The Disneymoon with free dining PTR we go tomorrow

[tinks_1989]

Hi :wave2:

Welcome to my pre trip report!

Warning may contain randomness and blabbering :rotfl:

So me and (by time this trip gets here) my hubby will be heading back to the happiest place on earth :lovestruc

Characters

Me - Leanne Crazy obsessive planner the bossy one, life long Disney lover
Favourite Character Tinkerbell
Favourite Park Epcot
Favourite Ride Kilimanjaro Safari
Favourite Restaurant Teppan Edo
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Enjoying the best boat ride EVER!!!

Dave Laid back wouldn't even know what an ADR was :rotfl:
Favourite Character Woody
Favourite Park Epcot
Favourite Ride Toy Story Mania
Favourite Restaurant Teppan Edo and Le Cellier
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Enjoying a pint outside the Rose and Crown


Too Infinity and Beyond

Again this year we will be flying continental from Bristol with a 2 hour stop in Newark arriving in Orlando International hopefully about 18.40

No car rental at all this year so we plan on using the Magic Express I love the video on the Bus

:lovestruc :lovestruc :lovestruc

Home Again

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After our fabulous stay at Saratoga Springs last year where else would we stay!?!

With a room request of Congress Park, with a balcony over looking the lake

We truly love this hotel the location couldn't be better for a Down Town Disney Shopaholic

Top Secret I am hoping to upgrade us to a 1 Bed villa just with wedding costs not 100% sure the funds are with us


Pumba: I ate Like a pig
Timon: Pumba you are a pig
Pumba: Oh!!!

Yes we will also feel like pigs lol with the return of free Disney dining

Dave is very excited about this the thought of all that food steak in particular

[jamjar84]

Sounds fab. :)

[jockey]

Your plans sound great :)

[TotallyAngelic]

Sounds wonderful .... and randomness and blabbering is always good :goodvibes

[eeyorefanuk]

Thanks for your report :goodvibes:goodvibes we are staying at saratoga for the first time in august - why do you prefer congress park??

[suzycute]

Disney is the perfect place for a honeymoon! :love: We love Saratoga too! :banana:
Looking forward to reading more randomness and blabbering! :thumbsup2

[tinks_1989]

Sounds fab. :)

Thank you we are so excited :banana:

Your plans sound great :)

Thank you I have tried to squeeze in as much planning as I can I cant believe its only 21 days till ADR's so weird it being 180 days now

Sounds wonderful .... and randomness and blabbering is always good :goodvibes

That's good then because I am always blabbering lol :rotfl:

Thanks for your report :goodvibes:goodvibes we are staying at saratoga for the first time in august - why do you prefer congress park??

No Problem we love it its the closest to Down town Disney and not too far from main building! Also if you are visiting a hotel or say Boardwalk and those buses don't go to other hotels (I think I am sure some one else can confirm that) You can get the bus to Down town Disney and the bus stop at Down town Disney was a 4 minute walk from our room last year so nice and quick

I don't know if you are interested but this is a link to my TR from last year has some information about Saratoga in there some where http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2318391

Disney is the perfect place for a honeymoon! :love: We love Saratoga too! :banana:
Looking forward to reading more randomness and blabbering! :thumbsup2

Thank you we are so excited we actually booked the honeymoon before the wedding we were that excited about it lol :rotfl:

I will update soon with more blabbering I promise

[gallmcduck]

Hi, your honeymoon sounds great :thumbsup2 looking forward to hearing more about your plans. I may have missed some things on other threads but hope we are going to hear about your wedding in your ptr too :yay:

[cannp123165]

Sounds great! :)

[CustardTart]

Great start, Leanne!!! :thumbsup2

Love your pic BTW - you look so pretty, hun!!! :goodvibes And I can't imagine a better place to 'moon (ooh that sounds a bit cheeky, don't ya think..? :laughing:)

Looking forward to hearing more randomness and blabbering!!! :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

[Linda67]

Hello :cheer2:
Really looking forward to hearing more
Congtatulations on your wedding :flower3:

[tinks_1989]

Hi, your honeymoon sounds great :thumbsup2 looking forward to hearing more about your plans. I may have missed some things on other threads but hope we are going to hear about your wedding in your ptr too :yay:

I will post something's about the wedding but I don't want bore you all with all that :rotfl:

Sounds great! :)

Thank you! We are so excited well I am :banana: Dave doesn't get excited till the day we fly :rolleyes:


Great start, Leanne!!! :thumbsup2

Love your pic BTW - you look so pretty, hun!!! :goodvibes And I can't imagine a better place to 'moon (ooh that sounds a bit cheeky, don't ya think..? :laughing:)

Looking forward to hearing more randomness and blabbering!!! :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

Hello

ah thank you :blush:
I am a bit sun burnt we had been drinking around the world that day :drinking1

:rotfl: that does sound a bit naughty I hope there will be no mooning :lmao:

More randomness coming straight up :woohoo:

Hello :cheer2:
Really looking forward to hearing more
Congtatulations on your wedding :flower3:

Hello

Thank you :love:
I am about to have a blabbering afternoon :yay:

[disney_princess_85]

Great start, looking forward to more! :)

I am a bit sun burnt we had been drinking around the world that day

Just wondering- aren't you 20? How did you manage to drink around the world? I ask because I'm always asked for ID over there (and over here too, actually! :rotfl:).

[tinks_1989]

Friday 17th Sept

Universal Studios

Saturday 18th Sept

Blizzard Beach

Sunday 19th Sept

Hotel, Down town disney and Dave playing golf

Monday 20th Sept

Magic Kingdom

Tuesday 21st Sept

Hollywood Studios

Wednesday 22nd Sept

Epcot

Thursday 23rd Sept

Animal Kingdom

Friday 24th Sept

Magic Kigdom
Mickeys Not So Scary Halloween Party???

Saturday 25th Sept

Typhoon Lagoon
Halloween Horror Night

Sunday 26th Sept

Lazy day/Shopping day

Monday 27th Sept

Island of Adventure

Tuesday 28th Sept

Epcot or Hollywood Studios

Wednesday 29th Sept

Epcot or Hollywood Studios

Thursday 30th Sept

Flying home :sad2:

[tinks_1989]

Great start, looking forward to more! :)



Just wondering- aren't you 20? How did you manage to drink around the world? I ask because I'm always asked for ID over there (and over here too, actually! :rotfl:).

I would have a sneaky sip off Dave's :eek:
I have never tried to buy a drink in the USA
I was really surprised though a few times we went out we were given alcoholic drinks from CM's as a engagement celebration

I am also asked for ID alot here as well! At least they are doing their job well :D

[joolz1910]

Your plans sound fab.:thumbsup2

[MrsTigger]

Nice to see a PTR for someone else going around the same time as us.... It makes our trip seem sooo real LOL.... your plans sound great!

[mark&sue]

We too love Congress Park because we can stagger back from Downtown Disney, in fact even walk to the crossroads restaurants. Not sure we will be able to walk this year as staying in a treehouse which is a further walk.

Hope you enjoy all your planning and have the bestest time



susan

[tinks_1989]

Your plans sound fab.:thumbsup2

Thank you they are coming along slowly

Nice to see a PTR for someone else going around the same time as us.... It makes our trip seem sooo real LOL.... your plans sound great!

I like to get all my ideas down or I have so much to think about :rotfl:

We too love Congress Park because we can stagger back from Downtown Disney, in fact even walk to the crossroads restaurants. Not sure we will be able to walk this year as staying in a treehouse which is a further walk.

Hope you enjoy all your planning and have the bestest time



susan

That is the plan this year to have a few drinks at down town disney and stumble back home

I cant believe the amount of people you see get on the Down town disney bus when waiting at Congress park :laughing:

[mandymouse]

Your plans sound great, I hope you have a fab time ::yes::

[disney_princess_85]

We too love Congress Park because we can stagger back from Downtown Disney, in fact even walk to the crossroads restaurants.

Interesting. How long does this walk take? :)

[tinks_1989]

Your plans sound great, I hope you have a fab time ::yes::

Thank you Mandy!


Have you had any luck finding a Disney Cruise offer?

[jackieleanne]

Great plans Leanne hope you have a wonderful time not long to go now.

[tinks_1989]

Great plans Leanne hope you have a wonderful time not long to go now.

Hi Hun,

I dont want it to come too quick still got so much planning to do lol :rotfl:

I am so sorry to hear about your delayed trip :( AKL though that sounds good :banana: and it will be all worth the wait when it get's here :D

Hope you arm is better!

xxx

[natalielongstaff]

:cool1: Leanne your plans sound great !

[Chilly]

I arrive half way through your trip. I have done no planning so far.

[tinks_1989]

:cool1: Leanne your plans sound great !

Thank you :D Thanks for reading ;)

I arrive half way through your trip. I have done no planning so far.

:scared1::scared1::scared1:

Its our 180 days in 15 days yours must be coming up as well

[tinks_1989]

So it is two weeks before I can my ADR'S I think I have made up mind now (I hope I keep changing)

Blabbering taking place

Thursday 16TH Sept
Breakfast - Bristol Airport
Lunch - Aeroplane (Newark airport for me I can't eat aeroplane food
Dinner - Earl of Sandwich first taste of Disney :lovestruc

Friday 17TH Sept
Breakfast - Hotel Room
Lunch - Counter service some where in Universal don't know of any yet
Dinner - Hard Rock Cafe

Saturday 18TH Sept
Breakfast - Hotel Room
Lunch - Warming Hut
Dinner - Kouzzina

Sunday 19TH Sept
Breakfast - Hotel Room
Lunch - Artist Pallet
Dinner - Mama Melrose (Fantasmic Package)

Monday 20TH Sept
Breakfast - Crystal Palace
Lunch- Casey's Corner
Dinner - Narcoosse's

Tuesday 21ST Sept
Breakfast - Hotel Room
Lunch - Pizza Planet
Dinner - Turf Club and Grille

Wednesday 22ND Sept
Breakfast - Hotel Room
Lunch - Cantina De San Angel / Lotus Blossom (we tend to share in Epcot to try more food around the world :D)
Dinner - Teppan Edo

Thursday 23RD Sept
Breakfast - Hotel Room
Lunch - Yak and Yeti (Counter service)
Dinner - Sanaa

Friday 24TH Sept
Breakfast - Hotel Room
Lunch - Pinocchio Village Haus
Dinner - Whispering Canyon

Saturday 25TH Sept
Breakfast - Hotel Room
Lunch - Wolf Gang Puck Express
Dinner - Universal Studios Counter Service

Sunday 26TH Sept
Breakfast - Hotel Room
Lunch - Typhhon Tilly's
Dinner - Yachtsman's Steak house

Monday 27TH Sept
Breakfast - Hotel Room
Lunch - Island of Adventure
Dinner - ??? (Not sure if we will stay all day at IOA so may go to Planet Hollywood)

Tuesday 28TH Sept
Breakfast - Hotel Room
Lunch - Tangerine Cafe / Yakitori House
Dinner - Le Cellier

Wednesday 29TH Sept
Breakfast - Hotel Room
Lunch - Rosie's All American Cafe
Dinner - Rose and Crown (In time to watch Illuminations)

Thursday 30TH Sept
Breakfast - Artist Pallet
Lunch - T- Rex
Dinner - Aeroplane :sad1:


Just 1 quick service left and used all Table service

[tinks_1989]

Reading that I am going to be putting all the weight I have lost :lmao:

Any way,

I forgot to say we have some one else coming on our honeymoon

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Pegasus928 lovable Dizzy Bear

:lovestruc:lovestruc:lovestruc

[gallmcduck]

ADRs looking great :thumbsup2 Love the Earl of Sandwich on arrival. Can I ask have you eaten at Narcoisse's before? We haven't got an ADR for this trip but thinking we maybe try. Oh and the bear is a cute addition :cool1:

[tinks_1989]

ADRs looking great :thumbsup2 Love the Earl of Sandwich on arrival. Can I ask have you eaten at Narcoisse's before? We haven't got an ADR for this trip but thinking we maybe try. Oh and the bear is a cute addition :cool1:

We haven't eaten there before but wanted to try either Narcoossee's or Citricos and as we had a few days away from Disney we thought we would use them on some 2 table services Narcoossee's serve Lobster that is my favourite

[wicket2005]

Great plans. I enjoyed your last trip report.

