tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post8274657127654369156..comments2024-03-28T15:36:02.733-04:00Comments on EPBOT: Excuses, Excuses...Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11888187687405622408noreply@blogger.comBlogger99125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-26624120454866768702010-08-18T11:13:42.508-04:002010-08-18T11:13:42.508-04:00Steampunk Disney Items:
http://disneyparks.disney...Steampunk Disney Items:<br /><br />http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2010/08/disney-trading-time-for-steampunk/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-55905257894529586472010-07-03T18:24:54.077-04:002010-07-03T18:24:54.077-04:00I've only been to the California Disney once, ...I've only been to the California Disney once, so can't rec much there, but I have a disney book recommendation! Cory Doctorow's Down & Out in the Magic Kingdom is a great read. (Science fiction novel set in Disney World!) And like pretty much everything else by Doctorow, can be had for free in ebook form from his site.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-68838641014517743772010-07-03T17:29:08.318-04:002010-07-03T17:29:08.318-04:00Bonnie and I were going to follow you there and st...Bonnie and I were going to follow you there and stalk you (not in a creepy way, though), but I have this...job...thing. Bah.SGHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10854894512473645641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-43944671931098661142010-07-02T13:54:21.791-04:002010-07-02T13:54:21.791-04:00If you want to meet Mickey and not have to wait in...If you want to meet Mickey and not have to wait in a line of fifty overjoyed/terrified kids and their parents, go to Mickey's house in Toon Town and when you are finished walking through there is a classic Mickey cartoon (in a blessedly air conditioned room) before you meet the big cheese! He is dressed in the fantasia costume which was a plus for moi! <br /><br />Also, am I the only one who didn't understand that the quarters you put in to the machine were in no way part of the pressed coin you got out? I was always fascinated by how they combined the coins to make it look copper..Jackie F.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-14828419101262066472010-07-02T11:25:54.893-04:002010-07-02T11:25:54.893-04:00I am on the edge of my seat (literally-- right at ...I am on the edge of my seat (literally-- right at the edge of this worn out computer chair) in anticipation of the smooshed penny tutorial. I have so many of those scattered about the house. It never occurred to me I could actually do something with them.Brookenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-11396223007563339172010-07-02T10:35:43.472-04:002010-07-02T10:35:43.472-04:00I discovered squished pennies a couple of years ag...I discovered squished pennies a couple of years ago on a road trip. Now I check the squished penny website every time I travel so I don't miss one. It lists machine locations by state and city. Too bad I havent' been to Disney yet.<br /><br />Can't wait to see what you have planned for us.Keeleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-23132038596281996122010-07-02T01:31:19.213-04:002010-07-02T01:31:19.213-04:00You just make sure to march yourself right over to...You just make sure to march yourself right over to the Tiki Room, and enjoy an amazing Dole Whip frozen treat. You can get these with or without pineapple juice (the Dole Whip Float), and both ways are equally wonderful. Delicious!!!Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04540293754850423353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-73530545719359918592010-07-02T00:36:32.402-04:002010-07-02T00:36:32.402-04:00I'm with everyone who said Blue Bayou. But you...I'm with everyone who said Blue Bayou. But you must make reservations immediately upon entering the park, or you may not get to go there at all!<br />On Main Street, don't miss the "party line" phone on one wall of the General Store.<br />Outside of Disneyland, if you get the chance, go to the Huntington Museum and Gardens for tea!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-84407520598309015642010-07-01T22:28:47.668-04:002010-07-01T22:28:47.668-04:00I'm a Disney geek, but all my Disney geekdom i...I'm a Disney geek, but all my Disney geekdom is centered on WDW. I LOVE WDW and ADORE EPCOT, but I've always heard that DL is great, too (even better in some respects). Hope you have a fantastic time out there and are ready to give a full report when you get back!<br /><br />P.S. Love the pressed pennies! We have a bunch from WDW.jbvennhttp://jbvenn@julievennewitz.