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Tiny Dancer - Elton John

My HAPPINESS thread has overflown, for all of you at TPR being a part of my life. I just wish to thank all of you for being apart of my current life. At 68. Hey, who knew? Best wishes and hugs and squishes to all of you facing 2022. Long may we enjoy!

R.I.P. Informative & Innovative & Imaginative.... (grammatically) He will be missed.

"Love Train" The O'Jays ~ 1972

.... and those first posted packages (2-3 days?) sounds like what Carnival would offer. With the usual resulting awful (drunken;uncool) cruises, for those who care about responsibility and such stuff. I will wait, until they offer (at least) a 5-8 day cruise, for consideration.

^ My hero!

Best to probably post it here.... "Oooooooh WDW how you TEASE US & Torment Us!" Found on a number of Disney sites. By Disney. Go find it, and salivate, drool, quiver .... your choice.

I hope the whole re-do is successful for Monte. The shuttle coaster is a real rarity these days. I've been lucky to ride at least 5 (? probably more) of them, including the one in Astroworld (RIP), and the one in Mexico City's La Feria park. It's design and running, has really made it one of my favourite all-time coasters in the world. p.s. An instant adrenaline rush is an awesome thing - no matter how the speed varies. IMhO. My first one ~ Tidal Wave, way back when. EDIT: And both systems RAWK!

Sidney Poitier RIP. He was 94 years old. And the very first African-American to win the 1964 OSCAR for Lead Actor. For "Lillies of The Field." And "In The Heat of The Night's" best catchphrase .... "They call me MR. TIBBS!" And the actress/singer Lulu got a multi-HIT with "To Sir, With Love," based on his movie as a teacher.

And now - THIS IS A RANT. Please remember this. I am totally convinced that supporting Dubai in any fashion = you are obviously, intentionally, ignoring their practices and politics. The thread is constantly referring to `toning down` everything you normally would do, outside of this country. I.E Affection, holding hands, blah blah. IMhO, it is not worth getting the credit(s). Obviously I will never go to to Dubai, but the rest of you who do ..... well, have fun and don`t trip yourself up. THIS RANT IS OVER I do admit, I went on the 2012 TPR Tour to Mainland China and we had to not do overt stuff we would do in our own countries.

^ Totally agree on this. And, are they also including Single Riders queue for Remy? Or not at all? I forget. There was one in Paris, back in 2015, which is how I got to ride it five times in a row! It worked fine, for myself.

Great report, Adam! I have visited most of all the Disney parks around the world, usually June-Sept, and have always dreamed of the time when I could visit any Disney park, during it's Holiday Season. This was a great look at traditions still used and loved, in Disneyland. Thanks for the visit. And the Pickle Dog stand reminded me.... Yes, bought one of those "pickle dogs" way back in 2017 at our PNE. Never again, I say! It - was - huge! And pardon my liberal use of mustard. It helped.

"Put it in a twist." One of the Evil Stepsisters, to Cinderella, in Sondheim's great musical take on fairy tales that "share the same dark forest." Into The Woods.* * For - her - hair.

Looks great, but .... interactive marble run? That sounds interesting. EDIT: Oops. Didn't read ahead. I got it! p.s. I Toverland.

Quick message from the PNE.... Happy New Year! "Thanks to everyone who celebrated with us in 2021…. Here’s hoping that 2022 sparks more joy and brings more people together!" "The one in the middle, has definitely GOT IT!"

^ It's all about timing, I guess.

Can I get a small house nearby, for my yearly visits to Knott's? And right beside that new coaster would be just fine. Thought I would ask.

Alannah Myles - Black Velvet

Who am I, not to repeat everything everyone has said about your photos .... wonderful shots. And that second to last one of Hulk at night - really stunning. I think I can see all of the track there, lol. Thanks again for sharing more great photos from your trips.

I'll certainly go with Arcades at any park. Fun times. Many quarters spent. Few prizes won.

Listening to a ten year old Broadway musical ..... the 2011 TONY winner for Best Musical. And it doesn't get old, at this point in time. Hasa diga ebowai. HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYBODY!

I will admit, that during the time before visiting Disney Paris, I had all the right 'coupons' and reservations for food done and printed out in advance. And for the dining stuff, I could do it two months, by phone, before we arrived there. I can assume this system has probably changed? But for now, I won't concern myself with such stuff. Until we're allowed to go back to Europe, what's the point of worrying about pre-planning, outside of and within Disney Paris?

^ And I have to add.... I actually saw Betty LIVE, on a "$10,000 Pyramid" (that was the top amount, at the time) taping in Los Angeles. And one of The Funniest Moments happened back then. 1984-5. We also spent a whole f-ing other day to see "Price Is Right." Will never do that again, lol. Dick Clark was still hosting Pyramid at the time. It was his creation FYI, and all was going along fine during the game, until.... ...... Out of Betty's mouth comes .... "Oh shit I can't remember" .... and then the entire audience, crew, AND Clark, we all felt apart, laughing. The taping had to obviously stop, back up and start from another spot. But still - it was awesome just for that one hilarious moment between us and her. And I was really hoping they'd keep that blooper of hers. Clark may have, as he was known to do. But they probably taped over it. Maybe. RIP Betty. P.S. Just figured it out! Betty was on Pyramid to help promote "a new series" she was starring in ..... (guess what?) .... Golden Girls. It started airing in the Fall, 1985. So, that's definitely the year that we saw her, on the game show. Kewl!

^ I wonder if that one cost 'extra' to ride in?

omgomgomgomgomgomg <SAD> Betty White just passed away, today. She was 99. Her 100th would have been January 17th. Very sad.