Goofy Proposes, Fi Falls for Sleeping Beauty & we Celebrate our Engagement NEW 6/18!
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MHTeacher
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You got some beautiful pictures of Spectro, Courtney! 
I can't think of a better way to spend my last evening at Disney than just like you---Spectro, followed by Wishes! 
AND you are so right about the castle covered in those shimmering icicle lights. It is the most beautiful sight ever!
I can't think of a better way to spend my last evening at Disney than just like you---Spectro, followed by Wishes! AND you are so right about the castle covered in those shimmering icicle lights. It is the most beautiful sight ever!
ladybugmom
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GREAT pics of Spectromagic! The Snow White story brought tears to my eyes! How sweet!! The castle looks AMAZING!! Can't wait to hear about CRT as we're eating there for an early dinner in Nov!!
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Hi, Courtney! I just got caught back up on your TR. I can't believe how cold it was. You never imagine heading to Disney that it will be that cold in Florida!
I agree with you about the icicle lights. There is nothing more magical than seeing it lit up like that. When I went a couple Decembers ago, I came home with way too many pics of it
I can't wait to see how CRT went for you two!
I agree with you about the icicle lights. There is nothing more magical than seeing it lit up like that. When I went a couple Decembers ago, I came home with way too many pics of it
I can't wait to see how CRT went for you two!
klacey1
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You took FABULOUS Spectromagic pictures-- it's definitely my favorite parade/show at Disney, but I can never get such amazing pictures as you did! That Snow White story is just so indicative of what Disney does for its guests, and the going above and beyond to make sure people have a magical time. That's sweet the CM was going to help you out to make sure you got to CTR on time!
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Yay Spectro, wishes and CRT!! What a night. I want to here more!!!
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Courtney! Give me more!
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DON'T LEAVE US FOR TOO LONG!!! Love your Snow White story...so sweet I am glad you were having such a wonderful night..can't WAIT to hear about CRT!!
I am glad you were having such a wonderful night..can't WAIT to hear about CRT!!SOUTHERNtinkerBELLE
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Love the story about Snow White! I always tear up too but I usuall wait until the WISHES music starts
you got some gorgeous pics of the castle!!!
nice pics of Spectro too. You use a DSLR right???
Thanks!
I wish I had a DSLR! I have a Nikon P90 - it's supposed to be kind of like a fancy point and shoot. Here's a picture of it:
It takes pretty good pictures, I think!
Snow White does always seem to be great with character interaction. The Snow White we saw at Akershus was great too!
You got some really good shots of Spectro! Can't wait to hear about your dinner!
Thank you! I was really pleased with how all of the spectro shots came out.
We got very lucky with our spot for spectro! We literally walked right into the park and found that spot and the parade started within 5 minutes! The weather in January might not have been too good, but the crowd levels were fantastic!
SOUTHERNtinkerBELLE
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You got some beautiful pictures of Spectro, Courtney!
AND you are so right about the castle covered in those shimmering icicle lights. It is the most beautiful sight ever!
Thanks, Michelle! I thought it was a great way to spend our final evening - in fact, I think that's how I'll spend all of my final Disney evenings from now on!
GREAT pics of Spectromagic! The Snow White story brought tears to my eyes! How sweet!! The castle looks AMAZING!! Can't wait to hear about CRT as we're eating there for an early dinner in Nov!!
Thanks, Becky!
The Snow White interaction was just precious. 
And I think you'll be very happy with my CRT review! I'm so glad y'all are going to get to eat there for dinner! Hi, Courtney! I just got caught back up on your TR. I can't believe how cold it was. You never imagine heading to Disney that it will be that cold in Florida!
I agree with you about the icicle lights. There is nothing more magical than seeing it lit up like that. When I went a couple Decembers ago, I came home with way too many pics of it
I can't wait to see how CRT went for you two!
Never would I have ever believed it would be that cold in Orlando - that's why I didn't bring heavier coats!
Hopefully that's a once in a lifetime thing - I never want to be that cold at Disney again! I agree - Spectro is the best! While I like watching all of the parades, I don't get as swept up in them as I did in this one. It was a positively magical experience!
Yes, the CM at the rope was wonderful! She was just a sweetheart!
SOUTHERNtinkerBELLE
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It was a wonderful night! I should have the Wishes and CRT update up soon!
Courtney! Give me more!
I'm hoping to get my next update done soon! DON'T LEAVE US FOR TOO LONG!!! Love your Snow White story...so sweet
Our night was definitely making up for our morning and afternoon!
And I'm planning on getting the next update done soon! I'm trying to wrap up this TR - I can't believe it's been five months since our trip!SOUTHERNtinkerBELLE
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DAY 7 - Pt. 5
Finally it had come the time for us to watch Wishes! It was the first time we were able to see it during the trip, and I could not think of a better night to be watching the fantastic display!
