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B]Day One - Wed. 12/12/07[/b]
Wednesday morning I was awakened by the Disney wake up call that I hoped they'd changed. (can you tell I don't like Stitch?) Even though I went to sleep early the night before, I tossed and turned alot, and had those stupid dreams that I'm at Disney World but it looks totally different, and stupid things happen! (yes, brace yourself for tons of run-on sentences) So by the time I woke up, I really needed to go BACK to sleep! HA!

After I swung my legs over the side of the bed and remembered where I was, I called "MainStMandy" to see if she was still available to meet me at Magic Kingdom!!!:banana: And she was!!! This was the first trip in awhile that the crowd level chart enabled me to visit MK on my first day!

I took a long wonderful shower, and had breakfast in my room: oatmeal, a banana, tea w/airborne in it, and a Pop Tart. I'm soooo glad I figured out to put the bananas in a Glad container to keep them from getting crushed in my suitcase! So this trip, I had fresh (cheap) fruit from home everyday!

I got to MK at 8:50am, and the rope drop was ending! I REALLY wanted to see it, but oh well. . . I had bigger concerns: I was about to meet up with someone whom I'd only chatted with a few times on the DIS. Here's what I was thinking: What if she is crazy, weird, or mad that I can't ride Space or Splash Mountain. Well, all that started to fade as I walked under the train station, and saw Amanda's friendly face.

Amanda and I agreed to meet by the Goofy sitting on the bench in front of Tony's. She was there waiting for me. As soon as I saw her, I knew I was in for a great time - she gave me a big smile and wave as if we were meeting again for the hundreth time! We didnt even do any chit chat - after all, we were old friends! Insted, we gawked at the tree and main street!

It was just wonderful being there! It was even more beautiful than I imagined.

After going down Main Street, we headed to the right. Yes DISers, I know we were supposed to go left, but I HAVE to go to Tomorrow Land and Fantasy Land first! In short, we rode everything except Space Mountain (yeah), Splash Mountain, and Jungle Cruise.

Amanda score doubled mine on Buzz! I was ashamed! I just knew I would do better!
We had to go on the People Mover!! Like September, the crowds were really low.

We made our way over to Fantasy Land, where the crowds and waits were low as well . . .

While on Small World, I took some video. Well Amanda said that a Lady behind us kept saying, "No flash photography, No flash photography". I am soooo glad - no, SHE should be sooo glad that I didnt hear her! Hello?!!! I'm recording VIDEO!!! No flash needed!

Then we made our way over to the Haunted Mansion. I told Amanda that I didn't know where my head was, but I kept forgetting about the rides! I was so caught up in seeing all the Christmas stuff, that I forgot to look forward to my favorites!

As you all may remember, I got stuck on Haunted Mansion in September in the grave yard scene, and had to walk out of it :sad2: I was really hoping that I wouldn't jinx it this time! I was so glad that I remembered to hang around in the stretching room after most of the people left. There are some audio special effects :rolleyes1
Since Amanda used to work at MK, she was able to give cool tidbits during the ride. I wished we'd gotten on it a second time - but I was starving! I did not want to eat before Thunder Mountain Railroad!

We made our way over to Thunder Mountain - which was great as always - then finally LUNCH!!!! We ate at Pecos Bill. This was my first time. Amanda said that they used to have sauteed mushrooms and cheese sauce in the fixings bar. So glad I'd never been there before, or I would've been disappointed!

It was really crowded in there, but Amanda kept walking to a section a bit further away, and it was empty, AND they had chairs with backs. In the other section, there were just stools.

Afterwards, we rode Pirates! I love this ride, and the not-so-scary drop! While riding, I could hear someone's alarm going off on their watch. Even though it was a bit annoying, I figured they were probably fumbling to try to stop, so I just stuck it out. Then one of the ladies in front of us had the nerve to look back as if it was one of us! Amanda then says, "Glenda is that your watch"? I look down, and IT IS!!!!! :lmao: You see, for my vacations, I never wear my good watch (nor my good jewerly). I buy a cheap water proof watch from Target or Walmart. I had NO IDEA that the watch even had an alarm, nor how to stop it! I just started pushing a bunch of buttons untill it stopped! Then later when Amanda asked what time it was, the watch was in Military time! HA!

Then it was time to have a Dole Whip! Now being the big roller that I am, I insisted that I pay for them, especially since this was Amanda's bday trip. Guess what . . . I couldnt find my wallet in that bag! I'm thinking, great, now she thinks I'm just pulling one over on her! HA! Till finally, I found my wallet! Whew!
We sat in the spot I did last year, beside the stand, and across from "the smokers den". (Hey MaddieMouse from September!) While enjoying our treat, Amanda couldn't belive it was so early and we were done. Hmmm . . . . So what should we do next? It's not even 1pm yet . . .