Ms. Mouseketeer! YooHoo! Thank you so much for the lovely stickers for my grandchildren. They will be in heaven!
So glad you got them. Again I'm so sorry it took so long, I never take that long to mail out my RAKs. - Ms.Mouseketeer1000.8 #90 3-11-11 2:24PMLike Reply
No worries at all!! You're so kind to even offer them. Have a great weekend! - ally445.1 #4 3-11-11 5:01PMLike Reply
RAK alert! I have a brand new Mickey bottle topper or wine stopper to send out. I will choose by a random selector on Saturday evening at 8pm. Good luck!
Dear GoofyJoe! Thank you so much for the Ellie badge! I gave the one I bought at Disneyland to my sister-in-law who loves pins. So I an so thrilled to have this. I like it even better than the Disney ones. I can't believe you did this More...
your welcome.. I am getting close to finishing. it was more work then i ever expected.
- GoofyJoe1868.3 #41 3-7-11 2:33PMLike Reply
Question for ya Joe- how tired of drinking grape soda are you? - Dreamseeker526.9 #223 3-7-11 2:37PMLike Reply
So what did you do today? I had to fill out a massive United Way application, conduct a fundraiser meeting, interview a volunteer and answer the phone about a billion times.
Working, and looking for a part-time job. Recession super stinks - StephiePooh572.6 #198 3-2-11 1:29PMLike Reply
I had to write 2000 words and a 400 word article. I had no power due to a wind storm and my kids came home early because the school lost power too - Missshelly690.3 #151 3-2-11 1:31PMLike Reply
Had my college program class this morning at the PP hotel. Ate lunch. Worked on my essay, then back to DL for work tonight. - BaseballMickey_CM2995.2 #15 3-2-11 1:34PMLike Reply
I want baseballmickey's day since it's at DL. - ally445.1 #4 3-2-11 2:07PMLike Reply
I'm curious. Every day when I come to MW, I notice basically the same people listed under Top MWers of the Week. Coaster, Tom, Prince Corey, Dave, etc. seem to always be there almost weekly. So do y'all go to the parks every day and enter More...
They are all super wealthy so they can spend the days having fun..:) - GoofyJoe1868.3 #41 2-23-11 10:14AMLike Reply
Lol, Ok. That explains why I'm working and not at Disneyland today. - ally445.1 #4 2-23-11 10:18AMLike Reply
I'm there about 5-7 days a week. But I don't have a phone that can access MW. If I did, I would enter the wait times for the Jungle Cruise and Indy every few hours! - BaseballMickey_CM2995.2 #15 2-23-11 2:43PMLike Reply
Oh, so you post from the computer, - ally445.1 #4 2-23-11 2:46PMLike Reply
your fridge looks like mine, that's why I like yours soo much. - Plumiegirl3503.0 #11 3-19-11 9:42PMLike Reply
My mother-in law has at least 500 magnets! So many they are on magnetic boards on other walls and on the inside of the door leading to her garage! I add a few "Disney" ones here and there! :) - calidream1386.6 #354 4-8-11 4:10PMLike Reply
About the Wheel of Death, do you only call it that due to the swinging cars? Or are people also scared on the fixed cars? I am only bothered by the swinging cars myself. After one swinging ride, I will only go on the fixed cars now. I fi More...
It's not a matter of the cars moving. It's the height and just sitting there. I am not afraid of heights yet the wheel of death still freaks me out. I'll go on it if someone really wants to but I don't plan on riding it when i am there. I picture being stuck up there or it coming off and rolling away - KissDclown1088.4 #77 2-14-11 6:30AMLike Reply
That's pretty much the way I feel too Kiss. I thought it was the swinging thing but I was still pretty freaked out in my non-swinging cage too. - PrinceCorey4242.2 #6 2-14-11 6:33AMLike Reply
Once on the swinging cars was enough for me. I would much rather look at how pretty it is from the outside. - Tammilani44.6 #3932 2-14-11 10:39AMLike Reply
I love the wheel. I hate how long it takes to get on the darn thing! Then again I went skydiving when I turned 30 and will do it again at 40 sooooo - jerzanemama113.4 #2892 2-14-11 10:41AMLike Reply
RAK for a never used Jack and Oogie coffee mug from the Disney Store. I will choose a winner on Sunday evening after 8 pm. Good luck to all the NBC fans who would enjoy this!
