"A Fresh Start" WDW Vacation with a Newbie and the Boyfriend!- Nov TR COMPLETE 2/16!

[rachel09985]

This morning was our MK day and Emily and I had a date at Cinderella's Castle! Our reservation was at 8:40 and I thought we were going to get into Main Street early but MK changed its hours to 8AM opening.

Corey was staying back at the hotel and going to meet us. He was going to have breakfast at Main Street Bakery.

Main Street was still pretty empty so Emily and I got some photopass shots. I finally got my CD!

When we got to MK we saw FALL decorations!! So pretty!! I was hoping they were still up! It was a beautiful morning in Magic Kingdom my favorite place in the world!

I love this picture of the Emporium. The sky was so blue.

We even got to see the trolley singers, is it bad I have no clue what they are called?

It was fun to play around with my camera for some castle shots. Even though they aren't that great.

So happy to be eating in the castle!!

Next up: Breakfast

 

[brandihead2012]

Have another reader Im excited for your next installment. I'm dragging my boyfriend to Cinderellas royal table for Breakfast. I keep telling him he gets to eat with princesses and gets a sword.... Still not too excited Loving the pictures!!!

 

[Disney9.9.10]

I love the MK pics! Looks like it was pretty empty that early which is always nice. I hope that you enjoyed CRT!

 

[emmysmommy]

I love the fall decorations! We left the park one evening and returned the next morning and all of a sudden the park had been transformed - in a wonderful way!

Great photos on Main Street of you and Emily!!

 

[marDgreen88]

Ahhhh so exciting! I have always wanted to eat at CRT, I can't wait to hear about it!!!

 

[MEK]

What a lovely morning in the MK. Love the empty street near the Castle. First thing in the morning is the best! Aren't the Halloween decorations SO festive?

I can't wait to read about your breakfast at Cindy's. I have always wanted to eat there and have yet to do it. I guess I'm waiting for a granddaughter. So, I guess I will be waiting for a long while!

 

[francis6306]

The fall decorations are so pretty!! Almost as magical as the Christmas decorations!!!

 

[rachel09985]

Just want to tell everyone Merry Christmas. I am waiting for midnight mass so I thought I could post an update since I have been busy lately getting ready to go back home.

So far I got Laila perfume as a christmas gift! I love that perfume. I wonder what other disney related gifts I will get?

Well onto my TR! We booked breakfast at Cinderella's Royal Table. Corey didn't want to go so this was my treat to Emily. We were really looking forward to dining with the princesses since we are princesses!

We checked in and were lead inside where we greeted by a man of steel!

Then we were greeted by the beautiful Cinderella. I commented on how beautiful her new dress is! It really is an improvement. We talked for a few moments about what land we come from and so on!

We had a cute princess pose!

Then another man of steel that greeted us and wanted a picture with Emily!

The hostess told us to head upstairs so up we went up the beautiful narrow staircase. It was so cool to walk up the castle in a staircase! I was in heaven.

They took us to our table which was on the second level away from the window. I wanted a window spot but I was really okay with wherever. We had a pretty big table.

we started off with some breads. Nothing really too good here.

The menu was so pretty.

Our server was really pushing us to order. He came by twice and asked if we were ready to order. We weren't. Finally the third time we were ready. I ordered the filet and Emily ordered the lobster crepes.

I though the food was very good. I liked how it was savory breakfast food. The steak was pretty good. Not incredibly tender because it was pre sliced but it was still good. The eggs were good with the carmelized onions on top that had a kick.

Next came the princesses. They were amazing. Emily is a huge Aurora fan so that was awesome to see how excited she got. I love how 27 year olds just turn into 12 year olds when you see characters. So magical.

I loved the wishing wands. It is great they treat adults the same here.

Here is the main area.

After the princesses I decided I wanted another entree so I got the lobster crepes. These were good as well. I thought both entrees were small but good.

When we were getting ready to leave we had to wait for the princesses to make their entrance. We asked for a picture in front of the restaurant which I love.

We then headed back downstairs the grand staircase.

The man of steel wanted a pic with me this time.

All in all it was an awesome experience. Emily and I both talked about this for days and it was such a special time between us. It really made WDW a great time for her!

 

[rachel09985]

Have another reader Im excited for your next installment. I'm dragging my boyfriend to Cinderellas royal table for Breakfast. I keep telling him he gets to eat with princesses and gets a sword.... Still not too excited Loving the pictures!!!

Yay thanks for reading! Happy Holidays!

I love the MK pics! Looks like it was pretty empty that early which is always nice. I hope that you enjoyed CRT!

It was empty very early but got horrible as you will read! Happy Holidays!

I love the fall decorations! We left the park one evening and returned the next morning and all of a sudden the park had been transformed - in a wonderful way!

