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The Force is with Us - Arrival Day
We're back from another amazing WDW trip. One of the best ever. Lots of funny things, special treats and surprises this year, so without any more delay, this year.......
The Force Is With Us
Cast:
Goofy: me a fun loving dad
Minnie: my sweet wife
Han Solo: my 15 yr old son, into sports and coasters
Young Indiana Jones: just 10 but the biggest Indy and Star Wars fan of all
Arrival Day
We had problems getting away from home and only got 3 or 4 hours sleep before our 6 AM flight from Memphis to ATL. Never a good thing getting to WDW already tired. Our connecting flight to MCO had Minnie and the boys sitting together, and i had the other isle seat. Seated next to me were 2 boys from Monterey Mexico, Hugo and Pato. There parents were a few rows back. "Are you going to Disney World?" "Yes" "Where are you staying" "Animal Kingdom" says Hugo. Hugo also told me he was 10 but he couldn't have been over 8. Pato was probably 5. They behaved themselves up until the last 20 minutes of the flight, when they began a pinching and ear twisting contest. I tried my best to distract them, "Look out the window, can you see Disney yet?" "Do i have to sit betwween you two?" But to no avail. I was grateful when we landed.
We made our way to ME, and a big thunderstorm splashed us as we boarded the bus. "Welcome to the sunshine state!" a CM says. But as we approach the Beach Club, the sun begins to pop out. I had requested a ground floor room and it was ready. Just 25 steps to the quiet pool door. Very convenient. We're hungry, so we go to ESPN club for a snack, then head to the Studios for a peek at Star Wars Weekends.
Last year, at MCO, i lost Indy's Jedi Training cap with several pins on it. I promised him we would come back to replace it. As we walked up to the gates i say, "I promised you we would come back." "A promise kept!" his reply. Wow that felt good. But something even better is coming right up.
Indy is really interest in getting David Prowse's (Darth Vader) autograph. People camp out all night for a guanteed fastpass, so first up, i go to Prowse's line to see how early i need to line up. Those in line all had standby passes, and the suggested times were all over the place. But a very nice lady says, "We have 2 tickets for Jay Laga'aia. We've already met him, so would you like them?" "YES, Thank You!" I find Indy. "Guess what? We get to meet Captain Typho right now!"
As we approach Jay's booth there are two people there, a CM named Bric, and a lady dressed in Star Wars garb. Jay walks in behind us and we get pics and autographs. He happily complains his hand is hurting from all the writing the last few days. When we're done i walk over to the lady. "You look like a true Star Wars fan. My son really wants to meet David Prowse, so how early should we be here tomorrow?" Before she can respond Bric jumps in. "This is Mrs. Luke Skywalker. She has never missed one day of any Star Wars Weekends." "Wow! Let me get your photo!" i say as she and Bric pose. I then ask Bric my question. He turns to Indy and says, "Do you want to meet Darth Vader?" Indy nods yes. "Do you really, really want to meet him?" "Yes, Yes!" "Would you be my best buddy?" I jump in, "I appreciate what you are doing, but we are planning to come back tomorrow." "Don't worry. Come on." Bric escorts us in where Prowse is signing autographs, speaks to a CM and tells us to stand here. The other CM's are uneasy at our presence. One says, shaking his head,"Some of these people camped out last night." "I am aware how hard it is to get this autograph, but it appears i spoke to the right person." i reply.
As soon as the other groups get their photos, the CM motions us to meet David Prowse. "This is one of your biggest fans." he says of Indy. David is very polite, asks my son his name and signs a photo. The CM's take our picture and we're done. "There are still more people outside. But you can quit now." a very meek CM tells Prowse. "No bring them in." he says as we exit.
We go back and find Bric. "You are the reason we come back to Disney World every year." i tell him. "It is because of people like you that do special things like this. That's what brings us back, and i can't thank you enough." We are all near tears. We hug, shake hands and say goodbye.
Wow! We haven't been in the Studios for 1 hour and already have met Vader. The legend himself. We meet up with Minnie and Solo, and tell them our good fortune. Bric has saved the day for me. I am not sure i could get up at 3 AM two days straight.
From there we ride TSM. Posted at 50, but was only a 30 minute wait. The shortest we would see that line all week, at that time of day. Solo and i visit the Aerosmith guys and get in the last car. Very cool ride. Then we all meet for the Hyperspace Hoopla. Lots of fun. The dance routines were great, but there were fewer characters dancing in the crowd this year. Still, i enjoyed it very much.