On the Islands day you could try Mythos Restaurant, it does really nice meals but only during day and go there before any water rides.

[tinks_1989]

Great plans. I enjoyed your last trip report.

On the Islands day you could try Mythos Restaurant, it does really nice meals but only during day and go there before any water rides.

Hello

Thank you :cutie:

I have heard about mythos and did think about it! Thanks for recommending I am going to go and look in to a bit more :rotfl:

[tinks_1989]

Today I have started Packing

Not for WDW unfortunately it is still a bit too far away, no I started packing for Disneyland Paris :banana:
Some may have noticed I also have a ticker which only has 2 weeks and 3 days left on it :scared1:

So I thought instead of doing a separate Pre Trip report and bore even more of you I thought I would just add it on to here

Characters

I wont go on about me and Dave as you have already read about the two of us!

Sammi (My sister) - The whole reason for the trip it is to celebrate her 18th :banana:
Love's all rides as long as they don't go upside down

Becky - Sammi's friend her first trip to Disney of any kind she is very excited!
Heaven help her she must be mad going with us lot :rotfl:

Mum - Also an obsessed trip planner )Must be where I get it from!
Would happily spend all day beating us on buzz light year

Dad - Big kid at heart loves Disney and embarrassing the rest of the family
Will go on any the scary rides but will shut his eyes :lmao:

We will be flying from Bristol to Charles de Gaulle on April 1st

and will be flying back on April 4th

Staying at Newport bay :goodvibes This is a bit upmarket for me and Dave we normally stay in the Santa Fe! I have read a few bad reviews though :confused:

We were very lucky receive free dining when we go Disney are spoiling us this year :lmao: Weight watchers aren't going to like me and mum when we get home :rolleyes:

April 1st

We dont land till 18.15 so we wont be getting any time in the park that night but we do hope to get in Annette's for a meal me and Dave really enjoyed it there last year! But no reservations for here :scared1:

Disney is one extreme to another ADR's at 180 days to walk in :lmao:

April 2nd

Sammi's Birthday (Good Friday) Cafe Mickeys for dinner this night with a birthday cake for the Birthday girl
(Dave and I are very excited about this meal we walked past on our last visit about 10pm and Goofy was dancing on the table :lmao:)

April 3rd

Probably be nursing a hang over :headache: this morning so might be a slower day! Then Buffalo Bills the best dinner show ever bit apprehensive about mickey mouse being in it though :confused:

April 4th

Our flight isn't till 18.55 we still have plenty of time to shop I mean enjoy in the parks ;)

I hope to include a TR for this trip on here with loads of photo's I love photo's

[florida sun]

Greap report, looking forward to reading more:goodvibes

[PJB71]

Oh your plans sound really exciting:cool1:

Cant wait to hear more about your trips:banana:

[tinks_1989]

Greap report, looking forward to reading more:goodvibes

Thank you can't believe we are less then 6 months now :banana: in 6 months I'll be asleep in Saratoga springs :cool1:

Oh your plans sound really exciting:cool1:

Cant wait to hear more about your trips:banana:

Thank you I can't believe we will be leaving 2 weeks today for DLRP it has creped up on us so quick

[gallmcduck]

Your DLPR plans are looking great it's getting closer :cool1: I was thinking initially that you really were super super super organised talking about packing :rotfl: Look forward to your tr from DLPR :banana:

[tinks_1989]

Your DLPR plans are looking great it's getting closer :cool1: I was thinking initially that you really were super super super organised talking about packing :rotfl: Look forward to your tr from DLPR :banana:

Hello

Thank you for reading

I know it is really catching up with us :scared1:

I cant wait to go:lovestruc

[tinks_1989]

So Saturday was our 180 day's I cant believe it already :scared1:

We asked for 8.30pm for every ADR except for breakfast Obviously :rotfl:! This what we got

September 17th Hard rock cafe This isnt booked do I need to book or does it not get busy

September 18th Kouzzina 7.40 pm

September 19th Mama Melrose Fantasmic package (Haven't rang and booked yet)

September 20th Crystal palace 9am
Narcoossee's 8.25pm Wishes is on at 9pm do you think we will be able to see the fireworks?

September 21st Turf Club bar and Grille 8.30pm

September 22nd Le Cellier 8.20pm

September 24th Sanaa 8.30pm

September 25th Whispering Canyon Cafe 8.30pm

September 26th Yachtsman's steak house 8.20pm

September 27th Mythos Again should I book this

September 28th Teppan Edo 8.30 pm

September 29th Rose and Crown 7.05pm think this may be too early as wanted to watch illuminations so this may change

September 30 T-rex will be making that tomorrow our last one :worship:

[tinks_1989]

Today is our single digit dance for DLRP

:banana:

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[gallmcduck]

:banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana: yey to single digit's for ypur DLRP trip.

ADRs looking fab:thumbsup2 Sorry can't answer your ques haven't eaten at those places :sad2:

[tinks_1989]

:banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana: yey to single digit's for ypur DLRP trip.

ADRs looking fab:thumbsup2 Sorry can't answer your ques haven't eaten at those places :sad2:

Thanks I am so excited about DLRP :banana:

only 4 days to go :cool1:



I keep changing my mind about our ADR's :confused:

180 days is just way too advanced to decided where to eat:eek:

[fav_is_tink]

Have a fab time at DLRP :cool1: looking forward to reading all about it!

Your plans for September all sound great :thumbsup2

[disney_princess_85]

Enjoy DLP! :yay:

I'm actually quite jealous that you're going, even though I'm going to New York on Thursday! :confused3

[tinks_1989]

Enjoy DLP! :yay:

I'm actually quite jealous that you're going, even though I'm going to New York on Thursday! :confused3

NEW YORK :love: Jealous!!!

Have you been listening to Alicia Keys New York song?

[disney_princess_85]

Oops, double post! Please delete. :)

[disney_princess_85]

NEW YORK :love: Jealous!!!

Have you been listening to Alicia Keys New York song?

I have! It does make me feel quite excited when I hear it. :goodvibes

[tinks_1989]

I have! It does make me feel quite excited when I hear it. :goodvibes

It gets me excited going to Florida because we have to stop in Newark :banana:

[tinks_1989]

Im debating with my self to do a food Trip Report when we go to DLRP to practice for WDW

Im a bit nervous though that people are going to think I am nuts taking pictures of my food :rotfl2:

Can any of you tell me if you have done it and how easy you found or didnt find it?

[disney_princess_85]

It gets me excited going to Florida because we have to stop in Newark :banana:

:lmao:

Apparently you get a great view of Manhattan when you fly into Newark. :thumbsup2

Im debating with my self to do a food Trip Report when we go to DLRP to practice for WDW

Im a bit nervous though that people are going to think I am nuts taking pictures of my food :rotfl2:

Can any of you tell me if you have done it and how easy you found or didnt find it?

Do it! I've taken pics of all my food at DLP (both CS and TS) and I've never noticed anyone giving me a funny look or anything.

[tinks_1989]

:lmao:

Apparently you get a great view of Manhattan when you fly into Newark. :thumbsup2



Do it! I've taken pics of all my food at DLP (both CS and TS) and I've never noticed anyone giving me a funny look or anything.

I am so dispointed with my self I got myself all excited about doing a food porn but every time we ate I forgot and just started eating :lmao:

I promise I'll do a report just wont have any food photos :sad2:

[wickesy]

Im debating with my self to do a food Trip Report when we go to DLRP to practice for WDW

Im a bit nervous though that people are going to think I am nuts taking pictures of my food :rotfl2:

Can any of you tell me if you have done it and how easy you found or didnt find it?

I don't take food pictures myself but when we were in DLP we noticed a woman taking a photo of her ice cream and we wondered if she was a DIS'er. :lmao: She was using her mobile so it wasn't quite so obvious - I thought she was just on the phone.

[tinks_1989]

We been back a few days all the washing is done and all our photos are loaded so I am ready to start my TR

Our flight wasn't till 4 in the afternoon so we had a lazy morning and time to do a few jobs around the flat, we took Flopsy to Dave's dad popped to the bank and picked up some lunch for me Dave mum and dad.

Sammi and Becky were at 6th form in the morning they got back at about one just enough time for a quick change before the taxi got there at 1.30.

The taxi journey was very quick before we knew it we were wheeling our case's in the airport. Mum had checked us in on line and we had no check in luggage so straight to security which felt very strange.

After a few drinks in the bar and a look round duty free we were ready to board I hate all the push and shove of easy jet flights and the bus they cram you on to take you to the aeroplane.

The flight was very uneventful and quick. With no bags to pick up it was very quick the other side too. :worship: Our Taxi driver had just arrived as we approached the door good timing he didnt speak much English but he was very polite took our bags and off we went. We hit some traffic on the way but we were there in no time.

The hotel was very busy when we arrived and had to wait a while before we checked in. We were all upgraded to the Admirals floor and breakfast.

We didn't have any dining reservations for our first night we thought we would try annette's :scared1: the que was out the door there were probably about 25-30 people queing outside. Steakhouse didn't have any thing till 10 (It was 8.30 at the time)

We went to New York hotel to try our luck there they said no and that they were fully booked all night mum asked them if they could check any where else for us they tapped on the computer and said we could eat here. We were a bit confused but relieved we were starving.

When we were shown our table the place was dead there were more enpty tables then full and only one other family arrived once we arrived :confused:
The food was all very good especially the desert the apple pie the pastry was perfect and chocolate moose! Sorry no pictures I was just so hungry I finished it all was very good.

Becky Sammi Me Dave and dad after our dinner

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After dinner we decided it was a bit early to head back yet so we went to the bar for a drink each

All of us having a drink in the Manhattan bar
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Becky and Sammi had a Mai Tai I think :confused3
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Mum had a pina colada
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Dad had a bit of a dell boy drink all he was missing was the umbrella
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Dave had a tequlia sunrise
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And I had a glow tini

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I had fun with the glowing cube lol

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So after an expensive round 68 euro's we decide to head back for a good night sleep ready for Sammi's 18th birthday in the morning.

