Jared's Triumphant Return to Trip Reports: Day 2 (5/23)

[hoop de do]

Awesome report Jared. When I read it I felt like I had been with you and your family. Keep em' comin'. Thanks

[BriarRose0708]

Hooray for Splash!!!! Sounds like you got just a wet as the last time we rode it in October. Sometimes you just hit those water cannons at the right (or wrong?) time. As usual your dining reviews are making me hungry, but the Ohana dinner sounds so delicious.

Reading this really makes me wish we had been able to hang out more in October. Oh well, there's always the next meet. Don't wait too long to post day 3!

[DisneyDudet]

I was extremely sad to see that I had NO shout outs... especially for the BnC thing! Man... there's just no love!

Anywho, your day sounds just as busy as you described while you were there. I hope we get just as much done in Sept as you did over Memorial Day weekend.

I can't wait for day 3!

[castlelady36]

WHAT???? NO Won tons???? Almost makes me want to cancel my ADR for August....oh well....sounds like another great day!! Enjoy reading your reports tons!!

[faline]

You had a great Disney day! You certainly found the best mixture of park time and relaxation!

[ElenitaB]

Great report, Jared! Sure we can't convince you to become a travel writer rather than a sports writer!

I'm going to have to try that sandwich at Columbia Harbour House, I love hummus and its sounds really good, but I seem to always get the fish for some reason.

Mary, maybe because it's called "Columbia Harbour House" and not "Columbia Hummus House"?

[Mickey'sGirl]

A great report and it sounds like you had a great day! I prefer Pooh to Toad, except that Pooh always seems so blasting hot! I hope your sister feels better for some of the MGM rides! I think that taking a break at the resort during the day is the best way to enjoy your time at WDW. Thanks for sharing!

[DisneyCouture]

You write very vividly. Another great report, can't wait to read day 3.

[mouseketeer mom]

Wow. The way you describe things is so very much like the way I experience/feel about WDW. I am enjoying your report so very much. I feel like I'm there with you!

[dlpmikki]

Another great report. I'm still not convinced about the chicken nuggets - we had some good ones at Columbia but the ones in the studios were dreadful.

[PirateLover]

Jared, I am so with you on not getting the Winnie the Pooh hate. I love that ride. Splash Mountain is also my absolute favorite for the same reasons you stated. My favorite drop is the first one into the Laughing Place.

As far as Buzz goes, I too used to be awful. Here is a trick I learned. Place your hand in front of the laser to make sure it's working and get a feel for how the aim is. Then, try to aim at an area no one else is shooting at. It makes it much easier to aim when you know which beam is yours!

*Wanted to add that my fiancee and I ate at Beaches N Cream on our last visit and thoroughly enjoyed touring the Beach and Yacht clubs. (It was Christmas time as well so everything looked gorgeous). I spent at least 10 minutes outside watching and wandering around Stormalong Bay. No one was even in the pool, I just found the whole setup fascinating. I would love to stay at Beach Club one of these days.

[SpecJoe Magic]

I was a fan of Mr. Toad's Wild Ride, but I think the nostalgia for it is greater than the quality of the ride itself. I was initially upset at its removal, but I feel that The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh is a good replacement and is at least as good as Mr. Toad's Wild Ride.

I'm not very good at Buzz Lightyear's Spaceranger Spin either. It doesn't help that I've never been a fan of the ride. I often feel like I have to fire several times before I figure out where my red dot is located, and then I sometimes lose sight of it again later in the ride.

'Ohana had the wontons and potatoes as recently as September when we ate there. I'm not sure how I feel about that change, but I'll keep an open mind about it if we eat there again in the future.

I thoroughly enjoyed reading about this day of your trip. The details included in the report are fantastic.

[cal5755]

I completely agree with you on your take on Splash Mountain... that is exactly how I see that ride!! Your day in MK has been wonderful to read about!!

[vizsla]

Thanks for the report.

[disneydeb]

Your play by play action in this trip report shows you will be a great sports journalist!

[indytraveler]

thanks for sharing. you seem to pack alot of fun into your day.

[Maleficent's Dad]

Great report, great day!

Love heading back to the BC for SAB - nice way to break things up...

[pdrlkr]

Thanks for the report!

[offwego]

Jared, thanks so much for the report (it's amazing!) and sorry to be so late commenting on it.

Your description of the pool really wants to make me stay there (and our trip is in December so that is some quality writing!)

Thanks for sharing your trip with us.

[princessgirls]

Great report Jared!!

I felt like I was there!

A truly wonderful day!

Julie