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-11560886140871545642010-07-01T21:08:05.480-04:002010-07-01T21:08:05.480-04:00This is my first time posting here, although I'...This is my first time posting here, although I've been lurking for a while now. :D<br /><br />My suggestion is to definitely get a Dole Whip (it's pineapple-flavored ice cream) from the cart right next to the Tiki Room sometime before you leave. The line to get one is usually super long, but it's very delicious and most certainly worth the wait. Have fun!Amanda C.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-67267647875420430692010-07-01T20:07:41.148-04:002010-07-01T20:07:41.148-04:00okay, so i pretty much never ever comment on blogs...okay, so i pretty much never ever comment on blogs but now that you're in my backyard, at one of my very favorite places... have you two begun looking for the HIDDEN MICKEYS???? that, and if you have an iphone, there's an app that will tell you how to find them. and how long lines are (i don't have an iphone but i think they're different apps). for example, there are three hidden mickeys in the winnie the pooh ride... and one of the posts outside of splash mountain has a knot-hole (sp?) in the shape of a mickey head. and, if you have a pass to california adventure, play there too! :) :) :)<br /><br />oh, and i love your blogs TONS!Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17258311152631451433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-43008883953415091962010-07-01T17:34:45.711-04:002010-07-01T17:34:45.711-04:00If you guys get this before you leave Disneyland.....If you guys get this before you leave Disneyland... <br /><br />My name is Leslie and I work at Disneyland, for the rest of this week I am working on the parade route... if you can find me I'll see if I can't make some extra special magic for you guys...just mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12361476804002593829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-35096731353111024182010-07-01T16:01:26.437-04:002010-07-01T16:01:26.437-04:00Billy Hill and the Hill Billies. Easily the best s...Billy Hill and the Hill Billies. Easily the best show at Disneyland (at least <i>I</i> think so anyway). It's highly entertaining. They perform in Frontierland about every hour or so.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-21258016562926962202010-07-01T14:51:32.617-04:002010-07-01T14:51:32.617-04:00I was totally at Disneyland yesterday! Sadly, I do...I was totally at Disneyland yesterday! Sadly, I don't know what you look like, so I wouldn't have been able to find you and say CAKE WRECKS ROCK! (So I did it virtually. Heh.) <br /><br />My favorite under-rated area of Disneyland is the Animation Pavillion. They know me at Turtle Talk with Crush... is that bad? :P Anyways, it's a great building to explore (and sing!!) in.Molly Mousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00449888450255876096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-49627981936421458652010-07-01T14:50:22.160-04:002010-07-01T14:50:22.160-04:00Oh Em Gee, I lerv smashed pennies and wish I could...Oh Em Gee, I lerv smashed pennies and wish I could steal some of yours.Jessica Olinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00282500023825318766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-36810059746302886872010-07-01T14:25:56.008-04:002010-07-01T14:25:56.008-04:00Being from Orlando as well, the things that stand ...Being from Orlando as well, the things that stand out at Disneyland, for me, are the things that are different from WDW...Im not just talking about the different attractions (DCA's Sun Wheel...get the swinging gondola...scariest ride anywhere) or how even cloned attractions are different (hello, Haunted Mansion and Pirates!) but Im talking about the FOOD! My three musts are: getting a mint julep in Frontierland - it's non-alcoholic and oh so green and yummy, a monte cristo at the Blue Bayou and a corndog at the Corn Dog Castle in DCA (I hear it's under construction, but they're available somewhere else in the park and TOTALLY worth the hunt. Best and BIGGEST corndog you'll ever have)<br /><br />Enjoy your trip...I'll be there in Sept! woohooOnceBittenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06859073185942852358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-33092210295618993802010-07-01T13:57:04.548-04:002010-07-01T13:57:04.548-04:00ooh you're asking a Cali girl who was practica...ooh you're asking a Cali girl who was practically raised at the Dland! okay, on Mainstreet, gotta check out the old silent movie theater, Mint