The winner will be chosen using a random number generator. - ally445.1 #4 2-11-11 3:01PMLike Reply
YAYYY! Thank you! I havent won one yet, but I collect mugs so this is perfect! I'll text you now. THANK YOUUUU! - ladylikesdisney926.7 #96 2-13-11 7:33PMLike Reply
This is a photo of my grandson and Prince Charming. He introduced himself to us outside the Princess Fantasy Faire. He was sympathizing with Ben about having to wait for his sisters, etc. Ben was suspicious of him. Lol I have never seen t More...
Geez, it's 10 degrees with 32 mph winds here.
What's your weather like tonight?
Where are you @ally? It's cool weather in so-cal. I'm from Monterey so I'm diggin this 60/70 degree weather - kayrassaCM25.7 #4692 2-8-11 4:53PMLike Reply
West Texas-Lubbock, home of Buddy Holly. - ally445.1 #4 2-8-11 4:55PMLike Reply
My head is going to explode. Some days my job really stinks, especially dealing with regulators. I wish I lived near Disneyland.:( If you live in CA, be happy that you are so close.
Sorry :-( I feel lucky to be close to most of the theme parks, especially DL 20min away. We go almost every Sat. - goinghometime24.3 #4798 1-27-11 11:33AMLike Reply
Sorry to hear that. For me, its not the job that I hate, but the people I work for - SassySally32.2 #4357 1-27-11 11:37AMLike Reply
right with you, dealing with the same issue. - GoofyJoe1868.3 #41 1-27-11 11:38AMLike Reply
Thanks, guys. I feel guilty about complaining when others are out of work, but gee whiz! This society is becoming over regulated, no matter what the cost. - ally445.1 #4 1-27-11 11:40AMLike Reply
If you don't have premium, you can add parking to a pass for $99 (and bring that day's $15 parking receipt in so they can apply it to the parking pass). - LisaKL748.4 #136 1-23-11 4:53PMLike Reply
I go with premium so I do not have to worry about it. My friend was going to buy a deluxe and add parking but it was something like $20-$30 difference between that and the premium so she just went with the premium instead. - KissDclown1088.4 #77 1-23-11 4:59PMLike Reply
It has been years since we went in innovations and we had no desire to return. Is there anyone who DOES like it and who does go in often? I wish they would use the space for something great.
I like to go in every few months. - Tom4013.8 #7 1-19-11 3:05PMLike Reply
Only to cool down if its hot outside : ) - Dreamseeker526.9 #223 1-19-11 3:06PMLike Reply
@Disney Momma- that's a good idea! I loved Meet the Robinsons! - TickledTink352.8 #419 1-19-11 6:21PMLike Reply
Lol. Thanks. It's one of my favorite movies so I would love to see it incorporated more into Disneyland. - DisneyMomma259.5 #930 1-19-11 6:28PMLike Reply
Ally, go for it. I do it all the time. Post MSEP and Pan's Flight photos. It ticks the DL'ers off. We have MSEP and the Correct version of Pan's Flight. - IndyandMarion944.8 #1 1-19-11 9:48AMLike Reply
The two resorts are so different that comparing doesn't do either one if them justice, IMO that is. No offense taken P, I just consider the source - UppityEmpress783.8 #2 1-19-11 9:48AMLike Reply
UGH! I can't believe I did this. When I went to DL last week, I only bought 2 things for myself - a coffee mug (not the one in my RAK) and a tshirt. When I was washing the dishes, I dropped the mug on our ceramic tile floor and it shatte More...
