I'm a Maniac. Maniac. - **COMPLETE!! 5/23** About This Page:

[chezp]

Sounds like you had a wonderful time!

[mattnkatsmum]

Wow Sharon - I spend my weekend filing my tax returns, whilst you get to spend it at WDW. There's no justice.

Seriously, it sounds as if you has a marvellous whirlwind trip. I can't wait for the 'complete and unabridged' version.

By the way, did you enjoy the ESPN Club? I'm always nervous about people following our culinary recommendations, given that our idea of haute cuisine is Pizza Hut.

[JaimeandChad]

Sorry it's over, but glad you had a great time!!

[DoraDoug]

Wow Sharon! You really got a lot done in just a couple of days.

[Wendyismyname]

Awesome Sharon!!

[lindawdw]

I can't wait to hear all about the rest of your trip Sharon! I'm hoping for a soft opening on Toy Story Mania when we get down there this Friday.

[disney_duke]

Sounds like a fantastic weekend! Hope you enjoyed mother's day with your mom. Looking forward to more details later!!!!

[MickeyMAC]

Thanks for giving us a live update this weekend. It's been awesome!

[angiek1024]

Wonderful live updates! What at fab weekend you had! I can't wait to hear more and see more of your great photos!!

[Disney_Scarlett]

Originally Posted by PrincessSharon

I'm not sure what you mean by "Flashdance boogey" Could you take a video of yourself doing it and post it on Youtube so I can see it?

I know where you're going with this, so you can just pull over and let me out at the corner! There's enough embarrassing stuff about me on the Internet as is (cute Italian in the WS...call me...).

Love the live updates! Great pictures - I'm super excited about TSMM! What a great weekend. Can't wait to hear all the details!

[Caldercup]

I asked P-Sha this morning if she's "Disney-ed out" after her trip and she told me that it only whetted her appetite for our upcoming June trip!


Eileen

[PrincessSharon]

So now that I'm back to reality, I can respond to some of your posts.

Originally Posted by jpod523

**squeals with delight** i'm so happy! i can't wait to ride it! it looks sooooo amazing!! congrats on the score!! i'm confused though how you scored so close, and yet you were 12% better than her. Hmmm... And a Prize? I'm guessing it's just the virtual picture, but wouldn't that be great if there were real prizes?

It really is a fun ride and very well done! You shoot at targets worth 100, 500, 1000 etc. points. I guess I was shooting at the lower point targets (which are easier to hit) and she was going for the higher point targets. After the first ride, I started going for the higher point targets. The ring toss was my favorite, and it stars the little green men - you'll love it! I think the game also senses how good your "aim" is, because from what I could tell, we weren't getting the same targets to shoot at (me and the person next to me - we share the same screen).

I think that's probably a long and confusing explanation for a simple concept really. I think it'll be clearer when you ride yourself (or when I explain it when I get to it in my TR).

Originally Posted by DopeyGirl

Well, when it comes to beating Karen don't you have to at least use your elbows? Or does that only apply at DL with the detachable ray guns? That's not really secret, right?

The secret is not to beat Karen, but to avoid sitting next to her when riding.

Originally Posted by DopeyGirl

Sorry you got the less than magical DME stuff so soon. Couldn't they have at least waited a day or something?

Actually, the CM who checked me in was trying to give it to me. I told him it was OK, they could send it up in the morning.

Originally Posted by Colexis Mom

And congrats on the FPs (I'm assuming Terri and Lesley gave their tickets to you)

Terri and Lesley were kind enough to get FPs for me on their way out.

Originally Posted by B.M.

Great update! The lady besides you looks like she got on the wrong ride or something (LOL) Sounds like a great time!

That lady was a riot. Actually, she was trying to figure out how to take a picture with her cellphone. I'm not sure if it's clear, but that isn't the ride photo. More on THAT in the TR!

Originally Posted by WHMom

I think we need the audio here. They're saying, "All hail PrincessSharon, the Fast Pass Queen!"

Sounds good to me!

Originally Posted by CountryTink

When I see people climbing into bushes and trees where they shouldn't be just so they can see or get to some place faster than everyone else, I have to admit that I secretly hope they fall out. (am I bad or what)

I guess it's kind of sad, but I'm rarely surprised by the things I see guests do. And I can't say you're bad for wishing they'd fall, cause I'm right there with ya!

Originally Posted by LLaffinPlace

Bob told me yesterday that it's a good thing his AP expired--he would have been scheming to get there this weekend. Ditto!

Darn those expiring APs!

Originally Posted by Jillybean

I don't think . . . I 'm starting to think that you've made a photography deal with the devil because your photos just look SO much better than mine. I might have to ask you to take some pictures of my children in a few weeks so that I can have some decent ones of them!

As cute as your girls are (and what characters they both seem to be!) I'm sure you'll have plenty of good ones to choose from

Originally Posted by Nala

Nooooooo! Say it isn't so! I was just thinking that IF I happened to be in Epcot while the F&G Festival was going on, I would love to pick one of them up!

The CM I spoke to did say they were hoping to get more in before the end of the F&GF. They were also out of the regular garden statues except for Pluto (they sold out of Mickey and Minnie).

Originally Posted by Nala

That shot of Wishes is Beee U T ful! I think I need to get you to give me some lessons!

I'm probably the worst person to come to for photo advice (as those who've seen me in action can attest).

Originally Posted by mattnkatsmum

Wow Sharon - I spend my weekend filing my tax returns, whilst you get to spend it at WDW. There's no justice.

As a person who's booked a WDW trip to do Christmas shopping (crossing an ocean in the process), you're no one to talk! We are definitely peas from the same pod.

Originally Posted by mattnkatsmum

By the way, did you enjoy the ESPN Club? I'm always nervous about people following our culinary recommendations, given that our idea of haute cuisine is Pizza Hut.

Well, I knew what to expect (and got just what I expected).

Originally Posted by Caldercup

I asked P-Sha this morning if she's "Disney-ed out" after her trip and she told me that it only whetted her appetite for our upcoming June trip!


Eileen

I don't think I'd be able to enjoy such a quick trip if I didn't have plans for a return SOON! And yes, I am even more excited for the CLT trip than I was before the trip.

[RobDVC]

You sure packed a good bit into your last day prior to leaving!

Originally Posted by PrincessSharon

That lady was a riot. Actually, she was trying to figure out how to take a picture with her cellphone. I'm not sure if it's clear, but that isn't the ride photo. More on THAT in the TR!

I didn't think that was the ride photo.... I can't wait to find out how that picture was captured.

[pamcarey]

Originally Posted by RobDVC

You sure packed a good bit into your last day prior to leaving!



I didn't think that was the ride photo.... I can't wait to find out how that picture was captured.

Me too! I compared it to one of my ride photos, and I could tell it wasn't the same...

[j4crew]

WOW! What a great trip report with LIVE updates!! Thanks so much for sharing!! Loved the pictures!