Is it still a selfie if 2 people are in it? Anniversary trip...

[Seals 111]

Gorgeous view from the Contemporary. I guess it's too late for the TofT ride photo, but next time you need to remember to go for asking forgiveness rather than asking permission. Because now we need to see that photo. Did I miss something about the bag of hangers?? Looking forward to the rest.

[twiceblessed....nacole 433]

Tattoos and clear nail polish, uh?   Great tip!!! :)

[ependydad...Doug 176]

Gorgeous view from the Contemporary. I guess it's too late for the TofT ride photo, but next time you need to remember to go for asking forgiveness rather than asking permission. Because now we need to see that photo. Did I miss something about the bag of hangers?? Looking forward to the rest.

 

I did that many moons ago with a lipsyncing rendition of Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody that her and her mother did to entertain my then very young daughter. She now knows to specify that things are deemed "not shareable" without me asking.

 

I didn't mention the hangers before. My wife way overpacked and we had more hanging clothes than we had hangers - even after double-hanging various things. I could housekeeping once to request more. About a half hour later, they called US asking if they had been delivered (they weren't). And a half hour after that, when we left, I called and said they still weren't there but that we were leaving. Ultimately, they did drop off the 21 hangers (I requested "a handful"- someone has HUGE hands). But, it was just a one of many little misses at the Contemporary.

 

Tattoos and clear nail polish, uh?   Great tip!!! :)

 

Yep. She read it online. I think I only wore that one a couple of times, but it held up just fine!

[ependydad...Doug 176]

As I thought of how hot it was in Florida, I read something on Facebook that said, "Hide yo kids, hide yo wife, it's going to be cold tomorrow!". Apparently back home it was a freak 50-degree day. So, I saved it for posterity.

 

We got ourselves put together and headed out for the day. Obligatory morning selfuses:

(Funny story- with my large schnoz, we'd fight over whose nose would be in the rear when doing kissing selfies.)

 

And then we took the monorail:

 

Our new Tables in Wonderland card go quite the workout this week:

 

Can you guess where we are?

Tonga Toast

 

Big Kahuna

 

Needing pictures of all modes of transportation, we're now on a boat:

(I'm trying to remember how we got from the Polynesian to the Yacht and Beachclub. I'm pretty certain we took a bus from the Poly to Hollywood Studios and then a boat to the hotel.)

 

We were curious what this Ariels location was:

 

Turns out, it's for wedding receptions:

https://www.disneyweddings.com/florida/wishes/venues/ariels/

 

I debated holding onto this one for a "Where in the World?" post, but I was afraid that it was too obscure. So, where are we?

 

While you think of that, consider how much of a rebel I am. I bite my thumb at thee:

 

If you guessed the holding cell (aka lounge) for the spa, you'd be right:

 

Because it was a slow day, I was invited to sit in one of the massaging chairs beside my wife. BUTTONS!

 

I'm smiling for the picture, not for the chair. She loved it; I hated it. But, I dislike massages in the first place where she's like, "oh yeah, get in there and bruise me."

 

We returned to Hollywood Studios by boat. We had to get our DHS time in before the Star Trek Wars freaks (fans) took over. One of us beat the other at Toy Story:

(I won't say who. It was me!)

 

Obligatory Army Guy picture. He just stood there. Might have been a fake. Either way, we selfused with him:

 

Then we walked around a bit. Which is unusual for us- as our days are usually hectically planned and we're running here, there, and everywhere.

 

She remembered that Cinderella's Coach was there. So we went and found that:

 

My princess held the glass slipper:

 

The coach was pretty neat.

 

Once Upon a Time fans will recognize this (I didn't, but she spotted it right away):

 

We were going to walk up the big hill to see the bridge better. But when I got closer, it was a LOT steeper than I was prepared for.

 

So what else was there to do? Why selfus, of course!

 

Upclose:

 

And then without having to go to a strip club, we "made it rain":

 

Next up was watching the Indiana Jones show. I haven't seen this in years. It's pretty much what I remember- but still fun to watch.