[wickesy]

Great start Leanne. Looking forward to reading the rest. :goodvibes

[gallmcduck]

No food pics :sad1: your trip sounds fun so far, round of drinks a bit step but suppose thats prices in paris, glow cubes are cool :thumbsup2

[tinks_1989]

Great start Leanne. Looking forward to reading the rest. :goodvibes

Thank you :lovestruc

No food pics :sad1: your trip sounds fun so far, round of drinks a bit step but suppose thats prices in paris, glow cubes are cool :thumbsup2

I know sorry how bad am I? I was just always so hungry when we ate I forgot lol!

[tinks_1989]

Great start Leanne. Looking forward to reading the rest. :goodvibes

Thank you :lovestruc

No food pics :sad1: your trip sounds fun so far, round of drinks a bit step but suppose thats prices in paris, glow cubes are cool :thumbsup2

I know sorry how bad am I? I was just always so hungry when we ate I forgot lol!

[tinks_1989]

I didn't sleep well all night I was constantly turning struggling to sleep with only one pillow (Why do hotels only give you one pillow?)

Sammi's alarm went off at 6 and I thought I'll get up in a second but I fell straight to sleep and it was the best sleep I had all night! Dave woke me up to ask what the time was? I was shocked to see it was 7.10 Sammi wanted to be at the park for 8:scared1:

So after a quick shower dressed hair and every thing done mum and dad come in to give Sammi her presents because today was her 18th birthday :cool1:

We had a VIP breakfast today (That is what the man at the hotel reception desk called it) and it was lovely :cloud9: Very relaxed nothing like the bun fights as my dad calls it in the buffet area

They had warm foods such as scrambled egg bacon sausages then there was a selection of croissants, yoghurt, bread roll, ham, cheese, cereals and toast all drinks were served and brought to you at your table there was only one other family in there at the time we were in there very relaxing :cloud9:

A few pictures from breakfast

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Me enjoying a lovely morning coffee

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It was 9 o'clock and Sammi was desperate to get to the park by now so me Sammi Becky and Dave went on to the park!

Well all I can say is unless you have small children EMH isn't really worth it! Buzz light year was opening and was the only ride we did in EMH, Tea cups dumbo, Peter Pan, the carousel was also open and Space mountain which nobody wanted to go on we looked through the shops as it started to spit with rain and then decided to have a look round the castle.

I rang mum to find she was queing to get to POTC (sorry I can't remember the names of the lands in DLRP if they are the same as WDW or not? Well they were the first people there queing and were hoping to be one of the first to get on POTC! Not such luck they opened then queing area from the other side they then had a young (english) lad open the ride the whole thing was done in French the little lad didnt looked too impressed he was handed a treasure chest and his family were the first on the ride.

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I normaly prefer the POTC in DLRP I really didn't enjoy it too much Not sure why must of been missing that hunk Jonny Depp. The woman in front put her poncho on as well :confused: Not sure what she was expecting to happen :rotfl:

Sammi's favourite ride is the Haunted Mansion so off we trot to have a go! It didn't open till 11 so we wandered over to Big thunder mountain which also wasn't open but was able to get fast passes for so we got 2 fast passes each (we bought the special ones of ebay) were all starting to get a bit ticked off about none of the rides being open so we tried to waist 40 minutes in the shop and taking some pictures.

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11 o'clock rolled around and the que for Haunted Mansion was huge :scared1: already. We qued and it quickly disappeared and we were on it in no time. This ride stopped a lot and was quiet boring we didn't ride this again.

Luckily Big thunder Mountain was much better this version is so much better then WDW version we really had a good time on here but it was so cold going round.

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We decided to go over and have something to eat at Casey's this was our first insight in to how much food we would be eating popcorn:: way too much when you are going to weight watchers lol! We had a hot dog HUGE it was chips chocolate cake and a drink I was so stuffed and so was the rest of us except Dave he can always eat more.

The character Express drove past as we were sat eating I liked seeing my favourite Wall-e on there shame there wasn't more Pixar characters though such as Woody and Buzz!

It had started to rain so we decided to stroll through the shops on main street now they were all open! There is nothing like a bit of Disney retail therapy!

[tinks_1989]

We went back to the room for a rest and a change of costumes for our meal at Cafe Mickey to celebrate Sammi's 18th

We got to the door and there were two que's one que with people that had reservations one for people that didn't well there was no one in the que with no reservations just with but no one in the que actually had a reservation but instead of telling people to que correctly they just left it so we had to wait for every one to be told over and over they were fully booked. Finally we got to the desk and checked in for 8.30 reservation and were seated straight away.

Tigger come over as soon as we sat down and he was really funny and kept us very entertained

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Michael was our server and he was brilliant the best server we have ever had in Disneyland Paris. He took our orders and in no time our drinks were with us.

Pluto come over before our starters arrived

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Me dad mum and Becky had the Mushrooms to start they were yummy had a lot of salt though, Sammi had the salad and I think Dave had the soup.

After our starters tigger come over again he was really good all night. Goofy also come over for some more pictures

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Our mains were brought over and this is the only food picture I have of the whole trip :eek:

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Me Sammi and Becky had the Lasagne was very good couldn't eat it all though as the characters kept coming round and distracting us lol! Dave and Dad had the steak and Dave said it was the second best steak he has ever had 1st being at Teppan Edo so that steak beat Le Cellier :scared1: and Mum had fish and chips she said it was nice but very greasy.

During our meal the characters got on the tables and started dancing.

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More characters come round Mr Smee, Captain Hook, Mickey and Minnie.

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Michael had just pinched Minnie's bum.

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It was then Sammi's turn to have her cake brought over this was really fun when they all come over and danced with us

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and after i got to dance with mr smee

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we had our picture with michael he kept saying we would get him in trouble on facebook lol

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We also had a good dance with Michael but I can't find any pictures.

The desert was one of the yummiest I have ever had :D Me mum sammi becky and dave had the chocolate cake and dad had the crem brulee

So the restaurant was nearly empty now so we paid and left all laughing and talking about our best bits we went shopping for a while and then wandered back to the room.

[wickesy]

Great day Leanne. We found EMH really weird as well with nothing being open and now I understand why there was such a long queue when we walked past Phantom Manor - it obviously wasn't open!

You don't look too impressed at having your photo taken while you were eating. ;)

[tinks_1989]

Great day Leanne. We found EMH really weird as well with nothing being open and now I understand why there was such a long queue when we walked past Phantom Manor - it obviously wasn't open!

You don't look too impressed at having your photo taken while you were eating. ;)

I don't remember EMH being that bad in August when we went 3 years ago

No I dont look to thrilled do I :lmao:

[disneyhockeymad]

Great report so far! I'm glad I came across this! I've always heard people say that Cafe Mickey's was really bad for service and character interation so I love that you've proved them wrong! Glad you had such a great time! :)

[tinks_1989]

We weren't in any rush this morning as we had learnt EMH wasn't worth it and I had a bit too much to drink the night before so I was a bit fragile :headache:

We got up and went down for breakfast at about 9. No VIP breakfast today though!

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Only picture I have at breakfast not a good one at that

It was very hectic at breakfast and I just wasn't in the mood every one else went on to the park but me and Dave headed back I wanted a quick change.

So we arranged to meet in the studios when I was ready!
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I rang mum when we arrived and she told us they were queing for Crush and were nearly in the building.

Now I can't believe how much we struggled to get to my mum dad sister and Becky in this que! So many people have pushed passed me before and no one has ever said any thing but this one German man (he was about 20 with what I guess was his mum) would not let me pass Dave got passed and he was holding his arms out saying "NO NO" and she said I could wait with them! I was already not in the mood and just jumped over the bar and walked passed her! I hate que jumpers but I can't believe they held me back like that!

I personally don't think much of this ride it is a bit to bumpy and throws me around way too much! I came of feeling even more fragile :sick::headache:

We decided to walk over to tower of terror to get some fast passes and then have a look in all the shops! and I had to have a go on this bike!

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God my hair is a mess true hangover hair lol

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After some shopping our Fast pass time was here I love Tower of terror and think the DLRP one is better just wish it was in English! Oh yeah and we had a couple que jump us here but they didn't push in front of us all just Dave! They just stood between Dave and me all four of them for the entire time we qued

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After we headed over for something to eat me and Dave weren't too hungry so we just shared a meal and were still satisfied!

Sammi decided she wanted to go back to the Disney Park! Dave and dad headed of to the sports bar to watch the football (Men!!!) me mum went with Sammi and Becky but decided to go shopping!

This sign is nearly my name just the last E needs to be between the L and A

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Cute window displays

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and the character express drove past

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The we decided to hang around for the parade but the weather got worse and it was called off so we headed for the village for more shopping and to get the room keys of Dave and dad as we were going to be back before them now.

We headed back to the room for a power nap and shower for the evening

Buffalo Bills Yee Ha

[tinks_1989]

So after we had all showered changed and was ready for our evening we headed out the weather still not great though!

I was so hungry by this point I just couldn't wait any longer and knew there was still a wait till we even got in Buffalo bills let alone be served so me and Dave shared some chicken nuggets! Yummy love chicken nuggets they are my favourite I could live of them lol!

We were in the green! Me and Dave were in green last time we come so we are true greener's lol

We tried to take some pictures before
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lol they didn't get any better

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So after a bit of a wait we headed on down to the red and green corner (i think it was red and green :S)

We watched the juggler and goofy came out and did a bit of a dance with a band it filled some time I guess lol!

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I look more like a hill billy then a cow girl lol

This was the first time we were seeing buffalo bill since mickey had become part of the cast and I prefer it with out! Sorry Mickey we love you but this isn't your best appearance! The bit where they are sat round the camp fire and Mickey and Minnie sing to each other is really quiet boring we like all the games and the banging and shouting ye ha!!!

Our green team won two of the games and the rest of the groups won one but we lost the last game and yellow one!!! BOOO!!!!

Our clown was great really good fun! But of course we all got a chocolate coin any way lol!!

After buffalo bills a last bit of shopping was done then we all headed back to the room to pack and a well needed sleep!

[wickesy]

Another great day Leanne. We were reds at Buffalo Bills and I was too busy stuffing my face to worry about what Mickey and Minnie were doing round the camp-fire - I thought maybe that was the reason they put that bit in. :lmao:

[gallmcduck]

Sounds like jam packed trip. Great way to have a birthday :goodvibes

[disneyhockeymad]

looks like a fab day :] I've never been to buffalo bills but I've always wanted to, it looks a lot of fun!!

[tinks_1989]

Another great day Leanne. We were reds at Buffalo Bills and I was too busy stuffing my face to worry about what Mickey and Minnie were doing round the camp-fire - I thought maybe that was the reason they put that bit in. :lmao:

Do you know what I think every one else was stuffing their face but we hadn't had any food yet! Every one else in every other row had and our row had food just our group didn't I said to some one we hadn't and they didn't respond they brought round seconds for every one and we didn't get served till then :scared1:

Sounds like jam packed trip. Great way to have a birthday :goodvibes

It sure was! I think she will defiantly remember this one

Great report so far! I'm glad I came across this! I've always heard people say that Cafe Mickey's was really bad for service and character interation so I love that you've proved them wrong! Glad you had such a great time! :)

looks like a fab day :] I've never been to buffalo bills but I've always wanted to, it looks a lot of fun!!


