissimmee!!

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EmpressJenny MB's Half-Yard President Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: St. Pete, FL Posts: 2,399	Re: Oi - don't read this unless you want to be depressed Yes, I am very much looking forward to CFII. And the Malibu was lovely. We sat and watched the sunset and that was very nice. All in all, I enjoyed being there with Pete, but was unpleasantly surprised by the sheer number of people there and the 2 major attractions being shut down. I've posted TRs in the past where we've hardly gotten to ride anything and we still had a great time, but 2 things make this different: A: I hadn't been in so long and wanted to ride rides; B: January should be empty and it wasn't And yes, Pete is no longer a vegetarian (thank goodness!) I think it will be better during the week w/out the marathon runners. Just so no one thinks I'm a sissy, if a roach fell in my beer, I'd probably fish out the bug and then finish it, but mosquitos bite people and I don't want to consume any bloodborne pathogens __________________ Grand Floridian: Honeymoon 2003 - Coronado Springs: Spring 2004 - Polynesian: Sept. 2004 - Animal Kingdom Lodge: Jan. 2005 - Grand Floridian: April 2005 - PORiverside: May 2005 - Beach Club Villas: May 2005 - Boardwalk Concierge: Sept. 2005 Rescuer of MK Froggies

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dznygrl aka dizzygirl Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: The breezy shore Posts: 9,335	Re: Oi - don't read this unless you want to be depressed Awwwwww what a stinky day! Sorry EJ! I hope next time is much much better (and longer, of course!) __________________ Proud former 2-time Disneyland CM Avatar: Moooom, make Alice stop hugging me! 2000 ~ off-site 2002 ~ Polynesian 2003 ~ All-Star Movies 2008 ~ All-Star Music My Disney Countdown Counting down to: The girls' first trip to Disneyland! 41 days 9 hours 1 minutes

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llama Practically Perfect Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Slurpee Capital of the World Posts: 7,379	Re: Oi - don't read this unless you want to be depressed Yikes! I'm hoping it was just the marathon that brought out the crowds. Sorry you didn't have a magical day. I've prepared myself for the closing of Splash Mountain (doesn't it seem like SM closes for refurbishment more than any other ride?) and my dh is absolutely thrilled that R & R Coaster will be closed when he's there. He hates rollercoasters. Thank goodness it opens up before I leave. __________________ Your Moderately Moderate Moderator A PROUD MEMBER OF THE BAD KITTY CLUB "Meowany Are Called, Mew Are Chosen" It's Murdoch with an "H" eleven-twenty-ten My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Christmas in Florida 32 days 16 hours 1 minutes

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cinderbella Crackhead Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: south carolina Posts: 7,226	Re: Oi - don't read this unless you want to be depressed yikes! what a scary day..i hope it was just the marathon and next time you go you'll be the only one in the parks! __________________ WDW Restaurants and Resorts Moderator Bella I Deltaco. My Disney Countdown Counting down to: A baby is coming!!!! The baby is here..or at least it should be soon.

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