Aloha! GaDawgFan turns a convention into a week-long stay at the Poly

[Hotmamac aka Misty 11]

'Ohana! One of my top two places to eat in Disney!! Seriously, they could keep the skewers and just bring me the wings and dumplings. 

[GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799]

Cute pics!!!  I think I really have to try O'Hana next time we go.  It really does look yummy.  Maybe lunch one day...  I like how your mom sensed your need for a drink. 

 

Big thumbs-up for you on letting Z bail with grace.  It's so hard when they do that, but you handled it so well! 

 

I wonder if you are doing the same program a friend of mine did - she had to go to Florida every so often for things like that.

 

You should try it for sure. It's amazing. It stunk that he bailed, but I didn't want to force him. Maybe next time he'll do it. Darth Vader is his favorite Star Wars character. Weird he likes the villain. LOL

 

'Ohana! One of my top two places to eat in Disney!! Seriously, they could keep the skewers and just bring me the wings and dumplings. 

 

The wings were OK, but the dumplings and salad were rockin. I had to control myself.

[GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799]

Sorry for the delay. Life has been crazy, and I go back to work tomorrow. Bummer.

 

We took the monorail over to the Magic Kingdom and got there about 8:15.

 

 

It’s a good thing we got there early because these people were behind us.

 

 

I love this sign!

 

 

It was time for the opening show. I always laugh when they suggest people move to the middle to watch.

 

 

Our goal for this morning was to head straight for Enchanted Tales with Belle. I’ve heard it called the “Running of the Belles.” Some of you might remember from my April TR that we didn’t get to do Enchanted Tales with Belle because we only had one MK day, and the boat wasn’t running, so we missed rope drop. It was Easter week, so they waits were at least 60 minutes, and I don’t wait in long lines.

 

We walked fast!

 

 

And made it to Belle.

 

 

 

This was my first time in the house. I love the details! 

 

 

 

 

We were in the first group!

 

 

 

And guess who got to play Chip?

 

 

I got gipped out of playing Mrs. Potts by some little girl. The CM came over and told me it was because he had chosen too many from our side already. Z wanted me to come with him, so I did.

 

 

 

Belle!

 

 

Yep, I look like an idiot in this picture. See the girl who stole my part?

 

 

My mom distracted Z to take this picture, so our photopass picture is crappy too. Darn.

 

 

We were out of Belle by 9:20. Awesome!

 

We headed over to Dave’s favorite ride.

 

 

 

 

Then of course, we had to meet Z’s girlfriend.

 

 

And guess what she gave him…. A kiss! He was really excited!

 

 

The kiss must have made him brave because Z decided he wanted to ride Pooh! He’s been afraid of that ride since he was 2 because it has thunder. I like the interactive elements in the line.

 

 

We rode the carrousel. 

 

 

And it’s a small world. (Yep, you have that song in your head now. You’re welcome!

 

 

 

That’s about 30, next up we pose at the fanciest bathrooms in the MK and Z becomes a pirate!

[AC in A2......Aaron 693]

Z likes Vader because he got the hottest chick in the Star Wars movies.

 

I bet Z would have treated her better though.

 

Love the pic with the lipstick on his forehead.

 

You guys lost me at the Magic Shroom ride though. :rofl2:

[alexwyattmommy 181]

Love the kiss mark!

[GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799]

Z likes Vader because he got the hottest chick in the Star Wars movies.

 

I bet Z would have treated her better though.

 

Love the pic with the lipstick on his forehead.

 

You guys lost me at the Magic Shroom ride though. :rofl2:

 

Ha ha ha! You have some good points there. He still gets a big smile when he looks at pictures of him with the kiss.

 

Love the kiss mark!

 

He was beaming for hours!!!! And I think everyone in GA knows Ariel kissed him.

[DaveInTN 3,247]

 

I think the following should answer the question. They are the child requirements:

 

Must be independent with their toileting needs.  

Children in diapers or pull-ups are not admitted

Must be able to play well with others.

Must be able to feed themselves.

