Back from DLR

[GRUMPY PIRATE]

Having gone on a quick trip to DLR last sunday (8-23) I managed to get a few pictures (see DLR album in my profile)

We arrive sunday, and dropped the stuff off at the hotel, then got to Disneyland as fast as possible!

CROWDS???? Where did these people come from?? (hehehehehehe)

we (DW and I) normally go jan-apr and sep-nov, plus the first couple of weeks in december.

it has been a number of years since we went in the jun-aug timeframe.

Seriously hot and crowded. we just went to a few attractions, and had some quick food! WE rode HM and experiencved the ENTIRE crowd in the elevator, talking along with the narration! Too funny.

Went to a few more attractions and had some fun. then went back to the hotel during the fireworks. DW had to get up so she could set in a class the next couple of days at a seminar. (guess what I did during the day hehehehhehee)

more later!..

[Lasolimu]

Having gone on a quick trip to DLR last sunday (8-23) I managed to get a few pictures (see DLR album in my profile)

We arrive sunday, and dropped the stuff off at the hotel, then got to Disneyland as fast as possible!

That's funny, I left there on Sunday.

[drcorey]

Having gone on a quick trip to DLR last sunday (8-23) I managed to get a few pictures (see DLR album in my profile)

We arrive sunday, and dropped the stuff off at the hotel, then got to Disneyland as fast as possible!

CROWDS???? Where did these people come from?? (hehehehehehe)

we (DW and I) normally go jan-apr and sep-nov, plus the first couple of weeks in december.

it has been a number of years since we went in the jun-aug timeframe.

Seriously hot and crowded. we just went to a few attractions, and had some quick food! WE rode HM and experiencved the ENTIRE crowd in the elevator, talking along with the narration! Too funny.

Went to a few more attractions and had some fun. then went back to the hotel during the fireworks. DW had to get up so she could set in a class the next couple of days at a seminar. (guess what I did during the day hehehehhehee)

more later!..

yeah, I hate the talkers in the HM. I wish they would hire the actress they used for the bride to work for 1 week there. dress her up in full bride makeup and costume, have her sneak up to the crowd and scream, SHUT UP! I am only going to AX you once! then run off into the mansion laughing like a mainiac.

[turkeyham]

My sister and I were there on Saturday. Park was a zoo.:eek:

[Lasolimu]

My sister and I were there on Saturday. Park was a zoo.:eek:

You should have seen the convention center, although I am sure DLR was worse.

[Disneyguy85]

yeah, I hate the talkers in the HM.

I hate the talkers as well!

Its great that they are fans of the mansion, but by speaking out loud with the narration, they are ruining the atmosphere for those guests who have never been on the ride before, and there is always a least a few who are vising for the first time.

Glad to hear that you had fun Grumpy.

[GRUMPY PIRATE]

HEHEHEHE

We always have fun.

The next day, while DW was in "class" I went to Disneyland. The first thing I saw after going in was Chip and Dale with Goofey, having a photo session.

I got a couple of pictures of Chip and dale interacting with kids. One was not too sure about (to him) large furry people. Chip got down and was petting his own arm and the kid went over and touched him, then turned around just long enough for his dad to get a picture before he ran back. pretty good!

As I was about to leave, two (teenage?) girls got up with them to get their picture taken. they were dressed..well, like teenage girls. they both stood on either side of chip, and dale was left out.

Dale went and began beating his head aginst the building and otherwise showing he was a bit upset, then chip came over and gave him a hug! (the crowd went Awwwww!)

Then they both got their pictures taken with the girls. (very good show!!)

It was time for them to take a snack break, so they started to go in, Dale didn't want to (some pictures in the album) and was pulling on the hitching post.

I don't know how long I was there, but it was worth it just watching them perform.

more later..

[GRUMPY PIRATE]

and back.

I had a great day monday walking around and talking with the CM's. I did go to Pixie hollow and get my picture with Iridessa and Tink. (of course DW has never seen them because they go in before she gets out of class, hehehe)

while walking around, I decided to take the monorail to DTD so that I could make some dinner reservations at Rainforest (one of DW's favorite places)

as I approached I saw a bit of SG activity, several women were standing right in the enterance had cigarettes out. but they hadn't lit them.

AS I got closer, I said excuse me, and they just looked at me blankly. I pointed to the enterance and told them I need to go that way. One stepped aside and as I passed, I did the "oh, and no smoking!" one of them said to the other, "see I told you" (hehehehehhe)

AS I got up to the monorail, it was just finishing loading so I waited a bit. while I was standing there a couple came up with two boys (about 7 and 9 years old) they were wearing the "first visit" buttons.