 

I did take some slow motion videos as I played with my iPhone. I also had to use Verizon's web chat to figure out why my home internet wasn't working for the kids and mother-in-law. When our internet down- we have no internet, no TV, and probably no phone. They had to have fun without all that- GASP! I KNOW!

 

Heading out from DHS, we stopped for an ice cream sandwich for her.

 

And, apparently no picture of it- but because of my birthday button- the clerk asked me what I wanted and gave me a chocolate covered Mickey Head. Though, like most things- I shared with my beautiful lady:

 

That looks like 30 pictures, which works as a good break because we left there and headed BACK to the Yacht and Beach Club for dinner. Next up will be dinner and fireworks pictures. :)

[ependydad...Doug 176]

Let me power through the rest of this day, as next up will be the 24-hour event. As promised, we went to dinner at the Yachtsman Steakhouse. Longest review shortest- we were very underwhelmed. The atmosphere was nice. But, the steaks weren't cooked to order (my wife's "well-done" steak was red inside; they took it back and the new one came out crunchy on the outside). I get that a well done steak is a travesty to steaks, but if that's what she likes and orders, it is what it should be. They were good about it, though. So, here we go with pictures.

 

Here's the meatroom. Something about temperature and humidity controlled. I don't know.

 

The butcher table:

 

While we waited, we did the completely unexpected. Took selfies and kissed!

(Taking a selfie and kissing is not nearly as easy as kids these days would lead you to believe. You need to see that it took the picture, but look creepy with your eyes looking at the camera!)

 

One cute thing is that they have "Happy Annivesary" menus that they use:

(Nothing "annivesary" special about the front.)

 

Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail appetizer:

 

Lobster Bisque (a bit spicy/peppery/or something):

 

Filet Mignon (cooked medium well- gasp, I know):

 

New York Strip:

 

Brussel Sprouts something or other. These were WAY undercooked to the point of being slightly crunchy and don't get me started on the pork rinds on top- no idea what those were and could have done without trying them.

 

Complimentary Birthday Cake:

 

Complimentary Anniversary Desserts (these were remarkably good- I was afraid they'd be too frou-frou for my tastes, but they were good):

 

Rather than take the 2-step trip back, we grabbed a $15 cab ride from the Yacht and Beach Club to the Contemporary:

 

We sat out on the balcony for fireworks. What's interesting from this perspective is how far "behind" the castle the big fireworks actually are.

 

And then we went to bed. Our goal was to leave the room by 5:15am the next morning in order to be able to see the opening ceremony for the 24-hour event. I'll cover that in the next update.

 

 

[Travisma 1,317]

Great photos

[Momof6....aka Marty 769]

I can't believe there are truly people who don't like massages.  I am more like your wife.  In fact, most trips to the mall include a 15 minute stop at Brookstones for a session in one of their massage chairs.

[Tri-Circle-D 2,059]

We were going to walk up the big hill to see the bridge better. But when I got closer, it was a LOT steeper than I was prepared for.

Good one!

LOL.

TCD

[ependydad...Doug 176]

Great photos

 

Thanks!

 

I can't believe there are truly people who don't like massages.  I am more like your wife.  In fact, most trips to the mall include a 15 minute stop at Brookstones for a session in one of their massage chairs.

 

Yep, for the most part hate them. I do enjoy a hand/arm massage with a manicure. But, it all has to be gentle.

 

Good one!

LOL.

TCD

 

Thanks. I laughed pretty hard when I wrote it- but I always think I'm hilarious.

[DaveInTN 3,247]

Nice balcony view.  It is definitely "different" seeing the fireworks from the Contemporary.  We watched them from CG in December and the perspective is way different than watching them from the park, or even from the Fort where you can't see the castle very well.  

 

They don't pipe the music onto the room balconies, do they?

[CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547]

Great pictures!

[Travisma 1,317]

Nice balcony view.  It is definitely "different" seeing the fireworks from the Contemporary.  We watched them from CG in December and the perspective is way different than watching them from the park, or even from the Fort where you can't see the castle very well.  

