Crazy Lady Trio 3: Tales From the Dark Side **Updated 9/23** COMPLETE About This Page:

[KandJluvdisney]

yeah- p-sha has started her report
sonds like universal was fun
wish you had gotten a pic of the gold lame top lady
us hotel looks be a u tiful
hurry back with more please

[ilovedisney0_0]

Oh my gosh, Sharon! I have to tell you... I have been contemplating a trip to WDW, possibly as a suprise for DD. I thought *grudgingly* that I would be 'nice' and add US/IOA into the mix, since everyone isn't quite as Disney-obsessed as me! (we haven't done those parks since 2002). But holy cow, after reading your report, I think I am going to be happy to stay in my Disney bubble!!

And I am confused about being checked into 2 hotels at once. What did I miss?

[DyanKJ130]

Originally Posted by ilovedisney0_0

And I am confused about being checked into 2 hotels at once. What did I miss?

Amy, I'm confused too!

Originally Posted by DyanKJ130

Mystic Dunes and your room at Portofino look wonderful! (I'm kind of confused about this....just a little... )

I'm sure there must be a logical explanation!

[Jillybean]

Originally Posted by PrincessSharon

It’s a cute ride, but as I was on it, I thought that so many of the little kids would ride it and enjoy it while not knowing who E.T. was.

Funny that you should say this because Mary Devall just watched bits and pieces of it a couple of weeks ago on tv and then someone gave us the E.T. video last week.

I’m sure I would’ve liked it better if I hadn’t ended up on the cutting room floor. I wasn’t in the little movie they show at the end.

Well . . . that's just not right.

I walked over and saw that the Egyptian guys on stilts were posing for photos. I decided to get a photo of them with some anonymous people I didn’t know. It was only when I got home and looked at the picture I got that I realized that the people in the shot were looking right at me. The person they were posing for must have been standing right next to me!

I just love the girl on the left’s expression

That is hilarious! Fess up though - - they are actually your new BFF's, aren't they?

Well perhaps it’s from one of the books that I haven’t read. I hope so. Because if not…

As a big fan of books like Go Dog Go - - that name simply tanks!

I ordered a banana shake (in case you haven’t noticed before, I bananas and I tend to always order banana-whatever if it’s on the menu. Bananas and chocolate? Ambrosia! )

Okay, I think you love bananas about as much as I hate them!

The mashed potatoes were inside the wrap, which I’d never seen done before, but it helped to keep the wrap together and it was much neater than eating your typical wrap.

That sounds very interesting - - never heard of mashed potatoes in a wrap either, but it makes sense!

And I gave the mom such an incredulous look that she told them to stop. Of course, they just started climbing over another booth

Okay, climbing over booths is definitely a big no no. What was that mom thinking?

I think I need to reiterate that this was INSIDE THE FREAKING PARK!!! I think this was what started me on my downward spiral.

Oooh, I would have been so angry! I can't believe that they allowed a timeshare salesperson inside the park! You should have offered him $100 just to leave you alone!

Jill

[PrincessSharon]

Originally Posted by Luvsun

Ummmmm refresh my memory why you have two places to stay??????

Originally, I was supposed to arrive on 5/31 and stay at Portofino, then join the CLT-1+2 at the Beach Club on June 1. Then, my parents asked me to use their timeshare week so it wouldn't go to waste, which is why I arrived on 5/30. I kept the room at Portofino for the front-of-the-line access, which I knew would make it so much easier to get both parks done in one day!

Originally Posted by disneydani

I think you were start with Uiversal and then graduate up to WDW! Glad you met up withyour old buddies and made some new ones, too.

That's definitely the best way, in my opinion. Of course, when we go in December, it'll be in the middle of the trip, so I'll have to make up some kind of happy mantra to help me get through it.

Originally Posted by Jillybean

I did notice federal agents following you around, but didn't want to say anything.

You know, Jill, considering the company I keep, I wouldn't be sure they were following me.

Originally Posted by amandal

Originally Posted by amandal

Can't you tell what she is saying???? "P-Sha is that you?? OMG, Sally (insert red tank top girls real name here) look it's Sharon, the Fast Pass/Express Rider Queen!!!" LOL. Sounds like a great day Sharon, unfortunately when DH and I went to US in September, I didn't really enjoy it because I kept thinking about how much time I was spending outside of the Disney bubble. I was dissapointed in myself afterwards, because it does look like there is alot to enjoy there Can't wait for more!!!

Amanda, you just gave me a huge case of the giggles! I wouldn't discourage anyone from visiting Universal (but I wouldn't really encourage them either). If you have the right frame of mind, you'll enjoy yourself. I did at first, and enjoyed myself at first. The only reason I'm going back so soon is because I know my DF wants to, and I love meeting the Grinch during the Christmas season.