Sorry I missed your previous post! Cafe Mickey was brilliant we couldn't of topped that night it was brilliant and our server was just amasing :cloud9:

Buffalo Bills is amazing we really enjoy it

[tinks_1989]

Our last day! We got up and finished packing Mum, dad and Sammi went down for breakfast but Dave, Becky and I didn't bother as it was busy when we went the day before. Mum brought us back some yoghurt's but I still wasn't bothered.

We all wanted to do our own thing this morning so we all wandered off to do our own thing and arranged to meet at Casey's at 12.30 for lunch.

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Me and Dave went to the studio's to have a look round the shops. I had a Mickey Brioche Yummy!

We headed back to the Disney Park and took some more pictures it was really cold this morning and I was really taking my time in the shop much to Dave's delight lol!!

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Mum text me saying they were in Honey I shrunk the audience and would be late! So we thought we would walk to the exit of the attraction and wait for them there we then get a phone call asking where we are as they are waiting at casey's I dont know what happened there but we decided to meet at the Counter service place where the shows used to be I can't remember the name of it :confused: We had lunch there more fries I haven't eaten fries since this trip lol

Mum got fastpasses for us all to go on Buzz together as my mum and Dave had been wanting to battle each other!

We had a great time on buzz mainly because Dave had a broken gun so he lost and I have never beaten his score before so I was chuffed lol

We had a look round some more shops and headed over to the castle and had a look round some more shops Dave and my dad was really enjoying it lol! For this first time of the trip we saw some blue sky!

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Me trying to be buzz lightyear to infinity and beyond lol

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We had all had enough and was getting very tiered so we headed back to the hotel to wait for the taxi.

We didn't have to wait long the taxi driver was early so we got our bags and off we went! The trip seem to last forever I saw desperate for a the toilet.

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We didn't have to check in again and just went through security and waited for a bit before having to go to the gate and being locked in there. The boring wait was over and we went in to the gate 40 minutes before our flight was due to take off but it was delayed half hour but we were soon on our plane and soon back home in Bristol with nothing to report on.

We had a little wait for a taxi but he was there soon enough. We collected our car from my mum and dad's and went to pick Flopsy up before heading home

[jackieleanne]

Great pictures and reports from DLP Leanne. Love the Buzz pose.:goodvibes

[tinks_1989]

Great pictures and reports from DLP Leanne. Love the Buzz pose.:goodvibes

LOL Thanks I'm such a clown :clown:

[disney_princess_85]

Seems like you had a great trip, thanks for the report! :)

[tinks_1989]

Seems like you had a great trip, thanks for the report! :)

Thanks not long till you we be going :banana:

[disney_princess_85]

Thanks not long till you we be going :banana:

I know, I'm really excited! :goodvibes

[tinks_1989]

So we are 18 weeks till the big day this weekend :scared1: and I wanted to share some details with you guys and just generally have some where to let off some steam :rotfl:

We are only having a small ceremony as Dave is quite shy and we both wanted to keep it to just family and good friends we consider as family

Our venue is a small country hotel about 3 and half miles from where we live.

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The entire day is going to be held here our ceremony is going to be held in a room on the side where unfortunately I don't have any pictures of.

After a few photos and some champagne in the gardens (weather permitting)

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As a newly married couple with our family we will be having our wedding breakfast a few speach's and cake :woohoo:

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Later in the evening our other guests will be arriving for a dance a few drink and some more great food.

This weekend Dave, my mum, dad and I are all going for a meal to sample the food we will be having on the wedding day. I'm hoping to sneak some pictures and do a food report

Woodlands (http://www.woodlands-hotel.co.uk/weddings.htm)]in case any one wants have a look at the venue

[tinks_1989]

I know, I'm really excited! :goodvibes

lucky thing i need a holiday

[gemmybear83]

Leanne I know I have said it before but your venue looks beautiful! I cant wait to see your photos and I will have my fingers crossed for no rain!

[disneyhockeymad]

wow that's such a pretty venue :)

[jackieleanne]

Leanne that venue is beautiful.

It looks like you'll be having a lovely wedding day. :goodvibes

[katiec]

Your venue looks fab. :thumbsup2

We got married 3 years ago in a country pub - fairly similar to your venue - we had just the best day ever. Had a bbq/buffet type thing with just a top table set up - everyone else could sit with whom and where they wanted. :goodvibes

If your OH is quite shy you could maybe think about having speeches straight after the ceremony? We did this as we kinda wanted to get them out of the way to leave the rest of the afternoon free and so that DF & DH didnt have to spend the afternoon worrying about doing them. It works a treat in this less formal setting - well we thought so anyway :rotfl:

Am looking forward to keeping up with your plans x x

[tinks_1989]

Leanne I know I have said it before but your venue looks beautiful! I cant wait to see your photos and I will have my fingers crossed for no rain!

Aw Gem thanks! I really hope it doesn't rain the place has such beautiful grounds be such a shame if we can't make the most of it

wow that's such a pretty venue :)

Thank you I hope to update with wedding dress pictures soon

Leanne that venue is beautiful.

It looks like you'll be having a lovely wedding day. :goodvibes

Thanks Jackie I am going to take some of my own photos this weekend So I'll be updating again


Your venue looks fab. :thumbsup2

We got married 3 years ago in a country pub - fairly similar to your venue - we had just the best day ever. Had a bbq/buffet type thing with just a top table set up - everyone else could sit with whom and where they wanted. :goodvibes

If your OH is quite shy you could maybe think about having speeches straight after the ceremony? We did this as we kinda wanted to get them out of the way to leave the rest of the afternoon free and so that DF & DH didnt have to spend the afternoon worrying about doing them. It works a treat in this less formal setting - well we thought so anyway :rotfl:

Am looking forward to keeping up with your plans x x

Thanks for reading I really didn't think any one was actually going to read :rotfl: I thought this was just going to be like a bridezilla diary :lmao:

I don't think he is too worried about speeches I haven't really spoke to him about it! But because it is just our friend and family (Total of 28 including us) I think he will feel quiet comfortable!

I have been reading some wedding magazine and it seems to be more comon for the bride to do a speech as well so I have been looking at some on line and I am looking in to! I always have to have my say :lmao:

[torsie24]

Hi Leanne - can't believe I missed your amazing PTR/TR until now!! Sorry!!

All your plans sound amazing! It's lovely to hear how much you like SSR, am I right in thinking that if we ever want to get to DTD from a park we're best to go to SSR and wait until the Congress Park stop?

Your ADRs all look great, and I think 8.25 will be the perfect time to enjoy a meal at Narcoosees and watch the fireworks! Have you put wedding and honeymoon all over your ADR so you have a good chance at a window seat?

DLRP looked amazing! How did you like NPB? We are really starting to miss DLRP but it'll be at least 2012 before I get to see that beautiful castle again. We've not done Buffalo Bills but you do make it sound fun.

Your wedding venue looks lovely. I can't wait to hear all about it, and hope you have the day of your dreams.

Keep us updated on the WDW planning!!

[disney_princess_85]

Your venue looks lovely, it's very quaint and traditional. :goodvibes

Looking forward to hearing more details! :thumbsup2

[tinks_1989]

Hi Leanne - can't believe I missed your amazing PTR/TR until now!! Sorry!!

All your plans sound amazing! It's lovely to hear how much you like SSR, am I right in thinking that if we ever want to get to DTD from a park we're best to go to SSR and wait until the Congress Park stop?

Your ADRs all look great, and I think 8.25 will be the perfect time to enjoy a meal at Narcoosees and watch the fireworks! Have you put wedding and honeymoon all over your ADR so you have a good chance at a window seat?

DLRP looked amazing! How did you like NPB? We are really starting to miss DLRP but it'll be at least 2012 before I get to see that beautiful castle again. We've not done Buffalo Bills but you do make it sound fun.

Your wedding venue looks lovely. I can't wait to hear all about it, and hope you have the day of your dreams.

Keep us updated on the WDW planning!!


Hello

Thats ok hun it's mainly here for me to jot some thoughts down :)

Yes if you get the bus SSR and hop of at Congress Park you can walk from there I don't know if Jack is bothered by golf but you could get off at the first stop have a look at the LBV gold course and then get the boat

Oh yes honeymoon reservation is noted EVERY WHERE :rotfl: not expecting any freebies but we hope to only get married once so going to make the most if it :cutie: I really hope we can see the fireworks from Narcoosees but we are going here mainly for Dave's love of Lobster :rotfl:

DLRP was really good can't believe how quick it has gone since though :scared1: Buffalo bills was AMAZING so much fun (Dave loves the free beer) but Cafe Mickey was the best :hippie: New port bay was lovely massive though glad we didn't have to walk too far our room was fine I have read some real horror stories. We think we are going to leave DLRP now till we have kids

Thanks Torsie going to update with all our final ADR's as they have changed so many times now :rotfl:




Your venue looks lovely, it's very quaint and traditional. :goodvibes

Looking forward to hearing more details! :thumbsup2


Thanks! You must be so excited about DLRP hope the weather is good are you doing a TR on your return?

[tinks_1989]

I been thinking about Animal Kingdom a lot today and thought I'd like to share with you what I am looking forward to and going to try
Add your Animal Kingdom Favourites as well (Photos are more then welcome)

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I think me and Dave will have to shares these as I couldn't manage both on my own :rotfl: Well I could but my weight Watchers leader will not like me after this trip as it is :rotfl:

I have seen this on the Disney food blog website (I was addicted to when our 180 days was getting closer ;)

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This is a White Chocolate Elephant Cupcake and can be found at Animal Kingdom’s Kusafiri Coffee Shop and Bakery. it's made of chocolate cake and topped with Vanilla frosting and toasted coconut
But the best part that Elephant is edible and is white chocolate he is almost too cut to eat though (just almost)

This one just looks yummy and some thing I would be drawn to even if I hadn't read about it

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It's a paw print brownie it has gooey layer of chocolate frosting between the cake and chocolate paw print I am literally drooling

I haven't read much about this place yet but I think Dave will enjoy a sit down here with a nice cold beer

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I did look at the cocktail menu as well and since we are there I am sure I could indulge in one

My Favourite ride of all time

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I love it Dave isn't so keen on the story behind it but I don't listen I am too busy looking for that lion

I have never seen Mickeys Jammin Jungle Parade
But I will this year


I really want to take my time looking at the tree of life this year we did a bit more last year but I would love to find a map or some details of where I can find what animals where etc
If any one has any info on the tree of life please share I love that tree

Then theres the obvious
Dinosaur
Everest
Its tough to be a bug
Finding nemo the musical
Festival of the lion king
All the trails
And if I have any room Mango pie from Yak and Yeti

[wickesy]

My Favourite at Animal Kingdom is Festival of the Lion King

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And my guilty secret is I've never looked at the detail on The Tree Of Life at all. :blush:

[torsie24]

:shocked:

David!!!! You have to have a walk round the tree!! We spent ages looking at it, it really is amazing!