I will let the pictures do the talking here!
I LOVE this picture - I'm pretty sure Miguel took this one!
Overall, being directly in front of the castle is definitely not the best spot for viewing the fireworks. Some of the ones werent visable, and all of them were kind of off to the side of the castle. Still though, the display was as beautiful as ever. The lights of the castle, the music, knowing we were about to enjoy a meal inside the castle, even the cold added up to the perfect Wishes experience, even if some of our view was obstructed.
So far, our final evening in the Magic Kingdom was more than making up for our less than-perfect MK morning!
After a simply magical viewing of Wishes, FI and I were ready to get out of the cold and into Cinderellas castle! We motioned to the kind CM that it was time for us to go in and she very discreetly opened up the rope for us we felt so special! Almost as though we were being allowed to sneak back.
The two CMs at the check-in podium for the restaurant were so nice! I cant remember exactly what they said, but I believe it was along the lines of the royal party and congratulated us on our engagement Always a nice touch!
Quickly we were lead into the castle! It was so neat finally being inside what an experience! I have always wanted to go into the castle. In fact, as a child I had no idea that there was a restaurant inside! It really was beautiful in there! I felt like I was living out a life-long dream.
Cindy's Christmas tree!
We were placed in line for a photo with Cinderella and didnt have to wait long before it was time to have our picture made with our hostess for the evening! This Cindy was much friendlier than the one at Akershus and made a big fuss over my ring the two photographers even got in the action, oohing and ahhing over it. Unfortunately, the pic wasnt so great.
After our time with the princess, we were lead up the winding staircase into the dining room. I was so hoping for a window seat. I believe I mentioned earlier in the TR that I didnt add our engagement celebration to any of our ADRs, so I never expected anything going into the meal. Well, once again the wonderful CMs took it upon themselves to make sure we had the proper celebration - we were lead to a table by the window, which we found decorated with confetti! FI and I were on cloud 9!
Very quickly our waiter came and explained the meal and the little show that would be put on later. We ordered our drinks and pondered over the menu while we waited for them.
I decided on the castle salad, the prime rib and the cream cheese buckle (Im pretty sure we ordered every course together). FI chose the BLT salad, the pork chop and the same dessert.
Once again, our waiter appeared very quickly, this time with our salads. I will say, this is the only meal of the week where I truly felt rushed by the restaurant. The courses arrived at the exact moment the previous was finished, and our waiter definitely added to the rushed paced. Still though, I had expected this and we were having a great time we were in the castle afterall!
FI and I were both very impressed with our salads. I dont remember trying a bite of his, but mine was wonderful! If you are eating here for dinner I would definitely recommend the castle salad!
Next up were our entrees. My prime rib was just ok I wouldnt say it was bad, but Ive certainly had better. I probably wouldnt order it again. FIs dish, however, was amazing! Let me preface this by saying I do not normally like pork. Ill eat sausage or bacon occasionally, but I never order (or cook) pork chops or loins or anything like this. This pork chop, however, was absolutely delicious! I wish I had ordered this instead, and it would definitely be my choice of entrée if I return to CRT in the future.
As soon as we were finished with our entrees out came our desserts. They were nothing spectacular, but I have read many things about how dry and tasteless this dish and I didnt find that to be true. Sure, it wasnt the best dessert of the week, but I also wouldnt classify it as bad. I would order it again in the future.
While we were eating out desserts, the show with the fairy godmother started. It was cute, and we enjoyed that last opportunity to see some characters. I thought the wishing ceremony at the end added to the whole magical vibe for our evening.
A little caught off guard!
After the show wrapped up, we paid for our meal and made our way out of the castle. The entryway was empty by this point, so we of course took the opportunity for another picture!
When we finally made our way outside, we were greeted by a nearly empty main street.
The music was playing and the castle was lit, and in many ways it was just us in our happy place. For those who say that Disney World isnt fun for adults or cant be romantic have obviously never strolled down an empty main street, hand in hand with the lights literally dancing around you! What a beautiful evening it was!
We took our time reaching the exit to the park, soaking it all in for as long as we could. Soon though, it was time to leave and with that final glimpse of that beautiful castle, it was time to say goodbye until next time
UP NEXT: Departure day
and Souvenir Reveal!
Finally it had come the time for us to watch Wishes! It was the first time we were able to see it during the trip, and I could not think of a better night to be watching the fantastic display!
I will let the pictures do the talking here!
I LOVE this picture - I'm pretty sure Miguel took this one!