Must not require individual supervision or one-on-one attention.

 

While there are no minimum length of stays, there is a 2 hour minimum charge.

Call 407-WDW-DINE for info and to make a res.

 

 

 

 

Thanks. 

[BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023]

I know people say you shouldn't eat the potstickers or wings and save room for the expensive meat....but I actually enjoy the potstickers and wings more than some of the meat! 

 

A tidbit of possibly useful info...

You can order those same wings at the bar after 5pm. 

 

You can also get them at Kona Cafe.

 

We've been known to go to the Kona sushi bar and order them as an appetizer.  :)

 

He was beaming for hours!!!! And I think everyone in GA knows Ariel kissed him.

 

Love that!!

[Tri-Circle-D 2,059]

Nice job on the MK rope drop.  That was a pretty busy one.

 

I am glad you and Z finally made it to Enchanted Tales with Belle.  I was hoping he would be the Beast, though.  You need to try for that next time.

 

The Mermaid kiss is awesome. Z has game.

 

Looking forward to the pirate photos.

 

TCD

[DaveInTN 3,247]

The Mermaid kiss is awesome. Z has game.

 

 

If his preschool teacher isn't wearing seashells he is going to be really disappointed. 

[Tri-Circle-D 2,059]

If his preschool teacher isn't wearing seashells he is going to be really disappointed. 

:rofl2:

 

I know.  Someday, poor Z is going to have a rude awakening.

 

If I'm not mistaken, he is engaged to both Ariel and Rapunzel.

 

But, it's awesome now.

 

TCD

[GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799]

Multiquote isn't working for me, so here goes....

 

A tidbit of possibly useful info...

You can order those same wings at the bar after 5pm. 

 

You can also get them at Kona Cafe.

 

We've been known to go to the Kona sushi bar and order them as an appetizer.  :)

 

 

Love that!!

 

Yes, the Poly bar has several yummy food options. We intended to eat dinner there one night but didn't fit it in.

[GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799]

Ah! Got it to work!

Nice job on the MK rope drop.  That was a pretty busy one.

 

I am glad you and Z finally made it to Enchanted Tales with Belle.  I was hoping he would be the Beast, though.  You need to try for that next time.

 

The Mermaid kiss is awesome. Z has game.

 

Looking forward to the pirate photos.

 

TCD

 

It was busy, but I figured out that the July crowds are nothing compared to Easter week. Of course, there is a lot more Fuego! going on.

 

The Pirate League was awesome! I can't wait to post those.... probably tonight.

 

If his preschool teacher isn't wearing seashells he is going to be really disappointed. 

 

Yeah, I don't know how to break the news to him. LOL

 

:rofl2:

 

I know.  Someday, poor Z is going to have a rude awakening.

 

If I'm not mistaken, he is engaged to both Ariel and Rapunzel.

 

But, it's awesome now.

 

TCD

 

You are correct. Z is engaged to both Rapunzel and Ariel, but Ariel has kissed him twice, and Rapunzel plays hard to get. I'm giving Ariel the edge at the moment.

[Tri-Circle-D 2,059]

 

You are correct. Z is engaged to both Rapunzel and Ariel, but Ariel has kissed him twice, and Rapunzel plays hard to get. I'm giving Ariel the edge at the moment.

 

I don't know.

 

Hard to get is a pretty good strategy.

 

TCD

[mgsmom 9]

That is so precious!  My money is on the redhead.

[GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799]

I don't know.

 

Hard to get is a pretty good strategy.

 

TCD

 

Good point!

 

That is so precious!  My money is on the redhead.

 

He's in love for sure. Too bad she'll break his heart one day. LOL

[GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799]

Shall we visit the newest and most hyped bathrooms in the Magic Kingdom? Honestly, Z was a little upset his fiancé wasn’t hanging out there.

 

 

He wanted to know if Mother Gothel was in her tower. I told him I thought Walt kicked her out. That satisfied him.