So I asked them how they like it so far. The mom said that she could hve done without the crowds the day before, but today was looking good. AS the monorail pulled in, one of the boys told me that theis was the first time that they were riding the monorail.

the only other people waiting were near the back (we were right at the front) so as the CM opened the gate, I told them that they should ask to ride up front. The pilot was walking towad us and the dad asked, and she said that she had room for all.

needless to say the boys were amazed and the parents told me that they didn't know it was permitted. I told them that all they had to do was ask the pilot, and the pilot would know if someone else was riding, and so on.

as you can see in my album, they were focused on the ride all the way to the stop. I think that Pilot made the kids visit something to remember!

I talked with the pilot and got her picture (not in the album) and she was very interesting to talk with, she had even heard of SGT.

Hmmmm....

more later. (and I did get dinner reservations)

[DisneyMom]

I am enjoying your trip report very much!:)
Keep 'em coming!

[Whazzup]

Sounds like you had a fun day, GP. Are you sure you don't want to share the picture of you with the pixies??? :D:

And good for you for sharing the monorail tip with the newbies. They'll be talking about that for a long time.

[GRUMPY PIRATE]

Yep, insted of going from attraction to attraction, I got to stop and talk with some of the CM's. I mentioned the SGT web site and a few looked interested, so they may be lurking even as we speak (type?)

Not sure if I want to put my picture up with Tink, she made me pose with her! hehehehehhee

I usually only ride the attractions that DW dosn't like to go on when I am solo at the park.

I also got to talk with the CM's who didn't seemed to be busy at the time. I was going to stop and say hi to albert, but he was busy so I moved on!

I picked Mrs. Pirate up at the hotel and we went back to continue our competition at the Buzz astro blasters! Then we did POTC, and then went on the monorail to DTD for dinner.

[Main Streeter]

I was going to stop and say hi to albert, but he was busy so I moved onGP, do you mean Albert in Stores on Main Street? Funny line Albert? Albert who will over flatter just to upsale?

[BRWombat]

Good job, GP, helping make magic for that first-timer family! (And for possibly recruiting the driver for SGT -- do we currently have any DLR monorail pilots here?)

[GRUMPY PIRATE]

GP, do you mean Albert in Stores on Main Street? Funny line Albert? Albert who will over flatter just to upsale?

The very same. He was busy with a guest and I didn't want to bother him.
I had figured on going back but got into some talks with other CM's. By the time I made it back there, he was gone. maybe on break or something.

Good job, GP, helping make magic for that first-timer family! (And for possibly recruiting the driver for SGT -- do we currently have any DLR monorail pilots here?)

Thanks, Quite a few seem interested when I explained what SGT was. I think a lot of them think that all boards are like board x.

[BRWombat]

Thanks, Quite a few seem interested when I explained what SGT was. I think a lot of them think that all boards are like board x.No doubt -- it's easy to see how someone could get completely soured on discussion boards altogether after exposure to the bad ones.

[Disneyguy85]

No doubt -- it's easy to see how someone could get completely soured on discussion boards altogether after exposure to the bad ones.

No kidding! :cool:

[Main Streeter]

The very same. He was busy with a guest and I didn't want to bother him.
How cool you know Albert. :cool: You really should have waited for him. Wouldn't have been a bother to him at all!. He likes seeing guests he knows. Albert is such a kick. There a days I almost fall over from his spiels. Can't believe he just said that. :rolleyes: I tell him all the time when he goes a bit over the top. He just laughs & says he'll teach me. HA! Albert is kind of an "attraction" himself. Wish I was that quick thinking. I can have fun with the guests but never like Albert. ;) He leaves arond 1600 or so. Doesn't do many late shifts, well, not east. Must tell him he has a fan. Will only go to his head. ;) Never thought of telling him abt SGT www. Must now! Albert will love his fame.

[Main Streeter]

it's easy to see how someone could get completely soured on discussion boards altogether after exposure to the bad ones.So true BRW! I signed on to abt 3 boards in 04. Read as much as I could take & that was it. :( Found SGT site & now you are all stuck with me. ;)

[BRWombat]

So true BRW! I signed on to abt 3 boards in 04. Read as much as I could take & that was it. :( Found SGT site & now you are all stuck with me. ;)And the world is a better place for it! :D:

[darph nader]

And the world is a better place for it! :D:

Of course it is. :)

[Main Streeter]

And the world is a better place for it! :D:
Thank You BRW. :o: You are too kind. :)

[Main Streeter]

Of course it is. :)Oh darph, don't get all sappy on me. :rolleyes: You are just trying for MIBs beers & a MG pass. ;)