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Hammer- The Solo Tour- Day 4, pt. 1
Woke up at 7:15 am today. Showered and got ready and decided to go to the Magic Kingdom to ride the rides I could not do during the E-night tonight. I arrived at the Castle at about 8:50 and wait in the Castle pathway for the rope to drop in Fantasyland. Seems Ian (Wdwacky) saw me and was calling my name, but I was oblivious http://www.intercot.com/boards/sarcblink.gif . In my defense, I was trying to hear the opening speech over the crowd! Well once they let us through, I decided to do Peter Pan first. Who is getting off the ride as I am about to go on? Ian! He said he would talk with me after my ride. Ride was great, as usual. Afterward, I visit with Ian and his family and take pictures of their group with various cameras. I am not a really good photographer, but I hope I got everyone in the picture and they are in focus! We parted ways, saying we would see each other tomorrow night, if not sooner (it was sooner).
A bit of background before I go on. One of my earliest memories of WDW was being scared to death on Snow White when I was 4 (my only bad memory). My parents have no memory of this event. Ever since then, I did not ride Snow White’s Scary Adventures, even after I was much older and I knew better. Well, last trip my sister says she will ride the Haunted Mansion (similar story, different ride), if I will ride Snow White. We never got around to it last year, but I said I would hold up my end of the bargain this year.
Anyway, next stop Snow White’s Scary Adventures. No line. I wanted to get proof I did ride, so I asked one of the CM’s if they could take my picture in the ride vehicle, but she couldn’t, so I did break a WDW rule. I took a picture in the ride. I know this is a no-no, but I made a point to take only one picture, it was at the very end of a room and I took the picture as I was about to leave the room with the witch over the door. I tried to be as courteous as possible about it. It wasn’t my first choice.
So, then I ride IASW (my Mom asks us to ride it for her every trip) and head over to Adventureland. BTW, Winnie the Pooh was closed for most of this week, so I did not get to ride it this time (rode it last year). Went and got in line to ride Jungle Cruise (my sister’s favorite). I had a great skipper, so the ride was great. Some of his jokes: (As we pass the butterflies) “Those butterflies are Plasicus South Amiericus. They are native to your South American Wal-Mart.” (When the elephants roar) “Again! Once more! Now, in espanol!”(by the crocodiles) “Women and children to the front of the boats! Men, let head to the back! (to a little girl, about 7-8 years old) Your in charge now!”
After Jungle Cruise, I head to POTC, which is my childhood favorite. No line and the ride was great once again. Decided to not do the Tiki Room this year, so I walk over to Liberty Square and do the Haunted Mansion. I forgot how much I like this ride! Then I head over to Tomorrowland. Space Mountain has a 25 minute wait, so I grab a fast pass for about 35 minutes later. Surprisingly, a short line at Buzz, so I give it a whirl. I am still horrible at this ride and can’t get past Ranger, 1st Class. After I take a ride on the TTA. Now it was FP time for Space Mountain. I know this is a part of E-night, as is Haunted Mansion, but I never get over to Liberty Square during E-night and I figure to ride Space Mtn. now as I am riding all the family favorites and this is Dad’s. I enjoy the ride, but it really is very bumpy!
It is now 11:00, so I go on COP. I must have really good luck, as I haven’t had it break down when I have ridden. I really love this ride and hope they keep it around! Decide to grab a quick lunch at Cosmic Ray’s before heading back to WL. I have never eaten here before. What a fun place and the price really isn’t that bad. I bought a Chicken Caesar salad and a Diet Coke and it was about $8.50, which is comparable to prices at home. The salad was really good size and had a lot of chicken in it.
Head to the boat for WL, as the DVC shuttle was picking me up at 12:15. I get there close to on time (about 5 minute late), but the shuttle driver was great about it. Found out on the drive over that he was from the Philly suburbs (Bensalem), so we talked Philly sports. I met with the gentleman from DVC (happened to be the same one wendy*darling had). Explained that I wasn’t able to buy today, but was looking to buy in about a year or so, depending on finances. I really like the whole program , though and will probably buy into it. He took me on the tour. I absolutely love the Boardwalk Inn and Villas! I think it is now near the top of my list of where to stay next!
After we are done, the driver takes me back to Wilderness Lodge. I decide to take a nap and rest up for e-night tonight. First, though, I made a 5:45 PS for Artist Point.
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Christine ºoº
[This message has been edited by Hammer (edited June 13, 2001).]
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Thank you Christine!
I barely remember anything about my trip to DL when I was about 5, but I DO remember that darned witch in Snow White! And I was scared too (although I'll do the ride now -- I don't think it's that great).
Don't feel bad about Buzz. I love the ride too, but can't get a score more than a couple thousand! http://www.intercot.com/boards/crying.gif
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I too have not discovered all the "Buzz" secret tricks. I wouldn't feel bad about taking your picture in a ride. I always see people snapping photos and I think it's only indoor shows and HM that don't allow photography. I've never seen any signs or heard otherwise as far as rides like PPF, SW, IASW, PotC, Splash etc. go.
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Another great report, Christine! http://www.intercot.com/boards/smile.gif Congrats on making it through Snow White! http://www.intercot.com/boards/wink.gif I agree with you on Space Mountain being really bumpy - maybe it's showing its age? Glad you were able to ride the Carousel of Progress too. We never had any problems with it breaking down last fall either.
Thanks for sharing - I've got to move on to the next installment! http://www.intercot.com/boards/smile.gif
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Jane
