10 Mths of WDW Planning leads us to~~DISNEYLAND!! Report Completed~Pic Heavy!!!

[kaoden39]

My doll?? I just fell in love with her!!!

Yes! I love Precious Moments.

 

[DizNee Luver]

Yes! I love Precious Moments.

Me too!!! I saw her during the diva trip last February and knew I had to get her. They have all the princesses, tinkerbell, etc. I could get in all sorts of trouble......

 

[kaoden39]

Me too!!! I saw her during the diva trip last February and knew I had to get her. They have all the princesses, tinkerbell, etc. I could get in all sorts of trouble......

I would love Snow White. I think she is adorable.

 

[DizNee Luver]

I would love Snow White. I think she is adorable.

She was....the set with the dwarfs was really cute!

 

[DizNee Luver]

This was from February 2012:

 

[kaoden39]

This was from February 2012:

This is the Snow White I prefer. The other one's hair doesn't look right.

 

[DizNee Luver]

This is the Snow White I prefer. The other one's hair doesn't look right.

I hadn't noticed the difference until you pointed it out. The hair was right on the little one in the set picture.

 

[debrapagliasotti]

So many wonderful updates!!

Goofy's Kitchen looks cute -- and the tree there, so typical Goofy!!

Christmas parade pics were amazing! I really felt like I was there. There are a couple similarities to WDW Once Upon A Christmastime Parade, but not many. I love the toy soldiers -- they were my favorite part of the WDW parade.

 

[Trentmom]

Love your parade pics. I really felt like I was there.

The gingerbread mean are so stinking cute


Love your Cindy Doll. She is beautiful

 

[kelmac284]

Hey Laurie sorry I haven't posted in awhile I don't think I was getting updates and I have had a bit going on LOL. But just got all caught up and LOVE LOVE all the pics as usual. Looks like you guys had a GREAT time and did lots of fun stuff!! Was going to mention that I ended up getting that santa plate and cup, the sleigh and the advent calendar that looks like a wreath. I just fell in love with those and wanted to get them while I still had my 20% discount. I had to give up my premium pass but luckily we have like 4 20% coupons so we will have to use them wisely in March LOL.

Looking forward to more pics and can't wait to see you SOON!!!

 

[kelmac284]

Oh and LOVE your purse. I have the 50th anniversary one that shane bought me a few years back in the letter carrier and I love it. Then last year for my birthday my mom got me the wristlet in the retro like yours but I am wishing now I had gotten the barrel. I am looking to see if somone wants to buy it off me or trade cuz the wristlet is just a little too small. But I love them. I also bought one of the mary blair Lesportsac's and they are MUCH cheaper and I love mine and actually use it way more than my dooney bags. They are nylon and I just use them when I go out and don't want to take a big purse and in the parks I can just stick inside my backpack. LOVE em.

 

[DizNee Luver]

So many wonderful updates!!

Goofy's Kitchen looks cute -- and the tree there, so typical Goofy!!

Christmas parade pics were amazing! I really felt like I was there. There are a couple similarities to WDW Once Upon A Christmastime Parade, but not many. I love the toy soldiers -- they were my favorite part of the WDW parade.

I've read that Goofy's Kitchen tends to be closest to WDW's Chef Mickey's. That was a really fun visit for us. I think I've only had one bad meal there & we usually eat there every trip.

The Toy Soldiers are tradition and something Walt loved. They were brought in when Babes in Toyland was being promoted & Walt made them a yearly thing!! Good call Mr. Disney!!!

Love your parade pics. I really felt like I was there.

The gingerbread mean are so stinking cute


Love your Cindy Doll. She is beautiful

I enjoyed our view this time for getting more close up pics. We had a good view the first time but being next to the action is even better!!!

I love the Gingerbread men and get a kick out of their flat backsides!!

Cinderella is my favorite and I've always loved Precious Moments!! My birth announcements for Derek (my 23 yr old) were Precious Moments!

Hey Laurie sorry I haven't posted in awhile I don't think I was getting updates and I have had a bit going on LOL. But just got all caught up and LOVE LOVE all the pics as usual. Looks like you guys had a GREAT time and did lots of fun stuff!! Was going to mention that I ended up getting that santa plate and cup, the sleigh and the advent calendar that looks like a wreath. I just fell in love with those and wanted to get them while I still had my 20% discount. I had to give up my premium pass but luckily we have like 4 20% coupons so we will have to use them wisely in March LOL.

Looking forward to more pics and can't wait to see you SOON!!!

