4 days to go!! ...few q's

[MJ_always]

Wooooooooo just 4 days!!!

I'm not as prepared as I normally am by now and havent wrote any major lists/plans either (shock horror lol) but it's been quite hectic lately so I'm sure once Monday comes I'll be bouncing off the ceiling LOL.

Anyways theres just a few things I've been wondering about which Im hoping some people that have been recently might be able to help with.

- Are there many clothes/accessories to buy right now without the mickeys magical party theme? More so to do with Nightmare Before Christmas?? (or villains).

-Are there still plenty characters around the park and studios to meet now the summer season is over? (i really wanna meet Cruella this time and maybes the Incredibles too??).

- Does anyone know what time Agrabah Cafe is open until? I do remember is closing quite early last year but with us being there over the weekend too this time I'm hoping that its maybes open later then?

- I've read about the pool opening times changing at Newport Bay from 3pm now but is this the same for gym too?

Got my fingers crossed for good weather again like last year. It's forecast pretty good then but you know what they are like with forecasts! Anything's gotta be better than Newcastle though I'm about to sort out what clothes I'm taking.

Ash x

[jillrobinson]

The shop at the exit to POTC and the stores in Frontierland were the best places for NBC clothing in March.

Only differenc I've ever noticed with characters out of season is that actually have a chance to egt near them, we've had some really lovely experiences at quiet times, when characters have been looking for people to play with.

Not sure about closing time for AC or the swimming pool.

Hope you have a great trip

[MJ_always]

Thanks! Ooh yeah I forgot about the shop there, I'll have to remember that. I got a nice Jack Skellington globe there the first time.

I think your right about the characters, I remember Goofy last year running down main street with me! It was so funny. I guess when its busier they dont get a lot of chances for things like that. I'll keep my fingers crossed then that its similar again this time.

Ash x

[lilacgems23]

We went last september and didnt see any characters wandering around the park other than the scrums off the train.

But in studios we saw loads wandering around and we did see cruella altho we couldnt get anywhere near her it was the worse scrum ive seen

[thelittlemermaid83]

I saw loads of characters walking around the park last September, it was great fun to just bump into them

[Jeccaboos]

We saw loads around Fantasty Land between 11.30 and 12.00 every day last week - if you are into the Princesses, they come out of the gates next to Small World just before 11.30 and then change over at 12.00.

There are also characters in the Studios who walkabout in the front and backlot in the afternoon - times are on the schedule but I think it is about 1.00 and 1.30. There was Daisy and Donald, Cruella, Pinochio, Robin Hood, Abu, Mary Poppins & Bert, Sheriff of Nottingham, Prince John....plus others I can't remember.

Cruella is also on the Stars and Cars parade - a tip if you want to get her to come over to you would be to hold a Dalmatian soft toy. I saw people on two occasions do this and she made a beeline for them. Make sure you are right at the front though as it gets very busy.

Also if you do the Woody meet and greet, there are other characters there like Goofy, Pluto, Mickey & Minnie.

There is also a sale on at the moment on a lot of Merchandise, mostly the Magical Party line but there are also some hoodies on offer - Stitch, Mickey and Grumpy were reduced to 27,90 Euro. There was a NBC hoodie but not sure if that was full price but there was lots of other NBC stuff.

[MJ_always]

Woo thanks everyone for helping and all the tips! I'll get it wrote down lol. Sounding hopeful then for characters.
I forgot about Woody's roundup too, thats one part I've never really been to properly before, only passed so I'll make sure I do this time! I'd love to meet Abu too- he's adorable!!

The sale on the merch sounds good, I'll keep an eye out for the Stitch hoody, he's one of my faves apart from NBC/Villains.

Thanks again for the tips. I'm really excited now. Think it's sunk in today lol. Not long nowww!!

Ash x

[Jeccaboos]

I have to say, Abu is slightly freaky looking...IMO of course! I'll try and upload a photo later so you can see what I mean!