In fact it's one of our favourite things in AK. So I'll put these photos for you Leanne. :)

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Look at this!!! I could literally look at it for hours, and you still wouldn't find all the creatures in there! Amazing! Jack and I stood for ages jsut going "Can you see the ant?! Can you see the squirrels?" and people were bustling past. Maybe we're just weirdos...

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[tinks_1989]

Thanks for posting pictures! I can't wait to see the Festival of the lion king

I am getting so excited about The wizzarding world of Harry Potter
all the pictures and videos out at the moment are just so exciting

In other every day news I ran race for life on Sunday and managed to finish in 45 minutes it wasn't easy on the soft sand and the boiling heat but I did it and glad I know the money I helped raise will be going to a good cause. I lost my Grampy 10 years ago to Cancer. I dont think I am in any but here are some pictures of the days events

Race for life pictures (http://www.heart.co.uk/bristol/music/photos/race-life-weston-super-mare/5/#gallery)

[disney_princess_85]

Thanks! You must be so excited about DLRP hope the weather is good are you doing a TR on your return?

I'm back from DLP now. :( It went so quickly, as usual!! I'm not planning on doing a TR but I have done a brief review over on the DLP board.

In other every day news I ran race for life on Sunday and managed to finish in 45 minutes it wasn't easy on the soft sand and the boiling heat but I did it and glad I know the money I helped raise will be going to a good cause. I lost my Grampy 10 years ago to Cancer.

Well done, that's fantastic! :thumbsup2

[tinks_1989]

I'm back from DLP now. :( It went so quickly, as usual!! I'm not planning on doing a TR but I have done a brief review over on the DLP board.



Well done, that's fantastic! :thumbsup2

I did it read it glad you had a good time I really enjoyed Cafe Mickey and actually miss it I looked at a quick trip for our birthday just cant afford it though :sad2:

[tinks_1989]

I just realised I missed my double digit dance :scared1: been so busy with the wedding I can't believe it has come round so quick! only 94 days till WDW and only 89 days till wedding

We are getting married in 12 weeks on Saturday! So every thing is very full on with the wedding planning at the moment and the diet

Other news my wedding dress now fits perfectly I bought it 2 dress sizes smaller then what I was and it now does up properly :banana::banana::banana:



We have decided to take our laptop this year and hoping to do a live trippie :)

Dave can also book his golf next Tuesday so I hope to do that when I get back from work that day for a surprise


Not much else to report just thought I would write a small update if any one is still reading this :rotfl:

[zummerzet66]

Just caught up with this - Cafe Mickey & Buffalo Bills look brilliant! Mind you, it's a bit weird seeing pictures of people walking around Disney in coats and stuff! It's the main reason we've not bothered with DLP so far - the weather just cannot compete with Florida.

On the wedding front, we didn't get married there (Bridgwater Register Office for us!) but we did spend our wedding night at Woodlands, and it was lovely! It was 16 years ago, but it doesn't look like it's changed too much in your pics, so I'm sure you'll have a fab time :goodvibes:yay::goodvibes

[Tinkerbell1989]

Hi Leanne!

Not sure how I hadn't seen this before! :confused3 But I'm caught up now!!

Looks like you had fun at Paris; my DBF and I went 2 years ago and had an amazing time! We did Cafe Mickeys too... no ADRs for us, just walked in! Although neither of us really remember what food we had, we were so excited Mickey Mouse was there!!

Congratulations on getting married super soon... (again, how did I not know!!:lmao:) Very excited to hear about the rest of your wedding and WDW plans!!

Steffi xxx princess:

[tinks_1989]

Just caught up with this - Cafe Mickey & Buffalo Bills look brilliant! Mind you, it's a bit weird seeing pictures of people walking around Disney in coats and stuff! It's the main reason we've not bothered with DLP so far - the weather just cannot compete with Florida.

On the wedding front, we didn't get married there (Bridgwater Register Office for us!) but we did spend our wedding night at Woodlands, and it was lovely! It was 16 years ago, but it doesn't look like it's changed too much in your pics, so I'm sure you'll have a fab time :goodvibes:yay::goodvibes


Cafe Mickey and Buffalo Bill was brilliant having to wear your coat still in April is the strange thing :rotfl: We went in January the year before sure it was warmer :lmao:

I don't think it has changed much just the owners from what I understand! Such a small town where we live :rotfl2:

3 months tomorrow till we go :banana:

Hi Leanne!

Not sure how I hadn't seen this before! :confused3 But I'm caught up now!!

Looks like you had fun at Paris; my DBF and I went 2 years ago and had an amazing time! We did Cafe Mickeys too... no ADRs for us, just walked in! Although neither of us really remember what food we had, we were so excited Mickey Mouse was there!!

Congratulations on getting married super soon... (again, how did I not know!!:lmao:) Very excited to hear about the rest of your wedding and WDW plans!!

Steffi xxx princess:

Hi Steffi

Glad you read my Pre-TR hope I didn't bore you :laughing:

Lucky you just being able to walk in at DLRP they had free dining there and not much choice of restaurants so where you could eat was packed
:crowded:

Ah I know it is coming round so quick my friend got married on 22nd May and I saw her 12 weeks before and remember saying wow its so close :scared1: thats me now I need to get a move on Dave hasn't even bought his suit yet at this rate he will be coming in his shorts and T-shirt :lmao:

Are you making your ADR's now I noticed you are at 185 days or are you staying offsite?

[Tinkerbell1989]

Hi Steffi

Glad you read my Pre-TR hope I didn't bore you :laughing:

Lucky you just being able to walk in at DLRP they had free dining there and not much choice of restaurants so where you could eat was packed
:crowded:

Ah I know it is coming round so quick my friend got married on 22nd May and I saw her 12 weeks before and remember saying wow its so close :scared1: thats me now I need to get a move on Dave hasn't even bought his suit yet at this rate he will be coming in his shorts and T-shirt :lmao:

Are you making your ADR's now I noticed you are at 185 days or are you staying offsite?

Aww! No upcoming marriages for me or my friends yet! So, I'm only counting down to Christmas!!
Hehe, yeh maybe Dave should think about his suit! :goodvibes

I will be within the next few days... we're off site though as there is 8 of us for 2 weeks!
Looking at surprising my family on Christmas Day with 'Tusker House' breakfast a coupla days later... I want to do Cindrellas breakfast, but Tom (my DBF) isn't too keen :sad2: and then I think we're looking at 'Garden Grill' for lunch/ dinner too.
Just need to sort out kinks with my family, as we don't normally do reservations, we just eat when we want to!
...But then none of them have ever done character dining!!

Good luck sweet, chat soon I'm sure :rotfl:
xxx

[tinks_1989]

Aww! No upcoming marriages for me or my friends yet! So, I'm only counting down to Christmas!!
Hehe, yeh maybe Dave should think about his suit! :goodvibes

I will be within the next few days... we're off site though as there is 8 of us for 2 weeks!
Looking at surprising my family on Christmas Day with 'Tusker House' breakfast a coupla days later... I want to do Cindrellas breakfast, but Tom (my DBF) isn't too keen :sad2: and then I think we're looking at 'Garden Grill' for lunch/ dinner too.
Just need to sort out kinks with my family, as we don't normally do reservations, we just eat when we want to!
...But then none of them have ever done character dining!!

Good luck sweet, chat soon I'm sure :rotfl:
xxx

Tell Tom you must go me and Dave got engaged there :lovestruc:lovestruc:lovestruc I love it there just the atmosphere of eating in a castle is good enough but if you get the window seat like we did its just amasing watching over Fantasy land eating your dinner

I don't exactly enjoy the fast we have all these ADR's I would much rather walk in I like to go back to the room and freshen up before our meals but it says on Disney website to allow 2 and 1/2 hours if relying on disney transport :scared1: Im sure we didnt have to last year

[Tinkerbell1989]

Tell Tom you must go me and Dave got engaged there :lovestruc:lovestruc:lovestruc I love it there just the atmosphere of eating in a castle is good enough but if you get the window seat like we did its just amasing watching over Fantasy land eating your dinner

I don't exactly enjoy the fast we have all these ADR's I would much rather walk in I like to go back to the room and freshen up before our meals but it says on Disney website to allow 2 and 1/2 hours if relying on disney transport :scared1: Im sure we didnt have to last year

Aww, you did? That's dead cute!:lovestruc Like I said, we've never done ADRs in WDW before, and my family have never even done character dining, so I'd quite like to introduce them to it!
But as I'm a princess at heart :laughing: I think CRT would be the perfect place. Especially as if we do an early breakfast and can get into the park mega early!!

2 and 1/2 hours?? Really?! Wow, that's pretty extreme! We're staying in a villa off-site, and so plan to spend as much time in the parks as possible...
We're gonna need a holiday to chill out after this one!

I feel like I've taken over your thread a little, Leanne, sorry!!

xxx

[tinks_1989]

Aww, you did? That's dead cute!:lovestruc Like I said, we've never done ADRs in WDW before, and my family have never even done character dining, so I'd quite like to introduce them to it!
But as I'm a princess at heart :laughing: I think CRT would be the perfect place. Especially as if we do an early breakfast and can get into the park mega early!!

2 and 1/2 hours?? Really?! Wow, that's pretty extreme! We're staying in a villa off-site, and so plan to spend as much time in the parks as possible...
We're gonna need a holiday to chill out after this one!

I feel like I've taken over your thread a little, Leanne, sorry!!

xxx

:lmao: it's ok just glad some one else reading but me :rotfl:

No holiday can compare to WDW though this will be my 11th trip and I have done holidays like Greek holidays and Spain but I always wish I was in WDW!

We haven't done much character dining at WDW Dave isn't all that keen on them and says he wants enjoy the more adult restaurants because we will do all the character ones when we have children

[tinks_1989]

Today is our 3 month milestone and I am so excited I woke up really early all excited about :banana:

I don't know if it is because it's going to be our first bit of Disney or because I am in desperate need of a goofy's Candy fix :rotfl:

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb57/tinkerbellbennett/jm-entrance-300x2251.jpg

Love this place I love the goofy sour candy's and the mickey rice krispie treats :cloud9:

I also can't wait to try one of these

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb57/tinkerbellbennett/cookes-doh-bar.jpg

What is it? Its a battered snickers bar gross I know but I really want to see what it is like I have never tried one before.

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb57/tinkerbellbennett/cookes-doh-bar-cross-section.jpg

But our first taste of Disney will be at this place

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb57/tinkerbellbennett/earl-of-sandwich.jpg

Every body's favourite counter service in WDW I never know what to have everything looks so good Last year I tried the special thanksgiving Turkey and the Hawaiian both delicious. Can't wait I'm drooling just the thought of it.