Great photos on Main Street of you and Emily!!

i love when that happens. When we went back to MK it was christmas overnight! I loved that. Merry Christmas Brenda!

Ahhhh so exciting! I have always wanted to eat at CRT, I can't wait to hear about it!!!

You def need to eat there!

What a lovely morning in the MK. Love the empty street near the Castle. First thing in the morning is the best! Aren't the Halloween decorations SO festive?

I can't wait to read about your breakfast at Cindy's. I have always wanted to eat there and have yet to do it. I guess I'm waiting for a granddaughter. So, I guess I will be waiting for a long while!

Yes the H ween decorations were so festive! I love them. Would your husband eat with you? It was a fun experience. I loved it. Happy Holidays!

The fall decorations are so pretty!! Almost as magical as the Christmas decorations!!!

I know, not quite as magical. I am def partial to Christmas. I think it is because I am a huge Christmas fan. Merry Christmas!

 

[marDgreen88]

Ahhh the breakfast looks like SO much fun! It's so stinking beautiful. I am so glad that yall had such a wonderful time!!!

 

[heaven2dc]

Breakfast looks so yummy! I would have a difficult time deciding what to pick Would love to try dining there one day...maybe when my granddaughter gets a little older when she can truly enjoy the Princesses!

 

[francis6306]

Okay. I officially regret not booking CRT! The new menu just looks and sounds amazing. I think we would have enjoyed it MUCH more than Akershus. Oh well… there is always 2014!

 

[MEK]

So glad you enjoyed your breakfast. Those food looks really amazing and it sounds like a wonderful experience. I really do hope to eat there some day.

 

[emmysmommy]

Hi Rachel! I hope you had a great Christmas. I want to hear if you scored some Disney swag! Your business trip/WDW trip is coming up so soon. Sure wish I had some clients in Central Florida. (I do have an employee near Cape Canaveral so hmmmm... maybe I need an off site meeting with her someday!)

You and Emily look like you really enjoyed your CRT breakfast. If your beautiful smiles are any indication you certainly did!

 

[rachel09985]

Ahhh the breakfast looks like SO much fun! It's so stinking beautiful. I am so glad that yall had such a wonderful time!!!

Hi Marissa! I see you found me on Instagram! I followed you back. Hopefully there will be lots more disney pics in 5 days!

Breakfast looks so yummy! I would have a difficult time deciding what to pick Would love to try dining there one day...maybe when my granddaughter gets a little older when she can truly enjoy the Princesses!

It was good! The good thing is you can order more than one thing. Yes, schedule when your granddaughter gets old enough for the princesses. I can't wait till I have kids, although for now it is still fun to meet characters as an adult.

Okay. I officially regret not booking CRT! The new menu just looks and sounds amazing. I think we would have enjoyed it MUCH more than Akershus. Oh well… there is always 2014!

I hear those cheesy potatoes are good at Akershus though! Yes, always next year for CRT although I have heard they are coming out with another new menu!

So glad you enjoyed your breakfast. Those food looks really amazing and it sounds like a wonderful experience. I really do hope to eat there some day.

Anymore Dis'er girl trips coming up? You can eat there then.

Hi Rachel! I hope you had a great Christmas. I want to hear if you scored some Disney swag! Your business trip/WDW trip is coming up so soon. Sure wish I had some clients in Central Florida. (I do have an employee near Cape Canaveral so hmmmm... maybe I need an off site meeting with her someday!)

You and Emily look like you really enjoyed your CRT breakfast. If your beautiful smiles are any indication you certainly did!

Hi Brenda!! I did score some Disney swag, lol! I got a Precious Moments Disney figuring, Mary Poppins ornament, Minnie Mouse pants, a house for my christmas village, the Laila perfume, a CD with disney songs, and I think that is it.

I am so excited for my trip yet a little nervous to be there myself. Also the weather doesnt look that great on Sunday but that is ok. I am eating at Kona Lunch, CP breakfast, BOG lunch, Artist Point, an Epcot lunch(haven't decided), Boma, Le Cellier dinner. I just got the deluxe dining plan! I have never gotten that before because I could never eat that much for a long time but since it is only 2 nights I decided to get it.

 

[Disney9.9.10]

I love your CRT pics! And I agree that it has a funny way of turning grown ups into children lol That perfume is a great Christmas gift! Did you get more Disney themed gifts? I got a few Disney gifts myself

 

[rachel09985]

So after breakfast Corey was going to meet us behind the castle. I saw the evil stepsisters and got in line. The line was short but I changed my mind and got out.

We also saw an intense SotMK card collector. He had a portfolio with all of the cards in it! I made the mistake of asking him about the game and he went on for about 5 minutes about the game. He liked it a lot! I am not sure I would like it that much!