juleps in New Orleans Square, Casey Jr railroad (go at night and ride in the caboose). in Cal Adventure, get free fresh tortillas and make sure to ride "Soarin." OH! and everyone talks about the bread bowls, well, in Cal Adventure, they make them fresh. So warm and yummers!Andygirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11639545596114354278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-69578760815258989682010-07-01T13:57:04.550-04:002010-07-01T13:57:04.550-04:00ooh you're asking a Cali girl who was practica...ooh you're asking a Cali girl who was practically raised at the Dland! okay, on Mainstreet, gotta check out the old silent movie theater, Mint juleps in New Orleans Square, Casey Jr railroad (go at night and ride in the caboose). in Cal Adventure, get free fresh tortillas and make sure to ride "Soarin." OH! and everyone talks about the bread bowls, well, in Cal Adventure, they make them fresh. So warm and yummers!Andygirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11639545596114354278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-34173703572034642012010-07-01T13:57:04.549-04:002010-07-01T13:57:04.549-04:00Ahh..I'm commenting late. But California Adven...Ahh..I'm commenting late. But California Adventure is amazing. And as for beaches Venice and Abalone Cove will make you feel at home California style...too bad I'm posting this on your last day.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-70199329789013460892010-07-01T13:31:07.923-04:002010-07-01T13:31:07.923-04:00I have buttloads of smashed pennies! Unfortunately...I have buttloads of smashed pennies! Unfortunately they're technically my 6-year-old nephew's "treasure" so who knows if he'll let me use them for your tutorial.Typhoid Ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17407366160335333635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-90533147902971951792010-07-01T10:54:48.161-04:002010-07-01T10:54:48.161-04:00So...this is kinda unrelated, but since you're...So...this is kinda unrelated, but since you're all about the Steampunk (and if you have an iPhone) check this out! http://appshopper.com/games/steampunk-solitaire<br /><br />Thanks for all your blogging, I love reading your posts!Navahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02422050040230262372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-67465467727887062942010-07-01T08:43:19.974-04:002010-07-01T08:43:19.974-04:00I agree with the Goofy's Kitchen people. DO N...I agree with the Goofy's Kitchen people. DO NOT SKIP THE ORANGE JUICE! The best orange juice I've ever had, in fact. I probably drank four or five glasses! It's not at all the same as the typical Donald Duck juice served everywhere else.<br /><br />The few that mentioned the Blue Bayou inside the Pirates of the Caribbean hit the mark, too. It has white tablecloths, it's cool, dimly lit, and the food is fantastic, Probably the nicest and most romantic restaurant open to the general public inside D-land.Calihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00124023839136539246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-22127180091056352742010-07-01T07:20:39.600-04:002010-07-01T07:20:39.600-04:00Hi Jen & John,
I have been inspired by your po...Hi Jen & John,<br />I have been inspired by your posts of Steampunk. I love the Steampunk decotating and artifacts that you feature. I have been spending ages on the Steampunk Home site since you have posted the link. Now I am interested in going back a few steps and learning more about the genre itself. Can you recommend which books and movies are a great introduction to a novice like me?<br />LesleyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-46124736315464987162010-07-01T05:09:06.540-04:002010-07-01T05:09:06.540-04:00If you like coffee then visit the coffee place on ...If you like coffee then visit the coffee place on Main Street that is near the lockers. You pay for a cup in the morning and hold onto your receipt, show it to them and you get a free refill later in the day - like when those dawgs are tired and need some caffeine!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-19880484275045175452010-07-01T03:06:55.672-04:002010-07-01T03:06:55.672-04:00You have to try the baked potato soup on Main St a...You have to try the baked potato soup on Main St and the gumbo at the Blue Bayou or Cafe Orleans (not the stuff in the bread bowl). A Walk with Walt is a great tour if you have time and you get a pin! It's been a year since I was last there but if Victor is working at the Tower of Terror still he is not to be missed!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com