But of course its not all about food at Down town Disney I also LOVE the shopping Dave will probably say too much. The world of Disney shop is like heaven to me :cloud9: I prefer the way it used to be when they had all the different size mad hatter hat's and shelves to the celling of cuddly toys playing Disney films and cartoons on the tv's you would find a group of children all sat with their favourite Disney character teddy watching a Disney classic :wizard:

I cant wait to sit on one of these

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb57/tinkerbellbennett/2984689838_bd955343e6.jpg

They always make me smile I say every year I want to sit on them but we never have time as me and Dave have only ever been for a week together

and who doesn't smile when they see this guy

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb57/tinkerbellbennett/downtown-disney-address.jpg

Last year we didn't arrive to Down town Disney till 9.30pm (2.30am UK time) and we had been travelling since 6.30am (UK time) and Dave was really tiered I was hyper from the Disney excitement and Dave gave me my ultimatum one Disney shop :scared1: just one!

Disney's days of Christmas where else :rotfl: the smell of cinnamon as you walk in is the best!

So if any of you have any favourite Down town Disney places or something you are looking forward to please share with me I am so excited today :woohoo:

[Tinkerbell1989]

:lmao: it's ok just glad some one else reading but me :rotfl:

No holiday can compare to WDW though this will be my 11th trip and I have done holidays like Greek holidays and Spain but I always wish I was in WDW!

We haven't done much character dining at WDW Dave isn't all that keen on them and says he wants enjoy the more adult restaurants because we will do all the character ones when we have children


Well, I'm jealous! :rotfl: And I can see his point; but, Tom and I are just big kids at heart, so it would suit us down to the ground!

xxx

[jackieleanne]

Great update Leanne, I love Disney Day's of Christmas :goodvibes and I can't wait to go and see Trend and have something in Goofy's.

I really hope it isn't 2 and half hours if relying on disney transport! If it is that now I may have to convince Jon to drive again next year. :O

[tinks_1989]

Well, I'm jealous! :rotfl: And I can see his point; but, Tom and I are just big kids at heart, so it would suit us down to the ground!

xxx

I'm a big kid I love all the Disney characters Dave just feels odd when he interacts with them :rotfl:

Great update Leanne, I love Disney Day's of Christmas :goodvibes and I can't wait to go and see Trend and have something in Goofy's.

I really hope it isn't 2 and half hours if relying on disney transport! If it is that now I may have to convince Jon to drive again next year. :O


lol I dont think it does take 2 and half hours as we are staying at Saratoga Springs we don't have to get connecting bus E.G if you wanted to go to Boardwalk you would have to get a bus to Epcot or Hollywood Studios then make your way from there either by bus or by foot. But going to down town disney we can get a bus to Boardwalk or any other hotel :banana:

[jackieleanne]

Well that's good then and yeah that's another reason we decided to do SSR as we can just use dtd buses to. :)

[tinks_1989]

Well that's good then and yeah that's another reason we decided to do SSR as we can just use dtd buses to. :)

Its brilliant I remember our first full night we were at the Boardwalk till 12 and we were both shattered after a full day in the park then a few hours there just being able to get one bus home is so much easier. I would defiantly suggest requesting Congress park it was perfect

[jackieleanne]

Thanks for the tip Leanne. :goodvibes I was just coming over here to ask you which one we should ask for. :)

[tinks_1989]

Thanks for the tip Leanne. :goodvibes I was just coming over here to ask you which one we should ask for. :)

We have requested it again this year we really want a balcony and view of down town disney I hope we gett it :banana:

[tinks_1989]

Universal Halloween Horror night released their dates and prices so I have had to have a jumble about with our plans

It now looks like this

Thursday 16th Sept - Arrive hopefully on time :rotfl:

Friday 17th Sept - Magic Kingdom - Whispering Canyon Cafe

Saturday 18th Sept - Blizzard Beach - Kouzzina

Sunday 19th Sept - Florida mall/Down town Disney - Jiko

Monday 20th Sept - Island of Adventure - Turf Club bar and grill

Tuesday 21st Sept - Hollywood Studios - Kona Cafe

Wednesday 22nd Sept - Epcot - Le Cellier

Thursday 23rd Sept - Animal Kingdom - Sanaa

Friday 24th Sept - Universal Studios - No dining plans Halloween Horror night

Saturday 25th Sept - Hotel pool - T-rex for lunch

Sunday 26th Sept - Typhoon Lagoon - Yachtsman's steak house

Monday 27th Sept - Magic Kingdom - Narcoossee's

Tuesday 28th Sept - Epcot - Teppan Edo

Wednesday 29th Sept - Hollywood Studios - No dining plans

I hope we dont have to change again :headache:

[jackieleanne]

Like your new plans hope you don't have to change them again and hope you get a view of downtown disney. :thumbsup2

[tinks_1989]

Like your new plans hope you don't have to change them again and hope you get a view of downtown disney. :thumbsup2

thanks hun :thumbsup2

[Tinkerbell1989]

How's everything going then Leanne? :goodvibes

I don't seem to remember very much about Downtown Disney from my last holiday :confused3 Apart from that HUUUUUGE Disney store hehe!
I think, from what I hear/ read I need to visit Goofy's Candy Co... I've got such a sweet tooth!

Ooh, and the Christmas shop! It makes sense, seeing as we're going for Christmas!!

:wizard: Steffi xxx

[disney_princess_85]

I'm sooo jealous that you're going to a HHN! Are you not doing MNSSHP?

[tinks_1989]

I'm sooo jealous that you're going to a HHN! Are you not doing MNSSHP?

I really want to I love it SOOOO much but Dave said that he isn't bothered as we have done it the last two years! I would buy the ticket just to see the parade :lovestruc

[tinks_1989]

So Hen night has all been sorted and booked now! August is going to be a busy month for us! :rotfl: Hen, stag my birthday and Dave's

So me and the girls will be heading to Bristol for the night

starting with a Chinese on the harbour side

Zen Harbourside (http://www.zenharbourside.co.uk/)

Then on to the water front for a drink or two ;)

My dress arrived as well last week and i love it :thumbsup2

The Dress (http://www.janenorman.co.uk/fcp/product/buy-fashion-look-fabulous/occasion-dresses/one-shoulder-bling-dress/7783?colour=white)

So I'm rather excited also a bit nervous of what my friends have planned :scared1:


I booked a golf day for Dave on Sunday 19th So I will enjoy some time round the pool and may even pop over to Downtown Disney for a bit of retail therapy :rolleyes1

and Dave, the best man, my dad and Dave's dad finally got their suits on Saturday :woohoo: now I feel a bit more relaxed and only have all the little details to finish organising :banana:

[Tinkerbell1989]

So Hen night has all been sorted and booked now! August is going to be a busy month for us! :rotfl: Hen, stag my birthday and Dave's

So me and the girls will be heading to Bristol for the night

starting with a Chinese on the harbour side

Zen Harbourside (http://www.zenharbourside.co.uk/)

Then on to the water front for a drink or two ;)

My dress arrived as well last week and i love it :thumbsup2

The Dress (http://www.janenorman.co.uk/fcp/product/buy-fashion-look-fabulous/occasion-dresses/one-shoulder-bling-dress/7783?colour=white)

So I'm rather excited also a bit nervous of what my friends have planned :scared1:


I booked a golf day for Dave on Sunday 19th So I will enjoy some time round the pool and may even pop over to Downtown Disney for a bit of retail therapy :rolleyes1

and Dave, the best man, my dad and Dave's dad finally got their suits on Saturday :woohoo: now I feel a bit more relaxed and only have all the little details to finish organising :banana:

How exciting!! I love Zen Harbourside... partly because I love Chinese!
Dress looks lush! And I'm sure your friends haven't planned anything too mad ;)
Glad Dave's got a suit now - no shorts and tshirt for him!

Steffi xxxx

[tinks_1989]

How exciting!! I love Zen Harbourside... partly because I love Chinese!
Dress looks lush! And I'm sure your friends haven't planned anything too mad ;)
Glad Dave's got a suit now - no shorts and tshirt for him!

Steffi xxxx

oh wow you have been before? I've never been to zen harbourside before!

ill post a picture of daves suit soon

[disney_princess_85]

I really want to I love it SOOOO much but Dave said that he isn't bothered as we have done it the last two years! I would buy the ticket just to see the parade :lovestruc

The parade is AWESOME! I love it. Keep badgering Dave!! :rotfl:

Your hen night sounds fun. :) The dress is very glam!

[Tinkerbell1989]

oh wow you have been before? I've never been to zen harbourside before!


I've lived in Bristol for a couple of years, and moving back there middle of this month! Another place I love is Cosmos... yummy... making me hungry now!

xxx

[bristolphil]

just caught up with your pre trip and trip reports it sounds great and good luck with the upcoming wedding.

[tinks_1989]

The parade is AWESOME! I love it. Keep badgering Dave!! :rotfl:

Your hen night sounds fun. :) The dress is very glam!

LOL I really do go on at him alot about it! Feels weird celebrating Halloween in September though!
Thanks I love my dress!

I've lived in Bristol for a couple of years, and moving back there middle of this month! Another place I love is Cosmos... yummy... making me hungry now!

xxx

Where and what is Cosmos? Dave is going to some chinese and the bierkeller
his will definitely be messy :rotfl:

just caught up with your pre trip and trip reports it sounds great and good luck with the upcoming wedding.

Thank you I never relised there were so many locals on here lol (well nearly local)

[Tinkerbell1989]

[B]

Where and what is Cosmos? Dave is going to some chinese and the bierkeller
his will definitely be messy :rotfl:



Cosmos is an all you can eat Chinese thats at the top of the Clifton triangle, it is lush... making me hungry now hehe!
Ooh never been Bierkeller, not my scene! I'm more of a Reflex, cocktails, Oceana, cheesy pop music kinda girl!:banana:

xxx

[bristolphil]

the bierkeller is great fun its bit of a german theme:sad1: you can drink from 2 pint stein beer glasses you get a german umpah band playing and then a disco,everybody ends up dancing on the tables at the end of the night, its different but good fun.

[tinks_1989]

the bierkeller is great fun its bit of a german theme:sad1: you can drink from 2 pint stein beer glasses you get a german umpah band playing and then a disco,everybody ends up dancing on the tables at the end of the night, its different but good fun.

Oh dear no point me asking him what happened after his stag do as by the sounds of it he isnt going to remember lol :rotfl:

[*~PrincessBelle~*]

Great plans!! We're going for our honeymoon too the 19th - 27th .... have a wonderful trip...not much longer now :cool1:

[tinks_1989]

Great plans!! We're going for our honeymoon too the 19th - 27th .... have a wonderful trip...not much longer now :cool1:

Hi :wave2:

Thanks for coming over and reading :thumbsup2

I know every thing is coming round so fast our birthdays are 5 weeks away and I dont have a clue what to get him :eek:

[tinks_1989]

We are in Single digit weeks till the wedding now 9 weeks and 2 days :scared1: thought I would share a few more pictures with you

So the dress! I love this dress I saw it online a when we first got engaged and loved it! I went wedding dress shopping a few times with mum and tried on lots of different dress and nothing was like WOW just from seeing the picture on
line I showed one lady in the dress shop and she showed me some thing quiet similar I did really like it but it still wasnt like this other dress! Mum said to me just to go for it and get it! So I did and 3 days later it was here :lovestruc

I have got pictures of me in the dress but I'm not showing any one till wedding day!