My goal for this morning was to meet Merida. My little cousin is obsessed with Merida so I wanted to get a video of her saying hi and a personalized message to her. We met up with Corey after telling him to go right out of the castle instead of going left. Ooops! We got in line for Merida and there was only one person in front of us. Another group was going through so we had to wait a little bit but only for 10 minutes. We were actually first to meet Merida.

It was such an awesome M&G! I recorded the video on my phone and she said " Hi Grace. I am having a lovely time meeting your cousin here. I can't wait till I can meet you here. Until then keep practicing your archery!" It was adorable. Apparently Gracie watches this video like 3 times a day and had it memorized in a couple days. The note said To my Twin Sister Grace Love Merida. That is now hanging on her wall. They both have curly red hair so that is why they are twins!

Here is me getting my phone video ready

After this I went to the new Fantasyland because I have heard that they were letting the General Public in for previews. I ordered D23 so I could have a chance to see it but got waitlisted for my selected for the previews so I was really upset about that. I showed the attendant my waitlist letter hoping she would let me in and feel sorry for me but that was not the case. I was denied.

I was so upset about this. I really though I would be let in.

Thus begins my worst day in Disney World history...

We got wands from CRT and they didn't fit in my backpack so I knew I had to get rid of them. We found two little girls and I told them Cinderella wanted me to give them the wishing wand so they got it and were so happy!!

Here is the cool wall in FLE!

Next was a trip to Splash Mountain. It was a little chilly this morning so Emily was worried about getting cold.

I tried to use my fast lens to take pictures in the dark but it didn't work so well. It was hard to do!

It was a fun ride and we did get wet. Emily and Corey both put their arms up. Not me, I am a wuss!

We decided to take a spin on BTMR to dry off in the wind.

 

[rachel09985]

After BTMR Corey decided he was ready to eat. He went to Columbia Harbor House and got the breaded shrimp. We had a nice table in the upstairs area. There was this huge tour group on this scavenger hunt this day. I saw them all over the place in MK. One of the things they were trying to find was in CHH.

He didn't really like the shrimp that much because there was too much breading.

I took a pic of our CRT picture with Cinderella. I love it!

I was really getting annoyed at this point because my feet hurt very very bad and I didn't feel too well. My feet hurting was making me nautious and I just felt bad. After this I decided I needed to rest every couple of hours to make it bearable. Also it was very hot this day and the crowds were HORRIBLE! Honestly the worst I have ever seen them. I will listen to people from now and never go to MK on a Saturday!

We decided to go to Pirates of the Caribbean after Corey's lunch.

Emily stopped to get an iced coffee which she really liked!

We also went into the Christmas store.

Here is a pic of the crowds from across the moat.

First we stopped for Dole Whip!

I got a pineapple vanilla float and Corey got an orange pineapple float.

I also took some pics of the Sunshine Tree Terrace to see what it looked like! I didn't know it was back there.

Unfortunately Pirates was down. It actually was down the rest of the day so emily didn't get to go on it.

We went along on our journey and came across Jungle Cruise which was a 35-40 minute wait. FOR JUNGLE CRUISE!! We decided we needed to ride a ride so we went on it. It really did take that long. The line was so long and soo hot. I thought I was going to pass out.

OUr skipper was Evan and he was HILARIOUS!!!! Seriously the best skipper ever. Disney he deserves a raise. He was coming up with original jokes and was cracking on himself and making so many jokes. Even the corny jokes were funny with him.

Here is Corey and I

I was taking pictures of Evan and he posed for me!

Here is the lovely elephant pics that everyone always think is real.

These women next to us were taking pictures of everything!!! And on flash!! In the dark part they were taking pictures of everything even the stuff across the boat. I don't know why you would take pictures like that!


After this I decided to check out FLE again. Once again denied. Except this time they were rude. Which I can understand because a lot of people were coming up to the gate mad they couldn't get in. (like me lol). Oh well, at this point I came to the realization I wasn't going to see it. they also told me it wasn't opening to the GP after the previews at 9 like it was supposed to! I was bummed.

We then went to Storybook Circus. I love that new area. It is so cool! I kinda wish that splash area wasn't such a wet area but It still is cute.

Emily and I(mostly me) wanted to meet Minnie and Daisy. The line was soo long! It was only 30 min but felt longer. Their areas in here were so cute!

Daisy was reading my palm!

I told Minnie that I had a poodle named Lola too and all I meant was I had a poodle too and she was looking all over the place for her dog named Lola but there wasn't one named Lola. She was confused.

We also got fastpasses for Dumbo so we could ride that before dinner.

 

[Belle83]

I'm all caught up, everything sounds great so far!

 

[marDgreen88]

Sorry you were in pain and that you didn't get to see New Fantasyland! I'm so excited for you that you get to see it soon, though!!!!

Hahah... you don't think the Jungle Cruise is funny all the time? I find it hilarious. I love corny jokes.