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Old 09-15-2006, 12:26 PM   #1 (permalink)
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The Grand Fiesta 10th Anniversary Trip Report - THREAD 2 Day 8 Part 2 Updated 9/28

<font color="blue">This is Thread 2 of my trip report.

If you'd like to start at the beginning, here is the Pre-Trip THREAD The Grand Fiesta 10th Anniversary Trip - Pre-trip Final Update 8/10

Here is the link for THREAD 1 The Grand Fiesta 10th Anniversary Trip Report - THREAD 1 Updated 9/11

Here is the link for THREAD 3 The Grand Fiesta 10th Anniversary Trip Report - THREAD 3 REPORT COMPLETE Updated 11/6

Here is the link for THREAD 4 The Grand Fiesta 10th Anniversary Trip Report - Cruise Part THREAD 4 COMPLETED Updated 10/18


Day 3 Part 3....Let the Rain Fall Down

Due to the lessons learned from last night, once everyone woke up we headed down to Mara to eat dinner before heading out to the MK yet again. It was EMH night, so we decided to head there and finish up what we didn’t get to do last night. I believe (still no receipt) that I had the African Chicken Salad, I know the kids had pizza, and I think Matt must have had a double cheeseburger. We sat and watched cartoons, and then headed out to the bus stop.

Colin wanted to ride the monorail, so we took the bus to Epcot and boarded the monorail. As we were on the bus, the rains started. And so did the thunder and lightning. Now we’ve been at MK before in the rain, and just went along our business, but not in thunder and lightning. Apparently, I guess rightfully so, when there is thunder and lightning, they shut down all the outdoor rides. Before going thru the turnstiles, we dug out the ponchos and stroller covers.

We first headed toward Adventureland, but couldn’t ride Aladdin because it was down. Okay. Pirates was next on the agenda, and the longest lines we’ve ever encountered for it as well. We actually were in the left queue, so got to go thru an area that we hadn’t been in before. It was a nice ride after the rehab, and we had great fun trying to spot Jack Sparrow. I videotaped the ride as well (although we’re missing a cable and can’t connect the video camera to the TV at the moment [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif[/img] )!

I checked out the pirate merchandise after exiting the ride, as I had wanted to pick up some stuff for the Pirate night on the ship [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/woot.gif[/img] Splash and BTMRR were both down as well [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/zcry.gif[/img] so we went back to Main Street and got an ice cream at the Parlor [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/yuma.gif[/img] While we were sitting there, it started to rain a little harder (which was starting not to feel so nice), and I went to get FPs for Buzz. As I passed the Tomorrowland Terrace Noodle Station, I noticed that they had tables all covered with tablecloths and such, and there were offering some type of sit down meal. That’s new [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/082502yes_prv.gif[/img] I had a little trouble with Matt’s pass trying to get the FP as it wouldn’t read in the machines. I finally found one that worked, and headed back to Main Street.

Once the ice cream was polished off, we headed to the TTA and rode around. There was quite a line for this as well, the longest we’ve ever encountered. I think due to some rides not running, and everyone trying to stay dry, it caused longer lines at the covered attractions. Our time for BL had arrived, so we hopped over there, and were saving the Universe again. I don’t recall the scores this time.



Since it was still raining, we headed over to the Merchant of Venus and bought some ponchos for the kids. Looking for another covered attraction, we headed for CoP. I was happy to see it running, and happy to be singing that song for the rest of the night [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img] NOT! I videotaped this attraction as well [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/082502yes_prv.gif[/img]

Upon exiting CoP, the rain had finally stopped [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/woot.gif[/img] We hopped in line for the Indy cars, and once that was over, we were done. Yes, it was EMH night, but the rain had dampened our sails, and it was time to call it a night. It was just as Wishes was starting, so we made a beeline for Main Street. Matt tried go right down the middle of Main Street, but I called him back and we stayed all the way to the left on the sidewalk and bypassed everyone. Colin was happy, as he didn’t want to see the fireworks and had his ears covered.

When we got to the bus stop, luck was on our side again, as an empty bus was right there! Once aboard, we had a quiet ride back to the Lodge and called it a night soon after.

Memories of our Third Day
The weather today was……hot, cloudy, with thunderstorms in the evening for 3 hours.
The best thing today was……walking up to BBB and getting an appointment.
The worst thing today was……Colin falling and hitting his head (although I took poor notes and I’m not sure where this happened [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/foreheadslap.gif[/img] )!
The funniest thing today was……..Alexa making over Colin for his own BBB experience.
Today we tried.......BBB
And the result was ……..magical. What a makeover!!
The most magical moment today was ……….Alexa and her makeover at BBB.

Coming Up Next……Day 4 – A visit to the dark side, and a change in venue.


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Re: The Grand Fiesta 10th Anniversary Trip Report - THREAD 2 Day 3 Part 3 Updated 9/15

Great update, Marnie! Sorry the rain was a damper to the EMH fun....

Hope the skies clear for your next day!
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Re: The Grand Fiesta 10th Anniversary Trip Report - THREAD 2 Day 3 Done Updated 9/15

Hey Marnie,
A nice, if not wet and soggy night out at MK. You're mention of the ice cream parlor stop has me hungry for somethign delicious like that - right now. My salad at lunch just isn't cutting it.

Keep up the great updates!
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Re: The Grand Fiesta 10th Anniversary Trip Report - THREAD 2 Day 3 Done Updated 9/15

What a pain about the weather that night! [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif[/img]
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Sorry about the [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/rain.gif[/img] but it sounds like you made the best of it! I can't wait to hear about your visit to the "dark side" [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/eek.gif[/img]
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Re: The Grand Fiesta 10th Anniversary Trip Report - THREAD 2 Day 3 Done Updated 9/15

Great update Marnie!!! Sorry you had so much rain, but it sounds like you really made the best of it. More please!!!!
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Re: The Grand Fiesta 10th Anniversary Trip Report - THREAD 2 Day 3 Done Updated 9/15

Oh [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img]...those Florida rain showers!!!

Hoping it dries out, and we'll get to read more of your adventure soon!

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Re: The Grand Fiesta 10th Anniversary Trip Report - THREAD 2 Day 3 Done Updated 9/15

Oh boy, did it rain that day!! We went back to our room in the early afternoon &amp; didn't even try to venture back out until after dinner and it was still raining then!!! When we finally got to the MK, we hung out in Exposition Hall for a while before heading over to Adventureland. We probably passed you somewhere along the way!
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Sorry to hear the rain dampend things - but sounds like you made a good time of it!
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Re: The Grand Fiesta 10th Anniversary Trip Report - THREAD 2 Day 3 Done Updated 9/15

Marnie - Guess the advice to "stay in the park when it rains, because everyone else leaves" didn't apply. A 3 hour rain is a long one in Florida. Hope the weather is better tomorrow!

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Sorry about the [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/rain.gif[/img] but you guys still managed to do a ton!

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Sorry about the rain Marnie! Glad you were still able to get a lot done! I loved the new Pirates as well!
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Sorry about the rain. At least, you made the best of it and got a lot done. Another great update.
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Re: The Grand Fiesta 10th Anniversary Trip Report - THREAD 2 Day 3 Done Updated 9/15

Great update Marnie! Sorry the rain put a damper on things. [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img] Alexa looked so beautiful after her BBB treatment. Colin looked pretty good himself. Can't wait to hear more. [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]
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