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb57/tinkerbellbennett/Dress1.jpg

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb57/tinkerbellbennett/Dress2.jpg

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb57/tinkerbellbennett/Dress3.jpg

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb57/tinkerbellbennett/Dress4.jpg

My bridesmaids are a dark pink its called Fuchsia but I always think that it sounds horrible :lmao: I haven't got any pictures but here is the link if any one is still interested :lmao:

My adult bridesmaids http://www.bhs.co.uk/mall/productpage.cfm/bhsstore/655034/226867

My younger bridesmaid
http://www.bhs.co.uk/mall/productpage.cfm/bhsstore/655063/228597

My shoes

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb57/tinkerbellbennett/MyShoes.jpg

Bridesmaids have found some shoes we are just waiting for school holidays so we can all go together to get them

I have a few more updates But will post them later as have just seen the time need to get ready me and mum are going to sort out the cake

[disney_princess_85]

The dress looks beautiful Leanne. :love:

[Tinkerbell1989]

:eek: The dress is gorgeous!! I'd be tempted to get it just to walk around my flat in hehe!:lmao:

Single digits...:cool1: how exciting!

xxx

[gallmcduck]

Your plans are all coming together. :love: your dress, shoes and bridesmaid dresses lovely. It is getting so close now enjoy these weeks building up to your big day :goodvibes

[disney_princess_85]

How are the plans coming along Leanne? Not long to go now! Have you had your hen night yet? I want to see that dress in action! :thumbsup2

[darthtatty]

fab dresses :cutie:

Not long now, hope everyone managed to find shoes.xxx

[tinks_1989]

Hi every one

Wow it is so close now! 2 weeks and 4 days!

Bridesmaids shoes are all sorted! They both decided they waned flat shoes as its quiet along day. The picture is in thelink below
http://www.barratts.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product1_10055_-1_136927_10553

Hen night was Saturday night! It was brilliant we had so much fun! The chinese was yummy and the restaurant was beautiful very posh! LOL! I will add some photos but Im not at home at the moment I am my mum's!

We have met with our photographer again he is lovely he makes me really giggly though he is a bit skaty lol! Had a few photos with him he is doing us a a photo in a frame so every one can sign it on the day!

Have my hair trial on Thursday so will have some more photos to update with!

Dave has finally sorted all his outfit the cravats are a perfect match to the bridesmaids dress' I was worried as we were buying online and can never tell just from a picture!

Both our birthdays have also passed Dave had to work on my birthday so I spent it with my sister shopping :D and mum had every one round hers as our flat just isnt big enough it was meant to be a bbq but the good old english weather put a stop to that!
Daves birthday was filled with wedding planning, football and cake lol!

Work is also crazy thats why I havent really updated as just been so tired when I get home there used to be 3 of us that did highlights colours and perms and gone to just me! Helping to save for some dollars though :)

Zummerset66 and his family recently went to WDW and brought me back the Disney bride and groom ears I am so excited Dave doesnt know about them I cant believe I kept it a secret I am terrible normally but thanks so much again Matt and Claire!

There is one more thing but I am going to wait till Thursay to share that with you guys so please look out for one more update :D

Thanks for reading my rambling

Leanne x x x

[tinks_1989]

The dress looks beautiful Leanne. :love:

Thank you! :lovestruc :lovestruc

:eek: The dress is gorgeous!! I'd be tempted to get it just to walk around my flat in hehe!:lmao:

Single digits...:cool1: how exciting!

xxx

Thanks my dress is way too hard to get in on my own lol! I cant believe we are so close now I dont know where 2010 is going

Your plans are all coming together. :love: your dress, shoes and bridesmaid dresses lovely. It is getting so close now enjoy these weeks building up to your big day :goodvibes

Thank you I am trying to enjoy it but I dont know where the time is going :rotfl:I am so glad people like the BM dress' I was always a bit worried about the colour because when you say fuschia I worry people think like neon pink!

How are the plans coming along Leanne? Not long to go now! Have you had your hen night yet? I want to see that dress in action! :thumbsup2

Every thing is nearly done just little touches like the bridal party gifts and ribbon for cake :rotfl: I will update about the hen night I promise

Your holiday is so close :banana:

fab dresses :cutie:

Not long now, hope everyone managed to find shoes.xxx

Thanks I think every one is sorted now I hope lol

[Tinkerbell1989]

Leanne!

I thought about you yesterday actually - I knew your wedding was soon, but I couldn't remember how soon! :lmao:

I'm so glad you had fun on your hen night! It really sounds like everything is coming together! :goodvibes

Steffi xx

[disney_princess_85]

Every thing is nearly done just little touches like the bridal party gifts and ribbon for cake :rotfl: I will update about the hen night I promise

Your holiday is so close :banana:

I know, I can't believe I'll be there in two days' time! :scared1: :rotfl:

Looking forward to the hen night update. :)

[irongirlof12]

your dress is beautiful :cool1: so excited for you... enjoy your day and the rest of your lives together :cloud9:

[jackieleanne]

Oh my god Leanne your dress is absolutely gorgeous. :love::cloud9:

Just caught up your wedding and disneymoon aren't far away at all.:thumbsup2:banana:

[tinks_1989]

Leanne!

I thought about you yesterday actually - I knew your wedding was soon, but I couldn't remember how soon! :lmao:

I'm so glad you had fun on your hen night! It really sounds like everything is coming together! :goodvibes

Steffi xx

I know it is so soon I'm off work sick today I caught some grosse Bug thats going round havent been able to eat since Saturday :sad1: Im so hungry!

Every thing is nearly sorted trying to find gifts for the Best man, Bridesmaids, My dad and Dave's dad. Not easy!

I will update a bit more about my hen night I promise!


I know, I can't believe I'll be there in two days' time! :scared1: :rotfl:

Looking forward to the hen night update. :)

Oh jealous I hope you have a fab time when you are coming back I'll be going :scared1: I need to get organised the holiday has been so forgotten about with every thing going on!

YAY I'm uploading to slow photo bucket as I type :rotfl:

your dress is beautiful :cool1: so excited for you... enjoy your day and the rest of your lives together :cloud9:

Aw thanks :lovestruc I am so excited I really hope the weather gets better though!

Oh my god Leanne your dress is absolutely gorgeous. :love::cloud9:

Just caught up your wedding and disneymoon aren't far away at all.:thumbsup2:banana:

thanks jackie i know i am a bitt scared how close it is now :rotfl: i dont want all the planning to be over yet

[tinks_1989]

Saturday Night was my Hen Night and was I looking forward to a good dance! I had to go to work at 9 till 1 and was very busy but managed to get away on time! Sammi (My sister and Maid of Honor) and I went to a few shops to cllect some last bits and pieces. Sammi wanted a new pair of shoes she literally has 100's already but what's one more pair? So after an hour or two in town dodging all the holiday makers (we went to Weston Super Mare was a busy Saturday) Sammi dropped me back and went home to get ready. I had a bath watched a bit of tv painted my nails did my hair and finally got dressed just before my first guest Kate arrived me and Kate had worked together when we were both training to be hairdressers Kate is like the best friend a girl could have :lovestruc Love her.

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This is us at mine before any would had arrived.

40 minutes later mother Bear was knocking on the door and was ready for some dancing. After a little chat and David leaving a he said there was too many women here :lmao: Every one else arrived Becky Sadie and Nicky I also worked with them where I worked with Kate! Sammi and her best friend Geri also arrived at the same time and not long after the taxi was outside :woohoo: (Unfortunately a few of my friends couldn't come due to other parties and one had broke her foot :0 ) So it was a small group that night!

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Sadie is on the left and Nicky on the right

We arrived in Bristol in the pouring down rain :( and the taxi wasnt too sure where the Chinese was but we found it

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So we got inside it was very posh not like our Chinese. LOL. My cousin Amanda met us here as she lives in Bristol. We all had set menu and it was very good lots of food!

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Sadie and Becky

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Me

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Geri and Mum

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Nicky and Sadie

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Becky Kate and Me

[tinks_1989]

So after a very filling meal we made our way to the water front as the rain had stopped and wasn't sure how long it would hold of again. With a quick stop at the cash point we arrived at McKenzie bar

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There was alot of other stag and hen nights in here so it was very lively but I just couldnt wait to dance so off I went

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Geri Sammi Kate a stag me and Amanda

The First stag group we met all had to wear funny wigs! The stag was Scottish and was wearing a quilt and underneath he had a very large fake well I don't need to tell you what it was lol

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Me Amanda and Becky

After a few more songs my friend Chelsea and Emily arrived I dont have any pictures of them though!

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Another stag group we met and the best man looked like Dave they could of been brothers! So after more dancing it went very quick and the taxi was here already.

It was brilliant night and when i see every one elses photos i might update some more

[gallmcduck]

Your hen night looks lots of fun :thumbsup2 and your birthdays were busy too. Sorry that you weren't feeling that good, hope you are on the mend now and can enjoy your wedding and holiday final run up :goodvibes

[jackieleanne]

Love the hen night photo's Leanne. :thumbsup2

Sorry to hear you've been ill hope you have now made a speedy recovery.:hug:

[tinks_1989]

Your hen night looks lots of fun :thumbsup2 and your birthdays were busy too. Sorry that you weren't feeling that good, hope you are on the mend now and can enjoy your wedding and holiday final run up :goodvibes

Thanks it was a good night I cant believe how busy we are! I am so glad for this bank holiday I need to pack don't think I am going to have time any other day before we go now :scared1:

Love the hen night photo's Leanne. :thumbsup2

Sorry to hear you've been ill hope you have now made a speedy recovery.:hug:

Thanks :cutie:

I have been completely honest it wasn't a bug or virus it was morning sickness

I did mention it on the Uk community board but thought I would here as well

Today we are 13 weeks pregnant :cutie:

[gemmybear83]

Thanks it was a good night I cant believe how busy we are! I am so glad for this bank holiday I need to pack don't think I am going to have time any other day before we go now :scared1:



Thanks :cutie:

I have been completely honest it wasn't a bug or virus it was morning sickness

I did mention it on the Uk community board but thought I would here as well

Today we are 13 weeks pregnant :cutie:

OMG Leanne congratulations!!:cutie::woohoo:

No big thunder mountain for you! You will have to get lots of super cute baby things in WDW!:goodvibes:hug::cheer2:

[tinks_1989]

OMG Leanne congratulations!!:cutie::woohoo:

No big thunder mountain for you! You will have to get lots of super cute baby things in WDW!:goodvibes:hug::cheer2:

Thanks Gem

I know I cant wait to go baby shopping over there wish we could find out the gender before we go I am still going to buy at least one princess thing :rotfl:

I know no TOT splash mountain space mountain R'n'R but most of all no foribben journey there isnt much we can do in US or IOA now :confused:

[gemmybear83]

Thanks Gem

I know I cant wait to go baby shopping over there wish we could find out the gender before we go I am still going to buy at least one princess thing :rotfl:

I know no TOT splash mountain space mountain R'n'R but most of all no foribben journey there isnt much we can do in US or IOA now :confused:

If it makes you feel any better I am too chicken to go on most of the rides anyway, and always have a great time! :lmao::rotfl:

While Dave is on the rides you can shop ;)

[tinks_1989]

If it makes you feel any better I am too chicken to go on most of the rides anyway, and always have a great time! :lmao::rotfl:

While Dave is on the rides you can shop ;)

:rotfl: Dave is actually scared of all the rides and is glad he wont have to do any I am gutted I cant do the safari at AK as well that is my favourite ride :sad2:

I am looking forward to the shows and parades as we never normally have time for them and I have bought the hidden mickey book :banana:

[jockey]

Congratulations to you both!I went to Disney at 24 weeks pregnant and had a great time!

