Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo..Karla 77 Posted May 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2012 Oh, in case you didn't notice it, another funny thing in the queue for Star Tours is the robot scanning the luggage. There are some really funny things going on there. The only thing is that this is such an efficient ride, you rarely get a chance to stand in the queue and take it all in.TCDWe come in through the Fast Pass/Handicap entrance. As many times as I've tried to take pics of that robot it is just too far away, moving too fast and too dark to get a good picture. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Momof6....aka Marty 769 Posted May 24, 2012 Report Share Posted May 24, 2012 Aiden is just such a cutie!! Will y'all be stopping in SC beofre taking him home? I would love to met him and see y'all again!(Hoping this Jersey girl used all her "y'alls" correctly. I just sub out when my brain thinks "youse guys"!! LOL) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Family of Bears 98 Posted May 24, 2012 Report Share Posted May 24, 2012 We leave the morning of Thursday, May 31st so maybe??? Yes, she's got on the Happy Camber shirt and yes, there are still some in the trading post.Awesome. If we get there Wednesday (cause you never know!!) we will swing by! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AC in A2......Aaron 693 Posted May 24, 2012 Report Share Posted May 24, 2012 Love the Jedi training pics. My son tried that last trip and after seeing your pics, my daughter wants to try it too! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo..Karla 77 Posted May 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2012 Love the Jedi training pics. My son tried that last trip and after seeing your pics, my daughter wants to try it too!All I can say is get their early to get a spot reserved! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo..Karla 77 Posted May 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2012 Aiden is just such a cutie!! Will y'all be stopping in SC beofre taking him home? I would love to met him and see y'all again!(Hoping this Jersey girl used all her "y'alls" correctly. I just sub out when my brain thinks "youse guys"!! LOL)Unfortunately his Mom, Dad and little brother are missing him. He's been with us for a month and it's time to go back home to Virginia. So, no side trips to South Carolina this time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Momof6....aka Marty 769 Posted May 25, 2012 Report Share Posted May 25, 2012 Unfortunately his Mom, Dad and little brother are missing him. He's been with us for a month and it's time to go back home to Virginia. So, no side trips to South Carolina this time. :( Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo..Karla 77 Posted May 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2012 Just saw the post about fire closing parts of I-4.I thought I would post a couple of pictures from the Fort's canal area back by the group camping to show you just how low the water level is here. We've been told by many of the CMs on the boats that they are pumping into the lake from the canals as fast as possible because the lake is getting very low. The result is that the canals are almost dried up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rdancemom... Pam 113 Posted May 25, 2012 Report Share Posted May 25, 2012 wow. That is really low.Not sure why b/c I hate to hike in the heat but I'd love to tie on my sneaks and go walk along the edge... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nicki aka Rebelstand 272 Posted May 26, 2012 Report Share Posted May 26, 2012 wow. That is really low.Not sure why b/c I hate to hike in the heat but I'd love to tie on my sneaks and go walk along the edge...You and me should take a hike if we are ever there at the same time... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rdancemom... Pam 113 Posted May 26, 2012 Report Share Posted May 26, 2012 You and me should take a hike if we are ever there at the same time...LOL not sure what your idea of hiking is but I can sure show you the closest parking spaces to all the mug-refill stations & good outlet stores...still, all that newly uncovered creekbank does look tempting. I wonder if my cart would sink... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AC in A2......Aaron 693 Posted May 26, 2012 Report Share Posted May 26, 2012 wow, does the canal by the four seasons cranes look that low also? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo..Karla 77 Posted May 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2012 wow, does the canal by the four seasons cranes look that low also?It's low, but not as bad as the others.Here's a pictures of a tree that fell down and you can kind of see how low the water has gotten in that canal.The pump at the end of the canal (behind the 300 loop) has been running daily moving water into the lake. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AC in A2......Aaron 693 Posted May 26, 2012 Report Share Posted May 26, 2012 Thanks for the update Karla. Looks like central Florida needs rain pretty bad. I know I have been at WDW this time of year several years ago and they had all the water elements at the parks turned off due to drought. Is that going on now? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo..Karla 77 Posted May 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2012 For those of you needing a quick Fort fix....They put this sign up in expectation of the large incoming crowd for Memorial weekend. Has anybody tried the online check in? Did it make things faster for you?We have tried it a few times and it didn't really seem to make anything faster.And here's the start of incoming weekend campers...It's been very hot and humid and some campers have been very inventive with their cooling methodsA little closer. Looks like dryer venting hose works very well.And anotherA little closer (notice the turkey roaster pan underneath?)Down by the carriage rides there is a new bench waiting to be paintedAnd here's a bike rack up by the Hoop-Dee-Do picture taking area.The boxes have been recently paintedAnd look, there are now more tables across from the take-out area.We found this cute little trailer in the 2000 loop.The storage box on the front is almost bigger than the trailer!Time for a play break.Here's the Segway tour set up areaAnd here's the newest batch of Segway kamikaze driversSomebody did a few modifications to their golf cartHere's another interesting golf cart I think these are a recent addition across from Pioneer Hall.Time for a little more outdoor activitiesAnother couple of interesting finds around the FortThe camping version of the doghouse.You can invite the cat (err...I guess that a fox) to come a sit a spell for a cold one while you're chilling in the doghouseAnd here's some of my favorite places at the FortTime to leave for Animal Kingdom...more later. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo..Karla 77 Posted May 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2012 Thanks for the update Karla. Looks like central Florida needs rain pretty bad. I know I have been at WDW this time of year several years ago and they had all the water elements at the parks turned off due to drought. Is that going on now?Can't say as we've seen anything like fountains or such turned off yet. Maybe they are doing more conservation behind the scenes? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AC in A2......Aaron 693 Posted May 26, 2012 Report Share Posted May 26, 2012 Great update. That definitely makes me want to be there. Your youngling (sorry it's SWW) looks like he's having fun! The pic of the RV gift sign is awesome! Where is the survey marker located at? Enjoy AK! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AC in A2......Aaron 693 Posted May 26, 2012 Report Share Posted May 26, 2012 Can't say as we've seen anything like fountains or such turned off yet. Maybe they are doing more conservation behind the scenes?Ok, thanks. Enjoy AK! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted May 26, 2012 Report Share Posted May 26, 2012 They put this sign up in expectation of the large incoming crowd for Memorial weekend. And as usual, an advisory has been issued that parking is restricted to guests staying there or those with a dining or recreation reservation from the 25th through the 28th. mouseketab.....Carol and Momof6....aka Marty 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo..Karla 77 Posted May 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2012 And as usual, an advisory has been issued that parking is restricted to guests staying there or those with a dining or recreation reservation from the 25th through the 28th.Oh yeah, I forgot to mention that the Disney Popo is standing watch at the gates to keep those nasty, pool pavilion overtaking crowds out of the Fort :rofl3: And Lou...you don't read TRs....must be your "nice" twin doing the post...you know, the one that brings little boys toy busses! :laugh: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brent... Just Brent 83 Posted May 26, 2012 Report Share Posted May 26, 2012 Thanks for the photos, Karla! It makes the 24 hour wait more bearable. I'm not super sad I'm going to miss most of the Memorial Day crowds, for sure. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted May 26, 2012 Report Share Posted May 26, 2012 And Lou...you don't read TRs....must be your "nice" twin doing the post...you know, the one that brings little boys toy busses! I have to tell my nice twin to knock it off. He's giving me a good name.BTW, I'm assuming that hubby gave you my phone numbers. Time's running short, isn't it? Momof6....aka Marty and mouseketab.....Carol 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo..Karla 77 Posted May 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2012 I have to tell my nice twin to knock it off. He's giving me a good name.BTW, I'm assuming that hubby gave you my phone numbers. Time's running short, isn't it?Eh...still undecided...and we'll be back for Halloween....not worried...I know you won't be running away anytime soon! :D Besides, I always have chocolate around :drool1: (and I know how to make a pretty good apple pie) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nicki aka Rebelstand 272 Posted May 26, 2012 Report Share Posted May 26, 2012 Eh...still undecided...and we'll be back for Halloween....not worried...I know you won't be running away anytime soon! :D Besides, I always have chocolate around :drool1: (and I know how to make a pretty good apple pie)I wonder how many more of his food weakness we can exploit Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo..Karla 77 Posted May 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 There's something happening at the Fort...it's turning ORANGE!Just look at these cones and barrels all over the Outpost area.We drove up to the Outpost area yesterday. Instead of being able to turn left at the stop sign by the golf cart parking area, you now proceed straight ahead and go the wrong way through check in lane #1. You can then continue on to exit the Fort, or, if you want to get back in, make the left turn towards the overflow lot just before you get to the guard shack.Here's more pictures...sorry it was raining and they're not too good...but you will be able to get the idea of the changes.Approaching the stop signProceeding straight through the outpost gate #1 instead of turning leftThis is what you see if you look to the left at the stop sign. Notice the men in the green vests working on something?View of the "new" exit from the golf cart parking area.Looking backwards after you go through the gateGoing down the road toward the overflow lot...after you turn left just before the guard shackNotice the concrete truck to the right in this pictureOn the left is the parking area to go inside the registration area. Turn right and you go to the overflow area. Continue straight ahead to the stop sign by the buses loading area.At the stop sign by the bus loading area. Turn left to go into the outpost parking area. Go right to get to the overflow area or continue out the back gate. Directly in front of you would be the waiting area for buses. You can see the workmen in green vests on the right side of this picture behind the concrete barriers.Here's what the workmen were doing.Putting in a concrete sidewalkBut why all the traffic rerouting, orange barrels and concrete barriers to keep people out of part of the outpost parking area??We were told that they are putting in a new drainage system. So this appears to be a semi-permanent situation and more work will be happening.We will check today to see if anything has changed.Unfortunately, we leave tomorrow and will not be able to follow up on further work. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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