It was a green Minnie mug to match the blue Mickey mug I have. It says "MIckey's really swell"COFFEE on it and they sold them all over the park. I got it at the Market House. I am going to call tomorrow and order another one, since I found the receipt with the phone number. - ally445.1 #4 1-18-11 8:01PMLike Reply
RAK... My first. I just got this coffee mug at the Emporium last week for a lucky MWer. Enter if you wish up until noon west coast time on Friday. I will mail it within the US or Canada. Good luck!
Trying to get Kala's attention. Yoo hoo! I don't think you have your text feature set up. Please send me a text and I will be happy to sent you this cup. - ally445.1 #4 1-21-11 9:02PMLike Reply
Ok, if I don't hear from Kala by Monday morning, I will draw someone else - is this fair? - ally445.1 #4 1-22-11 7:50AMLike Reply
I am a little worried to admit this, but I don't get the attraction of vinylmation. Anyone else feel this way? For a popular "fad", pins seem much more attractive and fun to collect (even though I only buy a very few here and there.) I ju More...
I didn't use to like them until last weekend. When the new animation series came out I really wanted the Peter Pan one. Now I'm hooked. - jodykatin479.1 #254 1-18-11 11:12AMLike Reply
Some people like to collect things on their shelves rather than their necks. - Marieeezy588.9 #191 1-18-11 11:14AMLike Reply
I'm with you Ally. I don't have any attraction to them at all, but I do understand why some people do. I am more of a pin person myself. - ThatHondaGuy43.5 #3965 1-18-11 11:59AMLike Reply
They are $10? When I first saw them in late 2009, I thought they were $5. - ally445.1 #4 1-19-11 5:58AMLike Reply
Yesterday I posted a pic from the '80's of my sister-in-law and me, and so here is one from last Tuesday with Chef Oscar with the 2 of us. We have gone at least once a year for 25 years.
That's awesome! I hope I can go once a year for 25 years! Working on it now it's been 6 years in a row now this year will make it 7! - DizGeek453.3 #273 1-16-11 8:16AMLike Reply
That's so sweet! What an awesome family tradition - smilinbeckett88.3 #3216 1-16-11 8:18AMLike Reply
Great pic! And what a fun thing to experience with your sister :/) - CAWA36.2 #4200 1-16-11 8:46AMLike Reply
Chef Oscar is from south Tx from near where my husband is from. He's a really sweet man. I'm glad they now have him out greeting guests all the time. When I met him a few years ago, they had brought him out from the back because I was wearing a Tx shirt. Now he seems to be only greeting and talking to guests, which is really nice.:)
- ally445.1 #4 1-16-11 8:53AMLike Reply
Have you read about the study that shows that riding roller coasters improves asthma symptoms? I read about it on the plane going home. I plan to use this as a reason to return to DL more often.
I have asthma as well and I have never heard that - smilinbeckett88.3 #3216 1-15-11 3:02PMLike Reply
I have severe asthma, have had to be intubated, almost died. Going on roller coasters I find that I better have my inhaler handy, I need it when I get off the ride - CMsMom445.2 #285 1-15-11 3:07PMLike Reply
1987 - my sister in law and me at Disneyland. We still go all the time. We just got back from our annual trip a couple of days ago. I'm the blonde and my perm is long gone.
Those cars were my favorite. WDW still uses them. Bob Gurr has said that he had not seen the 1968 Corvette before designing these. - SorcererDuck100.0 #3075 1-14-11 8:17PMLike Reply
I agree that those cars were easier to get into. - ally445.1 #4 1-14-11 8:30PMLike Reply
Going home tomorrow after a week at DL. We got to enter wait times, ride the Lillybelle, eat pommes frites, buy grape soda pin, and many more things thanks to MW. We really appreciate all the great advice we got here. Thanks everyone!