Originally Posted by lauren-roxy

Great, awesome start Sharon!!!! Was the singing dude young or old? Great photos that you took in Universal!!!! I hate the timeshare people bugging, especially at a park!! Love the photos of the unruly kids, I hope mine stay pretty well-behaved and don't end up in your photo hall of shame!!

The singing dude was around my age, I guess. You can decide whether that makes him young or old. And as long as you don't allow your children (ones that are old enough to know better) to climb the walls (literally), there won't be any photos.

Originally Posted by disney_duke

You've accomplished so much at US! Maybe the $$ you pay at Portofino is worth it since you get to skip the line.... something to ponder. The rental car lady story was funny - you snooze you lose lady! And your lunch looked deeee-licious. I'm a banana fan myself... yumm..... Looking forward to the Disney-part of the adventure!

Well, here's the thing. I get a huge employee discount at Portofino, so that makes it worth it. When you pay the regular rates, it's less worth it, depending on how long your stay is and the number of people in your party. It's a beautiful hotel, so I guess that's worth it.

Originally Posted by Caldercup

Ohhhh, I see.... let's FINALLY start the TR when Eileen has to go off-line for 4 days. Yeah... that'll work to shut her up and keep her from making comments. Harrrumphhhh!

Well, Eileen, I'd planned to make an update over the weekend, but just because of your comments I decided to spend the weekend shopping, swimming and going to the movies. Feel better? Of course, I didn't read about this until now, but you don't know that.... D'oh! I'd work on an update today, but I forgot to resize and upload the next batch of photos, so it'll have to be tomorrow.

Originally Posted by RobDVC

You certainly did quite a bit at US/IoA in one day...gotta love that room key (even if you wound up using the single-rider line for some things).

Actually, I think having both was a big advantage. Sometimes the Express line built up and I'd use single, and sometimes it was the opposite. This way I could always get the shorter line.

Originally Posted by Nick and Ryans Mom

Maybe if you asked 3 times they would change the name of the ride!!

I forgot I put that stupid joke in there! At least someone got it!

[Minnie Lor]

Oooohhh, you work for Loews....... you're going to love this. Somewhere in my mind I had you working at Lowes. The hotel discount and the part about you being at Portofino in it's early stage makes so much more sense.

[DELG8TOR]

Originally Posted by PrincessSharon

I just love the girl on the left’s expression

Is it just me or does the one on the left remind anybody else of Esmerelda from Hunchback of Notre Dame?

[mestitch]

Holy TR writing Batman!! You may have been delayed in getting started, but I do believe you just made up for it with all those installments!!
Great start!!!! Love the picture of the anonymous chicks

[DawnDenise]

Finally a few minutes to read TRs!!! you might have kept us waiting P-Sha but you totally made up for it in your first installment of updates. Sounds like an okay day at US/IOA. I just can't bring myself to leave the Disney bubble. Maybe one day!

The picture of the anonymous chicks is HILARIOUS! I also love your pictures of the kids climbing. Kind of like an undercover assisgnment showing what not to do in a restaurant.

Looking forward to more!!

[coffeechef]

Lovin the trip report...... and hearing about Universal. I love the Mummy ride. Dn and I rode this many times and one of the time the Eygptian Dude was waiting right outside the gift shop door. I came out of the gift shop and he scared the daylights out of me. As he moved when I got to the door. SPiderman is my other fav there... and I have heard about the changes to Ripsaw Falls. The seats were ill fitting originally , I don't think it will be an easy fit for me either next time I go.
Your Food at Mythos looked good. and I would have ordered the Banana shake. I love banana's Can't wait to read more of "tales from the darkside"

[CountryTink]

Oh joy, what a treat it is to get home from GS Camp to discover a P-Sha TR. Yippee!!!! Can't wait for more.

[ilovedisney247]

I love it! Yea Sharon is back! I'm all caught up. It sounds like you're having a blast! Can you use the Express pass on the day you check out of a Universal Hotel?

[clio]

I'm glad you started your report. I love reading all of yours. DD Lori and her boyfriend were at DW at the same time you were. They also went to US and have decided not to go again because of the rudeness of people and lack of magic. I can't wait to read more about the rest of your trip.
Liz

[Nala]

Glad to see you writing Sharon!

I have often wondered it we were missing anything at US. I think the Disney bubble suits us better and we will stick to it. Thanks for your review on US.

Looking forward to more.

[PrincessSharon]

Originally Posted by Minnie Lor

Oooohhh, you work for Loews....... you're going to love this. Somewhere in my mind I had you working at Lowes. The hotel discount and the part about you being at Portofino in it's early stage makes so much more sense.