Overall, being directly in front of the castle is definitely not the best spot for viewing the fireworks. Some of the ones werent visable, and all of them were kind of off to the side of the castle. Still though, the display was as beautiful as ever. The lights of the castle, the music, knowing we were about to enjoy a meal inside the castle, even the cold added up to the perfect Wishes experience, even if some of our view was obstructed.
So far, our final evening in the Magic Kingdom was more than making up for our less than-perfect MK morning!
After a simply magical viewing of Wishes, FI and I were ready to get out of the cold and into Cinderellas castle! We motioned to the kind CM that it was time for us to go in and she very discreetly opened up the rope for us we felt so special! Almost as though we were being allowed to sneak back.
The two CMs at the check-in podium for the restaurant were so nice! I cant remember exactly what they said, but I believe it was along the lines of the royal party and congratulated us on our engagement Always a nice touch!
Quickly we were lead into the castle! It was so neat finally being inside what an experience! I have always wanted to go into the castle. In fact, as a child I had no idea that there was a restaurant inside! It really was beautiful in there! I felt like I was living out a life-long dream.
Cindy's Christmas tree!
We were placed in line for a photo with Cinderella and didnt have to wait long before it was time to have our picture made with our hostess for the evening! This Cindy was much friendlier than the one at Akershus and made a big fuss over my ring the two photographers even got in the action, oohing and ahhing over it. Unfortunately, the pic wasnt so great.
After our time with the princess, we were lead up the winding staircase into the dining room. I was so hoping for a window seat. I believe I mentioned earlier in the TR that I didnt add our engagement celebration to any of our ADRs, so I never expected anything going into the meal. Well, once again the wonderful CMs took it upon themselves to make sure we had the proper celebration - we were lead to a table by the window, which we found decorated with confetti! FI and I were on cloud 9!
Very quickly our waiter came and explained the meal and the little show that would be put on later. We ordered our drinks and pondered over the menu while we waited for them.
I decided on the castle salad, the prime rib and the cream cheese buckle (Im pretty sure we ordered every course together). FI chose the BLT salad, the pork chop and the same dessert.
Once again, our waiter appeared very quickly, this time with our salads. I will say, this is the only meal of the week where I truly felt rushed by the restaurant. The courses arrived at the exact moment the previous was finished, and our waiter definitely added to the rushed paced. Still though, I had expected this and we were having a great time we were in the castle afterall!
FI and I were both very impressed with our salads. I dont remember trying a bite of his, but mine was wonderful! If you are eating here for dinner I would definitely recommend the castle salad!
Next up were our entrees. My prime rib was just ok I wouldnt say it was bad, but Ive certainly had better. I probably wouldnt order it again. FIs dish, however, was amazing! Let me preface this by saying I do not normally like pork. Ill eat sausage or bacon occasionally, but I never order (or cook) pork chops or loins or anything like this. This pork chop, however, was absolutely delicious! I wish I had ordered this instead, and it would definitely be my choice of entrée if I return to CRT in the future.
As soon as we were finished with our entrees out came our desserts. They were nothing spectacular, but I have read many things about how dry and tasteless this dish and I didnt find that to be true. Sure, it wasnt the best dessert of the week, but I also wouldnt classify it as bad. I would order it again in the future.
While we were eating out desserts, the show with the fairy godmother started. It was cute, and we enjoyed that last opportunity to see some characters. I thought the wishing ceremony at the end added to the whole magical vibe for our evening.
A little caught off guard!
After the show wrapped up, we paid for our meal and made our way out of the castle. The entryway was empty by this point, so we of course took the opportunity for another picture!
When we finally made our way outside, we were greeted by a nearly empty main street.
The music was playing and the castle was lit, and in many ways it was just us in our happy place. For those who say that Disney World isnt fun for adults or cant be romantic have obviously never strolled down an empty main street, hand in hand with the lights literally dancing around you! What a beautiful evening it was!
We took our time reaching the exit to the park, soaking it all in for as long as we could. Soon though, it was time to leave and with that final glimpse of that beautiful castle, it was time to say goodbye until next time
UP NEXT: Departure day
and Souvenir Reveal!
MHTeacher
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The music was playing and the castle was lit, and in many ways it was just us in our happy place. For those who say that Disney World isnt fun for adults or cant be romantic have obviously never strolled down an empty main street, hand in hand with the lights literally dancing around you! What a beautiful evening it was!
Beautiful picture, and beautifully said!
alliebelle3
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I am so glad you had a wonderful last night. The pictures of the castle are great. And strolling down and empty Main Street at night just seems so magical!
Believeinfairytales
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Oh, why'd you hafta go and make me tear up? I was doing fine until you talked about strolling down Main Street holding hands...
Princess_K
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What an amazing last night!
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