 

 

 

So after using the facilities, we walked past the Haunted Mansion. The last time Z rode, he was 2, and Jason almost called DFACs on me for bringing him. But Z was feeling brave; he had Ariel’s kiss and had conquered the most terrifying ride in the MK, Pooh. So when Grammy said, let’s go see the ghosts at the Haunted Mansion, he was excited. So we rode, and he laughed the whole time. After riding, he said he especially liked the lady in the white dress with the axe. Maybe I should lock my door at night.

 

I ran and grabbed a FP for Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, AKA Z’s favorite ride in all of Disney, and then it was time for the Pirate’s League.

 

Before….

 

 

Z picked the Captain Jack look, but let them know there was no way they were putting make-up or paint on his face.

 

First up was getting the costume. OK, here’s a Troll Rant, even though I haven’t seen him around for a while. Are you still here troll?

 

They only had an XXS or XL costume. What the Fort? I promised Z he could have the costume, never thinking that they wouldn’t have them. Does Disney run out of freaking princess costumes? NEVER! So I paid $60 for a costume that didn't fit. UGH!!!!

 

Costume

 

 

 

It’s time to choose his pirate name!

 

 

 

Z is now Nate Seagull! One of the things I loved about the Pirate’s League was how they stayed in character the whole time.

 

Z’s lady was so patient with him. I told her he didn’t want the make-up, so she said she’d talk about it. She also kept joking with the guy next to her about Z being her next husband, etc. She started with a pirate tattoo on his hand.

 

 

 

Before you knew it, he told her he wanted a beard. Yeah, that’s right… he asked for it! She didn’t even suggest it. I think watching the boy next to him helped.

 

 

He thought he looked awesome!

 

                                          

Then he agreed to a scar!

 

 

 

That was all he wanted, so he got his bandana.

 

 

 

And his hat. Notice he likes the hair. LOL

 

 

It was time for his oath.

 

 

Agreeing to go in the treasure room

 

 

 

After!

 

 

 

Once becoming a pirate it was our first of many rides on BTMRR!

[mgsmom 9]

That might be the cutest dang thing I have seen in a long time!  Go Z!

[Katman1356...Jason 1,140]

I have a surprise for Kelly. The photopass CD came in today. 

 

 

 

 

Just a couple. 

[GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799]

Love!!!!!!

[CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547]

Cutest pirate ever!

[DaveInTN 3,247]

I'm thinking becoming a pirate probably upped Z's game with the ladies. 

 

I need to get me a pirate outfit. 

[Tri-Circle-D 2,059]

Awesome pirate photos!

 

That's ridiculous about them not having the right size costumes.

 

I'm thinking becoming a pirate probably upped Z's game with the ladies. 

 

I need to get me a pirate outfit. 

 

I will volunteer to be in charge of taking up the collection to pay for your pirate costume and visit to the dress-up place.  All you have to agree to is to post the photos.  Whatever it costs, it will be worth it.

 

TCD

[AC in A2......Aaron 693]

The pics of Z are awesome!

Good for him not being scared of HM or Pooh, although i am scared of Pooh.

If he can do that ride, Darth Vader should seem like child's play.

[GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799]

Cutest pirate ever!

 

I think so too but am admittedly biased.

 

I'm thinking becoming a pirate probably upped Z's game with the ladies. 

 

I need to get me a pirate outfit. 

 

It did and you should. See below.

 

Awesome pirate photos!

 

That's ridiculous about them not having the right size costumes.

 

 

I will volunteer to be in charge of taking up the collection to pay for your pirate costume and visit to the dress-up place.  All you have to agree to is to post the photos.  Whatever it costs, it will be worth it.

 

TCD

 

Totally ridiculous.

 

I will chip in on the costume for Dave.

 

The pics of Z are awesome!

Good for him not being scared of HM or Pooh, although i am scared of Pooh.

If he can do that ride, Darth Vader should seem like child's play.

 

He was so confused why Pooh had scared him before. The kid wants to ride the ToT and loves the idea of battle Darth Vader when watching the show, and then gets scared waiting. Oh well!