I'm glad u had a good time - BriBby30.6 #4426 1-11-11 9:47PMLike Reply
That's pretty much what I want to do when I go next time! Glad MW helped you have a great time! - Minnieday300.1 #626 1-11-11 9:49PMLike Reply
Awesome. Glad you had a super duper poppin' good time. - Mando267.9 #868 1-11-11 9:51PMLike Reply
Didn't have a dole whip this time since it was pretty chilly outside, but we've had them before and loved them. We also talked to Chef Oscar and saw Maynard at the Tiki Room. - ally445.1 #4 1-11-11 10:10PMLike Reply
Coldeze zinc lozenges are the best Take them a couple of times today and it will do wonders for you! - RocklinMousewife259.6 #928 1-5-11 7:35AMLike Reply
I hope u feel better so you can enjoy your trip. Rest, Drink plenty of fluids, vitamin C, vicks vapor rub :o) - dznymom44.5 #3939 1-5-11 7:40AMLike Reply
I also like the Monte Cristo, but when I first heard the description of a fried sandwich, it didn't sound very good. lol How wrong I was! - ally445.1 #4 1-2-11 11:25AMLike Reply
Cafe Orleans has them both. - ally445.1 #4 1-2-11 11:26AMLike Reply
I'm sitting here in my car waiting for my husband to return from volunteering at the dog shelter. Why? I locked myself out of the house. Ugh. Luckily I had my iPhone.
I find that to be a perfectly acceptable excuse to MW!! - TinkPen428.4 #297 12-30-10 11:49AMLike Reply
Haha StephIepooh, I know my family would look at me scared and weird. They often do if I talk about my Disney friends, like they are imaginary OR serial killers....I have some Disney friends going back 10 yrs who I met through the internet. - ally445.1 #4 12-30-10 12:03PMLike Reply
*LoL* my boyfriend and family know of my love for MW. They're usually forewarned that I'm on the prawl to find my extended familia. - StephiePooh572.6 #198 12-30-10 12:05PMLike Reply
Goofyjoe, maybe you mentioned this and I missed it while at work, but how is your wife doing? I hope she's recovering and feeling better.
Thanks for asking. She is better but not out of the woods yet. She is in major pain. She gets kidney stones and there very painful. She has surgery to remove the stone and that is cause more discomfort. One day she told me she would rather have kids naturally then pass a stone. - GoofyJoe1868.3 #41 12-4-10 6:37PMLike Reply
Hope everything goes ok Goofey. My prayers are with you guys. I know things have been tough for you I hope everything gets better. - ManBearPig417.0 #317 12-4-10 6:49PMLike Reply
I hope she feels better soon. I've known the pain of kidney stones and I've given birth naturally with no drugs and neither one is no joke. Those were the worst pains I've ever felt in my life. I hope everything gets better soon. Hang in there! - vanessa319810.0 #6910 12-5-10 8:24AMLike Reply
Oh my, I've had kidney stones myself and almost had to have surgery myself to remove them, thankfully the damn thing passed. But I'm still prone to getting them. Im praying for a speedy recovery and comfort for her. She has a whole lot of people behind her wishing her well. - veronica619517.3 #228 12-5-10 8:32AMLike Reply
Do you often click "like" for a post? I hadn't really noticed it until I read some people say that it could help their rank. I guess I should start doing that.
It would be great if everyone 'liked' everyones post. - Pinup Princess167.4 #2077 12-2-10 9:35AMLike Reply
i tend to only "like" the posts i want to go back to later on, like special event info, and nick names, the funny posts (especially favorite tv shows)LOL,& candy cane dates, im just weird though. :) - TiffyMarie301.2 #617 12-2-10 9:49AMLike Reply
We went to Napa Rose last year for our 25th anniversary. We thought it was ok but not fabulous ( which for the price it should have been.) I had some type of ravioli and my husband had pork. If you've been before, what did you think?
I loved it and they paired the wine so well..
- GoofyJoe1868.3 #41 12-1-10 3:07PMLike Reply
Do you remember what you ordered? We did really enjoy the wine. We just wonder if we should try again sometime. - ally445.1 #4 12-1-10 3:10PMLike Reply
So for those of you who have children, do you sometimes go to DL without them? Do you feel guilty? sometimes when we go on adults only trips, I sure feel guilty about leaving the grandkids out. But we can't go on the coasters when we gave More...