Oh and LOVE your purse. I have the 50th anniversary one that shane bought me a few years back in the letter carrier and I love it. Then last year for my birthday my mom got me the wristlet in the retro like yours but I am wishing now I had gotten the barrel. I am looking to see if somone wants to buy it off me or trade cuz the wristlet is just a little too small. But I love them. I also bought one of the mary blair Lesportsac's and they are MUCH cheaper and I love mine and actually use it way more than my dooney bags. They are nylon and I just use them when I go out and don't want to take a big purse and in the parks I can just stick inside my backpack. LOVE em.

Hi Kelly, glad you made it back over!! I wanted to get the wreath advent calendar but it wasn't available in very many stores & when I was looking for it, I couldn't find it and didn't want to go on a big search. Maybe I'll run into it somewhere in February!

I love my purse.......I don't hardly carry anything.....so it's perfect. Just looking at the pictures on it make me smile!

 

[RI Disney Star]

This was from February 2012:

Love the hairstyle on the Cinderella doll. So precious.

Beth

 

[DizNee Luver]

Love the hairstyle on the Cinderella doll. So precious.

Beth

Isn't she cute?!!!

 

[RI Disney Star]

Isn't she cute?!!!

She is so adorable.

I have a Precious Moments collection. The first one I got was the bride and groom for a wedding present. My favorite one was when I was 6 months pregnant with my youngest and had major surgery. We did not know what would happen with the baby. My aunt had always paid for my membership in the Precious Moments collectors club for Christmas every year. After getting home from the hospital, my box came with the "Always Room for One More" statue. To me it was sign that everything would be alright...and it was. My daughter is now 23 and perfect.

 

[DizNee Luver]

She is so adorable.

I have a Precious Moments collection. The first one I got was the bride and groom for a wedding present. My favorite one was when I was 6 months pregnant with my youngest and had major surgery. We did not know what would happen with the baby. My aunt had always paid for my membership in the Precious Moments collectors club for Christmas every year. After getting home from the hospital, my box came with the "Always Room for One More" statue. To me it was sign that everything would be alright...and it was. My daughter is now 23 and perfect.

Love that!!

I've always loved the Precious Moments stuff....just never collected them.....until now......

 

[DizNee Luver]

After a short stop at the hotel, we headed back into DCA thru the GCH entrance. First Stop~~Condor Flats.

We stopped into the shop across from Soarin' to look for AP pins. They had a couple I was interested in but they were out....they told me I could check at Elias & Co. When we came out "Minnie's Fly Girls" were making their way to the stage.

We watched for a little while and then headed toward Buena Vista Street. Here's a sign that will make coffee fans happy (since I'm not a coffee drinker, I could care less........ )

Candy Mountain in the Trolley Treats Window.

We headed to Elias & Co. to see if they had the 2 pins I was looking for but also to find Jessica/Belle Ella who was supposed to be working today. I did get the 2 pins but we hunted both sides of BVS looking for Jessica but she wasn't there. Come to find out later, that she was home sick & had been most of that week. At least I'll get to see her on the February trip.

Speaking of my February Trip:
Shameful plug~~Nick, Marie, The Diva's & Me!!! So not to confuse my trip report with my upcoming trip pre-report.....I decided to start a new thread. So if you'd like to follow along~~~join me over there too!!!!

 

[DizNee Luver]

We headed back to CarsLand to get a GAC FP for Radiator Spring Racers. We really wanted to try and ride it at night. Some random pics while I got our FP.

We got our pass to return at 4:45 and we headed back towards the Little Mermaid ride so we could watch the Phineas & Ferb show.

Did you ever notice that this is a buoy??

We got our place on the "taped" line and waited.....our wait was short because we were entertained by the Trash Can Trio. They were fabulous!!!!

The twins loved it!!

 

[nicholaseck]

Here's a sign that will make coffee fans happy (since I'm not a coffee drinker, I could care less........ )

Yum coffee

 

[DizNee Luver]

Phineas & Ferb is a fun show with catchy tunes (especially if you watch the show regularly).

PhineDroids & Ferbots!!

........WORD!..........

Addy got to go up and join in on the dancing!

The Camp Fire Girl that was leading Addy's group was REALLY IN TO HER ROLE!!! lol She was a fabulous dancer and her face was so animated. I couldn't take my eyes off of her.....she stole the show! Unfortunately, it was almost impossible to get a picture of her, as she was always on the move.

They had the kids all come together so parents could get pictures.

In honor of Christmas.....time for antlers!