Looks like you had a great time on your hen night, I loved baby shopping in the states I bought all my blankets, and bottles etc :)

[jackieleanne]

Congratulations Leanne so happy for you both. :hug:

I think Sarah(orangetiggs) may have done the safari still I'm sure ive heard a lot of people still choose to ride that one. x

[tinks_1989]

Congratulations to you both!I went to Disney at 24 weeks pregnant and had a great time!

Looks like you had a great time on your hen night, I loved baby shopping in the states I bought all my blankets, and bottles etc :)

Really did you already have children or were you expecting your first?

I have already been looking online on the Walmart website I get very excited :banana:


Congratulations Leanne so happy for you both. :hug:

I think Sarah(orangetiggs) may have done the safari still I'm sure ive heard a lot of people still choose to ride that one. x

Thanks :lovestruc

I will have to ask her how she felt and how far gone she was?

[gallmcduck]

Congratulations on your baby news :goodvibes Baby shopping is great. I have been 30 weeks pregnant and 12 weeks pregnant went I have visited, it was lovely to shop. With DS we stayed at the beach for a whole 2 weeks, the thought of a park at that stage was :scared1: I spent a tidy fortune! With DD1 we parked and went on DCL. Having DS with us mean't it was all about him, kids stuff and sleeping was ideal. Keep well, I am with you on morning sickness, I had it with all 3 :goodvibes

[MrsTigger]

Congratulations!!

[Tinkerbell1989]

:goodvibes Congratulations Leanne!
You can still have a great Disneymoon with Dave... this way you can take the parks at a slower pace. :thumbsup2

I bought Tom a 'Hidden Mickeys' book, and a 'Secrets of WDW' book, that is what he's most excited about at the moment!:rotfl:

Steffi xx

[tinks_1989]

Congratulations on your baby news :goodvibes Baby shopping is great. I have been 30 weeks pregnant and 12 weeks pregnant went I have visited, it was lovely to shop. With DS we stayed at the beach for a whole 2 weeks, the thought of a park at that stage was :scared1: I spent a tidy fortune! With DD1 we parked and went on DCL. Having DS with us mean't it was all about him, kids stuff and sleeping was ideal. Keep well, I am with you on morning sickness, I had it with all 3 :goodvibes

Hi,

Thanks I am so excited about shopping over there for baby pieces we are hopefully going to be buying all our baby furniture when we get back we find out if we are having a girl or a boy on the 18th October so very excited :woohoo:

Congratulations!!

Thank you :lovestruc

:goodvibes Congratulations Leanne!
You can still have a great Disneymoon with Dave... this way you can take the parks at a slower pace. :thumbsup2

I bought Tom a 'Hidden Mickeys' book, and a 'Secrets of WDW' book, that is what he's most excited about at the moment!:rotfl:

Steffi xx

Thank you! We will I wouldnt want to be any where else then WDW still :rotfl:

Dave is chuffed he doesnt have to do tower of terror he has told me a few times lol

I cant believe how interesting the book was and this is my 11th trip and there is just so much I have learnt from it still.

So here is our scan picture the little peanut is upside really didnt want to pose for me hopefully it will behave next time I will be gutted if we cant see what we are having

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:lovestruc:lovestruc:lovestruc:lovestruc:lovestruc

Also today is our single digit dance!

Im off ill again today though I was very sick all weekend and had terrible pains had to go to hospital yesterday as when I rang the midwife she said it was best to get checked out, I been told I need to stay at home as I need to get better or they might not let me fly :sad1: So I am staying in bed watching disney films :love:

[tinks_1989]

i am getting married tomorrow :scared1:

[MrsTigger]

i am getting married tomorrow :scared1:

:goodvibes I bet your sooo excited!! Have a fantastic day

[torsie24]

i am getting married tomorrow :scared1:
Eeeeeeee!!! I can't wait for photos!

What are you doing today?

[gallmcduck]

Congratulations look forward to your pictures :)

[jackieleanne]

Congratulations Leanne. Hope you had a lovely day and great honeymoon. :) :goodvibes

[disney_princess_85]

Hi Leanne!

Wow, so much news to catch up on! Firstly, I can't believe that you're married now. I hope you and Dave had an amazing day. Secondly, CONGRATULATIONS on being pregnant! I bet you are soooo excited to be a mum. :goodvibes

Also... three days until SSR! :yay: I got back on Saturday and I am BEYOND jealous. What a fab time it is for you.

Great Hen Night pics too. Looks like you all had fun. :)

[tinks_1989]

:goodvibes I bet your sooo excited!! Have a fantastic day

Thank you I was very excited I didn't get much sleep :rotfl:

Eeeeeeee!!! I can't wait for photos!

What are you doing today?

:banana: I had to work Friday only till 3 but kept me busy :rotfl:

Congratulations look forward to your pictures :)

Thanks I hope to add some photos today

Congratulations Leanne. Hope you had a lovely day and great honeymoon. :) :goodvibes

Thanks we really did have a great day its over so quick though :eek:

Hi Leanne!

Wow, so much news to catch up on! Firstly, I can't believe that you're married now. I hope you and Dave had an amazing day. Secondly, CONGRATULATIONS on being pregnant! I bet you are soooo excited to be a mum. :goodvibes

Also... three days until SSR! :yay: I got back on Saturday and I am BEYOND jealous. What a fab time it is for you.

Great Hen Night pics too. Looks like you all had fun. :)

Hi

Thank's I know I can't believe it either :cloud9: Thank you very excited now all our friends and family know now we can talk about it :goodvibes

Ah I am glad you had a good time and liked SSR we can't wait to go back tomorrow :banana:

Thanks it was a very sober hen night lol


I don't know if I had already mentioned it but we have our second scan on October 18th to find out if we are having a little boy or girl so very excited :D


So we are off in the morning and beyond excited couldn't sleep was up at 6 thinking of all the things I had to do and at half 9 I still haven't started lol Internet slows me down so much :lmao:

[tinks_1989]

I will update with professional pictures but this is all I have for now

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Dave's dad and the best man waiting

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A nervous Dave waiting

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My sister arriving with her friend Geri

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Dave the 2 bridesmaids and his best man Anthony

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My Lovely hubby and bridesmaids Sammi and Lily

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Me arriving

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Dave waiting in the gazebo waiting for me

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walking down the aisle my dad was making me laugh :rolleyes:

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Getting married

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The first dance

[MrsTigger]

Your marrried!! hehe great pics looks like you had a wonderful day :) Enjoy your disneymoon, I will look forward to your TR when I return.

[PJB71]

Oh Leanne

You all looked gorgeous:love::love:, and looked as though you had nice weather:thumbsup2

Hope you have a fantastic honeymoon, and really looking forward to hearing all about it:banana::banana::banana:

[tinks_1989]

Your marrried!! hehe great pics looks like you had a wonderful day :) Enjoy your disneymoon, I will look forward to your TR when I return.

Thanks Oh you will be coming out the day before I leave then if I worked that out right :lmao:

Oh Leanne

You all looked gorgeous:love::love:, and looked as though you had nice weather:thumbsup2

Hope you have a fantastic honeymoon, and really looking forward to hearing all about it:banana::banana::banana:

Hi

Thanks we did have good weather was a bit cloudy when we got married but was lovely all for 3 minutes the rest of the day we were all sat in the bar area in after the wedding breakfast and it poured!

[gallmcduck]

Your photos are lovely have a wonderful disneymoon, look forward to more pics and disneymoon pics :goodvibes

[jns]

Congratulations to you both

enjoy your honeymoon

[jackieleanne]

Awwww lovely photo's you both look so happy and in love and you look gorgeous Leanne. :goodvibes

Hope your having a lovely disneymoon.

[mandymouse]

Congratulations to you both, your photos are lovely and you looked gorgeous Leanne

Have a fab Disneymoon :)

[Tinkerbell1989]

Hey Leanne,
How was your Disneymoon? Hope you had a fabulous time!

xxx

[VailaTigger]

WOW, WOW, and WOW!!

I guess it's a while since I caught up on this one... ;)

CONGRATULATIONS on getting married, and also on your baby news!! :thumbsup2

Hope you are having an amazing Disneymoon. xx

[tinks_1989]

Your photos are lovely have a wonderful disneymoon, look forward to more pics and disneymoon pics :goodvibes

Thank you it feels so long ago now :(

Congratulations to you both

enjoy your honeymoon

Thank you we really did enjoy it


Awwww lovely photo's you both look so happy and in love and you look gorgeous Leanne. :goodvibes

Hope your having a lovely disneymoon.

Aw thanks your trip must be getting really close now

Congratulations to you both, your photos are lovely and you looked gorgeous Leanne

Have a fab Disneymoon :)

Thank you! :lovestruc

Hey Leanne,
How was your Disneymoon? Hope you had a fabulous time!

xxx

Hi

the trip was brilliant thanks

Your's is so close now :rotfl:

WOW, WOW, and WOW!!

I guess it's a while since I caught up on this one... ;)

CONGRATULATIONS on getting married, and also on your baby news!! :thumbsup2

Hope you are having an amazing Disneymoon. xx

Aw thanks! :cutie:

So I am so sorry that this TR seems to be forgotten about it hasn't I promise but it seems to be one thing after another at home at the moment.

We found out that we are having a baby girl and everything is healthy and all ok so very happy.

We currently live in a flat on the second floor I am sure people have lived on higher floors and had babies but for some reason one day we decided to look at a house the blubbering pregnant mess I am fell in love with it now we are trying to move so have all the stress of mortgage and everything to sort out.

I love this time of year but we all know Christmas takes up some of our free time, so between all that getting everything ready for the baby before the VAT increase going to work seeing friends and family and squeezing in little sleep I have just been so busy.

I hope to start our TR soon I just need to find the card reader to lad all my photos luckily I took notes of every day of the holiday as I can't remember what I had for breakfast let along what I ate at le Cellier back in September some time and if it was good or not lol

So I promise an update soon

Thank you to every one that did take time to read any of my crazy message

Leanne and quickly growing bump

[cinderella92]

Helllo Beautiful sister,

I enjoyed reading your trip report although it was mostly about the wedding :) Loved reading it and seeing how happy it all made you :) Not long till Christmas and then time will fly and my beautiful niece will be here with us.
Get some honeymoon photos up! xoxo

[disney_princess_85]

Lovely wedding pics Leanne. Looks like you all had an amazing day. :goodvibes

How exciting that you're having a girl. Have you thought about names?

Don't worry about not updating your TR by the way- you have a lot going on!

[jackieleanne]

Congratulations on the move and the news that your having a baby girl. :goodvibes