We are AP holders and we go without our 2 kids alot! And there is NO guilt involved. I enjoy the time not worrying about keeping an eye on them in a busy crowd or having to go back early to the hotel or just sitting to take a break without them wanting to run to the next ride. So yes I go and no Ido not feel guilty! - Pinup Princess167.4 #2077 11-29-10 6:57PMLike Reply
I would NEVER do that! The North Pole by myself, perhaps... - BLG1049.5 #84 11-29-10 7:00PMLike Reply
We do go on occasion without the kids and feel NO guilt!! There are so many things we get to do when they are not with us... eat at sit down places, Lily Belle, rides, etc. Just enjoy!! - Dreamseeker526.9 #223 11-30-10 7:03AMLike Reply
Hubby and I haven't been to DL alone in almost 4 yrs. We feel guilty going to the movies without the kid so I cant imagine DL without her. She's my partner in crime so her and I go all the time without daddy. - DznyHeart82.0 #3303 11-30-10 7:32AMLike Reply
Anyone recognize this old building? I've visited it twice in the past few years. It's the original Laugh o Grams building - Walt's first animation studio was on the second floor. It's in Kansas City and is slowly being restored by a nonp More...
I don't know why my photo looks squished, but THANKS to Wicked Wench, granddaughter Mary is very happy today! RAK makes a little girl's day! Thank you WW!!!!!
And I thought I was posting in the Hub.:/ - ally445.1 #4 11-19-10 1:24PMLike Reply
Wondering.... When I tried to post from work today, from my computer, it wouldn't accept my username and password. It has worked on other days. Any ideas?
I have noticed that if you type in your user name, then type your password in the next field and hit "enter" or "return" it won't work. You have to physically press/click the "submit" button. - teaparty60.8 #3617 11-3-10 4:11PMLike Reply
Thanks, I'll try that if it happens tomorrow. :) - ally445.1 #4 11-3-10 4:21PMLike Reply
I wish my DH loved DL as much as I do. We are planning a trip in January with other family and he acts so disinterested. If we spend 3days in the parks, he will only go for one day and stay at the hotel the other two days. He says he like More...
That sucks! That's how the majority of my family is! They're mostly Six Flags people! Hope I find someone as passionate about DL as I am!
Um, hope that made sense. - Alemmon7.6 #7997 10-28-10 4:06PMLike Reply
Tell him he could read while waiting in line. I did that for my test the next day - BaseballMickey_CM2995.2 #15 10-28-10 4:07PMLike Reply
Just bought my airline ticket for January. Southwest Air just put out some fantastic rates! I paid about half of what I usually pay.:)
Ya Southwest has 30$ one way flight for Dec n Jan on certain dates! But only for 48ish more hours or so.
- Ms.Mouseketeer1000.8 #90 10-27-10 3:48PMLike Reply
What are those little numbers after our names? Like "2.5" etc?
It's your MR ranking! The more you post, whether it's times or comments it goes up! Also in the dashboard under MouseWait radio it will unlock certain songs! - WickedWench576.2 #197 10-22-10 7:25AMLike Reply
Sorry, this is a double post, It can be removed. - ally445.1 #4 10-22-10 7:25AMLike Reply
Live in Oregon.... Visit about 3 times a year.... - DoomBuggy61261.8 #915 10-15-10 8:40AMLike Reply
We lived in Austin for a couple years and went through DL withdrawals. It was so hard not goin for 2 years. Move back and instantly got the prem pass and tomorrow will be our 20th visit since march. - WeLoveDisneyland413.1 #321 10-15-10 8:45AMLike Reply
Hi, I am new, but been to DL many times over many years. However we have never gone in early January. We just scheduled a trip Jan. 6-13. It should be low on crowds, right?
Welcome! The first week of January should be quiet. Its the time between Christmas and the offseason and most kids are back in school. - BaseballMickey_CM2995.2 #15 9-27-10 8:04AMLike Reply
Welcome! That should be a great time to go. - Foxyhawaiian115.9 #2849 9-27-10 8:06AMLike Reply