After the Hoopla we make our way back to the Beach Club. We relax and get Spoodles pizza as a late dinner, and ate by the pool. Solo loves it, but it was a bit dry for my taste. Some people from New York asked us how the pizza was. "Since you guys are from New York i'm saying you're probably not going to like it."
Exhausted, we settle into our comfy beds. "Thank you Bric, i don't have to wake up at 3." i say to myself as i fall asleep. This has to be our best arrival day ever.
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What a great day! I can't wait to read more.
April
Remy: You gotta taste this! This is... oh, it's got this kind of... mmm, it's burny, it's melty... it's not really a smoky taste. It's kind of like a certain... Pshah! It's got like this " Ba-boom! Zap!" kind of taste. Dont you think? What would you call that flavor?
Emile: Lightningy?
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What a great surprise. Sounds like the best day ever.
* stayed at more then once
Yacht Club, POR, POFQ,CSR,All Star Sports*,
CBR,Pop Century*,CR,WL,FortWilderness* Animal Kingdom lodge,All Star Music*.
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That was great! Thanks for posting!
"Unless someone like you cares a whole lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not".
Dr. Seuss - The Lorax
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Terrific arrival day! What a wonderful start to your trip!!
Linda aka: Faline
INTERCOT Staff: Vacation Planning,Trip Reports and Disney Camping
[email protected]
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Ok I can't let me DH read your report- he would absolutely drool over it. As we speak we have some wird looking ships hanging from our ceiling in our living room. Along with on the walls we have some creepy looking characters there also. Plus in our attic are more weird things- this is part of his collection. Congrats on the autograph! Great 1st day and report. Can't wait to read more.
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I've been watching for your trip report. My DS and I really enjoyed meeting you at DHS. Your trip report is great so far. I need to take the time to start one myself.
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Thanks for the Report!
șoș David, Lisa, Aaron and Allison
98-PO
00-CB & ASMo
01-Swan
02-CS
03-POR
04-POP
05-PO / CR
07-PO / CR
08-ASMu
09-AKL
10-CR, CS & PP DL
11-NB DLP & SSR
12-BLT & BLT
13-GC DL & BLT
15-Aulani & BLT
16-ASMu & GC DL
17-BWI, THV, CSR, BLT
18-BLT, OKW, OKW, CBR, GF & BLT
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Originally Posted by MOJoe
We go back and find Bric. "You are the reason we come back to Disney World every year." i tell him. "It is because of people like you that do special things like this. That's what brings us back, and i can't thank you enough." We are all near tears. We hug, shake hands and say goodbye.
I agree. Some CM go out of there way to make your vacation unforgetable. IMO Disney vacations are worth every penny.
I'm glad to hear you had such a great start to your trip. Looking forward to reading more.
Dec 2010 AKL
May 2009 POFQ
Oct 2008 Pop
X-Mas 2007-POFQ
May 2006 Pop
June 2005 ASMu
May 2002-Off Site
Dec. 1999-Off Site
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what an awesome arrival day you guys had!!!
*bRiTTaNy*
35 trips to WDW already...
May 2012 - Daughters first trip - one bedroom Villa at Wilderness Lodge
Sept 2012 - Pirate room at CBR
Dec 2014 - SSR -second daughters first trip and my older daughters 5th Birthday!!
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Talk about good fortune!! That is fantastic! Darth Vaders autograph within an hour of being in the park?? Wow!
Lisa
Multiple visits over Multiple years
30 plus stays at Disney's Polynesian resort
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Wow, the Force really WAS with you! What an awesome start to your trip.
Ellen
INTERCOT Staff: Dining, Disney Cruise Line, Guests with Special Needs
Next up:
Christmas with the Mouse
President's Week 2013
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That was an amazing first day.
Carribean Beach '95
Wilderness Lodge '96 '97 '98
All Star Music '00 '01 '04
Off-site '03
All Star Movie '05 '06
All Star Music 07'
Pop Century with DBF Sep 08'
Pop Century with family March 09'
Next trip: Disney and Universal Studios April 2015!
PINK!
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What a great start to a trip.
November 2010 Disneyland
December 2009 Disneyland
March 2008 Disneyland
December 2007 Disneyland
September 2007 All Star Music
August 2007 Disneyland
October 2006 Offsite
December 2003 POR
June 2001 All Star Music
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