 

They don't pipe the music onto the room balconies, do they?

We watched them from that public balcony area facing the Park past the stores.  There was music out there, and yes it does give you a different perspective.

[disney4dan 68]

I'm in!  Nice room and who knew that finding your room in the Contemporary required math skills?

[ependydad...Doug 176]

Nice balcony view.  It is definitely "different" seeing the fireworks from the Contemporary.  We watched them from CG in December and the perspective is way different than watching them from the park, or even from the Fort where you can't see the castle very well.  

 

They don't pipe the music onto the room balconies, do they?

 

They didn't pipe music into the balconies, but you could definitely hear the musical score from there. You just couldn't hear the talking part. I would think that Disney would have a TV channel that you could tune to in order to have music, but we didn't look. I know the Bellagio in Vegas did that with their fountain-view rooms.

 

 

Great pictures!

 

Thanks!

 

 

We watched them from that public balcony area facing the Park past the stores.  There was music out there, and yes it does give you a different perspective.

 

So if there's music there, I'm betting I could have found music in my room.

 

 

I'm in!  Nice room and who knew that finding your room in the Contemporary required math skills?

 

Yep, you have to maths to find your room. But, it is easy math, at least. :)

[DaveInTN 3,247]

They didn't pipe music into the balconies, but you could definitely hear the musical score from there. You just couldn't hear the talking part. I would think that Disney would have a TV channel that you could tune to in order to have music, but we didn't look. I know the Bellagio in Vegas did that with their fountain-view rooms.

 

So if there's music there, I'm betting I could have found music in my room.

 

 

There's definitely music piped into Cali Grill, as well as the outdoor viewing areas there.  I don't see why they can't have music available in the rooms.  But like you said, maybe they do and you just didn't know it.  

[ependydad...Doug 176]

There's definitely music piped into Cali Grill, as well as the outdoor viewing areas there.  I don't see why they can't have music available in the rooms.  But like you said, maybe they do and you just didn't know it.  

 

According to this person, you can tune to a TV channel (possibly #148):

http://forums.wdwmagic.com/threads/wishes-soundtrack-contemporary-balcony.878162/#post-5851733

[mouseketab.....Carol 1,261]

Ariels actually used to be a restaurant.

[momof3kids-Yvonne 596]

I also like my steaks and burgers well done. I have gotten to where I can eat them medium well, but anything less than that literally causes a gag reflex.

[twiceblessed....nacole 433]

Wait... go back to the French Toast and breakfast, that looked amazing!! What restaurant? ?

[twiceblessed....nacole 433]

Wait... go back to the French Toast and breakfast, that looked amazing!! What restaurant? ?

[ependydad...Doug 176]

Ariels actually used to be a restaurant.

That makes sense. It looked like it was all setup.

I also like my steaks and burgers well done. I have gotten to where I can eat them medium well, but anything less than that literally causes a gag reflex.

She'll do it. She doesn't care for it but has learned over the years that sending it back ends up with a tough mess. I'll give the folks at Yachtsman credit- Mandie told the waitress it was way undercooked but declined sending it back. The waitress talked to the manager and they cooked up a whole new steak and brought it out.

Wait... go back to the French Toast and breakfast, that looked amazing!! What restaurant? ?

That was Kona at the Polynesian. That's the Tonga toast.

[h2odivers...Ray 952]

I've been ready along for s few days and finally caught.

I'm really enjoying reading along.

[diane+ not THAT monte 7]

DW also likes a firm massage , I am not a fan .

NTM

[Katman1356...Jason 1,140]

 

According to this person, you can tune to a TV channel (possibly #148):

http://forums.wdwmagic.com/threads/wishes-soundtrack-contemporary-balcony.878162/#post-5851733

 

That is a fail on my part Doug. I should have mentioned you could do that. My apologies. 

[DaveInTN 3,247]

That is a fail on my part Doug. I should have mentioned you could do that. My apologies. 

 

40 lashes with a wet noodle.