Trip Report: Cheers and Jeers

While our most recent trip to Walt Disney World was tons of fun, there are always a few things that don't go as planned. The post might be better titled "Highlights and Lowlights." Either way, here's our list of the things that went extremely well, and a few that went a bit awry:

Cheers! to getting to see and ride on the new Tron monorail.

Cheers! for the nostalgia that Captain EO brings. But, dare I say it? Jeers for the actual content...I had forgotten how cheesy that movie is!

Cheers! for catching one of the last Storytime with Belle performances before the area is transformed for a Tangled meet-n-greet. (Jeers that my sweet darlings never got picked to be a part of the show.)

Cheers! for the Kim Possible Mission in Great Britain. And Cheers! that we met a Cast Member from Nashville's own Lipscomb University working at the kiosk! (Way better than the Norway one, and we got a bag of Chai tea!)

Cheers! for the Dragon Legend Acrobats (China, Epcot).

But Jeers for their disapproving coach.

Cheers! for becoming a part of the show! My little ones got to introduce the Voyage of the Little Mermaid show at DHS (and got a souvenir card);

they got to dance and play percussion at the Lion King Show at AK;

and my oldest was "discovered" by "Great 'Romanian' Film Director" Vladimir Pooey and given an acting award at DHS (he gave us his business card).

Cheers! to seeing the barn from the Hannah Montana Movie on the Backlot Tour ('cause, let's be honest, there haven't been many updates to this attraction over the years...it's getting a little tired, IMHO).

Jeers for my favorite AK eatery being closed! Our alternative, the walk-up window at Yak & Yeti, was seriously lacking. Flame Tree BBQ, come back!

Cheers! for touch-screen ordering at Captain Cook's (Polynesian Resort). This really streamlined the process...oh, and the food is great too!

Cheers! for seeing my favorite color crayon in the queue for Toy Story Midway Mania! But Jeers that the attraction was closed the evening we were there (fortunately, we had ridden it that morning).

I could go on and on...but I'll finish with a couple of great Cheers! First, to the most excellent, fun hair we've ever had. Thanks, Harmony Barber Shop!

And, finally, Cheers! to seeing an old friend (well, she's not old...but I am...she was actually very young when we met...but I digress) perform in multiple roles. Yes, I actually KNOW Ariel, Sheldon, and Squirt! How fun is that?!?